Welcome to a slightly different episode of Tell The Damn Story, the podcast where we delve into the depths of storytelling and creativity.
This week, your host, Alex Simmons, is going semi-solo, and the episode is a mashup, combining the great piece of insight from episode 191 of TTDS.
In this episode, we’ll be exploring the complexities of personal pride, the challenges of self-promotion as a writer, the impact of rejection, and the pursuit of creative dreams.
So join us as we share personal anecdotes, discuss influences that shaped us as writers, and explore the power of storytelling in our lives.
So grab a pen and paper, and get ready to Tell The Damn Story!
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00:00:00 Intro
00:00:26 New York Comic Con impacts creatives’ lives.
00:05:36 Hallway duty, art rooms turned museum. Beautiful.
00:08:21 Teacher and journalist discover transgender student’s happiness.
00:12:20 Rejected submission educates and offers more assistance.
00:16:08 Writers explore online entrepreneurship; some succeed.
00:17:24 The challenges of pursuing creative dreams.
00:23:20 Unexpected encounters with genius lead to excitement.
00:25:34 Impoverished, isolated, only black kid in class.
00:30:36 Permission to play, doubts, and hard work.
00:33:09 Back, don’t smoke, love Sherlock Holmes. Writes mysteries, teaches workshops, and writes a play. The episode reflects on personal growth as writers. Exciting upcoming guests. Join us next week.
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