A hunch is creativity trying to tell you something.
Interpretation
A hunch symbolizes the instinctive insights of creativity urging you to take action or notice something important.
This quote emphasizes the role of intuition in the creative process. A 'hunch' is often seen as an inner prompt or a gut feeling that can lead to innovative thoughts or actions. It suggests that creativity communicates with us through these subtle nudges, urging us to recognize and follow our instincts.
In practice
In a creative writing workshop, to encourage participants to trust their instincts.
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