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The Creative Independent

@thecreativeindependent.com

A resource of emotional and practical guidance for creative people, published by @kickstarter.com

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katie cusumano@k-e-c.bsky.social · 10mo ago

“I was just a maniac, saying yes to everything and feeling like I was going to be doomed at any point. … You should always bet on yourself. It always turns out well, making that investment.” wendy red star by me for @thecreativeindependent.com thecreativeindependent.com/people/visua...

Visual artist Wendy Red Star on collaborating with your ancestors – The Creative Independent

Visual artist Wendy Red Star discusses how she approaches an archive, her MFA experience, and betting on herself.

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Seven Stories Press@sevenstories.bsky.social · 11mo ago

We were so lucky to have @veryhotmomm.bsky.social and Neige in conversation this spring--read them talking about writing and power in their own words on @thecreativeindependent.com: thecreativeindependent.com/people/write...

Writer and translator Neige Sinno on understanding the power of your creative work – The Creative Independent

Writer and translator Neige Sinno discusses the narrative form as an act of resistance, unexpected turns in a creative career, and believing in what you've built

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The Creative Independent@thecreativeindependent.com · 11mo ago

"I would never want to kill my kid’s creativity. The way to kill somebody's creativity is to take control. You choose them for them." - Buffalo Bills' cornerback and children's book author, Christian Benford thecreativeindependent.com/people/footb...

Football player and author Christian Benford on the power of sharing what you learn with younger generations – The Creative Independent

Professional football player (Buffalo Bills) and author Christian Benford discusses fostering creativity in your kids, how creative processes can keep you from burning out, and the impact of teaching ...

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katie cusumano@k-e-c.bsky.social · 12mo ago

I'm using this @thecreativeindependent.com Q&A in a class I'm teaching tonight; every time I read it I notice something new. "Having a really rigid artificial structure allows me freedom ... Having an alarm go off and saying, 'That's the end of my creative day,' that allows you to relax into it."

katie cusumano@k-e-c.bsky.social · 2y ago

"I want brilliant writers speaking to me all the time because it makes me feel less existentially lonely." 😍 thecreativeindependent.com/people/autho...

Seven Stories Press@sevenstories.bsky.social · last yr.

"But it’s hard. I am not a spokesperson. Every trauma is different, but we must realize, also, there are commonalities. You are never in [total] solitude." The incomprable Neige Sinno breaks down her process today in the @thecreativeindependent.com thecreativeindependent.com/people/write...

Writer and translator Neige Sinno on understanding the power of your creative work – The Creative Independent

Writer and translator Neige Sinno discusses the narrative form as an act of resistance, unexpected turns in a creative career, and believing in what you've built

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Zach Clemente@clementeworks.com · last yr.

Honored to have an interview up on @thecreativeindependent.com about running a independent comics press. Thank you @slamkusek.bsky.social for making it happen! thecreativeindependent.com/people/indie...

Indie comics publisher Zach Clemente on sustaining a life-long project – The Creative Independent

Comic artists advocate and indie comics publisher Zach Clemente discusses the past, current day-to-day, and hoped-for future of Bulgilhan Press.

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Erica Heilman@rumblestrip.bsky.social · last yr.

Thank you Fez Gielen and @thecreativeindependent.com for this excellent interview. It included all the stuff that’s important to me. I appreciate it. thecreativeindependent.com/people/podca...

Podcaster and radio producer Erica Heilman on the value of not knowing – The Creative Independent

Podcaster and radio producer Erica Heilman discusses loving strangers, relinquishing control, the substance of silence, and building bridges into people’s lives.

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The Creative Independent@thecreativeindependent.com · last yr.

We have some TCI t-shirts available, in a final edition of 50. I thought these were all gone, but found a box in storage. Once they're gone, they're gone. Appreciate the help on getting them out into the world, @metalabel.bsky.social. tci.metalabel.com/finalshirt?v...

The Creative Independent (limited final edition) t-shirt

A long sleeve TCI t-shirt in a final edition of 50. The design is full of snails, spirals, the words of Julia Cameron and Laurel Schwulst, and other TCI easter eggs.

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Scarlett Harris@scarletteharris.bsky.social · last yr.

Had such a great interview with @katemckean.bsky.social abut juggling agenting with writing her own work, ahead of the publication of her book next week thecreativeindependent.com/people/autho... via @thecreativeindependent.com

Author and literary agent Kate McKean on feeling energized by rejection – The Creative Independent

Author and literary agent Kate McKean discusses switching between professional hats, trying again and again while knowing that she might fail, and keeping her eyes on her own page.

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The Creative Independent@thecreativeindependent.com · last yr.

I interviewed Jasmine Rogers, a very funny (and very wise) comedian, today at TCI. I'd gone to see my brother in Boise, saw her comedy set, too, and was blown away. Very smart, very on it. She has so much great stuff to say here... Sign her up SNL. thecreativeindependent.com/people/comed...

Comedian and artist Jasmine Rogers on seizing the creative moment – The Creative Independent

Comedian and artist Jasmine Rogers discusses always having a project, pivoting to something new, and following your joy.

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dylan tupper rupert@yaydylan.bsky.social · last yr.

lowkey version of seeing my name in lights...today i'm on @thecreativeindependent.com, my favorite website thecreativeindependent.com/people/music...

Music writer, producer, and podcaster Dylan Tupper Rupert on envisioning alternatives – The Creative Independent

Music writer, producer, and podcaster Dylan Tupper Rupert discusses growing up in the Seattle arts scene, dealing with music industry hierarchy, and imagining the ideal conditions for creativity.

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