Creativity process of A.Samad Said based on Textdealism Theory

The paper seeks to comprehend the creativity process of A.Samad Said, one of the most celebrated National Literary Figure, based on Textdealism Theory. Analysis was done through literature review and interview. It is found that his creativity process was undertaken on parallel premise to the four levels suggested by Textdealism Theory, namely, existence, collision, consolidation and individuality level. His creativity process was strongly infl uenced by his previous experiences, from just an ordinary family who suffered from the war, then a good story listener, book worm to become a novelist, poet, short story writer and eventually enthroned as National Literary Man.