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2 - From Tiny to Small

from Part I - The Basics of Creativity

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 July 2023

James C. Kaufman
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University of Connecticut
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Drawing on my own background as an aspiring writer, I highlight the core difference between little-c (everyday creativity) and Big-C (genius) before talking about the creation (with Ron Beghetto) of the four Cs model of creativity. Mini-c is creativity that is personally meaningful to the creator, even if it does not resound with others. Indeed, there are many reasons why creative work may not reach an audience, which is the topic of the CASE (Capital Awareness Spark Exceptionality) model. How does mini-c advance to little-c? One key is getting, and responding to, good feedback and critiques of one’s work. Another is improving creative metacognition, which has two parts: understanding your own creative strengths and weaknesses and knowing when (or when not) to be creative.

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  • From Tiny to Small
  • James C. Kaufman, University of Connecticut
  • Book: The Creativity Advantage
  • Online publication: 27 July 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009244541.004
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  • From Tiny to Small
  • James C. Kaufman, University of Connecticut
  • Book: The Creativity Advantage
  • Online publication: 27 July 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009244541.004
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  • From Tiny to Small
  • James C. Kaufman, University of Connecticut
  • Book: The Creativity Advantage
  • Online publication: 27 July 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009244541.004
Available formats
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