Failure visits us all—and I've been thinking about it a lot lately. Failing doesn't have to be the end, and it definitely doesn't reflect our worth. It's actually a really important part of the creative process (and of growing/learning in general), so maybe we should start embracing it rather than fearing it. All failure means… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #11: Failure
Eddie Louise Eddie Louise, writer of the Sage and Savant audio drama podcast, has lived one of the most fascinating creative journeys I’ve ever heard. She has followed her curiosity from the libraries of Wyoming to undergraduate studies in Edinburgh and back to California, and absolutely none of it has happened in the way anyone… Continue reading Coming Out of the Cave with Eddie Louise
If you're feeling stuck and don't know how to get moving again, this is the episode for you! There's a simple way to get your momentum back, and it's probably not what you expect. (It may even feel kind of insulting… but it works!) Break it down. Break it down so small that you know… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #10: Tiny Steps
Kathryn Malek Kathryn Malek is an actor, writer, and coach. Kathryn started focusing on acting and writing as a young adult, studying with apprentices of Lee Strasberg before taking the leap into playwriting. We talked about those early experiences, the ways acting is viewed in our society as performers on demand or as people who… Continue reading The Empathy of Art with Kathryn Malek
If you're feeling stuck creatively, you may just need a change of scene. It doesn't have to be anything dramatic, though the bigger the change, the more potential! All you want to do is expose your brain to new stuff, and then see what comes out of it.Nancy Norbeck Get in Touch I'd love to… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #9: A Change of Scene
Michael Broussard My guest this week is Michael Broussard, an actor, activist, musician, and artist. His solo show, “Ask a Sex Abuse Survivor,” uses his own experience to demystify and destigmatize abuse trauma while also giving his audience, which often includes fellow survivors, a chance to ask questions and open up about their own experiences… Continue reading Ask a Sex Abuse Survivor with Michael Broussard
Following on from last time, here are some thoughts on how to give feedback. Why is this important? For one, you really don't want to be the person who stops someone else's creative process. Just as importantly, though, you don't want to stymie yours! It really is THAT important. The way that you give other… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #8: How to Give Feedback
Lydia Kang Author Lydia Kang balances two careers: In addition to writing adult and young adult fiction, as well as nonfiction, she’s also a doctor. Lydia never thought of herself as a writer, though she was intrigued by writing, until she began to use it to deal with some of her experiences on the job,… Continue reading Balancing Writing and Medicine with Lydia Kang
You've probably never thought about protecting your creativity—but you should. It's one of your most valuable assets and resources, and nobody has the right to take it from you. (No one actually can, but it's easy for us to give it up if we're not careful.) You can find my conversation with Tracy Matthews here.… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #7: Protecting Your Creativity
Trudy Cunningham Trudy Cunningham is one of the most insightful and creative people I've ever met. Her background in mathematics and education led her to the improbable position of associate dean of engineering at Bucknell University, which is where we first crossed paths. It's is also why I wanted to talk to her. She later… Continue reading Creative Problem Solving with Trudy Cunningham
