Spontaneous Tortoise was founded in 2021 when Lela Stepgood began writing about her experiences in practising the art of improvised performance, wondering whether it might speak to fellow creatives. She was overwhelmed with the feedback she received. Today, Spontaneous Tortoise continues to connect with readers by combining a signature vulnerability with its honest take on the challenges and opportunities involved with making art. Its mission is to explore creative practices by focusing on everyday artists, writers, and performers, to share musings on art forms, and to delve deeper into some of the finer points of skills like creativity, storytelling, and spontaneous performance.
We hope you enjoy exploring the site, read something interesting, and join us in the creative journey. Feel free to reach out if you would like to collaborate on a project together. We welcome guest authors to Spontaneous Tortoise so if you have an idea or an area of creativity you would like to explore further, let us know.
Let’s build something together.
Through spontaneity, we are re-formed into ourselves.
Viola Spolin
You are lost the instant you know what the result will be.
Juan Gris
There is power in looking silly and not caring that you do.
Amy Poehler
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