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Living Life On Your TERMS — Writers Room Series: A Business Approach To Making Your Creative Endeavors Your Full-Time Job

Actor-Playwright Michael Federico (@mcfed5) talks about the creative process of taking the TERMS Political Thriller Audio Drama from concept to audio drama gold, his personal practice for turning insomnia into an opportunity, and the importance of giving your creativity a permanent place at the table.

Writing a Political Thriller Series: The Joys of Deep Research & Writing with a Team—A conversation with playwright-author Michael Federico

How Liberal Media’s Seduction of America Led To A Presidential SNAFU and how we can reach common ground—according to Writer-Director Rob McCollum of the riveting audio drama TERMS, the solution is in the problem.

Eyes Wide Shut: Liberal Media’s Seduction of America—How To Reach Common Ground

Does genre popularity influence literary agents? Read with us between the lines…

Irresistible Literary Fiction: Extraordinary Adventures In Ordinary Lives

The American Experiment: Are pure politics our solution to irreconcilable differences? We discuss the boogieman in U.S. politics—and it's not who you think.

Sleeping With The Enemy: Making Peace With America’s Boogieman

What does it look like to cultivate health? Finding Your Like-Hearted Community—a conversation with Levi Gardner of Urban Roots

What does it look like to cultivate health? Finding Your Like-Hearted Community, a conversation with Levi Gardner of Urban Roots

Listen as ArtPrize Nine artist painter Jordyn Fishman and I discuss her artistic expression of the dark carnival of economic privilege, and why she was inspired to make a statement about location-based privilege in particular

Conversations With Artists: Artist Jordyn Fishman Is Going To Paint Forever

Artists Talking: Artist Pippin Frisbie-Calder | On "Cancelled Edition" — A silent call to action from nature to humanity

Conversations With Artists: Woodcutting Superstar Pippin Frisbie-Calder unpacks her simulated wildlife extinction role-playing art exhbition—yes, really!

“The more you do it—I won’t say the easier it’ll become, but the level of difficulty will be something you’re much more comfortable with.” —Alasdair Stuart

Genre Fiction Icon Alasdair Stuart — Writers Room Series: Writing Better, Getting Paid

For those in seeking resources, relief and recovery from Hurricane Harvey, and for those who want to help, there’s a comprehensive document online that’s being updated 24 hours a day with links and detailed information in this episode.

From Katrina With Love: Resources for Hurricane Survivors

Have you ever wondered why, despite your best efforts, things between you and your dream thing just didn't work out? I'll tell you why. Listen...

The Universe Has Got Your Back — Order The Fancy Drink

Comedy is funny—but it's not all jokes. Performing material worthy of your audience’s hard-earned dollars is a journey. Here's your roadmap.

Actor-Comedian Eric Schwartz With Your Roadmap to Getting On Stage

The Worst Thing People Do At Parties—I bet it's not what you think!

The Worst Thing People Do At Parties ( And It’s Not What You Think! )

Positive aspects, helpful perspectives, and practical strategies from creators, innovators, writers, artists, and scientists sharing practical tips and how-tos with eclectic musical interludes to hit your pleasure center as you let the conversation sink in.

Living Life On Your TERMS — Writers Room Series: A Business ...