Korean traffic detour sign. Source: P.Ctnt via Wikimedia Commons.

Take a look at this Apple web page describing ways producer/musician Greg Kurstin, in working with the singer/songwriter Adele, anticipates — and eludes — likely detours during their creative process.

• What are the materials that are ready to hand/ready to mind for Kurstin? How did they get there?
• How does he clear the path to capturing ideas? What different ways does he use to make sure his ideas don’t escape?
• How do gaps in time contribute to their creative process?
• How does the thinking-making process repeatedly interweave between singer/songwriter and producer/musician?

With these insights in mind, what possible obstacles are detouring you on your creative path — and how could you better elude them?