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Making Fun A Habit Series30 days to add fun to your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you into a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30-day book and I will tackle each day as if it were a week and provide insights on how to use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items, and tips. AssignmentQuestionsWhat do you hate? Why?What's a problem that irritates you that has gone unresolved?What are some of the challenges of using things you hate as a source of inspiration?What are some of the benefits of using something you hate as a source of inspiration?Action ItemsWrite a short story or poem about something you hate.Design a product or service that solves a problem that you hate.Start a blog or podcast about things you hate. TipsLook for the silver lining.Turn your hatred into humor.Use your hatred as a source of energy. How do I get such great guests?PodMatch I use Podmatch to get the best guests on the show. Check out PodMatch if you want to guest on other podcasts or if you have a podcast and need guests for your show. Guests from PodmatchMake Sharing your podcast easierUse Podcast Beacon for the best NFS products to share your podcast while out and about or at conferences. Reach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT ChannelIG: @createartpodcastTwitter: @createartpodCreate Art Podcast Newslettertimothybrien.substack.comSpecial MessageIf you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see. Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at

In this heartfelt discussion, Dr. Joshua, an industrial-organizational psychologist and performance artist, shares his journey from surviving Hodgkin's lymphoma to embracing his true self as a gay man raised in a Jehovah's Witness household. He discusses his memoir 'I'm Not Dead Yet,' his love for the art scene in Denver, and how performance art and positive psychology play a significant role in his life. Dr. Joshua also delves into the importance of community, resilience, and the interconnectedness of his artistic and professional pursuits.BioJoshua is an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist currently residing in Denver, Colorado. His career trajectory has centered on the themes of inspirational storytelling and applied science for the sake of human betterment, especially for those who have been historically marginalized and oppressed. Joshua has a deep passion for human flourishing, awe-inspiring experiences in nature, and anything involving cats.Links For Dr. Joshua CaraballoWebsite https://www.drjosh.solutions/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr_josh_solutions/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-josh/Book "I Am Not Dead Yet" Boulder Bookstore Maggers & Quinn Booksellers Little Gay BookstorePodmatchPodmatch Affiliate LinkHow do I get such great guests?PodMatch I use Podmatch to get the best guests on the show. Check out PodMatch if you want to guest on other podcasts or if you have a podcast and need guests for your show. Guests from PodmatchMake Sharing your podcast easierUse Podcast Beacon for the best NFS products to share your podcast while out and about or at conferences. Why does my website look so goodI use Podpage to make this website look so good. No I don't know how to code website, and I don't need to. If you have a podcast use my affiliate link and get your website to look as awesome as mine. https://www.createartpodcast.com/podpageReach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT ChannelIG: a...

Making Fun A Habit Series30 days to add fun to your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you into a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30-day book and I will tackle each day as if it were a week and provide insights on how to use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items, and tips. AssignmentQuestionsWhen was the last time you went on a long walk? What was that like? How did it feel?Even if mobility is an issue, where can you spend time undistracted and being in the moment?How can being fully present affect your sense of fun and play?Action ItemsTake a few deep breathsPay attention to your sensesNotice your thoughts and feelingsBe curiousLet go of expectationsTipsSet aside some time each day for playFind a quiet place to playFocus on the present momentBe creativeConnect with othersRelax and let goReach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT ChannelIG: @createartpodcastTwitter: @createartpodCreate Art Podcast Newslettertimothybrien.substack.comSpecial MessageIf you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see. Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz.I am trying to utilize YouTube more, so make sure to check out my YouTube Channel to see me doing the episodes right in front of you.

Making Fun A Habit Series30 days to add fun to your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you into a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30-day book and I will tackle each day as if it were a week and provide insights on how to use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items, and tips. The Importance of CommunityHaving a supportive community is crucial for artistic growth. It provides a space for support, collaboration, and learning. When I first started podcasting in 2006, I was flying solo, but in 2016, I found a community through a local meetup. This opened doors to global conversations and conferences, significantly enhancing my creativity and reach.AssignmentQuestions to PonderWhere have you found community in the past, and what did you like or dislike about it?As an early poet in Abilene, Texas, I found a welcoming community at a local coffee shop. It was supportive but sometimes felt elitist, which made it less welcoming to newcomers. Reflecting on these experiences helps in shaping better communities today.What special memories do you have attached to that community?My time at Espresso Europa was marked by memorable events like poetry readings, in-house art displays, and even drag shows. These shared experiences created lasting bonds and special memories, reminding me of the importance of such spaces.How can you create new memories with new communities?Today, I seek new experiences by attending podcast conferences and events. Simply stepping out of your comfort zone and attending such gatherings can lead to lifelong friendships and collaborations.Action Items for Building CommunityJoin an Art Club or Take a Class Art classes, whether in painting or drawing, can significantly enhance your skills and confidence. Engaging in structured classes, like painting with a guide, offers a less intimidating way to grow as an artist.Join a Sports Team or Volunteer Participating in local sports or volunteering for a charity can build connections within your community. These activities not only expose you to potential audience members but also foster a sense of belonging.Engage in Political or Religious Activities Whether it's volunteering for a political campaign or attending religious or spiritual gatherings, these activities connect you with like-minded individuals and strengthen community ties.Volunteer at a Homeless Shelter or Soup Kitchen Year-round volunteering can be immensely rewarding. It provides a venue for potential collaborations while giving back to the community, enriching your artistic journey.Tips for Finding CommunitiesReflect on Your Interests and Values Identify what's important to you and seek communities that align with those values, whether it’s volunteering at a library or participating in local activism.Talk to Friends and Family You might be surprised by the opportunities within your existing network. Friends or family members may

Making Fun A Habit Series30 days to add fun to your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you in a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30-day book and I will be tackling each day as if it were a week and providing you insights on how you can use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items, and tips. In this episode of the Create Art Podcast, host Timothy Kimo Brien discusses the importance of making creativity enjoyable and habitual, inspired by Michael Brennan's book 'Making Fun a Habit.' Timothy shares insights from over 30 years of experience in arts and education to help listeners tame their inner critic and create more frequently. He explores creativity's basics and building blocks by asking key questions, setting creative routines, overcoming obstacles, and engaging in community activities and challenges. AssignmentQuestionsWhat do you enjoy creating? Why?What would it look like to have a regular routine of creating?What are your objections and obstacles? How can you solve these?Action ItemsStart a daily creativity journalTake a class or a workshopJoin a creative communitySet a creativity challenge for yourselfExperiment with different mediumsDon't be afraid to share your workTipsFind something that you enjoy creatingSet aside some time each day to createDon't be afraid to experimentDon't worry about being perfectShare your creations with othersTrack and measure what you createReach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT ChannelIG: @createartpodcastTwitter: @createartpodCreate Art Podcast Newslettertimothybrien.substack.comSpecial MessageIf you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see. Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at

In this episode of Create Art Podcast, host Timothy Kimo Brien interviews award-winning writer, performance artist, and workshop facilitator Shabana Coelho. The discussion revolves around Coelho's creative journey, her approach to overcoming the inner critic, and the interplay between creativity and colonization. Coelho shares insights into her performances, particularly her use of movement in poetry, and highlights her diverse background growing up in India and transitioning to the U.S. They also explore the significance of adapting artistic processes and engaging with different creative disciplines. Brien concludes by encouraging listeners to step out of their comfort zones and incorporate new elements into their own creative practices.Shebana Coelho BioShebana Coelho is an award-winning writer, performance artist and facilitator of workshops. Originally from India, once based in New Mexico. Her work is about expressing our creativity to liberate us from fear and other colonizations and to celebrate our passion. She received a Fiction Fellowship from the New York Foundation for the Arts, and a Fulbright grant to Mongolia. Explore more at shebanacoelho.com Linkshttps://www.shebanacoelho.com/blogcast https://www.shebanacoelho.com/ https://faraway-is-close.ghost.io/ NewsletterPodmatchPodmatch Affiliate LinkReach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT ChannelIG: @createartpodcastTwitter: @createartpodCreate Art Podcast Newslettertimothybrien.substack.comSpecial MessageIf you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see. Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz.I am trying to utilize YouTube more, so make sure to check out my YouTube Channel to see me doing the episodes right in front of you.

Making Fun A Habit Series30 days to add fun to your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you in a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30-day book and I will be tackling each day as if it were a week and providing you insights on how you can use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items, and tips. AssignmentQuestionsWhat ordinary objects already around you can repurposed in your process?Are there other systems or structures that can be adapted into a new process?What objects draw your attention? Why? How can you use them in your current projects or processes?Action ItemMake a birdhouse out of milk cartonsTurn an old t-shirt into a tote bagCreate a sculpture out of recycled materialsWrite a poem about an ordinary objectCompose a song about an ordinary objectTipsUse everyday objects as inspirationExperiment with different materialsBe creative with your use of colorsDon't be afraid to get messyReach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT ChannelIG: @createartpodcastTwitter: @createartpodCreate Art Podcast Newslettertimothybrien.substack.comSpecial MessageIf you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see. Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz.I am trying to utilize YouTube more, so make sure to check out my YouTube Channel to see me doing the episodes right in front of you.

In this unique combo episode, Timothy Kimo Brien, host of Create Art Podcast and Find a Podcast About, shares insights from the Empowered Podcast Conference and discusses his twin intentions for his podcasts. Among the topics covered are his experiences with PodMatch, the benefits of attending podcast conferences, and his commitment to solving problems for his audience. Timothy highlights the importance of consistency, genuineness, and building community while outlining his goals for personal and professional growth. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of Timothy's mission and how he plans to support both artists and podcasters through his work.00:00 Introduction to the Combo Episode00:38 Attending the Empowered Podcast Conference01:42 The PodMatch Experience03:06 Journey to the Conference04:55 First Impressions and Networking07:44 Setting Intentions at the Conference11:00 Defining Intentions for Podcasts12:09 Addressing Pain Points in Create Art Podcast16:52 Purpose of Find a Podcast About20:23 Improving Consistency and Authenticity24:02 Building Community and Networking30:04 Future Goals and Personal Development34:08 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsHey friends, this is Timothy Kimo, Brian, head instigator for "Create Art Podcast" and your guide to the podverse for "Find a Podcast About." I recently attended the Empowered Podcast Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, and I wanted to share some key takeaways and insights from this enlightening experience with you all. The Journey to the Empowered Podcast ConferenceAttending the Empowered Podcast Conference was an exciting endeavor. I usually attend the Indy Pod Conference in New Jersey and have been to DC PodFest in the past, so this was a new experience for me. Thanks to a 20% discount code shared by Alex Sanfilippo from PodMatch, I decided to make the five and a half hour drive to North Carolina. The drive was pleasant, filled with beautiful weather and a slew of podcasts to keep me company. First Impressions and Connecting with Fellow PodcastersUpon arriving at the Hyatt in Charlotte, I checked in and immediately gravitated towards the communal table on the second floor, where conversations about podcasting were already underway. Meeting the conference founder and various podcasters felt like reconnecting with old friends. Being around people who share my passion for podcasting was a rejuvenating experience, despite my family sometimes growing weary of me mentioning the word "podcast" countless times. Setting Intentions: A Unique ApproachThe conference kicked off with a unique session on setting intentions, involving a guided visualization exercise to help us focus on our goals and what we wanted to achieve from the conference. We were provided with journals to jot down our thoughts on what we wanted to embrace and let go of, which was a first for me at any conference. This session helped frame my mind positively for the rest of the event. Networking and LearningAn exciting part of the conference was the opportunity to meet Alex Sanfilippo from PodMatch, who gave an insightful talk. One of the highlights for me was how the entire event was woven around the theme of intention and authenticity, especially relevant as my goal is to foster community growth within the podcasting sphere. Defining IntentionTo define what intention means, intention is a plan or goal aimed at achieving a specific purpose. For me, intention signifies clarity and purpose, especially in the context of my podcasts. My key takeaway was the need to be clear about our intentions and how we can be of service to our audience and guests. Refocusing and Building CommunityDuring...

Making Fun A Habit Series30 days to add fun into your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you in a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30 day book and I will be tackling each day as if it were a week and providing you insights on how you can use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items and tips. Yes, AndDoing improv is not about being funny, its about taking what your scene partner gives you and running with it. Improv doesn't just happen on the stage, it happens when two or more people get together and trust each other enough that they can go along with whatever the other person gives them. Yes it can be funny and usually is when professionals do improv, but they have taken the time to get to know each other in order to know what the next person will do. Life doesn't have a script, neither should your art. Question to ponderWhat seems exciting or scary about improv?How do you think improv can create some fun and impact specific areas of your life and work?Who do you know whom seems to be a master of improv? What makes them a master?Action item: Learn some improv exercises such as Yes And, One word at a time, Scene swap, hot potatoTips: Be prepared to failListen to your partnerBe specific Be HonestHave FunReach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT ChannelIG: @createartpodcastTwitter: @createartpodCreate Art Podcast Newslettertimothybrien.substack.comSpecial MessageIf you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see. Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz.I am trying to utilize YouTube more, so make sure to check out my

Making Fun A Habit Series30 days to add fun into your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you in a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30 day book and I will be tackling each day as if it were a week and providing you insights on how you can use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items and tips. The #1 Rule, there are no rulesWe all have to follow some rules, whether we create them for ourselves or they are imposed on us by others. Why not make rules for yourself that clearly define what your values are and then let others know about them. They will create boundaries that others will respect. I used to be against all rules, but then I found that I could be creative within the confines of the rules and usually worked hard when they were imposed on someone else. Now I am the rule maker with my kids, it is tough, but I try to help them understand why we do what we do. Question to ponderWould you describe yourself as a rule breaker or a rule keeper? Why?What were some of your favorite childhood games? What did you like about them?What rules did you have a hard time with? Why? How would you have rewritten the rules?Action item: Write your own personal life rules Think about why they are important to you. Consider if you could make your life anything you wanted, what would it look like? Tips: Reflect on your values and desiresStart small and build graduallyBe specific and actionableWrite them downReach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT ChannelIG: @createartpodcastTwitter: @createartpodCreate Art Podcast Newslettertimothybrien.substack.comSpecial MessageIf you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see. Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at

Making Fun A Habit Series30 days to add fun into your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you in a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30 day book and I will be tackling each day as if it were a week and providing you insights on how you can use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items and tips. ScramSometimes you need to change your environment from the usual. Instead of going to the same stores and coffee shops, try someplace new. instead of using the same old tried and true places where you get inspiration from, find new places and see what happens. When you go exploring outside of your back yard or usual waterhole, you find new things to discover that are in your back yard and you increase the size of it. Question to ponderWhat can a change in your environment look like?What is the objection that arises immediately? Why?How can you address this concern and still move forward?What was the best trip you have been on? What made it the best?Where have you always wanted to travel and haven't gone yet?Action item: Embark on a weekend exploration. Look up interesting places on Google near you that you can explore. Tips: Be open to new experiencesBe socialTake your timeBe presentReach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT ChannelIG: @createartpodcastTwitter: @createartpodCreate Art Podcast Newslettertimothybrien.substack.comSpecial MessageIf you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see. Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz.I am trying to utilize YouTube more, so make sure to check out my

Making Fun A Habit Series30 days to add fun into your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you in a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30 day book and I will be tackling each day as if it were a week and providing you insights on how you can use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items and tips. Monkey See Monkey DoImitation is the highest form of flattery is the old saying that comes to my mind. Look around your workspace or home and notice what you read, watch or listen to for enjoyment. See if you can learn from those whom inspire you and mimic what they do in terms of process or style. It may give you a while new process or adjust your current process and give you a shortcut or breakthrough that you never tried before. Question to ponderWho are your influences? What do you like about them?Where do you need to mimic? What new things are you attempting?How will you know when it's time to stop mimicking?Action item: Pick a new skill you would like to learn for fun. Keep it simple to start so you can keep it fun. Gather up some examples of people you can use as mimic models when first starting out. Tips: Start with simple tasksdon't be afraid to make mistakesdon't compare yourself to othersReach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT ChannelIG: @createartpodcastTwitter: @createartpodCreate Art Podcast Newslettertimothybrien.substack.comSpecial MessageIf you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see. Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz.I am trying to utilize YouTube more, so make sure to check out my YouTube...

Tapping the deep well of inspiration in spiritualityRecently I had the privilege of speaking with Kirsten about pantheism and using our spirituality as a source of our inspiration. I hadn't given much thought to using the deep well of spirituality as a source of inspiration, however, after talking with Kirsten, I felt a close connection and plan on scouring the depths of my spiritual practice as a back-sliding Taoist as a source of my inspiration. This interview was made possible through PodMatch and is how I get many of my guests. Questions I posed to KirstenHow did living overseas change my life? How do you approach finding guests for your show? How do you stay organized and motivated to consistently produce new episodes? How do you navigate the balance between individual expression and the collective consciousness in your artwork, given your pantheistic beliefs?How do you navigate the tension between the impermanence of art and the eternal essence of nature in your creative work, given your pantheistic perspective?How do you envision the role of art in fostering a deeper connection to nature and the universe, as inspired by your pantheistic beliefs?About Kirsten Rudberg Having grown up overseas (in both Guyana, South America as well as Lahore, Pakistan) it was only later that I understood that my childhood has dramatically shaped me in ways that I did not expect. They even have a Wiki entry for kids like me, "Third Culture Kids" and let me tell you, I fit it to a "T!" My childhood was informed by the Islamic call to prayer and my education at the American School had me playing with kids from all over the world of every color, creed and religion. When one grows up like this, is it any wonder that the world becomes enchanted? That other humans become enchanted? I am endlessly thrilled with meeting other people and getting to know who they are and what makes them tick. I find that developing relationships and building respectful community, as well as joy-filled community is essential to my being happy. I live an enchanted life and besides for being a "creative" and author, I also have an animated series on YouTube called "Murder of 2," about two crows who sit on a line and observe humanity, as well as multiple other projects I'm working on right now. I am a panentheist, who believes that Spirit or Energy or God/Goddess exists in all I can see and not see, and that magic and miracles are real and potent. This is the gist of my podcast, Byte Sized Blessings, where I interview people of all kinds asking them about powerful moments in their lives, ones that changed them forever. I walked the Camino in 2013 and that is a story in itself...I believe in adventure, in joy, in feeding my heart with belief in other people and that eventually we will create the communities and spaces that will heal and include everyone. (at least everyone that wants to be included, because, boundaries!)Kirsten Rudberg LinksYouTubeInstagramFaceBookWebsiteHow Do I Get Great GuestsI use a service called PodMatch. Imagine Your Favorite Online Dating App, But Instead Of Using It For Finding Dates, You're Booking Podcast Interviews. We Use The Same(ish) Technology For Automated Matching!Reach...

Making Fun A Habit Series30 days to add fun to your creative practice. I will go through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you into a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30-day book and I will be tackling each day as if it were a week and providing you insights on how you can use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items, and tips. You're Never to Fancy to Have FunSometimes our art gets too formal and we forget the joy of creating tings. By loosening up and having fun with our friends and coworkers we can shake things up and maybe release some pent up energy to create something wonderful. At worst you will have stories to tell, at best you have had a great time and have enjoyed each others company, and if we take it one step further and let our audiences in on the fun, they will have a great time and want to come back for more. Don't take yourself too seriously. Question to ponderWhat were some of the activities you enjoyed as a child?How can you incorporate some of those things in your life today?What stops you from being silly? What's an easy next step to get you moving in the right direction?Who do you know who seems to have fun naturally? Pan a get-together and talk to them about how they engage with fun and playAction item: Host a party for your friends or coworkers. Have everyone dress up as fancy or as formal as they can. Provide fancy foods, and fine dining, and set an elegant atmosphere but then serve up a pattern interpreter. Hand out silly hats or pirate eye patches for people to wear. For evening activities, bring out Legos, play twister, and have a water gun fight, give everyone a can of silly string, just get creative, and let fun out, to play together. Tips: play gamesdo arts and craftsgo on an adventurelearn new thingsjust be sillyReach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT ChannelIG: @createartpodcastTwitter: @createartpodCreate Art Podcast Newslettertimothybrien.substack.comSpecial MessageIf you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayAnd now for our last prompt of the year – optional, as always! Today, we’d like to challenge you to write a poem in which the speaker is identified with, or compared to, a character from myth or legend, as in  Claire Scott’s poem “Scheherazade at the Doctor’s Office.”Poem for TodayA Dark Elf (Drizzit) 30 April 24 For ages beyond measure he has existed From a race of those who shunned the light He stood out from their accursed nature He became a hero to some  A traitor to his people And when he tried to pursue his natural instincts of life He was abandoned by both  When I first read of his travels and adventures in Icewind Dale It wasn’t his fighting prowess that I admired It wasn’t his abilities I coveted It was his ability to stand up for himself In the face of what others said was right or wrong  The light that comes from the darkness Is always brighter than the light that comes from the sun It has much farther to travel And more dangers to overcomeReach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT ChannelIG: @createartpodcastTwitter: @createartpodCreate Art Podcast Newslettertimothybrien.substack.comSpecial MessageIf you have found value in this...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayAnd now for our optional prompt. If you’ve been paying attention to pop-music news over the past couple of weeks, you may know that Taylor Swift has released a new double album titled “The Tortured Poets Department.” In recognition of this occasion, Merriam-Webster put together a list of ten words from Taylor Swift songs. We hope you don’t find this too torturous yourself, but we’d like to challenge you to select one these words, and write a poem that uses the word as its title.Poem for TodayAlbatross 29 April 24 The chip on my shoulder Grew legs and wings And started to strangle me It fed me regurgitated lies And was my sole source of nourishment  The weight on my shoulders got so bad That I stooped when I walked My head was always down I was focused on what was behind me Instead of the path before me  I felt comfortable I felt safe in my solitude I felt good that I would be the harbinger of my destruction But then I got tired of being tired I got tired of having the weight I didn’t need I saw others who didn’t struggle like I did And I wanted what they had  So, I stopped eating the food I pried off the wings and feet And I threw the bird off my shoulders I was able to leap I was able to find new food I was able My back straightened My steps increased And I was able to do more Be more Reach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: a...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayour optional prompt for the day asks you to try your hand at writing a sijo. This is a traditional Korean verse form. A sijo has three lines of 14-16 syllables. The first line introduces the poem’s theme, the second discusses it, and the third line, which is divided into two sentences or clauses, ends the poem – usually with some kind of twist or surprise. Poem for TodayNothing Is Not Me 28 April 24 The coffee pushes me forward because I need to be pushed I can’t be left alone for too long for I will do nothing Nothing is never what I wanted to be, nothing is not me   Trying to fill the holes that hope to be fulfilled with things Amassing things and trinkets just collects dust and debris Things filling up nothingness are empty, nothing is not me  Promises to do better, ideas that inspire,  It begins with an effort, and then more effort Effort is movement, to move is divine, nothing is not me Reach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT ChannelIG: @createartpodcastTwitter:

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayAnd now for our prompt – optional, as always!  Today we’d like to challenge you to write an “American sonnet.” What’s that? Well, it’s like a regular sonnet but . . . fewer rules? Like a traditional Spencerian or Shakespearean sonnet, an American sonnet is shortish (generally 14 lines, but not necessarily!), discursive, and tends to end with a bang, but there’s no need to have a rhyme scheme or even a specific meter. Poem for TodayThings Left Undone 27 April 24 There are squished raisins around the floor being covered by dust bunnies There are several records that were desired that are left unplayed Multiple piles of books growing monthly that are unread The comic books that provided an escape now are trapped in stasis  Sketch pads that haven’t been scrawled upon with deteriorating-colored pencils Left over pressure treated boards from a deck that needs to be sealed and stained A fire pit that has never seen a fire lit or had smores roasted upon Keyboards that creak when looked at in anticipation of being played Awards just waiting to have their time in the spotlight on a wall of love Empty cardboard boxes that used to be the home waiting to be recycled A neighborhood waiting to embrace the occupants of this home An infinite amount of blank digital sheets waiting to be filled with ideas  Letters waiting to be crafted to let friends know their importance And here I am among all of this, bored, wanting to create but never knowing where to start Reach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT ChannelIG:...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayLast but not least, here’s our optional prompt for the day. Today, we’d like to challenge you to write a poem based on the “Proust Questionnaire,” a set of questions drawn from Victorian-era parlor games, and adapted by modern interviewers. You could choose to answer the whole questionnaire, and then write a poem based on your answers, answer just a few, or just write a poem that’s based on the questions. You could even write a poem in the form of an entirely new Proust Questionnaire.   Poem for TodayHow I Want To Die 25 April 24 That depends on when you ask me The typical high schooler trying to escape their history Then a gun to the head If you are asking the spiked haired, leather jacket wearing, dangling earrings punk rock 18-year-old In a blaze of glory If you are asking the morose warrior poet smoking weed 13 times a day He’d want to go out sleeping and continue the deep sleep of death If you are asking the Avant garde grad student with a boulder on his shoulder Slicing of the wrists comes to mind If you ask the homeless philosopher Then a bottle of pills seems about right If you are asking the man who left Chicago and all his friends for what he called love Then a bomb strapped to his chest over a bridge carrying thousands of travelers But if you ask me today At home In my bed With my loved ones in the next room No tears No sadness I’d rather be left as the traveler I am As my spirit animal demands A few words of encouragement spoken to me From someone I respect A send-off into the other lands Reach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayFinally, our (optional) prompt for the day is another one pulled from our 2016 archives. Today, we’d like to challenge you to write a poem that begins with a line from another poem (not necessarily the first one), but then goes elsewhere with it. This will work best if you just start with a line of poetry you remember, but without looking up the whole original poem. Or you could find a poem that you haven’t read before and then use a line that interests you. The idea is for the original to furnish the backdrop for your work, but without influencing you so much that you feel as if you are just rewriting the original! For example, you could begin, “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day,” or “I have measured out my life with coffee spoons,” or “I miss them, but it wasn’t a disaster,” or “they persevere in swimming where they like.” Really, any poem will do to provide your starter line – just so long as it gives you the scope to explore. Poem for TodaySaid The Shotgun To The Head (Kimo Style) 24 April 24 I can taste the metal in my mouth from a double barrel Don’t worry, I am not being kidnapped or robbed I have done it to myself My finger is not on the trigger I won’t write the story of my life On a blood and brain spattered wall  For too long I have thought this was the way to end things And I felt good that it would be in my hands And not someone else’s  I felt in control that I could end things Anytime I wanted to  Anytime it got too deep But now I have too much to live for And I don’t want to have those I love Seeing the ending of this movie   I have relied on the pain that comes with carrying a shotgun in my mouth And I am tired of the taste I have enough metal in my mouth With fillings that crack my teeth With porcelain crowns that feel off With the drilling that it took to put them there  I am putting the shotgun down In front of a crowd Hoping they never need to feel the need  To shove a weapon in their mouth My mouth spits wisdom And hope And encouragement And maybe a better path  The...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayAnd now for our (optional) prompt. Today, we’d like to challenge you to write a poem about, or involving, a superhero, taking your inspiration from these four poems in which Lucille Clifton addresses Clark Kent/Superman.Poem for TodayRight Bicep  23 April 24 The embodiment of vengeance sitting on a throne of the bones of the souls he has damned Is embedded on my right bicep Part of the right arm of justice That I use to correct the wrongs That have occurred He sits there with a face so dour He sits there looking exhausted He sits and views all the work left to be done It never ends This world isn’t fair As I teach my children But there are those in this world That come in after the tragedies To make sure they never happen again I put you there Because I have always desired to be  An instrument that can dispassionately dole out vengeance But I find my emotions take hold And I cannot damn another soul for their wrongs I am not the judge, jury and punisher So, you will have to sit on my arm Until I can burn out the emotions And one day be like you Without a heart Without a soul Reach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: a...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayAnd now for our (optional) prompt! Today, we’d like to challenge you to write a poem that repeats or focuses on a single color. Some examples for you – Diane Wakoski’s “Blue Monday,” Walter de la Mare’s “Silver,” and Dorothea Lasky’s “Red Rum.”Poem for TodayThe Color of High School 21 April 24 I remember the scene shop in the theater where other students were tagging the walls with Rush, I was blasting out UB40’s Red Red Wine I’d sing that song till my throat turned red Feeling the words touch my soul every time Filling me with hope that I would find a love worthy of that song Drinking the apple wine Night Train with its dark red label When at my lowest points I’d scrawl on my notebooks our mascot the J-Hawk With a gun pointed at his head And the pale blood of loneliness and teen angst splattered against an indicated wall No one saw these depictions Which is probably for the best The walls of some of the hallways glowed when we lost power A high school built initially to be a prison had few windows At least that is how the story went The stoners and the underground kids flicked their lighters And we found our way to the blazing exit signs that always had power The crimson letters guiding us to safety At the D Door Where smoking was tolerated I’d see teachers and students monkey fuck each other To light their cancer sticks and cowboy killers And the rhythmic dull red glow of the embers matched their breathing My high school was a vampire's paradise Gym uniforms, sport uniforms, the carpeted triangle All reflected their devilish desire for blood There was blood at every fight There...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayOur optional prompt for the day challenges you to write a poem that recounts a historical event. In writing your poem, you could draw on your memory, encyclopedias, history books, or primary documents. If you’re interested in a little research, you might find interesting this collection of letters written during the American Civil War, or this collection of primary documents concerning South Sea voyages. Or perhaps you might find something of interest in digging through Europeana, an online clearinghouse of digitized materials from cultural institutions across Europe.Inspiration for this poem came from Ronald Regan Radio AddressPoem for TodayCrate Digging 20 April 24 A package had been sent it me The shape familiar Just over 12 inches square So carefully I opened it And found placed with care A record sleeve with no picture And the only writing on it was Ronald Regan 1961 I opened it and found the familiar shape of a 12-inch record with no label So, I took off the record I had played last Something by Miles Davis or john Coltrane And put this new, mysterious record on the platter Recovering from the demon rum and weed That my jazz obsession claimed on me I pressed the play button And the tone arm raised,  Moved over to the starting groove And set down as delicately as a mother placing her newborn baby down for a nap I sat back into my easy chair As the sound of Ronald Regan’s voice came over my speakers  There was no music Just his voice droning on and on He told me the horros of socialized medicine And how that would destroy my savings How it would cost me my livelihood How it was unamerican How my son, he must not have read my FBI...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayLast but not least, here’s today’s optional prompt. This one comes from the poet and fiction writer Todd Dillard, who provided this idea on his twitter account a few months ago. The idea is to write a poem in which two things have a fight. Two very unlikely things, if you can manage it. Like, maybe a comb and a spatula. Or a daffodil and a bag of potato chips. Or perhaps your two things could be linked somehow – like a rock and a hard place – and be utterly sick of being so joined. The possibilities are endless!Poem for TodayTwo Sides Same Coin 22 April 24 The coffee-stained steno note pad decided one day to crawl from under the dust of neglect and seek out the cell phone Its wire binding was loose and its companion the bic pen had been lost after never coming back from getting cigarettes The pad of paper felt neglected, its blue lines fading Where once my innermost thoughts filled its pages Now were curling up unused and unwanted The pad scrapped along the floor Leaving a scratch in the flooring And it saw the endless stairs up to my room Sighed deeply and found a way to the top by standing on end and grasping for the next step  My cell phone was communicating and noting my breaths and snores as I slept Plugged in and cared for like a king It slept just a mere foot from the bed Unaware of what was coming up from the basement The blue light and the life-giving electricity flowing through its circuits  Years ago, I had abandoned one of my oldest friends And determined that due to low light And spilled drinks And the fact that i couldn’t see the words I had inscribed I would switch to reading my poetry off my phone as I had seen younger poets do It was easier to flip through apps on a phone Versus flipping through pages of steno note pads Sometimes I would bring the wrong one Other times due to clumsiness I would spill my coffee and the liquid would seep into the pages Low light at most readings made it impossible to see  The steno climbed the last stair And made its way into the...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayFinally, here’s our prompt – optional, as always! This one comes to us from Moist Poetry Journal, which posted this prompt by K-Ming Chang a while back:What are you haunted by, or what haunts you? Write a poem responding to this question. Then change the word haunt to huntPoem for TodayHaunted, Hunted By 19 April 24 I saw the look on her face The horror of almost losing her life I heard the way she tried to speak but no words formed When the words did come forth She sounded like the 4-year-olds she would never know I felt the leathery skin Tissue paper thin, veins easily seen but not easily pierced I smelled the stains on her fingers And the ashtray breath when she kissed my cheek Her heart had given out She was initially unable to speak The one who was so protective of me Was now the one that I protected Her dead body with makeup on that she would never wear I said goodbye to that corpse knowing there was nothing there  Walking back from the park At the start of the pandemic My left side turned off From shoulder to toe there was nothing there Walking between my two children Each one holding me up On the left was my child who reminded me of the mother I lost On my right was the child that reminded me of my fury and anxiety They got me home without incident And I laid on the couch Unable to tell my wife what I was feeling Worse yet, unable to tell her what I wasn’t feeling  I didn’t end up in a pine box that day My speech has slowed a bit, halts from time to time I can hear it, but no one else notices I can feel the oblivion coming but no one else listens I quiet myself in preparation The end will be lonely Even if I am surrounded by my loved ones I will be unable to say it is time I make plans to leave a sign for when it’s time to die Wanting to...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayAnd now for our (optional) prompt! Today, we’d like to challenge you to write a poem in which the speaker expresses the desire to be someone or something else, and explains why. Two possible models for you: Natasha Rao’s “In my next life let me be a tomato,” and Randall Jarrell’s “The Woman at the Washington Zoo.”Poem for TodayThe Name Tattooed on My Arm 18 April 24 Looking down at my right arm Seeing the skull and the fu-man-chu  With a fedora and sunglasses And the name scrawled there Is the person I wanted to be  I gave him a name And a tortured history And a dismal future Just on the right side of destitution He was my voice for decades When I didn’t know what to be  He sat there under my skin As a reminder As a warning That I may become him one day Parts of me desired that ending It was so poetic So romantic He'd be someone I’d give up my sweet ass to in a heartbeat if he’d have me  He was dark and dangerous Mysterious and stoic Nothing could touch him Feelings could not sway him He was comfortable in his own skin He is the things I am not  I created this phantom To fight the nightmares To fight my weaknesses Naturally he doesn’t have any He was my hero Like Bukowski or Kerouac Until I became a father And thought that if he tried to date my daughters He’d be carried out in a pine box  I so wanted to be him But he is not real He is not sustainable He would not be able to do what I do Live the life I live Be a father Be a partner Be supportive He is selfish He is all the bad qualities that I don’t need And yet At times I want to be...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayLast but not least, here’s our optional prompt for the day. Today, we’d like to challenge you to write a poem that is inspired by a piece of music, and that shares its title with that piece of music. Need an example? Here’s A. Van Jordan’s “Que Sera Sera” and Adrian Matejka’s “Soave Sia Il Vento.”Poem for Todayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W-o5Y_GunUJupiter The Bringer of Jollity 17 April 24  To be born as the father of the gods was born In such a similar way Brings us both to level ground I can only imagine that these were the sounds Echoing through the universe to mark both of our births  When the members of the orchestra reach that point of the crash I am transported to that fateful day  After the birth, the horns come in And coddle the youngster Making them warm and feel comforted The safest place in the world  The march of time starts The fun times of youth are sprinkled here and there With the sounds of flutes and triangles The first challenge is encountered And the refrain returns of warmth and comfort  The march picks up The pace quickens And the birth of our progeny happens All is silent And the process begins again And the pace slows back down And we enjoy the moments Basking in the pride we feel Trying to make these moments last forever We get to encounter what our predecessors felt when they held us  The march slows as our bodies age The greatest things happen And we instead of watching our growth  We watch theirs And then the begin the process And we as grandparents are doubly blessed  We see the process happen again  And again if we are lucky And we look to see the process happen one more...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayhere’s today’s (optional) prompt, taken from our 2016 archives. Today, we challenge you to write a poem in which you closely describe an object or place, and then end with a much more abstract line that doesn’t seemingly have anything to do with that object or place, but which, of course, really does. The “surprise” ending to this James Wright poem is a good illustration of the effect we’re hoping you’ll achieve. An abstract, philosophical kind of statement closing out a poem that is otherwise intensely focused on physical, sensory details.Poem for TodayWinning 16 April 24 Awakened by a child's nightmare The rest of the morning wrecked with thoughts that won’t stop Remembering almost 16 years ago Sleeping on a beanbag Forgetting the name of the company I worked for Remembering how I used to roll my own cigarettes Smelling the encrusted tobacco on my yellowing fingers Buying my first house and worrying about how to pay for it The kid behind these eyes With spiked hair and a ponytail Modified mullet Dangling earrings Wearing a real leather jacket with chains Always afraid of the dark And the secrets it holds Finding a tribe in the places that god hated That same tribe dispersed throughout the big sky country Listening to an old guy singing songs badly, on purpose These thoughts come back as I hold my babies I am a man Not wanting to uphold the easy definition These thoughts come through at 6:34 AM EDT While a television plays the news of the world And the fan cools the air Moving it from one end of the room to the other A child with pink eye, a child with anxiety Two cats prowl the grounds One with a single clouded eye, the other with diabetes A snoring wife, whose dreams I am not allowed to see A half-painted picture by numbers facing away from me Photo Negatives is not how you should live your life Reach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me,...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayAnd now for our prompt – optional, as always! Today, we’d like to encourage you to take a look at @StampsBot, and become inspired by the wide, wonderful, and sometimes wacky world of postage stamps. For example, while it certainly makes sense that China would issue a stamp featuring a panda, it’s less clear to us why the Isle of Man should feel the need to honor 2001: A Space Odyssey in stamp form. From Romanian mushrooms to Sudanese weavers to the Marshall Islands getting far too excited over personal computing, stamps are a quasi-lyrical, quasi-bizarre look into what different cultures (or at least their postal authorities) hold dear.And if you’re not on or able to access the @StampsBot account, fear not! You may find an inspiring stamp or two by perusing the online “International Philately” (say that three times fast) exhibit from the National Postal Museum.Image I used https://twitter.com/StampsBot/status/1779219469635613169/photo/1 Poem for TodaySelf-Delivered Eulogy 15 April 24 It was the last album from a man who transcended what was normal It was his last goodbye No one was worthy to say the final words So, he said it all himself In a world that tried to define him He constantly defied expectations I wept on that day he left us And when I saw his song Lazarus on the screen I felt this was his end  We won’t see another like him Saying that seems so passe’ We didn’t have much to compare him to Prince, yes, Hendrix possibly Freddy and Leonard were cut from the same cloth And I wept when they passed There was a hole that refused to be filled No one could console me No one ever will  He was a black star in a sky full of light He marked his ending with one last curtain call Leaving us with one last goodbye Thise who mocked him And tried to take his hero status down a...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayToday’s (optional) prompt asks you to write a poem of at least ten lines in which each line begins with the same word (e.g., “Because,” “Forget,” “Not,” “If”). This technique of beginning multiple lines with the same word or phrase is called anaphora, and has long been used to give poems a driving rhythm and/or a sense of puzzlebox mystery. To give you more context, here’s an essay by Rebecca Hazelton on her students’ “adventures in anaphora,” and a contemporary poem that uses anaphora to great effect: Layli Long Soldier’s “Whereas.”Poem for TodayListless Is How 14 April 24 Listless is how I wake  Looking at my goals of the day  What I need to accomplish  Needless chores each and every day  Actions that won’t be remembered in perpetuity Listless is how I feel  As the motions that are meaningless begin to take shape  Looking at all the things I want to fill this hole in my soul  Watching the dust pile up  I can’t even keep up with cataloging the objects that I once thought I desired Listless is how I live my life  Without interest in the outcome  Without passion that used to drive me on  Without the interest in learning new things  Without challenging the status quo Listless is how I move through the day  Pushing through the fog that is comprised of mental strain  Pushing through the obstacles I place in front of me  Pushing through the mud that becomes paintings  Pushing through the words on the page Listless is how I sleep  Never getting the rest that I find is required  Never inspired by what I see in dreams  Never recharging myself and taking naps that pushes me farther behind  Never catching up and going ahead of where I want to be Listless is how I never wanted to be  Avoiding the trap of thinking none of this...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for today our optional prompt for the day asks you to play with rhyme. Start by creating a “word bank” of ten simple words. They should only have one or two syllables apiece. Five should correspond to each of the five senses (i.e., one word that is a thing you can see, one word that is a type of sound, one word that is a thing you can taste, etc). Three more should be concrete nouns of whatever character you choose (i.e., “bridge,” “sun,” “airplane,” “cat”), and the last two should be verbs. Now, come up with rhymes for each of your ten words. (If you’re having trouble coming up with rhymes, the wonderful Rhymezone is at your service). Use your expanded word-bank, with rhymes, as the seeds for your poem. Your effort doesn’t actually have to rhyme in the sense of having each line end with a rhymed word but try to use as much soundplay in your poem as possible.Poem for TodayWord bank: See : turntable Hear :music Touch : prickly Taste : sour Smell : vinyl Concrete noun : Speaker Record Sleeve Verb :  Cradle Lift  Analog Escape13 April 24 I escape to my mancave and gaze at the turntable When I am able The music that escapes the speakers The kick fills my ears and I am feeling weaker My skins sensation is prickly The heart beats quickly When the record spins My hand moves toward the air And when the sounds stop, I open another sleeve And begin to weave my mind into a sour mood I feel dower by the hour And cradle the next vinyl The fable I tell myself makes me mindful of the time And I spin another until I find my favorite thing Reach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.Email:a...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayToday, we’d like to challenge you to write a poem that plays with the idea of a “tall tale.” American tall tales feature larger-than-life characters like Paul Bunyan (who is literally larger than life), Bulltop Stormalong (also gigantic), and Pecos Bill (apparently normal-sized, but he doesn’t let it slow him down). If you’d like to see a modern poetic take on the tall tale, try Jennifer L. Knox’s hilarious poem, “Burt Reynolds FAQ.” Your poem can revolve around a mythical character, one you make up entirely, or add fantastical elements into a real person’s biography.Poem for TodayThe Sprelly Man 12 April 24 Peanut allergies be damned Let me tell you the tale of one Who has thrived in what some call  The dark ages of these legumes  Bright and colorful is he Tasty and smooth is his body When left to long He splits into oil and mass  Don’t leave the Sprelly Man in the cupboard too long Take him out daily For your source of protein And sweetness  Pair him up with his dear friend Pineapple Jelly lad Spread him all over the best bread money can buy And you too will change your religion Or at least your thoughts of the simple PB&J sandwich   Sprelly man wants you to be stronger Happier than you have ever been Sprelly Man is looking out for your best interests Better than a high school counselor  I met the man of Sprelly long ago His beard was blacker than a new moon night Deeper than the ocean More manly than he had a right to be  We talk about his exploits When I patron his store A place of...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayFinally, our optional prompt for the day honors the “ones” in the number 11. Today, we’d like to challenge you to write either a monostich, which is a one-line poem, or a poem made up of one-liner style jokes/sentiments. Need inspiration? Take a look at Joe Brainard’s poem “30 One-Liners” or Frank O’Hara’s “Lines for the Fortune Cookies.”Poem for TodayThings The South Taught This Yankee 11 April 24 Texas:  If offered a beer, you drink it, even if you hate beer because you don’t turn down hospitality It's always bigger in Texas, whatever it is Armadillos that you run over are funnier in sombreros and cans of the beer that you hate, take a picture Playing Me and Bobby magee and breaking out into the Peanuts theme song is only done in Mexican bars Don’t mess with Texas Not all who live in Texas are bigoted christians, some are as heathen as you are Remember the Alamo, and watch out for Ozzy’s piss and freshly chewed bat heads The bigger the belt buckle the smaller the dick Everyone is armed, don’t start a fight Y’all ain’t from here is a warning shot Grits made with cherries are delicious Pickled Okra is a food group I am more man that you could ever be and more woman than you could ever have This ain’t Burger King, you get it my way or you don’t get the damn thing  North Carolia: Maddog and nighttrane make for an interesting morning Don’t go into an Airborne bar unless you are Airborne Outer Banks = OBX, don’t ask why, there isn’t an airport there Anything you can do I can do better, hold my beer  Say it with me FayetteNam  Virginia: The war of Northern Aggression If you ain’t from here you are a carpet bagger You are not a resident unless you were born here, don’t care if you pay taxes Its’s a commonwealth not a state 95 is a parking lot...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayAnd now for our optional prompt! Ezra Pound famously said that “poetry is news that stays news.” While we don’t know about that, the news can have a certain poetry to it. Today, we’d like to challenge you to write a poem based on one of the curious headlines, cartoons, and other journalistic tidbits featured at Yesterday’s Print, where old news stays amusing, curious, and sometimes downright confusing.Poem for TodayPreacher Advises Against Going To Hell, It will Be Boring 10 April 24 Lets just put aside the concept of hell for a minute Since it is not in the bible And has been mistranslated so many times Can we agree it is a separation from your god for a minute And according to you this would still give me eternal life What if i don’t want that What if I just wanted to die and be done What if lets just say I want one chance to do everything I will be known for Let it all ride on this life And cash in my chips and let them fall where they may But no I am not given a choice if I want to come into this world And if I choose to depart prematurely (according to you) I will be forever punished Would it surprise you I like my sex a bit rough I enjoy having fingernails draw blood down my back I enjoy having my nipples bit into and my neck marked up with burses It shows me that I am alive I like some pain when I am fucking Both inflicting it and getting it I don’t mind having someone pleasure themselves in my asshole While I thrust deeper into someone else Your hell excited me According to you the people i would rather hang out with will be there The people that Jesus hung out with will be there And yes some harp music is nice to sleep to I’d rather feel the drum beat of heathens fill my soul See my idea of hell Is much like Satre’s Hell is other people whom I don’t want to hang out with Which would be people going to your heaven So your fairy tale That is supposed to scare me Like i was a little child That I actually believed in for...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayOur prompt for today (optional, as always) takes its inspiration from Pablo Neruda, the Chilean-born poet and Nobel Prize Winner. While he is most famous in the English-speaking world for his collection Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair, he also wrote more than two hundred odes, and had a penchant for writing sometimes-long poems of appreciation for very common or mundane things. You can read English translations of “Ode to the Dictionary” at the bottom of this page, “Ode to My Socks” here, and “Ode to a Large Tuna in the Market” here.Today, we’d like to challenge you to write your own ode celebrating an everyday object.Poem for TodayOde to a Dear Friend 9 April 24 You sputter when I awake Your smell warms my cold soul The dark liquid you produce welcomes me  From the dream world into our dismal reality So many ideas and conversations have been sparked by your power Revolutions planned and implemented Wars won or lost by your availability You are more precious than gold More effective than antipsychotics You my dear friend truly understand in the silence you provide You are more spiritual than some cheap ass wine or stale cracker You have saved more people from their deadly habits You, not the sun, are the reason we wake in the morning You, not our loving children, are we want to encounter first If you disappeared, our only choice would be suicide Or worse tea I would become a tree-hugging hippie to protect you from extinction And slaughter all the pandas in existence Reach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayToday, we challenge you to write a poem that centers around an encounter or relationship between two people (or things) that shouldn’t really have ever met – whether due to time, space, age, the differences in their nature, or for any other reason.Poem for TodayAt The Movies 8 April 24 As I was sitting at the Siskel Center Watching Salo I noticed in front of me Two figures that seemed out of place Well one was definitely out of place Dressed in clothes from the 18th Century The other man Was dressed from something out of the 1930’s They sat there sharing a pipe And the familiar smell wafted towards me Throughout the movie they cackled Like crazy men And they spoke to each other loudly in French An usher tried to quiet them And other patrons harumphed and bemoaned these two figures I sat there with my popcorn and soda Wondering what the deal was Why these two men seemed so familiar The movie ended The lights came up People were filtering out of the theater But I and the two men stayed in our seats I approached them And tried to comprehend their conversation Each one had smiles and seemed to enjoy the show And in m broken French I introduced myself The man dressed as if he was from the 30’s gave me a card With what I assumed was his name A Breton It had a woman's ass being supported by two Greek columns And he introduced his companion as the Marquis De Sade I left with them And we went back to my studio apartment Drank wine Smoked from their pipe And I woke up on the floor the next day Feeling enlightened And violated Reach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email a...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayToday, we’d like to challenge you to write a poem titled “Wish You Were Here” that takes its inspiration from the idea of a postcard. Consistent with the abbreviated format of a postcard, your poem should be short, and should play with the idea of travel, distance, or sightseeing. If you’re having trouble getting started, perhaps you’ll find some inspiration in these images of vintage postcards.Poem for TodayWish You Were Here Postcards to Heaven 7 April 24 If you are reading this Then you already know you are dead I survived the journey I have surpassed what you have left me with I have a home A wife Some kids And I didn’t go to jail And I didn’t cheat on my wife And she didn’t cheat on me And I didn’t rape my children And they aren’t living in fear of me And they aren’t living in fear of an imaginary sky buddy I was able to use this useless degree To make a life for us I win You are dead And your death was almost my undoing But I went forward I kept moving And it's hard to hit a moving target Reach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: a...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayToday’s we’d like to challenge you to write a poem rooted in “weird wisdom,” by which we mean something objectively odd that someone told you once, and that has stuck with you ever since. Need an example? Check out Naomi Shihab Nye’s poem “Making a Fist.”Poem for TodayLearning About Life Backstage 6 April 24 Bathroom walls  Subway cars Discarded napkins at the bar Elroy was here tagged on a city alley way These are the places where philosophy starts But on the back of a high school theater set  Is where I found my calling  Life is like a shit sandwich The more bread you put on it the less shit you have to eat Was what i saw one day In the dim light of the stage  And I have tried to put more bread in my life Because it has been a shit show I’ve tried wheat And only found that to be dry I have tried pumpernickel  And my teeth turned black I have tried multigrain Only to pick out seeds in my teeth But sourdough, oh sweet sourdough When it is toasted with butter or oil Is the best bread to have to cover up the smell  I once tried ciabatta And she broke my heart Well her brothers were going to break my arms So I stuck with plain white bread for prom  Is naan considered a bread or just a vehicle for food consumption I have never been able to tell  And the pita? Is it a pocket of goodness That I can crawl into And swim around in with tzatziki sauce And falafel and lamb  What bread is best to make shit taste better And what bread is considered part of the sandwich equation? Will we ever know And why do we accept the shit in our sandwich Dripping out of the sides Does diarrhea count as shit Or must it be a log And what about a hotdog bun If we get a nice chunky log to come out Filled with corn and the remains from other shit sandwiches we had to...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayToday we’d like you to start by taking a look at Alicia Ostriker’s poem, “The Blessing of the Old Woman, the Tulip, and the Dog.” Now try your hand at writing your own poem about how a pair or trio of very different things would perceive a blessing or, alternatively, how these very different things would think of something else (luck, grief, happiness, etc).Poem for TodayThe Father the Kids and the unholy spirit 5 April 24 I lied many times to protect you And I told you to never lie to me I said your grandparents were dead So that's only a half-lie I told you some of the horrors that befell me at their hands And I told you I was trying to be better than them Because they didn’t know what they were doing That was a lie Through living, I discovered many of the things they told me were lies And so you too will discover that there is no tooth fairy There is no Easter Bunny or Santa Claus There are evil people in the world that want to destroy you And some of them you are related to And that is what I have to protect you from So, they are dead to me And it's not too much of a lie And I want you to not live in lies Because when we live in lies We are living in fear And there is enough of that to go around I don’t want you to fear the dark Or the monsters that lurk in your head Or the monsters that lurk in mine I’ve killed them many times He told us from a young age that his parents had died We felt sorry for him and compassion He told us eventually what had happened When we turned 18 When he thought we could handle the truth But we missed out on having a grandfather When all the other kids had nice normal families We wonder what else he has lied about Is he really our father Is he really kind and protective Can we ever trust anything he says This family lives in the shadows And we want to see the light Is the anger we feel at being lied to The anger he struggles...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for today prompt for the day challenges you to write a poem in which you take your title or some language/ideas from The Strangest Things in the World. First published in 1958, the book gives shortish descriptions of odd natural phenomena, and is notable for both its author’s turn of phrase and intermittently dubious facts. Perhaps you will be inspired by the “The Self-Perpetuating Sponge” or “The World’s Biggest Sneeze.” Or maybe the quirky descriptions of luminous plants, monstrous bears, or the language of ravens will give you inspiration.Poem for TodayThe Sleeping Habits of Mammals 4 April 24 Sleek, silent, soft and deadly The one-eyed ninja rests on my side of the bed Peering out to see who is coming Through her one cloudy eye The other eternally removed  I’ve always liked cat That others would find challenging And this tiny creature Who holds her own against impossible odds Reminds me that no matter our frailties She can hold her own  Last night she laid upon me Feeling her weight like a blanket She calmed my nerves And made sure I slept deeply   Fluffy, crying out in the night from loneliness Boots slowly trots to her feeding bowl When I wake in the morning  You come to my side and pet my arm for me to pet you You groom my fingers and hand to catch the fur that is coming off And then you slowly trot to the huge stuffed bear next to the window and watch the days pass by  I can hear your breathing And a few snores When I approach  Your eyes lazily look towards me Interrupting your beauty sleep But you need none, you are a beautiful and graceful creature  When you have a bad dream, I can expect you cuddled up next to me in bed But usually, you prefer to sleep alone In the big living room where you roam and inspect everything You tolerate my amazement of your cathood stature And you tolerate my astonishment at your...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayhere’s our prompt for the day – optional, as always. Today, we’d like to challenge you to write a surreal prose poem. For inspiration, check out Franz Kafka’s collection of short parables (my favorite is “The Green Dragon”).Poem for TodayA Coffee Shop in Abilene Texas 3 April 24 I walked into a coffee shop in Abilene Texas Spent the next few decades trying to find it again The Purple Pope of Abilene was slinging drinks behind the counter He was also slinging smack in the back room Preaching the words of one Andre’ Breton Who I never heard of in my travels at that time A painter sat in that coffee shop He mistook Abilene Texas for Abilene Kansas And was stuck there for decades for his mistake He sold me paintings of Nietzsche and Hendrix  And one that was cursed with ants crawling over skulls in a jungle He was our version of Dali There were poetry readings spontaneously Mostly young men gathered around a table Slipping pieces of paper back and forth to each other And the one I call Bear Belting out my feeble scratching's with the authority of Tzara Helping me find my voice in the chaos of the day On-the-spot spectacles occurred with no frequency Drag shows, one-act plays and pronouncements  Spelling out the flaws of this Texas town As if Artaud was among us Sharing his absinthe As these playwrights downed another spiked smart drink Oh to be back there Back in my youth When life was simpler When I thought I had made the biggest mistake I found a home Where I could be what I dreamed If only for a few hours a day And after all these years of searching For another place to replace the first one I have found it But now I am the old man The...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayToday, we’d like to challenge you to write a platonic love poem. In other words, a poem not about a romantic partner, but some other kind of love – your love for your sister, or a friend, or even your love for a really good Chicago deep dish pizza. The poem should be written directly to the object of your affections (like a letter is written to “you”), and should describe at least three memories of you engaging with that person/thing.Poem for TodayWhen You Found Me 2 April 24 When you found me I was at the ripe old age of 19 Didn’t know my ass from a hole in the ground And some days I feel the same When I walked into that coffee shop in Abilene Texas And I still live there in my mind  You welcomed me Gave me a start on my journey Made sure My Favorite Things played In that dust bowl of a town Where I thought I had landed on Mars And the civilization I had encountered before Didn't prepare me for what was ahead When you found me again As I was driving all over my hometown of Screw City Getting high 13 times a day I sat there with an old friend Whose feet stank of bad cheese Who didn’t have enough money to pay for electricity Who had a god that he followed religiously Whose sister was my next conquest You stood by me and made sure my car didn’t kill anyone Including me You and my old friend listened to my rantings As I read books from other madmen And found that you had found them as well And I wanted to emulate them In hopes you would cradle me in your warmth  When you found me next I was still on the weed And I handed you over to my nephew In hopes he would surpass me In hopes he wouldn’t have to struggle as much In hopes he would be able to handle the dragon raging on the inside You found him, but he was too young And had others finding him Helping him tell his story Accompanying him through his journey And now in the mornings when he sleeps in after driving around all night I invoke you to slip into his brain and provide some sort of relief  When you found me for the first time Before the coffee...

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), celebrates the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates oneself to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayToday, we’d like to challenge you to write – without consulting the book – a poem that recounts the plot, or some portion of the plot, of a novel that you remember having liked but that you haven’t read in a long time.Poem for TodayWaking to a new life 1 April 24 Based on Metamorphosis from Franz Kafka It was a day in June, 2014 I woke up bleary eyed on a couch Much like other nights, but I heard some noises around me Noises that weren’t the Redline El Noises that weren’t police sirens Noises that weren’t cars honking An unknown body laid next to me I heard their breathing The snores seemed familiar from long ago Like I had laid with this person before But I didn’t know who it was And I sprung up Something inside me said there should be more sounds The daylight had broken The heat of the day started And I was somewhere I didn’t remember The air smelled different There seemed to be more space As my eyes grew accustomed to the dim light peeking through I looked over the coffee table And saw two babies Gurgling, happy, warm and fed Gently waking up, small yawns, gripping at invisible animals The person beside me was a lover from the past This wasn’t my studio on the north side of Chicago But I didn’t know where I was And a small cry broke the silence And a cat strolled past casually, calmly My instincts took over And I walked to the baby crying Hushed them, cuddled them And my past lover quietly watched the baby and I Her eyes piercing through the fog And welcoming me back into the world  That we had created The baby was tiny, fit on my forearm, needed a new diaper And I took them over to the table A table filled with diapers and wipes And like an

Why You Need A Book CoachRecently I had the privilege of speaking with Amy Bernstein, book coach and author, about what a book coach does for their clients. I was presently surprised about learning more about what how a book coach can help you in all stages of your work, not just with editing and marketing. We all need a coach in our lives to help move us along to reach the goals we want to reach, why not have someone in your corner. I hope you enjoy this talk that we had. Amy Bernstein BioAmy L. Bernstein writes stories that let readers feel while making them think. Her novels include The Potrero Complex; the award-winning The Nighthawkers; Dreams of Song Times; and Fran, The Second Time Around. Her nonfiction book, Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration, will be published in the fall of 2024. Amy is an award-winning journalist, speechwriter, playwright, and certified nonfiction book coach. She also teaches workshops on various aspects of the craft of writing. She loves inspiring others to unlock their inner artist and explore all aspects of writing, publishing, and taking creative risks every day.Questions AskedWhat does an author coach bring to the game vs just an editor or a beta reader? What type of training does a good author coach have? Dealing with imposter syndrome, how do you deal with your inner critic? How can writers balance constructive criticism with maintaining their unique voice and style? How do you approach helping writers find and define their target audience or readership? Can you speak about your newsletter Monster Doubt on SubStack? How do you create that newsletter and is that a strategy authors should use? Any upcoming projects that you would like to talk about like a new book? Links for Amy BernsteinWebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokTwitter/XSubstack Doubt MonsterAuthor AcceleratorLinks MentionedPodmatchAffiliate LinkSign Up for the Create Art Podcast NewsletterReach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com IG:

Making Fun A Habit Series 30 days to add fun into your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you in a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30 day book and I will be tackling each day as if it were a week and providing you insights on how you can use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items and tips. I Like to Move It Move It Dance as if no one was watching. We have heard that phrase over the years. But what if you really danced as if no one was watching? Would that help you overcome embarrassment of your skills or lack thereof? Movement in our physical body is healthy, we all need to move, but sometimes we have aches and pains that interfere with our movement, so why not try a movement class like tai chi or yoga and move your body, feel all the joints working together and then translate that into a piece you are working on, noticing how the movement in your body feels. Question to ponder When was the last time you danced? What was that like? What would make dance or movement more fun? Who can you dance or move together with? Action item: incorporate dance into your daily routine. Dance while doing household chores or on your way to the office copying machine. Tips: dance flash mobs dance challenges dance workshops or classes dance based fundraisers Sign Up for the Create Art Podcast Newsletter Reach Out To The Podcast To reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation. Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT Channel IG: @createartpodcast Twitter: @createartpod Special Message If you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see. Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz. I am trying to utilize YouTube more, so make sure to check out my YouTube Channel to see me doing the episodes right in front of you.

Making Fun A Habit Series 30 days to add fun into your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you in a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30 day book and I will be tackling each day as if it were a week and providing you insights on how you can use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items and tips. Just Doodle It! We all do it. In a meeting or just mindlessly scratching away at some paper or napkin. Doodling is one of the best ways to start a project. There is no commitment and very little effort once you start, but it can give you a pathway to complete your projects. Just about everyone has a writing utensil and something to draw on, so don't neglect the power of the doodle. Question to ponder When in your life do you remember doodling? Where were you? What was it like? What are your immediate objections to doodling? Write them down and then doodle around them. What would make doodling more fun for you? Fancy paper? Specific pens? Reward yourself after a fun doodling session with different supplies. Action item: start doodling in your copy of Make Fun A Habit. Tips: use whatever materials you have there are no rules don't be afraid to experiment doodle whenever you feel like it My Doodle for the week Sign Up for the Create Art Podcast Newsletter Reach Out To The Podcast To reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation. Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT Channel IG: @createartpodcast Twitter: @createartpod Special Message If you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see. Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz. I am trying to utilize YouTube more, so make sure to check out my YouTube Channel to see me doing the episodes right in front of you.

Making Fun A Habit Series 30 days to add fun into your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you in a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30 day book and I will be tackling each day as if it were a week and providing you insights on how you can use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items and tips. Creating a Soundtrack for Your Practice Questions to ponder What is your favorite piece of music? What makes it your favorite? What songs or types of music would be on your personal soundtrack? How would you define music that is fun? Action item: Create a soundtrack playlist (or a few) that can help inject some fund, levity, and inspiration in your work and play. Keep it organic, adding and subtracting according to what speaks to you. Tips: Tailor your tunes, put motivation on repeat, dissolve distraction. Sign Up for the Create Art Podcast Newsletter Reach Out To The Podcast To reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation. Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT Channel IG: @createartpodcast Twitter: @createartpod PodMatch Affiliate Link [ Special Message If you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see. Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz. I am trying to utilize YouTube more, so make sure to check out my YouTube Channel to see me doing the episodes right in front of you.

7 Books Written by age 16 Recently I had the privilege to speak with teen writer Asher Warren. You read that headline right, he has 7 books written by age 16. Now I don't say that to intimidate you, rather, I want to encourage you to follow your dream of writing the next great novel. Asher was a delight to speak with and is very knowledgeable when it comes to his process of writing, however, he doesn't necessarily recommend it for everyone. He does believe as I do that everyone has a book in them. Asher Warren Bio Asher Robinson is a 16 year old author from San Diego, California. He started writing when he was seven. He at first started by writing a bunch of short horror stories, some of which were published (not available anymore). He took what he learned from writing short stories and he used it to write a full length novel. He wrote his first novel in 2021 and it is now published. Asher lives at home with his parents, two younger siblings, and his many pets. He enjoys a bunch of other things besides writing. He likes to watch horror movies/shows, listen to funny podcasts, and he also likes to read horror/thriller novels. Asher tends to stick to writing in the genres of horror, thriller, and drama. He likes to write in a mix of the three. His two favorite to combined are thriller and drama because he can make some compelling characters in those types of stories. Asher stands for anti bullying and likes to talk about how being a teen (especially a teen author) can be very stressful. Links for Asher Warren Website Podmatch Sign Up for the Create Art Podcast Newsletter Reach Out To The Podcast To reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation. Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT Channel IG: @createartpodcast Twitter: @createartpod [podcast_subscribe id="207"] Special Message If you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see. Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz. I am trying to utilize YouTube more, so make sure to check out my YouTube Channel to see me doing the episodes right in front of you.

Embracing the Creative Wandering: A Journey Through Artistic Exploration From taking spontaneous walks to intentionally setting aside time for daydreaming, embrace the unpredictable nature of the creative process. By doing so, artists can tap into a wellspring of inspiration that lies just beyond the borders of the familiar. My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because they were creativity cards and I thought, what the heck is this, I don't need them. Well, folks, I was wrong and I will attempt to do a card a week and record an episode about how I am utilizing the card I draw every week if you decide to pick up a deck and do these let me know. Links on Wander Kickstart Creativity Bricolage: In the arts, bricolage (French for "DIY" or "do-it-yourself projects") is the construction or creation of a work from a diverse range of things that happen to be available, or a work constructed using mixed media. Points to Consider Unlocking Creativity Through Wandering Discover how wandering can unlock your artistic potential. Creative breakthroughs: The surprising link to aimless exploration. The Power of Aimless Walks for Artists Explore the impact of spontaneous walks on artistic inspiration. Wandering Mind, Creative Finds Cultivate a wandering mind for a richer artistic practice. The Kernel of Wander Wandering has the potential to invigorate and inspire, to help us see our work in fresh or new ways. Wander Definitions Wander : to walk around slowly in a relaxed way or without any clear purpose or direction, to start talking about a different subject from the one you were originally discussing. Source Cambridge Dictionary Wander Challenge As an experiment, abandon the table or boardroom for a walking meeting and see what happens. Wander into a public space - a store, a library, a post office, or even a courthouse. Be open to the creatures, characters, curiosities, and marvels you may encounter just beyond the next threshold. Go for a walk outside and photograph or list the natural phenomenon you come across. Become inspired by that dandelion stubbornly making space to thrive in the sidewalk crack. Sign Up for the Create Art Podcast Newsletter Reach Out To The Podcast To reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation. Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT Channel IG: @createartpodcast Twitter: @createartpod [podcast_subscribe id="207"] Special Message If you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see. Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy...

Unlocking Creativity: The Art of Translation in Your Creative Process As artists, we often draw inspiration from various sources – be it nature, emotions, or other forms of art. The concept of translation in the creative process involves taking these inspirations and transforming them into your unique artistic language. It's about transcending literal interpretation and imbuing your work with personal meaning. My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because they were creativity cards and I thought, what the heck is this, I don't need them. Well, folks, I was wrong and I will attempt to do a card a week and record an episode about how I am utilizing the card I draw every week if you decide to pick up a deck and do these let me know. Links on Translate Kickstart Creativite Points to Consider Transcending Boundaries: Whether you're a painter, writer, musician, or any other type of creative, embracing the unknown and exploring new territories can breathe fresh life into your work. Adapting Mediums: Explore the ways in which translation extends beyond language to encompass various artistic mediums. Learn how painters can translate emotions into color and form, writers can translate experiences into words, and musicians can translate feelings into melodies. This adaptability opens up a world of possibilities for cross-disciplinary creativity. Cultural and Personal Translation: Our discussion delves into the idea of cultural and personal translation, examining how diverse influences can shape your artistic voice. By incorporating elements from different cultures or drawing from personal experiences, you enrich your work with a tapestry of meaning that resonates on a profound level. The Kernel of Translate Translate one thing into another. Translate Definitions Translate : to change words into a different language, to change something into a new form, especially to turn a plan into something real Source Cambridge Dictionary Translate Challenge Identify a fascinating word in a foreign language. Can you translate it into a photograph? Or even a short presentation. Consider that which does not translate. Find a word with a meaning that does not translate into your native tongue. Translate a painting into a short piece of dialogue. Or take a story from history and see if you can translate it into poetic form. Sign Up for the Create Art Podcast Newsletter Reach Out To The Podcast To reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation. Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT Channel IG: @createartpodcast Twitter: @createartpod [podcast_subscribe id="207"] Special Message If you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see. Speaking...