Kent Sanders

Reflections on Writing & Creativity

Podcast #088: Say YES to the Possibilities (with Tricia Brouk)

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play As kids, we hear the word “No” constantly from other people. But when we become adults, it’s easy to get into the habit of “No” to ourselves. Why is that? It’s because we’re often afraid or stuck in a rut. I’m thrilled to have a guest today who will help you stop […]

Podcast: The Courage to Become Your Authentic Self (with Jeni Voss, Lead Vocalist of That 80’s Band)

We become artists for a variety of reasons. Many of us, perhaps even most of us, are drawn to the stage because we want to escape from ourselves. But what if becoming an artist was all about the journey to discover your authentic self? Today’s guest shares her fascinating story through music, recovery, faith, and […]

Podcast: Learning to Ask Better Questions (with Dan Drake)

It seems like we spend the first part of our lives learning to give all the correct answers. But what if the creative journey was less about giving the right answers and more about asking better questions? Today’s guest helps us navigate this tension between questions and answers, and also encourages us to explore our […]

Book Review: ‘Save the Cat’ Will Make You a Better Storyteller

Note: This is the first post in a monthly series of book reviews. Reading is a vital part of your creative life, and my goal in this series is to curate the most important books that will unlock your creative potential. You can find an annotated list of book recommendations on my Resources page. We live […]

10 Movies That Will Inspire Your New Year

This post is part of the “10 Movies” series. Click here to read the previous post, “10 Movies That Will Blow Your Creative Mind.” The beginning of another year is a great time to think about a fresh start. Many of us will set goals to improve our lives or achieve greater success. There is […]

An Interview with Mike Roy, Visual Effects Artist

I’m excited to share an interview with my friend Mike Roy, founder of ArtistMyth.com and a  visual effects artist. In his long-time work with a world-class creative studio, he’s contributed effects to such projects as Spy Kids 2 and the video for Katy Perry’s song Firework. Mike has been a freelancer and independent artist, creating […]

10 Movies That Will Blow Your Creative Mind

This post is part of the “10 Movies” series. Click here to read the next post, “10 Movies That Will Inspire Your New Year.” Seen any good movies lately? If so, you’re not alone. Movies engage our hearts and minds in a powerful way by combining sight, sound, and story in a format that’s unlike anything […]