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Takeaways
Namoli Brennet's creative process involves creating music and setting poetry to music.
Her identity as a trans woman has influenced her music and the themes she explores.
She discusses the challenges of being an independent musician and the impact of commerce on her creative process.
Namoli emphasizes the importance of showing up and honoring the creative calling, even in the face of self-doubt and mental health struggles.
To support Namoli, check out her Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/namolibrennet
Namoli's website is: https://namolibrennet.com/home
To pre-order her new album The Speed of Nature go to: https://namolibrennet.com/the-speed-of-nature
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Takeaways
Waubgeshig Rice creates books and aims to create good vibes and a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.
His creative life growing up was influenced by his parents and community, who exposed him to various forms of storytelling.
Waubgeshig's creative process involves extensive planning and research before diving into writing.
He balances his responsibility to his community and the wider audience by focusing on the humanity of Indigenous people and being mindful of cultural traditions.
For Waubgeshig Rice's books go to: https://bookshop.org/shop/shannontlkearns
To get creative support and also support this podcast go to: www.patreon.com/shannontlkearns
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Creating Books and Good Vibes
03:50 Starting Writing
05:40 Journalism and Fiction
08:04 Writing While Working Full-Time
09:03 Challenges of Having More Time to Write
10:23 Themes in Writing
11:44 Creative Process and Idea Generation
15:01 Front-End Heavy Process
20:12 Daily Writing Schedule
21:57 Sharing Work with Others
24:20 Balancing Responsibility to Community and Storytelling
31:00 Pushback from Publishers
33:50 Writing for Community and Non-Indigenous Readers
37:42 Influences from Music and Media
40:28 Creative Practice in Daily Life
44:13 Conclusion
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Takeaways
Kira's plays are like altar calls, providing a space for emotional release and exploration.
Kira's creative journey began as an expressive and dramatic child, and she found her place as a playwright in college.
She is drawn to themes of deconstructing faith and exploring spirituality in a nuanced way.
Kira's writing process is character-driven, and she involves actors early in the process for feedback and insights.
She believes in being a good human in every room and rejects the myth of the suffering artist.
For more about Kira go to: www.kirarockwell.com
For the essay Kira mentions, go to www.shannontlkearns.com/livingtheprocess to download it.
For the books mentioned in this podcast: https://bookshop.org/shop/shannontlkearns
For creative support (and to support the podcast) go to: www.patreon.com/shannontlkearns
Follow us on instagram @livingtheprocesspod
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Kira's Creative Process
03:04 Kira's Childhood Creativity
04:31 Introduction to Theater
05:58 Discovering Living Playwrights
07:23 Finding Her Place as a Playwright
08:48 Exploring Faith in Playwriting
16:19 Dealing with Rejection and First Yes
19:15 Themes in Kira's Work
21:41 Exploring Nuanced Perspectives
23:35 Navigating Religion in Theater
25:02 Process of Writing
27:31 Finding Ideas and Starting a Play
28:56 Writing Process and Outlining
30:47 Involving Actors in the Process
32:00 Balancing Administration and Creativity
36:46 Creativity in Daily Life
39:10 Creative Myths
41:36 Meaningful Art and Inspirations
44:58 Impact of Creativity on Life
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Takeaways
Consistency in journaling can provide a valuable outlet for self-expression and reflection.
Learning about the publishing industry is essential for writers seeking representation and publication.
Balancing creativity and market constraints can be challenging, but it's important to stay true to your vision.
Finding the right collaborators, such as agents and editors, who understand and appreciate your work is crucial for success. Finding inspiration can involve building playlists, using tools like Pinterest, and exploring different aesthetics.
Freely writing and overwriting can help in the creative process, allowing ideas to flow and develop.
Sharing work with a writers club or trusted friends can provide valuable feedback and support.
Creativity is a spiritual practice that can bring a sense of wholeness and happiness.
For more about Kristen go to: https://kristenswritings.com/
For creative support (and to support the podcast) go to: www.patreon.com/shannontlkearns
Follow us on instagram @livingtheprocesspod
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Kristin's Creative Journey
01:27 Early Writing Experience
03:21 Consistency in Journaling
04:11 Reflecting on Journals
05:02 Different Types of Journals
05:32 Starting Non-Academic Writing
07:28 Learning about the Publishing Industry
08:27 Writing and Understanding the Market
09:50 The Querying Process
11:13 Balancing Creativity and Market Constraints
13:29 Handling Rejections
15:18 Finding the Right Collaborators
21:09 Influence of Psychology and Theology
22:35 Making Time for Writing
23:34 Consistency in Writing Practice
25:31 Getting into a Story
26:57 Exploring Inspiration and Building a Playlist
28:25 Using Pinterest and Bullet Points to Develop Ideas
29:14 The Importance of Freely Writing and Overwriting
30:42 Sharing Work with Writers Club and Friends
31:41 The Challenge of Sharing Unfinished Work
33:38 The Courage to Share Your Work
34:24 Creative Myths and the Importance of Education
36:41 The Intersection of Planning and Creativity
39:04 Starting a Journaling Practice
41:29 Overcoming Perfectionism in Journaling and Planning
42:52 Finding Your Style in Journaling and Planning
46:44 The Influence of Classical Music and Chinese Fiction
48:56 Creativity as a Spiritual Practice
50:23 The Impact of Creativity on Well-being
52:12 Where to Find Kristen Online
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Takeaways
Creativity is not limited to traditional artistic expressions but encompasses all aspects of life.
Spirituality and creativity are closely connected, as both involve the process of creation and transformation.
Creativity is an essential part of being human and should be embraced as such.
Discipline and practice are crucial for nurturing creativity and allowing it to flourish.
For more about Daniel Wolpert go to his Facebook page.
To pre-order his new book go to: https://store.upperroom.org/product/looking-inward-living-outward
For more of Dan's books, check out the Living the Process store on Bookshop.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Daniel Wolpert
01:13 Expanding the Definition of Creativity
04:57 Creativity and the Spiritual Life
07:08 Redefining Creativity
09:03 Creativity and Agency
11:19 Themes of Exploration
12:26 Creativity in Times of Crisis
14:22 Creativity and Purpose
21:35 Creating in Community
24:13 Discernment and the Creative Process
27:59 Creating Time for Creativity
30:21 Creating Structure and Intentionality
33:38 Creativity and Economic Models
38:22 Creativity, Fun, and Play
41:11 Decoupling Creativity from End Results
44:09 Finding Daniel Wolpert
45:19 Closing Remarks
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In this episode, host Shannon TL Kearns interviews R. Eric Thomas, a national bestselling author, playwright, and screenwriter. They discuss Eric's creative process and how he explores different forms of writing, including books, plays, and TV. Eric shares his early creative influences and how he discovered his love for theater. They also delve into the themes that Eric explores in his work, such as community and longing. Eric talks about his journey as a writer and the importance of feedback and guidance. They conclude by discussing how Eric approaches new projects and the importance of getting lost in the world of the story. In this conversation, Shannon Kearns speaks with Eric Thomas about various aspects of the writing process. They discuss planning and structure in writing, balancing multiple projects, the chaotic nature of writing practice, balancing administration and creativity, the impact of creativity on daily life, the role of trusted readers in the revision process, the myth of 'write what you know', and creating fully lived characters. Eric also shares information about his upcoming projects.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:36 Early Creative Influences
05:25 Themes in Eric's Work
08:09 Starting to Write Seriously
10:31 Exploring Themes in Different Forms
12:23 Finding the Way In
15:30 Feedback and Influence
21:15 Approaching a New Project
25:06 Getting Lost in the World
26:04 Planning and Structure in Writing
27:30 Balancing Multiple Projects
28:24 The Chaotic Writing Practice
32:15 Balancing Administration and Creativity
35:31 The Impact of Creativity on Daily Life
38:40 The Role of Trusted Readers in the Revision Process
44:59 The Myth of 'Write What You Know'
46:01 Creating Fully Lived Characters
49:14 Upcoming Projects and Where to Find More InformationMore information:
For more about R. Eric Thomas go to: https://rericthomas.com
For R. Eric's books and other books listed in this episode check out: https://bookshop.org/shop/shannontlkearns
To get creative support (and support this podcast) go to www.patreon.com/shannontlkearns
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Takeaways
Collaboration with playwrights can produce powerful new work that challenges the status quo.
Theatricality in theater involves blending mixed media and using metaphor to evoke emotion.
Dungeons & Dragons has gained popularity due to its accessibility and variability.
Stage directions are important in creating a theatrical experience and can provide context and tone for a scene.
Directing impossible stage directions requires creativity and a focus on the emotions and impact of the moment.
Imagination and creative play can be a retreat and coping mechanism in difficult circumstances.
Directing is a form of creating a room and prioritizing actors' agency.
There is a shift in directing styles towards creating collaborative and less exploitative environments. Collaboration is key in theater, and directors should work together with actors to create the best production.
Getting connected to a play can happen through self-producing, applying for opportunities, or building relationships with theater companies.
Directing new plays allows for a close partnership with the playwright, while directing established plays requires more interpretation and collaboration with the creative team.
Directors should approach scripts by first falling in love with the work and celebrating the craft of the writer.
Casting and assembling the team involves finding actors who embody the characters well and designers who can bring the director's vision to life.
Favorite moments in the process include the initial meeting with the playwright and leading actors to epiphanies and discoveries.
Theater skills, such as giving and receiving feedback, collaboration, and advocating for social justice, can impact other areas of life.
To find Shalee's work, visit her website shaleedirects.com or find her on Instagram @shaleecole.
For creative support and to support this podcast go to www.patreon.com/shannontlkearns
Follow us on Instagram at @livingtheprocesspod
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Shalee
01:15 Shalee's Creative Practice
05:27 The Rise of D&D and its Popularity
09:17 The Importance of Stage Directions
12:06 Directing Impossible Stage Directions
23:03 Discovering Directing and New Works
28:21 Shift in Directing Styles
32:30 Collaboration and Learning from Actors
33:27 Process and Getting Connected to a Play
38:43 Working with New Plays vs. Established Plays
43:28 Approach to Scripts and Starting on a Script
46:17 Casting and Assembling the Team
50:05 Favorite Moments in the Process
53:20 Leading Actors to Discovery
01:00:21 Impact of Theater on Life
01:03:42 Finding Shalee's Work
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Takeaways
Creativity can be a spiritual expression that connects us to a deeper part of ourselves and others.
Queerness in storytelling allows for the exploration of radical potentiality and the reimagining of traditional genres.
Writing every day, seeking feedback, and working on one project at a time are important aspects of the creative process.
Virtual reality (VR) can be a unique and immersive medium for creating art and storytelling.
Teaching and interacting with students can inspire and inform an artist's own work.
Thinking creatively in everyday life allows for empathy, tenderness, and the exploration of different perspectives.
For more about Margot go to: https://www.margotdouaihy.com/
For Margot's books (and the books she recommends in this episode) check out: https://bookshop.org/shop/shannontlkearns
To get creative support and support this podcast go to: www.patreon.com/shannontlkearns
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:11 Creating Unexpected Moments of Beauty
05:02 Believing in the Possibility of Writing
06:30 The Imposter Syndrome
07:20 The Power of Poetry
08:41 Exploring Different Forms of Poetry
09:57 The Intersection of Queerness and Poetry
10:26 Themes in Different Genres
11:52 Writing Mystery Novels
12:23 Inspiration for 'Scorched Grace'
19:51 Starting a New Project
22:15 Writing Every Day
23:37 Seeking Feedback from Readers
25:26 Working on One Project at a Time
26:48 Exploring Virtual Reality (VR)
31:06 Impact of Teaching on Art
32:30 Challenging Traditional Structures
34:56 Queerness in Art and Storytelling
37:20 Influential Artists
42:34 Thinking Creatively in Everyday Life
44:02 Connecting with Margot Dwyer
45:12 Conclusion
