Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play As I talk to writers, one of the most common themes I hear is, “I’ve always wanted to write a novel.” It seems like almost everybody has a story they would love to tell. But how do you get it done? What is the process for writing a novel? And how do […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play What lens do you see the world through? Some people see the world through the lens of politics. Some people see the world through the lens of sports. Some people see the world through the lens of Star Wars (ahem). Or technology. Or business. Or a million other possible things. My guest […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play You’ve probably heard it said that there are two things in life that are certain: death and taxes. I’d like to add a third thing that is certain: constant change in the writing and publishing world. Or, you might say that the only thing that never changes is the fact that things […]
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 […]
As an artist and a creative, one of the most valuable skills you can learn is how to engage people with storytelling. Stories are the way we process information and make sense of the world around us. I’m excited today to bring you this conversation with a friend who helps us learn from the greatest […]
In the previous post, I outlined four questions you can use to help decide which creative projects to pursue. These questions are filters to keep you focused on the right projects. They will also help you avoid the ones that are dead ends. In this post, I’ll walk through a case study describing how I […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
