Chris's Idea Engine Podcast

(re-release episode) What is a useless plot point? And how can you avoid them?  Support the show

(re-release episode) How a video game changed my use of time.  Support the show

(re-release episode) You can change your life by changing how you introduce yourself.  Support the show

(re-release episode)  Isn't it plagiarism?  No.  Here's how I use the ideas other people have to inspire my own ideas.  Support the show

There is a point where you decide to close a chapter, start something new or start it anew. Here's a little review of my life while I've been doing this, and how I felt about this season of the podcast.  Support the show

What is the point of being open about your struggles and flaws and the disasters in your life?  There is more to seeing weakness as a voyeur. It may connect you in a world desperate for a personal touch.  But there are dangers.  Support the show

Everyone has a different voice. Every format works best with a different format, language, syntax, label of polish... Or voice.  Here's how I use different formats to publish my different materials.  Support the show

Do you have a good idea of what you can do with your time? Probably not Here's something to think about as you set goals.  Support the show

We try to make something to appeal to everyone, but as close as we get, we're limited by our own inability to be someone else This is a feature, not a flaw. But your still need to be aware of it.  Support the show

This one goes out to all the spouses of creators. You can lose them so easily, but keeping them can be so rewarding!  Support the show

To all the friends of creative people, take the time to reach out to them and be interested in them. You know how hard it is to go out alone, and it's even lonelier when you can't share your vision.  Support the show

If your significant other wants nothing to do with your creative life, you have to watch out for specific dangers.  Support the show

We all dream of a relationship where we are perfectly and creatively in-sync with our partner. But is it really such a good idea? Watch out for these hazards.  Support the show

When you want help with your creation, you want a critic. But is asking your loved ones really a good option? It can be, if you follow these guidelines Support the show

If you want to show your creations to your loved ones, here's some tips on how to prepare you both for the scary process.  Support the show