CL008: Hugh MacLeod of GapingVoid on how to be creative

In this episode of The Creative Life Podcast, I talk with Hugh MacLeod who has worked as an advertising copywriter in Chicago and New York for more than a decade, while developing his skills as a cartoonist. Perhaps best known for his Hughcards and company GapingVoid, Hugh is also an extremely skilled marketer and speaker. Millions have read his popular manifesto 'How To Be Creative' and his book 'Ignore Everybody' is one of the best books you'll find out there on the subject of creativity. HUGH MACLEOD SHOW NOTES: On keeping your day job On being a cartoonist Going back to your crayons The importance of talent, stamina and discipline Hugh's approach to marketing Hugh on the power of free Favorite Tools: Mailchimp Twitter Facebook Favorite Book: War & Peace by Tolstoy Favorite Record: Kind of Blue by Miles Davis Join James's Facebook fans: https://www.facebook.com/jamestaylordotme LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jameskirktaylor This is The Creative Life, James Taylor's weekly YouTube show. -------------------- ABOUT JAMES -------------------- As a creativity expert Taylor is a frequent guest speaker at universities and international conferences. He has given keynotes and talks at Apple, Subscription Site Summit in San Francisco, the British Music Show in the UK and at several universities across Europe including University of Dundee in Scotland and University of Macerata in Italy. He is often called upon by media outlets to give his views on trends in creativity and innovation. He has been quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle, Miami Herald, Columbus Dispatch, STV, Business Insider and San Jose Mercury News as well as featured on BBC TV and being the subject of a 30minute program on his life for BBC Radio Scotland. As a host on shows about creativity and innovation he has interviewed legendary investor Maynard Webb (Yahoo.com, eBay.com & Salesforce.com board member) and New York Times best-selling writers Chris Guillebeau ($100 Startup), Rolf Potts (Vagabonding), Brand Cooper (The Lean Entrepreneur) and Ryan Holiday (Trust Me I'm Lying). James is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (FRSA). Meet James at http://www.JamesTaylor.me -------------------- ABOUT THE CREATIVE LIFE -------------------- The Creative Life is a weekly self-improvement show full of #motivation, #inspiration, and #creativity strategies with creativity speaker and author James Taylor. The Creative Life blog can be read at: http://www.jamestaylor.me -------------------- SUBSCRIBE -------------------- Never miss a video, and join the Youtube self-help community living the fully creative life: http://www.youtube.com/jamestaylorme