Which project should you work on next? And what should you do when you feel downright compelled to work on something, even if it's not the next thing on your list? I'll tell you in this short episode. Check out my new newsletter, The Spark! It's free, and I hope you'll join us! Get in… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #62: Follow Your Energy
David Roth My guest this week is author David Roth, who spent thirty-five years as a professional writer of documentaries, corporate communications, multimedia, and more before turning to creative writing. He completed his MFA in 2017 and published his debut novel, The Femme Fatale Hypothesis in 2019. That book just received the American Book Fest's… Continue reading “The Femme Fatale Hypothesis” with David Roth
Last time we talked about how sometimes, quitting is the smartest thing you can do. This week, I'm sharing one crucial way to make sure you don't waste time on a project you should abandon. Get in Touch I'd love to hear your feedback, questions, and experience with these ideas! Send me a note at… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #61: Unless…
Morrie and Rob Schwartz My guest this week is Rob Schwartz—journalist, music/film producer, entrepreneur, and son of the late Morrie Schwartz of Tuesdays with Morrie fame. Rob has founded a number of companies, both in Japan and the US, and has produced numerous film and music projects with international teams. Rob and I talk about… Continue reading “The Wisdom of Morrie” with Rob Schwartz
We're told all the time that "winners never quit, and quitters never win." That "advice" can get you in all sorts of trouble. I explain why in this short episode. Get in Touch I'd love to hear your feedback, questions, and experience with these ideas! Send me a note at fycuriosity.com, or contact me on… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #60: “It’s Okay to Quit”
Lucinda Sage-Midgorden Lucinda Sage-Midgorden has been a story lover since she and her family watched TV and movies together. Her father taught her how to find the deeper layers of a story. This love prompted her to pursue a double major in Religious Studies and Theatre and Speech, a MA in Theatre Arts, and finally… Continue reading Wired for Story with Lucinda Sage-Midgorden
Creative work, and in fact, most of life, works better when we're good to ourselves, even if that seems counterintuitive. I'll tell you why in this short episode. Get in Touch I'd love to hear your feedback, questions, and experience with these ideas! Send me a note at fycuriosity.com, or contact me on Facebook, Instagram,… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #59: “Should”
Peter Davison I’m absolutely thrilled to be talking this week with actor Peter Davison, star of All Creatures Great and Small, Doctor Who, At Home with the Braithwaites, West End musicals like Spamalot and Gypsy, and much more. He’s also the author of a delightful memoir, Is There Life Outside the Box: An Actor Despairs,… Continue reading “Is There Life Outside the Box?” with Peter Davison
It may sound counterintuitive, but doing nothing can be really good for you. (If you just felt your whole body relax at the mere thought, that's a sign!) I'll tell you why in this short episode. Get in Touch I'd love to hear your feedback, questions, and experience with these ideas! Send me a note… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #58: Do Nothing
Elizabeth Morton Author Elizabeth (Eliza) Morton was an actress before she started writing, and has always loved the power of stories. She’s also part of an acting family—she’s married to Doctor Who’s Peter Davison and step-mother-in-law of the show’s David Tennant, and sometimes wonders if she started writing romantic sagas as an escape from all… Continue reading Drama and Storytelling with Elizabeth Morton
