Creativity’s Edge
A practical guide to building the creative skills that make us irreplaceable—even as AI takes over everything else. This new book from Susan Riley is for educators, parents, and anyone who refuses to be replaced by an algorithm.
In an AI world that can write, code, and design, what’s left for humans?
Everything that matters.
This book shows you exactly how to develop the creative capabilities AI can’t touch: finding problems worth solving, connecting ideas across disciplines, and infusing work with meaning that only humans understand.
Creativity is no longer optional. Here’s why.
The world is changing rapidly – are you ready for what’s next? Competency-based skills no longer give you an edge. Creativity has become the dividing line between those who will lead the future and those who will be automated out of it.
30%
of work hours currently performed could be automated by AI WITHIN 5 YEARs.
70%
of employers now list creativity as THE MOST IN-DEMAND SKILL.
If creativity is so important to the future of humanity, why isn’t it a priority in our schools and our lives – and what can be done to change that?
Here’s what you’ll learn in this book:
The Neuroscience of Creative Flow
Discover how your brain physically rewires itself during creative work and learn proven techniques to trigger flow states that boost creative output by 60% or more.
The Four Branches of Creativity Framework
Master a practical system for developing creativity through skills, thinking, expression, and application—and understand why AI can replicate some branches but never all four together.
Breaking the Standardization Trap
Uncover why poverty (not testing) is the real creativity killer in schools, and learn evidence-based strategies that help any classroom or workplace cultivate innovation despite systemic barriers.
The Mosaic Method for Creative Integration
Apply a step-by-step process for connecting unrelated ideas across disciplines—the same approach that transforms ordinary lessons into breakthrough learning experiences with 10%+ achievement gains.
Building Your Creative Moat
Identify your unique creative access point and develop the “3 I’s” (Integration, Intention, Innovation) that give you an unassailable advantage in an AI-saturated marketplace.
From Resistance to Renaissance
Transform the three biggest creative blockers—time constraints, overwhelm, and comparison—into catalysts for innovation using research-backed strategies from leading creative professionals and educators.
Pre-Order your Copy Of Creativity’s Edge
Reserve your copy today and receive exclusive bonuses for pre-orders only. Official Release Date: February 19, 2026.
Hi, I’m Susan.
After 20+ years as an educator, from teaching elementary music to leading schools, I’ve seen one truth repeatedly: creativity is learnable, teachable, and essential.
Educator. Entrepreneur. Creator.
My work answers one question: “How do we cultivate the creative skills that make us irreplaceably human?”
I focus on:
- Building creative confidence
- Developing imagination as your competitive advantage
- Creating systems that amplify human ingenuity
- Teaching others to unlock their creative potential
These aren’t just theories—they’re practices I’ve tested with thousands of educators and creators worldwide. My goal is to stay curious and share the journey along the way.
The Official (Short) Bio: Susan Riley is an internationally recognized educator, author, and founder of the Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM – the world’s largest online professional development provider for teachers and leaders using arts-integrated approaches. She has spoken at the United States Department of Education, National Public Radio, and Americans for the Arts, and her articles have been featured in numerous publications worldwide. She lives in Westminster, Maryland.
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The Future Belongs to the Creative.
And we’re ALL creative. Discover how to amplify your creative genius in the AI era—and teach the next generation to do the same.
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