This episode features New York Times bestselling author, Jillian Lauren, discussing empathy, storytelling, and creativity. Jillian's diverse creative background includes memoirs, true crime, film scripts, TV pilots, and contributions as a newspaper contributor.
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1. Creative Fluidity Across Mediums
- Jillian emphasizes her ability to flow freely between different creative mediums.
- The core of her creative expression lies in the journey and hero's journey archetype.
2. Moment of Creative Intensity
- Jillian shares a recent creative moment in her life, highlighting the gravity and responsibility she felt during the creation of "Behold the Monster."
- Acknowledges the challenges of delving into difficult material and how it affects her creative process.
3. Addressing Writer's Block and Discipline
- Jillian challenges the concept of writer's block and emphasizes the importance of discipline.
- Shares her hardass approach to teaching memoir writing and the belief that consistency leads to successful book writing.
4. Creativity as a Constant Challenge
- Discusses the misconception that creativity is supposed to get easier over time.
- Mentions the psychological concept of "The Reversal of Desire" and the continuous challenge of carving neural pathways in the brain.
5.Cross-Medium Creativity
- Jillian talks about her experiences writing screenplays and teleplays, both adaptations and originals.
- Highlights the reciprocal relationship between writing books and creating screenplays.
- Encourages creatives to learn other skills, play musical instruments, or engage in other creative activities to stimulate different parts of the brain.
- Advocates for embracing curiosity and expanding one's creative repertoire.
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