An operating handbook for the creative person, their friends, family and colleagues. The stories of creative people living wild, uncontrollable lives of madness, genius and selfishness are now a staple of the gossip and celebrity magazines. These abound with tales of outrageous behaviour and its inevitable consequences: broken relationships and damaged lives. While their work may be admired, artists are dismissed as self-indulgent or undisciplined. As a consequence of extensive research (and the experience of a composer/performer and psychologist living and working together) Jeff and Julie have worked out what is going on inside the minds of creative people. Living With A Creative Mind describes a new simpler model of the creative process, and shows how creative people have different ways of interacting with the world as a result. They explain why creative people are the way they are, and do the things they do. On the basis of this understanding Jeff and Julie are able to show how we can help creative people to lead a long and productive creative life while avoiding the pitfalls and the perils.