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Back to Basics

S18 Ep45

The first in our twelve episode Back to Basics series! But did you know you could pre-order signed copies of my new book Station Eternity? 

I’m going to be covering basic writing advice for the next twelve episodes.

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* STATION: ETERNITY will be out October 4 2022

* 2022 Word Count: 120k

* Upcoming changes to ISBW: themed limited series are the new normal

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* Team Rejection count: 204

We are partnered with Play On Podcasts this week! This show offers epic audio adventures that reimagine Shakespeare’s timeless tales, featuring original music composition and the voices of award-winning actors. Each episode explores plays from Macbeth to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in a way that you can actually understand it! Check out their current season of King Lear that stars Emmy-winner Keith David and Severance star Tramell Tillman. 

 

Main Topic: Back to Basics

* Addressing the imagined fears that sneak up on you when considering a creative career

* Fear of failure when starting a project, Fear of success and its link to impostor syndrome

* Having the courage to say “yes” or “hello”

* There are a few real concerns when walking the path of a creative career

* Perfectionism: It’s A Trap!

* Refer to: Ira Glass, “The Gap”: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/extras/the-gap

* Comparison to others: It’s A Trap!

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