[NOTE- even though I remember editing, this is still an all over the place episode. And apparently I said I wasn’t going to swear and then did it anyway. Pretty accurate ending to 2024, actually.]
"You need to come up with terrible ideas. And once you come up with terrible ideas, you will start developing good ideas." -Mur
In this episode, I talk about my writing journey, the challenges of ADHD, and shares ten terrible ideas that might just spark something wonderful. From comic book scripts to psychological thrillers set in idyllic farming towns, I explore the importance of embracing all ideas, even the seemingly bad ones.
Sort of.
We touch on where to get inspiration, and mention Rusty's Retirement and the modern Greek mythology series, KAOS. This episode is a reminder to embrace creativity and the messy process that comes with it.
Links
- Blaseball (RIV)
- Douglas Adams
- Redshirts by John Scalzi
- Stardew Valley
- KAOS (Netflix series)
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