Losing someone, is hard. I know that, and I talk about how hard it can be and how I get through it. All while knowing, everyone is looking to me to be just like them.
I took a break. Not from life, just from, documenting life. And that's okay, because I kept living. Even if you didn't see it.
Joined with me is a student of mine, AJ, here to talk about his journey to becoming a gaming content creator.
Hey peoples, What I am sharing with you today is a short story I wrote. Inspired by the messed up rules of life. I once read about a case, where a boy had been shot and rushed to the nearest hospital. The nearest hospital was a private hospital, who refused to serve the boy, because private hospitals can do that. The boy died in the ambulance on the way to the another hospital and the unnecessary tragedy inspired this. Waiting To Be Seen Because how often, do you actually feel like people, see you? Instagram: R.V._Alister
Don't be a validation seeker, I know. But when you earn that validation from someone who knows and respects your craft, it changes how you think about your little "Hobby." For me, it wasn't until I had validation and credibility in my craft, that I could see myself as a serious writer. I am welcomed in this space, and I have something to contribute to this space. If you have anything to contribute to the conversation, inbox me on Instagram @R.V.Alister
How do you navigate this world of social media? It took me time to be able to be apart of this digital world. And do finally do it, I have to create a whole new identify for myself. A whole new me, RV Alister. The future author who can step up and get the job done.
If you can and have been crafting yourself into different people all your life, you might find it difficult to be yourself. You might find it difficult to even know who yourself is. You may feel like some sort of imposter as you try to find your identity. I know I did... I know, I do.
You'd think a creator must be insane to come up with the things they come up with. But in reality, their creations keep them sane. And when the creativity stops, that's when the insanity comes.
Guest Manuel Mathis is a contact creator, who talks about building a since of community. Not just with people in your own niche, not just like minded people, but to surround yourself with different people to open your own eyes wider. Listen as we discuss how the internet and the creative field helps us to do this. R.V._Alister MM_Mathis
The thing I make most is time. We have to make time as creates, practice time management in order to meet our goals. How else can we create if we don't. Life doesn't stop simply because we are motivated. We have to find the time. I have to find the time. And for the month of November, I did. While participating in NANOWRIMO (National novel writing month) I learned, the the most important thing a creator can make, is time.
You ever see someone do something and go, "Ooo I wanna do that?" Artist Envy. At least that's what I call it. An honor to recognize and can quickly turn into a distraction and doubt if it goes too far.
My birthday episode! Join me and my father for my 25th birthday. Are creators born or made? My father has always believed I was born to create, there's a reason for that. Listen in for the reason as to why he would believe that and our discussion on if creators are born or taught.
Something we hear a lot not right. Representation Matters. But you ever think about the kind of representation that is out there? Have you ever thought about the effects it can have? I know lack of good representation played a heavy role in my identity and my art. And I don't think it was for the better.
We all start somewhere, right? Well my start into the writing world was through fanfiction. A category that has changed and grown and is still met with a curious eye, when mentioned. But hey, like I said, we all start from somewhere, right? So, listen to my start. My humble beginnings.
This episode I will tell you the story of how I became a writer. Taking you back to my middle school days, when everything was a bigger deal then, than we remember now. And for me, when every girl was in love with vampires that sparkled, and werewolves. I'll share with you how this craze, turned me into a writer. And how I found value in my voice through writing, despite the fact that reading and spelling were huge difficulties for me.
No one is born a prodigy, right? I know I wasn't at least. In this episode I will talk about the challenges I faced to become the creator that I am today. Sure, cards were stacks against me and the odds weren't exactly in my favor, but... I'm managing to do exactly what I wanted to do. I ignored the odds and took the path least followed by. And maybe it's your turn to do that same?
Why should you listen to me? Well, I'll tell you. Because I am a creator who is still figuring it out. I am a writer on a journey to becoming an author, and thus far, my journey has already been quite the tale. These are the stories I'll share with you. The stories that have turned me into the creator I am to, and the things I've learned from these moments, that will turn me into the creator I want to be. So join me, as I strive to become someone's favorite author. Maybe that someone could be you? Instagram - @R.V._ALISTER