Monthly Archives: June 2019

Tell The Damn Story #93: Life As A Story Pool = Inspiration, Imitation, Perspiration & Innovation

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says

There are so many things that influence our storytelling. If we only scratch the surface we wind up repeating what’s gone before, in almost the same “voice.” But diving deeper into our own thoughts, feelings, and experiences helps separate imitation … Continue reading →

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Tell The Damn Story #92: 7 Top Sources For Good Story Ideas

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says

In this episode Alex identifies and underlines the 7 important sources writers explore for stories. From an item on your desk to a tragic moment in life, artists must look to the inner and outer world, in order to reflect … Continue reading →

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Tell The Damn Story #91: Fathers and Sons In Fact and Fiction

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says

Alex and Chris celebrate Father’s Day talking about the influence of fathers (and mothers!) present or not, being fathers, and the impact of fictional fathers on us, as well as infamous fictional sons and daughters, including Batman, 4 Robins, Batgirl, … Continue reading →

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Tell The Damn Story #90: Re-Entry: How Creatives Exist in More Than One World.

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says

Alex and Chris discuss what Chris calls the “come down” from being heavily engaged in the creative process; the time when we’re not quite out of our creative world and not quite in our every day world. The results can … Continue reading →

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Tell The Damn Story #89: How Do We Learn In Order To Create?

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says

Based on a few things that happened this past week,  on Alex’s Facebook Live webinar, and on Chris attending a major writers’ conference, as well as  questions from their respective students, Chris and Alex explore, “How do you learn to … Continue reading →

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