106 - That I Don’t Get to Go To Six Flags

Today I noticed how, as an adult, I don’t usually get to join in the fun experiences typically reserved for kids. Amusement parks, for one. My kids hit Six Flags with friends, and adults don’t do stuff like that with other adults. What gives? The fun stuff should be for everyone.The creative lesson I took from this Noticing is the idea of age-related themes. In writing, we can challenge the usual stereotypes about age and what’s “appropriate” at any age. In that way we can resonate with a broader audience, being more universal about desires for fun and adventure.WANT MORE?Members get extra episodes of the podcast, extra companion blog posts (see below), and more every week … all for the price of a fancy coffee. Learn about membership here.Prefer reading?Listening to the Art of Noticing podcast is only one way to get these lessons. Every episode of the podcast also has a complete companion blog post, all of which you can find here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnnybtruant.substack.com