Imaginative Storm Minicast: Thoughts on Writing and Imagination

What if the ego you show to the world was like a coat, that you could shed at will to appreciate the knowing of the self beneath?

Writing supports wellness—as long as you're not trying to write well!

What if the problem is not that you have to "find your voice," but that you have so many voices they become a cacophony and you don't know how to choose?

Writing as struggle, or writing as play? And all those things you were told that hold you back.

And against cynicism. If you're intrigued by this episode and would like to read my piece "Quien Es Más Macho?" click here.

What if you just can't remember, or can't find out?

A dedicated writing room can be as much a hindrance as a help.

How do you make your reader feel what your character is feeling? Appeal to their mirror neurons.

Bad – and good! (Just like advice from writing teachers.)

And why you might want to write one.

You might think that choosing a prompt that fits your subject matter is the best strategy. But you'd be wrong—and here's why.

A realistic look at the possibilities for getting your writing out into the world.

The simple way to not feel like a failure? Adjust your expectation. Here's how.

That's a weirdly common question. Writers need to practice, just like any other creative artist. The image for this episode is from Picasso's sketchbook—as you can see, he didn't become "Picasso" without practice!

Have you noticed that in life, you're drawn to people when you see their vulnerabilities? It's the same on the page.

Both writers and actors convey character and emotion. Here's how to do actor prep before you write.

Why write by hand? It's a choice between efficiency and creativity.

When you "generate material" for the book instead, you leave space for your imagination to show you what's truly important.

I used to hate writing. Here's how I learned to love it, and why writing feeds the soul.

Memoirs are supposed to be true—but have you always been scrupulously honest? What if you ask yourself, where was the lie?

If you censor yourself when you put words on a blank page, your writing becomes bland. You can—and should—write anything you want in the privacy of your notebook!

I was asked this question on a podcast, and it took me a moment to realize how horrible it is. You can probably guess my answer! But why should anyone, or everyone, write?

Discover what will drive the story of your memoir.

What mind-bending physics tells us about human nature (we want to know) and writing (we have to oscillate between emotionial focus and narrative momentum).

On the subjectiveness of our thoughts and perceptions.

Why you need to cultivate curiosity, courage, and confidence to write well.