The Creative Journey

How do you tell a story that is nuanced and connects emotionally with your audience?  A story without a thematic core is, as one author called it, "junk-food for the brain".  It's meaningless and empty.  Our special guest Josiah DeGraaf of KingdomPen.com shares with us vital tips on how to craft a thematic message in your story so that it resonates with your audience.   Here's what you'll learn:   - Why "subtext" is key to telling a nuanced story   - The reason that some stories come off as "preachy" and the secret to creating a theme which is impactful and connects with people   - Why most modern Christian allegories are subpar and what you can do to make your symbolism strong   And we also talk a bit about how community can help you improve your skill as an artist!   FULL SHOWNOTES ON: indiehootpodcast.weebly.com

If you're a serious artist who wants to make money, you need to have a plan for making money.  In this Indie Hoot episode Robert Thacker talks about the business mindset that artists need to have to be financially successful. In this episode you will learn --   - The necessity of having a business plan and how it helps you to be able to keep doing the work you love   - Four proven WORD-OF-MOUTH marketing techniques to get the buzz going around your work   - VeggieTales' creator Phil Vischer's advice for young 'creative entrepreneurs' who want to succeed in their creative field This is the Indie Hoot Podcast -- the meeting place of the arts, faith, and turning a profit.   Show notes: Robert's Audio Drama website: ThackerPress.com Philvischer.com upwork.com IndieHootPodcast.weebly.com http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2016/06/03/breakdown-book-sales/

How do you find TIME and MOTIVATION to work on your creative projects?  Our guest Christopher Green (creator of the audio drama series Shadows & Daylight) shares with us the tricks he uses to CRUSH procrastination and get the job done fast while still maintaining high standards of quality and creativity.Here's what you'll learn in this episode of Indie Hoot:- A simple trick to staying consistent in producing content- What you need to know when working-for-pay in the creative industry, giving you an edge over others in the field- Balancing free time and work time, and how it can help you stay focused and be more productiveThis is the Indie Hoot podcast - the meeting place of art, faith, & profit.The Green family studio: GreenStreamsStudio.caFor a fill list of credits, please visit IndieHootPodcast.weebly.com