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Creative Pep Talk #112: Embrace Your Weird

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All those little things you think are weird about you? They’re the things that make you unique. That make you stand out. It’s time you embrace your weird instead of running from it. I’ll tell you why in this short episode. If you’re tired of waiting for “someday”—which is NOT a day of the week—to […]

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

Nev Fountain

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? […]

Working Moms, Power Struggles, and Creative Liberation with Elle Jaye

Elle Jaye

Elle Jaye supports powerful and resilient working moms who want to put an end to the power struggles with their child, so they become a strong team instead of adversaries. The working moms realize they are women first, and mothering is another job they do. By disrupting this mindset, the women step into their power […]

Creative Pep Talk #109: Ignore It

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In the wild, chaotic world of 2025, we tend to think we have to pay attention to EVERYTHING. Here’s why you might want to challenge that belief and ignore it instead. Want more tips? Check out this playlist with all my previous Creative Pep Talks! Could you leave a review? It’s really easy, and it helps […]

Imagination, Inspiration, and Creative Resilience with Lizzie Hopley

Lizzie Hopley

Actress and writer Lizzie Hopley was born in Liverpool and trained at RADA. As an actress, she has worked for the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Globe Theatre and recent screen work includes Black Doves and upcoming feature film Fackham Hall. As a writer, her radio sitcom Green won Pozzitive TV’s Funny Dot Comp 2021 […]

Creative Pep Talk #108: Fake It Till You Make It

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You’ve almost certainly heard the advice to “Fake it till you make it.” It’s good advice—some of the time. We don’t talk about when it’s best to avoid it, and that’s what I’m talking about in this very short episode. Want more tips? Check out this playlist with all my previous Creative Pep Talks! Could […]

Don’t Dream It; Be It with Barbara Hambly

Barbara Hambly

Since her first published novel, Time of the Dark, in 1982, Barbara Hambly has touched most of the bases in genre fiction, including fantasy, science fiction, horror, media tie-ins, graphic novels, screenplays, murder mysteries, and Saturday morning cartoons. Her work has been nominated for numerous Locus Awards, and her novel Those Who Hunt the Night […]

Creative Pep Talk #107: Rethinking “Hard”

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What do you tell yourself when things get hard? Here’s a short take on a different perspective to help keep you on track. Want more tips? Check out this playlist with all my previous Creative Pep Talks! Could you leave a review? It’s really easy, and it helps SO much. Thanks! Join my free creative community, […]