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    Tag: perfectionism

    043: What good is a bad first draft? Playwright and arts educator Ian Finley extols the power of revision.

    “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.”

    September 3, 2018February 28, 2019 by Tamara

    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)”

    July 30, 2018 by Tamara

    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”

    June 25, 2018February 28, 2019 by 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!”

    May 24, 2018June 21, 2018 by Tamara

    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.”

    May 7, 2018March 1, 2019 by Tamara

    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)”

    April 30, 2018 by Tamara

    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”

    April 5, 2018 by Tamara

    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)”

    December 29, 2017 by Tamara

    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)”

    November 11, 2017December 11, 2017 by Tamara
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