Creative Pep Talk

Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk Support the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk! TRANSCRIPT _________ SHOW NOTES Cover Story Podcast from New York Magazine (executive producer and editor, Hanna Rosin) _________ CALL TO ADVENTURE Do the shoehorn! What would it look like for you to take your most proficient creative skill and filter your latest obsession through it? _________ SPONSORS SKILLSHARE There’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare’s short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/CreativePep where our listeners get a free trial of Premium Membership. SHILLINGTON Study graphic design with Shillington for 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time. With Shillington’s graphic design

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Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT _________ SPONSORS SKILLSHARE There’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare’s short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/CreativePep where our listeners get a free trial of Premium Membership. SHILLINGTON  Study graphic design with Shillington for 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time. With Shillington’s graphic design course, you’ll graduate with a solid understanding of creative problem solving, design theory and software. Create an incredible design portfolio and master how to discuss and sell your work—essential skills for any creative career. LEARN MORE: https://shillo.design/pep

Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ CALL TO ADVENTURE What is your opener? Your single? Your album? Your show? Your merch? Translate this process to your medium or field! __________ SPONSORS STORYBLOCKS Video is one of my most effective ways to stand out as a creator online these days - and with Storyblocks you can take your videos to the next level - with Affordable Subscriptions, Unlimited Downloads, and 1M+ Royalty Free Assets - you can level up your content at storyblocks.com/CreativePepTalk

Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Lauren Hom’s “Creative Productivity: Build a Brief to Boost Your Passion Project” Skillshare Class __________ CALL TO ADVENTURE The Woodchuck Activity: - Take your body of work from the past and try to identify the categories. - Filter them through the Venn diagram of Novel & Useful. - Find what overlap can help you build a system that strikes a balance! __________ SPONSORS SHILLINGTON Study graphic design with Shillington for 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time. With Shillington’s graphic design course, you’ll graduate with a solid understanding of creative problem solving, design theory and software. Create an incredible design portfolio and master how to discuss and sell your work—essential skills for any creative career. LEARN MORE: https://shillo.design/pep SKILLSHARE There’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from

Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Zac Gorman’s "Thisby Thestoop" Book Series “Over the Garden Wall” (TV Mini Series) Dungeon: The Early Years Vol. 1-2 (drawn by Christophe Blain) __________ SPONSORS SHILLINGTON  Study graphic design with Shillington for 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time. With Shillington’s graphic design course, you’ll graduate with a solid understanding of creative problem solving, design theory and software. Create an incredible design portfolio and master how to discuss and sell your work—essential skills for any creative career. LEARN MORE: https://shillo.design/pep SKILLSHARE There’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare’s short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold.

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Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Creative Zero-To-Hero Series 1. Skill 2. Story 3. Style 4. Space 5. Psychology 6. Symbiatelic sym·bi·o·sis (noun) 1. interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both. 2. a mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups. “atelic” activities — things we enjoy for their own sake. (Keiran Setiya) Oliver Burkeman’s “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals” Book “Nothing is more alien to the present age than idleness.” “How can there be play in a time in which nothing has meaning unless it leads to something else.”  – John Gray “Because children grow up, we think a child's purpose is to grow up. But a child's purpose is to be a child. Nature doesn't disdain what lives only for a day. It pours the whole of itself into each moment. We don't value the lily less for not being made of flint and built to

Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Creative Zero-To-Hero Series 1. Skill 2. Story 3. Style 4. Space 5. Psychology – MORE PSYCHOLOGY 6. Say Something Steven Pressfield “The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Creative Battles” Book Carl G. Jung’s “Synchronicity” Overview Hannah Gadsby’s “Douglas” Netflix Special Christoph Niemann, “How Does Christoph Niemann Make Art Look Effortless? With A Lot of Work” NPR Article Nathaniel Drew’s “Document Your Life: 4 Methods to Live More Intentionally” Skillshare Class Carl G. Jung’s “Archetypes” Overview Brian McDonald’s “Invisible Ink: A Practical Guide to Building Stories That Resonate” Book Big Thief’s “Spud Infinity” Song & Lyrics __________ SPONSORS DESIGN MATTERS There's another podcast you should be listening to - Design Matters from the TED Audio Collective. On the show writer and artist Debbie Millman hosts conversations with designers, writers, artists, and other

Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Creative Zero-To-Hero Series 1. Skill 2. Story 3. Style 4. Space 5. PSYCHOLOGY 6. Say Something Sarah Beth Morgan’s Skillshare Classes Don Shirley Biography Milton Glaser’s Bob Dylan Poster Melissa Dolese’s “The Beauty of Interconnection” TED Talk Grecian Framework for Communication Gestalt Principles of Design Song Exploder with Lin Manuel for “Wait For It” John Berger on “Why Do Some Songs Become Popular?” Seth Godin’s “Purple Cow: Transform Your Business By Being Remarkable” __________ SPONSORS DESIGN MATTERS There's another podcast you should be listening to - Design Matters from the TED Audio Collective. On the show writer and artist Debbie Millman hosts conversations with designers, writers, artists, and other luminaries of contemporary thought - people like Roman Mars, Ai Weiwei, Ethan Hawke, Ashley Ford, and more. Join us for an inquiry into the broader world of creative culture. Fi

Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Creative Zero-To-Hero Series 1. Skill 2. Story 3. Style 4. SPACE 5. Psychology 6. Say Something Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso Design Matters with Debbie Millman Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss Rex Jung’s “Creativity and the Brain” TED Talk Rex Jung’s “Creativity and the Everyday Brain” On Being interview Julia Cameron’s Morning Pages practice Margaret A. Boden’s “The Creative Mind: Myths and Mechanisms” book Graham Wallas' and the four stages of the creative process John Cleese on having a “time oasis” for creativity __________ SPONSORS SKILLSHARE There’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare’s short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your cr

__________ Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES “What is Love?” by Mac Barnett and Illustrated by Carson Ellis https://bookshop.org/books/what-is-love-9781452176406/9781452176406 Mac Barnett’s “Why a good book is a secret door” TED Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/mac_barnett_why_a_good_book_is_a_secret_door Proclamation! (for picturebooks) http://thepicturebook.co/ __________ SPONSORS STORYBLOCKS Video is one of my most effective ways to stand out as a creator online these days - and with Storyblocks you can take your videos to the next level - with Affordable Subscriptions, Unlimited Downloads, and 1M+ Royalty Free Assets - you can level up your content at storyblocks.com/CreativePepTalk

__________ Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Creative Zero-To-Hero Series 1. Skill 2. Story 3. Style 4. Setting 5. Psychology 6. Say Something “To be an artist is to believe in life.” - Henry Moore Malcolm Gladwell’s “Talking To Strangers” Book https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43848929-talking-to-strangers Schoolhouse Rock! “Unpack Your Adjectives” Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpPEQZl6_d4 __________ SPONSORS STORYBLOCKS Video is one of my most effective ways to stand out as a creator online these days - and with Storyblocks you can take your videos to the next level - with Affordable Subscriptions, Unlimited Downloads, and 1M+ Royalty Free Assets - you can level up your content at storyblocks.com/CreativePepTalk SHILLINGTON  Study graphic design with Shillington for 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time. With Shillington’s graphic design course, you’ll graduate with a solid understanding of creative problem so

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__________ Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Creative Zero-To-Hero Series 1. Skill 2. Story 3. Style 4. Setting 5. Psychology 6. Say Something Hanif Abdurraqib’s “A Little Devil in America: In Praise of Black Performance” Book http://www.abdurraqib.com/book Rian Johnson on Creative Processing with Joseph Gordon-Levitt https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/originality-imitation-rian-johnson-filmmaker Sarah Millican on Mike Birbiglia’s Working It Out https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/63-sarah-millican-put-the-email-address-in-last Phil Hanson’s “Embrace the Shake” TED Talk https://ed.ted.com/lessons/embrace-the-shake-phil-hansen Ashley C. Ford’s “Creative Personal Writing Write the Real You” Skillshare Class https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Creative-Personal-Writing-Write-the-Real-You MAID on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/search?q=maid Brian McDonald’s “Invisible Ink” Book and “You Are a Storyteller” Podcast ht

__________ Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Creative Zero-To-Hero Series 1. Skill 2. Story 3. Style 4. Setting 5. Psychology 6. Say Something James Clear’s “The Beginner’s Guide to Deliberate Practice” Article https://jamesclear.com/beginners-guide-deliberate-practice Tom Froese’s New Skillshare Class, The One Palette Illustrator https://www.skillshare.com/classes/The-One-Palette-Illustrator-Discover-How-Color-Works-in-Your-Art Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s “Flow, the secret to Happiness” TED Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/mihaly_csikszentmihalyi_flow_the_secret_to_happiness Scott H. Young’s “Ultralearning” Book https://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/ultralearning/ Harvard Business Review, “Find the Coaching in Criticism” Article https://hbr.org/2014/01/find-the-coaching-in-criticism Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen’s “Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving” Book https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/313485/thank

__________ Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Cheyenne Barton’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chey.barton/ Cheyenne Barton’s Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/cheyennebarton “The life of an artist.” Iceberg Illustration by Megan Herbert https://www.instagram.com/p/CU6THjkpuqd/ __________ SPONSORS STORYBLOCKS Video is one of my most effective ways to stand out as a creator online these days - and with Storyblocks you can take your videos to the next level - with Affordable Subscriptions, Unlimited Downloads, and 1M+ Royalty Free Assets - you can level up your content at Storyblocks.com/CreativePepTalk

__________ Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Bob Dylan - Magical Youth Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_wAZ02JUtM Original Creative Pep Talk on Booby Traps https://www.creativepeptalk.com/episodes/2018/10/9/202-for-when-you-feel-like-giving-up Right Side Out Pizza Story https://www.instagram.com/p/CAX66GsgYfX/ Lynda Barry https://drawnandquarterly.com/author/lynda-barry/ Dieter Rams Good Design Rules https://designmuseum.org/discover-design/all-stories/what-is-good-design-a-quick-look-at-dieter-rams-ten-principles Sister Corita Kent Art Class Rules https://www.creativelivesinprogress.com/article/corita-kent Everything is a Remix Kirby Ferguson https://www.everythingisaremix.info/ George Carlin Cardboard Cut Out Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CewUVZZMXT8 Seth Godin More Good Ideas by Having More Bad Ideas https://seths.blog/2018/06/the-two-simple-secrets-to-good-ideas/#:~:text=Secret%20%231%20is%20the%20biggest,

__________ Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Hidden Brain Check Yourself https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/check-yourself/id1028908750?i=1000394211451 Atul Gawande Checklist Manifesto http://atulgawande.com/book/the-checklist-manifesto/ Marie Kondo https://konmari.com/ Pixar 22 Rules for Story https://www.aerogrammestudio.com/2013/03/07/pixars-22-rules-of-storytelling/ __________ SPONSORS STORYBLOCKS Video is one of my most effective ways to stand out as a creator online these days - and with Storyblocks you can take your videos to the next level - with Affordable Subscriptions, Unlimited Downloads, and 1M+ Royalty Free Assets - you can level up your content at storyblocks.com/CreativePepTalk SKILLSHARE There’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing.