Last week, I was invited to guest host the weekly #kaizenblog chat on Twitter in which we discussed how to nurture and sustain creativity when we write. From the first question I asked to start the conversation going, there was a general consensus that one major key for instilling creativity in our writing is the ability to tell stories. While the art of storytelling is something that’s vital to the process of writing in a creative fashion, it’s also an important pillar in how we communicate and how we transfer information and ideas to those around us.

Through the act of telling stories, we can elicit emotional connections that not only help to make these moments more tangible and accessible, but also easy to recall long after the event has passed. Although the Click here to continue reading »”Getting Back To The Art of Storytelling”

This week, I found a great resource for those who are interested in learning more about the process of creative storytelling. Fox Searchlight arranged an interview with director Ridley Scott for a few of their interns where he shared his thoughts and experiences on how he goes about creating a filmed work. For myself, I found this informal talk with the renowned director of such films as “Blade Runner” and “Alien” (can you tell I’m a sci-fi fan?) to be both a source of inspiration and knowledge for my work as a writer/director for the internet drama series I also co-produce, “Star Trek: Unity“. Of course, I think Sir Ridley Scott’s presentation would be of great interest to anyone who wishes to learn more about how he approaches directing the films he’s made, if not the creative process of bringing a story to life.

The interview is split into four parts, all of which I’ve embedded into this entry for easy viewing.

NOTE: The interview features some coarse language during the course of the conversation.

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