Month: August 2025

Creative Pep Talk #111: Suffering Is Optional

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There’s a pervasive notion out in the world that art requires suffering, that suffering for it makes you more noble…etc. etc. etc.  If you’ve fallen prey to this belief, you can relax: I’m about to tell you why it’s nonsense. Suffering is optional. If you’re tired of waiting for “someday”—which is NOT a day of […]

Radio, Novels, and Surprising Twists with Nev Fountain

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Nev Fountain is an award-winning writer, chiefly known for his work on the BBC sketch show ‘Dead Ringers’ in both TV and radio incarnations. He has alsocontributed to many other programmes, including Have I Got News for You and Newzoids. He is a principal gag writer for satirical magazine ‘Private Eye’ and contributes to every […]

Creative Pep Talk #110: Are You Good Enough?

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Hamstrung by the notion that you’re not enough? This is the episode for you. I have two reasons why you’re wrong in this short episode. If you’re tired of feeling like you can’t get out of your own way and want to FINALLY make some progress toward your creative dreams, let’s talk!  Want more tips? […]