Imaginative Storm Minicast: Thoughts on Writing and Imagination

The ego and the self, all snuggled up 29.11.2025 12:17 ↓

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 wellness vs. writing well 15.11.2025 10:05 ↓

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

Integrating Your Various Voices 01.11.2025 9:19 ↓

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?

Why you write changes what you write (and vice versa) 18.10.2025 7:33 ↓

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

In defense of goodness and beauty—and writing about them 04.10.2025 7:08 ↓

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

How accurate do you have to be in a memoir? 15.09.2025 10:07 ↓

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

Do you need a room of your own? 08.09.2025 7:37 ↓

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

Mirror neurons are the writer's secret weapon 01.09.2025 7:03 ↓

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

Writing advice from the animal kingdom 25.08.2025 9:39 ↓

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

How do you know if you have a memoir in you? 18.08.2025 6:08 ↓

And why you might want to write one.

What's the Point of Random Writing Prompts? 12.08.2025 8:42 ↓

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.

Is self-publishing a good choice? 09.08.2025 8:00 ↓

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

It's Not Failure—It's Research 05.08.2025 6:23 ↓

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

What's the point of writing something that nobody will read? 02.08.2025 14:05 ↓

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!

Tender Spots: Bring a Character Alive 26.07.2025 12:28 ↓

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

Write Like an Actor: Do the Prep 22.07.2025 7:29 ↓

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

The Spark of Life Goes Through the Hands 19.07.2025 9:17 ↓

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

Don't "Write the Book" 15.07.2025 9:43 ↓

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

Why Write? 12.07.2025 7:22 ↓

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

Writing Memoir: Truth or Lie? 08.07.2025 8:32 ↓

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

Give Yourself Permission to Write Anything 05.07.2025 5:56 ↓

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!

Is There Anyone Who Shouldn't Write? 02.07.2025 7:13 ↓

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?

Memoir: What's Your Fixed Star? 02.07.2025 7:07 ↓

Discover what will drive the story of your memoir.

Quantum Writing: Schrödinger's Cat and Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle 02.07.2025 9:14 ↓

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).

Is the Wallaby "Behind" the Tree? 01.07.2025 6:03 ↓

On the subjectiveness of our thoughts and perceptions.