Uncertain Times: Five Creative Superpowers – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 200 *** “What is creativity? Here’s the short of it. For me, creativity is about combining disparate elements, elements we might...
Who Owns the Copyright? What Happens When You Collaborate or Hire Out explains who owns copyright in collaborations and hired work.
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Use Divination Cards to Spark Stories – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 199 ***** “If you need help with ideas, if you want to play with randomness, to inspire you, to jumpstart...
But I’m Not Artistic: Explore why creativity is innate and how to start making art through play, habit, experimentation, and curiosity.
Habit of Mind: Metacognition explores how writers reflect on thinking, build awareness, and improve writing habits and mindset.
Beginning, Middle, End — And Mess – How To Write the future podcast, episode 198 *** “Life is messy. Life is unpredictable, and so is creating. Make room for that. Create compassion.” – Beth...
Catharine Bramkamp on creativity, writing life, marketing challenges, and embracing art, purpose, and expression at any stage of life.
Business Advice Creatives Can Actually Use – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 197 *** “Traditionally, at least for the last 200 years, there’s been a cultural divide between being in business and...
How to Spot Scammers and AI “Artists”: Learn the red flags and green flags to safely find real artists for your book cover and illustrations.
Fun Values Check-In for Sci-FI/Fantasy Writers – How To Write the Future podcast, epsiode 196 *** “ I care very much about your success and I really believe that our future is in our hands...
Can I Use This Picture? Learn how to safely use images online, from licenses and Creative Commons to free sites and public domain options.
Pamela Reitman shares her writing journey, creative process, publishing challenges, and her novel about artist Charlotte Salomon.
Trust Your Creative Process – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 195 *** “In difficult days when I’m struggling with my story or I’m struggling with my creative entrepreneur business. I turn to...
Art Is Not a Luxury explores how creativity became elite — and why making art remains essential to human flourishing and freedom.
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