The informative podcast of global arts and affairs from the perspective of writer, editor, traveler, USAF military veteran and podcaster. Supportive. Instructive. Provocative. Hosted and Produced by Mark Antony Rossi. {IVp6 compatible for emerging markets}
https://strengthtobehuman.podbean.com
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 10 days 13 hours 9 minutes
episode 207: S2 E150: Keeping a Journal, Jiving a Memory
STBH brings another facet of creativity by encouraging the practice of journaling. In this episode we cover: 1. Informal Journaling (collected note-taking) 2. Formal Journaling (in actual journal with extensive commentary) 3. Notes on Notes
episode 206: S2 E149: Toying With Tangents -- Fantasy in Writing
The last in the series takes us to Fantasy, in this episode we will talk about some of the greats and classics in fantasy novelization: JRR Tolkien -- The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings C.S. Lewis -- Chronicles of Narnia Ursula K. Le Guin --- Tales ...
episode 205: S2 E148: The Dark Side of Guilt, Pride and Perfection in the Art World
By outlining and speaking to some of the major contributing factors to a writer's creative funk we seek to lessen the negative impact and therefore help restore productivity and a sense of belonging once more. Guilt -- parental, martial, sexual, ra...
episode 204: S2 E147: Navigating World Travel in Literary Writing
How much is too much of a subject matter for writing? Well, you guessed it, traveling and trying to incorporate the experience can be a test of writing skills or of one of patience. In this show we cover three subtopics: 1. Shading: travel locale sp...
episode 203: S2 E146: How Evil Words Reduce Civil Behavior
In perhaps one of the most controversial of podcasts on word usage we delve deeply into hateful words that have no place in our writing or lives. Gender --- B-word Sexuality -- lesbian --- lesbo, dyke gay --- fairy, queer, faggot, ...
episode 202: S2 E145: The Value of Creative Writing Coaches & Courses
Lately this form of creative instruction, due to Covid, has migrated more than ever to online, Skype and even Zoom. Less in class personal instruction is taking place but in this episode I will address both Coaches & Courses. Pros & Cons (individuall...
episode 201: S2 E144: Classic Spotlight Series -- Thoughts on Charles Bukowski
More listeners have requested a show on Bukowski than any other literary figure in history. Even Poe. In this extended episode of plus ninety minutes I will explore in an artistic manner what Bukowski was as a person, a persona, a writer and possibly...
episode 200: S2 E143: The Art of This Podcast: Behind the Broadcast
In one of the more unique episodes we answer emails on how and why this podcast exists and how it may be different from other literary or artistic endeavors. In this episode we cover questions: On how compose interesting titles Whether show is from t...
episode 199: S2 E142: The Relationship Between Creativity and Mental Illness
There's been an overwhelming feeling in the artistic community for centuries that "madness" or what we now call mental illness plays a pivotal role in the lives of creative individuals. Drawing from the latest studies on this question from the US, UK...
episode 198: S2 E141: The Long Road of Lost Potential
On the heels of another military veteran suicide, I figure best to speak about the distractions and detours that can cause people to begin that long road of lost potential.