How can we combine this understanding of the creative process with our two writing selves? The five-step creative process is a kind of handoff between the Scribe (with focused attention) and the Muse (with open attention). Preparation – the Scribe researches and works on the subject Incubation – the Muse looks at what the Scribe has done Insight – the Muse chimes in with an idea Evaluation – the Scribe figures out whether it’s worth pursuing Elaboration – the Scribe does the work to make it happen
