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I often forget how opaque the creative process may seem – even to those who live with artists. Few people outside the realm of painters, writers, musicians and their ilk have anything more than a rudimentary understanding of the way it all really works. That's why I thought it might be interesting if we tried to articulate some of the steps that go into writing of a work of fiction. To pick through the bones that hold up each and every discordant part, providing architecture to the stories we endeavor to tell. Because for those on the outside, the creative process might seem like magic. It can appear to be an almost paranormal journey with exciting bursts of imagination that turn into a warm rush of ideas that can make a narrative feel like destiny. And while that's true sometimes, that journey can just as easily turn into a hot mess. Or have a hard time getting started at all. And if you're interested in reading "Savage Island" or "Breath," which are referenced in this episode, here are the links. "Savage Island" by Victoria Dougherty - https://books2read.com/u/bowBVR "Breath," by Victoria Dougherty - https://books2read.com/u/31Kkwa This episode is also available as a blog post: https://victoriadougherty.wordpress.com/2019/09/13/tonights-lecture-will-be-on-the-creative-process-whether-you-like-it-or-not/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-dougherty/support