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Tag: writing lifestyle
Why We Need Indie Artists with Dean Diehl (Part 2)
Dean Diehl continues to share why indie and amateur artists are essential for moving an art form forward, and why writers must have intrinsic motivations to create good work. Read more
Why We Need Indie Artists with Dean Diehl (Part 1)
Dean Diehl shares why indie and amateur artists are essential for moving an art form forward, and why writers must have intrinsic motivations to create good work. Read more
Dealing with Disappointment—Episode 21
Whether you’re a writer or not, you have probably been disappointed by something. If you are a writer, you’ve most definitely been disappointed (unless you’re Jon Meyers and have trained your brain to think positively at all times!). Today, we share how we deal with disappointment and offer some advice to help you make the… Read more
Layering Conflict in Your Story with Brian Baker
We talk about the different types of conflict, raising the stakes, choosing your conflict based on your characters, and when to let conflict be resolved. Read more
Are you bored enough? Poet Adrian Sanders on why boredom sparks creativity (Episode 16)
Poet Adrian Sanders joins us to discuss the importance of boredom for creativity! Read more
We’re writing a book!
As we prepare to launch the book, we are looking for people who are just as excited as we are to join our team and spread the word. If that’s you, send us a message, and we’ll find a way to get you involved! Read more
Mindfulness, Organization, and Work-Life Balance with Sara Wigal (Episode 15)
Professor Sara Wigal teaches us how to accelerate productivity while being mindful of our personal needs and emotions. Read more
Bob Sáenz Returns: Story logic, biopics, and memoir—Episode 14
Today, we asked Bob about story logic. Read more
Embracing trials, rejection, and failure as a writer—Episode 13
Two weeks ago, we talked about overcoming anxieties around querying. Today, we go deeper into how to not just handle but actually embrace the trials that come to all writers through rejection and failure. Call to Action Responses We hear from Adrian Sanders, who shares her favorite writing advice! We’ll have Adrian join us in… Read more
Art vs product: How audience and intention affect how you write—Episode 12
Do you see your writing as art or a product? What even is the difference, and does it matter? We talk about how our intentions, audience, and even definitions affect how we write. Call to Action Responses We respond to log lines from Jeanice, which sparks early conversation about art vs product. Big Idea Here… Read more