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.

Books by Gabriele Lusser Rico