The Creative Present

This is for EP.012NAME: Not all writing is about storytellingShow Notes: Not all writing is about storytelling. Sometimes, when we are writing or creating our projects it is a good idea NOT to write about the story. During different phases of development we will need to dig into our story - with writing that has nothing (apparently) to do with our story or even our characters in our story. Sometim...

EP.011NAME: Creative Blocks & Other LiesShow Notes: There is no such things as a “Creative Block” or a “Writer’s Block”. That is right up there with “I am a starving artist ..” and other lies either society has hoisted upon the creative or the lies we unwittingly tell ourselves. In this episode we go into the reality of what is really operating when we say we have a block and what we as the cr...

EP.010NAME: The Role of RolesShow Notes: Characters are people too. That is first and foremost! And as a character in a narrative these characters will play roles - just like people do in real life. We all play different roles in our lives at different times. It is a vital part of who we are as people in our society. When we are creating these narratives it is of great importance to give your char...

EP. #009 . Name: Taking up SPACE Show Notes: Taking up space is a key element for both your characters and for you the creative. How much space do I / my characters take up? Both physically and vocally / emotionally. We are entering the realm of making unconscious choices, conscious. And the creative / writer / actor / storyteller is the one to do this work first. In their creative life and their...

NAME: How, Not What It is in the development of HOW your story rolls out is where another level of creativity is available. And while the WHAT of your story is a key component, that will only take you so far. HOW you tell your story, how you put all the elements together, how you reveal certain things and certain times is where the creative spirit can reach to new heights. Check out this episode t...

Freedom is Death to the Creative ! Freedom is death is a provocation statement - and for the creative / artist it is vital to embrace parameters. It is one thing to say, “I want to travel more”. If you were to say - “Lets go to San Francisco for the weekend”, now a lot of specific and creative ideas begin to emerge. Check out this episode to find how you can harness your creative unique - you ness...

Creative Element: AIR AIR ELEMENT. This is part 4 of a 4 part series on the Creative Elements. Check out this episode to find how you can harness your creative element to help you create more. Make sure to take the free Creative Elements Quiz on his website to find out what your Creative Element is and how it can work for you. www. JoshuaTownshend.com SUMMARY KEYWORDSair, element, ideas, multitude...

CREATIVE ELEMENT: EARTH This is part 3 of a 4 part series on the Creative Elements. Earth is all about being ground in the physical world - a fully alive and sentient being that loves structure. Connecting to the 5 physical senses, eating, enjoying lovely scents, walking in nature - anything and everything that is grounding is key for Earth Element creatives As well as being super patient with the...

Fire. This is part 2 of a 4 part series on the Creative Elements. Fire must express itself. What makes Fire unique is that to even exist it must consume two different fuel sources. One is air and the other is a fuel source of their choosing. If you have a fire in the natural world, the fire will burn whatever is in its path and will also need air / oxygen in order to live. As a Fire in the creativ...

Creative Element. WATER. This is part 1 of a 4 part series on the Creative Elements. Water is all about going with the flow and at the same time Water needs to have a container in order to even exist as water Water is also the only element that as the ability to be in 3 different states. Ice / Frozen. Steam / Vapor. And water. Check out this episode to find how you can harness your creative elemen...

Write What You Know … they say. There is an old saying, “Write what you know.” And that is true - kind of. Just don’t take that advice literally. Write to the underlying emotionally life that you know - but feel free to put that emotional truth into any circumstance you wish. We break this down fairly quickly in this super fast podcast episode. Make sure to take the free Creative Elements Quiz on...

Awareness is one of the main tools creatives work with - no matter what you are developing. Can be awareness of yourself, the outside world through the 5 physical senses or Self Awareness. This episode has a quick and fun exercise that will help you to grow your awareness on all levels. Make sure to take the free Creative Elements Quiz on his website to find out what your Creative Element is and h...

Welcome to The Creative Present. This show is about expanding your creative self-expression. And, at the same time getting your projects done. We start the work by being present. Present to yourself, your process, your current creative project. As well as your inner/outer worlds. The first step is always to be present, so you can do the most potent, powerful, impactful work. To do this you will wa...