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Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick 013: Living Poetically To Enhance Your Creative Life
In this one-on-one episode of Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick, I explain how the practice of living poetically has enhanced my creative life, and how embracing this perspective can make you a better creator.
Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick 012: The Autumn Project Weekly Update Minisode
The Autumn Project (2018) is me, planning, plotting, and writing the first draft of my next novel, in public. Every week, I’ll update my progress in a Sonitotum minisode. Here’s the first one!
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Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick 011: Your Invitation To the Autumn Project (2018)
Presenting your invitation to the Autumn Project (2018), in which you can be a fly on the wall for every step, start to finish, as Matthew Wayne Selznick embarks on his first major creative work in five years. Read more to learn all about it!
Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick Episode 010: Emma Wallace
The first Sonitotum interview guest is the independent songwriter, composer, singer, teacher, and music entrepreneur Emma Wallace. Listen as Emma describes the challenges she faces on her way to her own brand of success as an indie creator!
Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick Episode 009: The Artist’s Responsibility
I often think about the artist’s responsibility. Inspired by the faux controversies around old tweets from James Gunn and Sarah Silverman, in this episode I spell out exactly what artistic responsibility entails for all creators. Listen to see if you agree!
Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick Episode 008: Your Creative Legacy
Fred Rogers inspired this eighth episode of Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick, which is an optimistic and positive exploration of your creative legacy. You might already have one! Listen to learn why.
Neo-Patronage Revisited: Patreon and the Community of Friends and Fans
Let’s take a fresh look at why neo-patronage, specifically through the Patreon platform, is a great way for independent creators to build community, foster engagement, and add a reliable revenue stream for their creative endeavors.
Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick Episode 007: The (Almost) Lost Episode, or, A Crisis of Confidence
This seventh episode of Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick was nearly lost to a crisis of confidence… but sharing the overcoming of obstacles like that is exactly what this podcast is all about. So here it is!
Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick Episode 006: Your Creative Family
Episode six of Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick gives me the opportunity to introduce one of my favorite creative concepts: the creative family. Be sure to listen to understand what I mean (it’s probably not what you think). Also, an announcement about a future feature on the show!
Six Podcasts and Websites To Fill Your Creative Well
A short list of the podcasts and websites I look to these days for inspiration, ideas, and insight into the creative process.