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The Open Sketchbook | Making Art Publicly + Interviewing Accomplished Creatives
by Rooster High Productions
The Open Sketchbook is a show for anyone who wants to be a little more creative.A try-hard named Zach hosts the show and it and contains short-form audio narrative episodes (in the odd-numbered seasons) and interviews with accomplished creatives (in the even-numbered seasons). Zach created the narrative shorts as a part of Reese’s Hoppers first Creative Consistency Challenge class, where each person in the group committed to creating a small, complete piece of art every day for more than two weeks. That experience was transformative and Zach posted the shorts as a podcast, and later decided to use it as an excuse to interview accomplished creatives about their own creative processes.
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Adapting In Life And Art (Put Tom Cruise In The Submarine) | Interview with Meghan Fitzmartin
Multi-medium writer Meghan Fitzmartin joins me to discuss her journey writing for household name IPs, adapting stories between mediums, and when you should put Tom Cruise in a submarine.Zach's content marketing newsletter: https://newsletter.roosterhigh.comThe Creative Consistency Challenge: https://www.reesehopper.com/creative-consistency-challengeSTUFF WE MENTIONEDMeghan's linksMeghan Fitzmartin on InstagramMeghan Fitzmartin on BlueSky Meghan Fitzmartin’s SubstackMeghan’s WorkSupernatural (TV Series) Tim Drake (DC Comics) Justice League x RWBYAll-Star Superman (Audiobook)Referenced Creators & ResourcesLauren Shippen (Atypical Artists)The Bright Sessions (Podcast) Reese HopperAdventures in Odyssey (Audio Drama) Emily Henry (Author)
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Fiction and Reality, the Two Worlds of the Novelist | Interview with Cass Morris
Cass Morris is a lifelong creative, both inside and outside the pages of her novels which form The Aven Cycle. We talk about the realities of being an author in 2025, her writing process, and how she uses worldbuilding to serve the story and the experience of the reader.Zach's content marketing newsletter: https://newsletter.roosterhigh.comThe Creative Consistency Challenge: https://www.reesehopper.com/creative-consistency-challengeCass's website: Cass Morris WritesBuy The Aven Cycle: The Aven CycleCass Morris on BlueskyCass Morris on InstagramWorldbuilding For Masochists Podcast
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The Magic of Storytelling Podcasts | Interview with Lauren Shippen, Creator of The Bright Sessions
I'm joined by Lauren Shippen, creator of The Bright Sessions to talk about the mechanics of storytelling podcasts. We talk about the origins of The Bright Sessions, what it's like writing for audio, and her own thoughts about the various shows she's written. If you've followed Lauren since The Bright Sessions, are a fan of Bridgewater or Passenger List, or just want to learn more about storytelling podcast, this one's for you!Need more Zach? Sign up for his content marketing newsletter.STUFF WE MENTIONEDLauren's Links:Lauren's websiteLauren's production company, Atypical ArtistsLauren on BlueskyLauren on TumblrMedia, Podcasts, and Shows:The Bright Sessions (audio drama by Lauren Shippen)Rebel Robin: Surviving Hawkins (official Stranger Things podcast directed by Lauren Shippen) Bridgewater (audio drama, executive produced by Aaron Mahnke)Natural 20 (web series Lauren acted in)Welcome to Night Vale (fiction podcast)Ars Paradoxica (podcast by Misha Stanton)Marvels (graphic novel and audio adaptation)The Thrilling Adventure Hour (staged radio play/podcast) Tangerine (Oscar-nominated movie filmed on iPhone)New Year's Day (yearly podcast by Lauren Shippen)Breaker Whiskey (post-apocalyptic audio journal podcast by Lauren Shippen)People:Misha Stanton (sound designer, podcaster)Ben Acker (The Thrilling Adventure Hour) Meghan Fitzmartin (writer)Evan Cunningham (composer for The Bright Sessions) Misha Collins (actor in Bridgewater... and other stuff)Briggon Snow (actor in The Bright Sessions and New Year's Day)
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The Joy of Getting Better at Creating | Interview with Reese Hopper
Reese Hopper has worked for the Chainsmokers and other names you've heard of as a producer - the person who's responisible for the project to be awesome and get across the finish line. He knows what it takes to be a creative, especially when your creative talent powers your job. In this interview, I talk with Reese about what it takes to call yourself a creative, commons blocks to making awesome stuff, and why I'm cancelling him. Want to hear more from me, Zach? I have a content marketing newsletter.STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT:Creative Consistency Challenge by Reese HopperBooks mentioned:The War of Art by Stephen PressfieldTiny Habits by Dr. BJ FoggWhat Gives You the Right to Freelance by Reese HopperOther Media mentioned:The Bright Sessions (podcast/audio fiction series) by Lauren Shippen The Editing Podcast 21 Day Hip Opening Challenge (Yoga video series)
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For Anyone Who Wants To Be A Little More Creative
Welcome to The Open Sketchbook, a show for anyone who wants to be a little more creative.
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An Interesting Report
Just a standard report that happens to be slightly interesting.This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge.
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Chassis
How ya feeling today, LB?This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge.
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Diagnostic
Not allowed to be DNR.This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge.
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Out of Ammo
A last resort.This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge.
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The Promise
If you're not a person of your word, what are you?This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge.
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Quiet No. 3
Joining many others.This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge.
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Quiet No. 2
Something's going down.This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge.
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Quiet No. 1
Where do you go to meditate?This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge.
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Robin Hood and Mecha John, Walking Through The Forest
Ever heard a killing machine sing?This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge.
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Hay Bales
CB still needs a new coat of paint.This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge.
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Reunion
Central, be advised.This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge.
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Supply Run
A zero-weapon loadout is making it nervous.This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge.
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Meow
Swords to plowshares. Or, swords to kitty ladders.This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge.
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Where's Ramirez?
Has anyone seen Ramirez?This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge.
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Play the Song
It's the end, but you have some time.This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Open Sketchbook is a show for anyone who wants to be a little more creative.A try-hard named Zach hosts the show and it and contains short-form audio narrative episodes (in the odd-numbered seasons) and interviews with accomplished creatives (in the even-numbered seasons). Zach created the narrative shorts as a part of Reese’s Hoppers first Creative Consistency Challenge class, where each person in the group committed to creating a small, complete piece of art every day for more than two weeks. That experience was transformative and Zach posted the shorts as a podcast, and later decided to use it as an excuse to interview accomplished creatives about their own creative processes.
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