This week's pod is a bit of a departure from the norm.
Typically we discuss pop culture exclusively around here. And while pop culture will always feature prominently in anything I do—try to stop me—I thought it might be fun to have a discussion centered more around creativity and writing. My friend
returns!Topics Discussed In This Episode:
Why does Hollywood keep selling us the same stories?
Creativity vs authenticity.
How photography informs Sheila’s writing.
The role of curiosity in creativity.
Deciding what to work on / how we spend our lives.
Does writing about pop culture matter?
When are comparisons good and when are they bad?
The role of play and joy in creativity.
Our writing processes and how we inject humor.
How do you know what something is done?
Our dream projects.
Pop culture topics discussed: St Elmo’s Fire, Star Wars, The Penguin, Dwayne Johnson, Jim Henson, The Proclaimers
Related Links
Stay Curious: Sheila’s writing and photography Substack, with jokes and pop culture references.
The Curious George Questionnaire: Sheila’s collaboration that asks writers about creativity and other existential questions (here’s my edition).
The Unified Theory of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Hollywood’s Silliest Actor
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