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The Optimists are back–and this week, we're diving into one of our ongoing struggles: creative block. It all started at a coffee shop on a Saturday morning, where a brainstorm session turned into a full on, caffeine-fueled creative freeze. In this episode, we break down ways that we continue to overcome writer’s block, our process when it comes to acting and filming, and discuss the controversial phrase: “good artists copy, great artists steal”.
By Gabrielle Held and Christen PowellThe Optimists are back–and this week, we're diving into one of our ongoing struggles: creative block. It all started at a coffee shop on a Saturday morning, where a brainstorm session turned into a full on, caffeine-fueled creative freeze. In this episode, we break down ways that we continue to overcome writer’s block, our process when it comes to acting and filming, and discuss the controversial phrase: “good artists copy, great artists steal”.