“The first draft really ought to be quite horrible.” A passionate masterclass in playwriting with Ian Finley, playwright and arts educator. Dramatic structure, writer’s block, revision, adapting…… Read more “043: What good is a bad first draft? Playwright and arts educator Ian Finley extols the power of revision.”
Tag: perfectionism
Writing the perfect MONKEY (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 012)
Greetings, Soapboxers! Earlier this month, several friends and collaborators gathered to read and hear the latest draft of my upcoming play, YEAR OF THE MONKEY. If you’ve…… Read more “Writing the perfect MONKEY (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 012)”
Bonus episode 002: Better together. A Creative Accountability Group debrief with Mara and Tamara
Curious about a Creative Accountability Group? A few of our participants share their takeaways from the 1st ASBX Creative Accountability Group at the opening of this episode!…… Read more “Bonus episode 002: Better together. A Creative Accountability Group debrief with Mara and Tamara”
Join us for the summer Creative Accountability Group!
We are having such a tremendous experience with the first group, that we’ve scheduled another! Announcing the summer Artist Soapbox Creative Accountability Group Facilitated by Mara Thomas and…… Read more “Join us for the summer Creative Accountability Group!”
029: What I learned from 40 years of not being famous: PART ONE. Define and redefine success.
WHAT I LEARNED FROM 40 YEARS OF NOT BEING FAMOUS: PART ONE. This is the first installment of a multi-part series planned for the Artist Soapbox podcast…… Read more “029: What I learned from 40 years of not being famous: PART ONE. Define and redefine success.”
Take your work seriously (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 010)
Greetings, Soapboxers! Next week, Tamara and I are launching our first Creative Accountability Group. I can’t wait! I’m already inspired by the statement these artists have made…… Read more “Take your work seriously (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 010)”
ASBX speaks at HOME BREW on April 13
Hear this podcaster speak live on April 13 at 9:00 pm, after HONEST PINT’S performance of THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY! Tamara Kissane is presenting for…… Read more “ASBX speaks at HOME BREW on April 13”
Farewell, creativity obstructions! Hello, creativity resources! (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 006)
**Last post of 2017!** Happy New Year, Soapboxers! How does that salutation sit with you? How does it feel to be looking ahead to a fresh calendar?…… Read more “Farewell, creativity obstructions! Hello, creativity resources! (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 006)”
Make more pots (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 002)
It’s a rainy, shit day in Durham and I want to talk about perfectionism. I was one of those insufferable kids for whom school came easily. Worksheets,…… Read more “Make more pots (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 002)”