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Pay attention — writer Emily Maguire finds promiscuous curiosity and cultural receptivity in the creative process
Big Ideas
54 minutes 35 seconds
1 month ago
Pay attention — writer Emily Maguire finds promiscuous curiosity and cultural receptivity in the creative process
Humans are by nature creative, but how do we turn a spark of inspiration into something more tangible? Author Emily Maguire draws inspiration from some of the world's most creative minds — from Lin Manuel Miranda, to Susan Sontag, to explore the ingredients of a truly creative life.
The 2025 Colin Roderick Memorial Lecture, hosted by the Foundation of Australian Literary Studies at James Cook University in partnership with the Australian Festival of Chamber Music, was recorded on 29th July 2025 in Townsville.
Speakers
Emily Maguire
Author, Rapture, An Isolated Incident, Love Objects, and more
Teacher of writing, Writing NSW
The Vanya Quartet
Elder Conservatorium, University of Adelaide
Playing Saoirse, composed by Belle Smibert
Big Ideas
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