#56 - Fear is the Engine of Every Great Story | Curtis Jobling

Curtis Jobling is the designer of worldwide hit children's television show 'Bob the Builder', and the author/illustrator of numerous children's books. He lives with his wife, Emma, in Cheshire, England, along with a menagerie of children and pets. His own animated series, 'Frankenstein's Cat' and 'Raa Raa the Noisy Lion', can both be seen on the BBC. His acclaimed best-selling series of epic fantasy novels, 'Wereworld', was published by Penguin worldwide. The million-selling 'Wereworld' series of novels has been adapted into a major new animated show for NETFLIX, titled Wolf King and produced by Lime Pictures and Jellyfish Pictures. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: • From production designer to fantasy author and show creator. • Being pigeonholed in the industry- and ways to break out of it. • How creative skills are transferable across disciplines and age groups. • And "why knowing your place" is a rule worth breaking. RESOURCES: • Learn more about Curtis Jobling WANT MORE? ✏️💥 I put together a free guide called The Rule Breaker's Guide to Finding Your Creative Voice. A brutally honest roadmap built from the lessons, mistakes, and breakthroughs I've collected as a professional writer. 👉 Get it for free at StorySeriesPodcast.com CONNECT: • Instagram • LinkedIn • YouTube