Gabriele Lusser Rico
Gabriele Lusser Rico is an author and educator known for her work on writing and creativity.
She developed the clustering technique, a method of free association and mind mapping to stimulate creative writing.
Rico's background includes research on brain hemispheres and their role in the writing process.
She has written extensively on natural writing methods and the importance of accessing the right brain for creative expression.
Her work emphasizes the connection between childlike wonder and effective writing.
Rico's ideas have influenced writing instruction and creativity workshops, though some of her theories on brain function have been challenged by recent scientific findings.