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The commonplace book that was legendary in literary London
The publisher John G. Murray – known as Jock – was a renowned wit and raconteur in literary London of the 20th century ... and his...


Perfect gift for a Christmas when we all need a little extra cheer
Shooglebox is the perfect gift for the world’s first Covid Christmas – a way to spread some joy at a time when the news and social media...


Zettelkasten: the communication partner who always surprises you
Many writers and researchers have used files of index cards to store snippets of ideas and inspirational quotes or reference material –...


Chief Economist on the need for serendipity: the cradle of creativity
It's interesting to see what the Bank of England’s Chief Economist Andy Haldane has been saying about home working stifling creativity.


Three ways to foster serendipity when teams are working remotely
Creativity requires one key ingredient that can be in short supply if you don’t have the habits and environment to prompt it – serendipity.


Looking for lost stories on the banks of the River Thames
The joys of mudlarking – Author Lara Maiklem finds inspiration in the discarded objects she finds in the mud of the Thames at low tide.


Create your own 'cool box' of tips and tricks to beat the heat
It's easy for teams to pool information from different sources on Shooglebox – like this box of tips on staying cool during the heatwave.


Food for thought: Shooglebox users open up their recipe boxes
Shooglebox is a great place to squirrel away and explore all the recipes and food ideas you come across on social media and web sites or...


Lessons from QI: Look beyond the obvious answer for better results
On the Quiz show QI guests who shout out an obvious but incorrect answer will hear the forfeit alarm - a loud klaxon sound with flashing...


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...
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