Don't try to be creative – curiosity is a closer friend than creativity

Theatre director Declan Donnellan's book The Actor and the Target is brimful of insightful and practical advice not just for actors and...

Rediscover the joy of slow reading

Is there such a thing as having too many books? Marie Kondo certainly thinks so. The queen of decluttering caused horror among...

Deepen your knowledge: enjoying the rabbit holes of a bibliography

In an age when it’s all too easy to Google for quick answers, it’s interesting to hear how best-selling authors find their inspiration.

Better group brainstorms: don't look for ideas – look for questions

Have you ever had to sit through one of those group brainstorming meetings where you feel you're losing the will to live? You know the...

Tell us a joke – how comedians come up with the perfect one-liner

Why are some people natural comedians who always seem to come up with the perfect joke at the right time – when most of us struggle to...

Capture that thought: squirrelling away the things you come across

At its simplest, Shooglebox is a repository for all the interesting things you come across. It could be things related to a current...

The #DropChallenge on TikTok

The #DropChallenge has been spreading across TikTok in recent weeks, with lots of people squatting in random places to Partition by Beyoncé.

Designer Taryn proves inspiration comes from the unlikeliest sources

Every day of January accessories designer Taryn de Vere dressed up as a different object or food item in her house...

Using Shooglebox to explore a trend: Yogurt Custard Toast

With Shooglebox you can gather content from lots of different sources and platforms in one place, including TikTok and Instagram.

Capturing a moment in time: The Beatles' iconic rooftop concert

The Beatles remain as relevant as ever and no moment captures the zeitgeist of the late 1960s better than their famous rooftop concert.

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