Writerly Play Kit: 002
Creative Thinking: Asking Better Questions
WP Kit: 002
Asking Better Questions
It’s easy to rush straight past a question and snatch the first answer we can find. Questions create tension. What will we discover? Will we have to make a choice? If so, will we make the right one? Answers provide relief. However, when we ask the wrong questions, we end up with the wrong answers. Asking better questions is an art, and one of the primary tools artists can use to improve their craft.
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“There are no right answers to wrong questions.”
–Ursula K. Le Guin
The Writerly Play Attic
To ask strong questions is a core skill used in the Writerly Play Attic.
We visit this mental space when we need interior time to reflect, focus, and tap into our emotionally resonant, genuine voices.
Activities
Question Starters
What If ... ? Game
Importance Interview
FOR COLLABORATORS
Explore what’s important to you in your idea by digging deep with a friend.
The Question Bullseye
Wondering what Writerly Play is all about?
Writerly Play is designed to help you make the most of your creative potential. Each Writerly Play Kit is designed to help you stretch your thinking skills and develop practical strategies perfectly fit for you.
Want a shortcut? If you don’t have time to read today, but want a quick win, try this quick quiz to identify your creative strengths and weaknesses:
Once you know what works best for you, you need a perfect-for-you plan. Writerly Play functions more like a map rather than a cookie-cutter recipe. First, you’ll locate yourself on the map. Then, with a clear understanding of where you are, you can make informed choices about your next best steps.
