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When I had lived in LA for my first year, I celebrated by going down to Venice Beach, (or as, a Londoner, I call it Camden by the Sea),...

Where do ideas come from? Jake considers creativity as something that grows when writers give themselves permission to experiment. The article moves through play, curiosity, and the willingness to make imperfect attempts without judging each one too soon.

He also discusses deliberately setting aside time for creative work, remaining with an unanswered question long enough for a better solution to emerge, and noticing the small 'what if' thoughts that might become stories. The emphasis is on building conditions in which ideas can surface naturally.

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