TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 300: Crafting Careers From A Writers' Round Table!

Alex and Chris are joined by .... to celebrate our 300th episode with a great discussion of all things creative! What a show! That's right, and we have an amazing lineup of guests joining us. We have Teel James Glenn, Tim Fielder, Carol Gyzander, and Rebecca Cuthbert, to name a few, who'll be sharing their insights and experiences from the trenches of storytelling. Whether it's finding the inspiration for your next big idea or knowing when to seek help to represent diverse characters authentically, we're diving deep into what shapes us as writers. And it's not all about the stories we tell on the page. Our guests open up about balancing personal lives with their writing careers, dealing with imposter syndrome, and how to keep that creative spark alive. From the sensory experience of travel to the value of making mistakes, we're covering all bases today. And who knows? We might just inspire your next novel, poem, or epic storyline. It's about to get real, folks because it's time to "Tell The Damn Story. Have questions or comments for us? Post in the comments section below or ... Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com And follow us on ... @Tell The Damn Story www.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story Want to support us so we can support you? Then just... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tellthedamnstory 00:00 Authors and their works in various genres. 08:54 Analyzing humor and finding unique perspectives for storytelling. 11:28 Learning through relationship experience and self-reflection. 20:33 White writers successfully portray diverse experiences skillfully. 24:08 Keys to writing: research, respect, and observe the world. 30:17 Openness to new ideas and teaching styles. 35:17 I Found a supportive writer's group after many years. 41:30 Writing without constraints, following instinct, personal journey. 44:29 Career at an interesting point, long hours, new opportunities. 49:25 Passionate about niche interests, making them relatable. 53:59 The Author creates an intricate fantasy world with many characters. 01:02:29 Visiting locations for writing inspiration, including virtually. 01:06:47 Content recorded, available on YouTube later.

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