What we make, we believe has meaning (at least to the one who makes it). But, how does this translate to the masses? Are artists - writers, scribes, painters, sculptors - ultimately integral and important to the societies they inhabit?
My first answer would be: yes. And of course, I'd make a claim that they are. Artists dabble in chaos more than order. And artists try to make sense of that chaos so that others can understand it better. What are the truths underlying everything we do? What are our goals? How do we interpret our world? These are some really big questions I've wrestled with as a writer and creative person. Am I doing things that are meaningful and will what I do have meaning to others? In some sense, most creatives hope their work does more than provide personal therapy. There is a hope that their work can impact others.
Now, whether that's for the noble and just cause is another story. And something I've decided to delve a bit deeper into with this episode. Hope you enjoy.
The Writer's Lens - Interview 13: Brian Del Turco, "Your Digital Voice Matters"
The Writer's Lens - E47: How Do We (Not) Handle Criticism And Feedback?
The Writer's Lens - Interview 12: David Ramos, The Long Road To Authorship
The Writer's Lens - Interview 11: Loren Reash-Henz, "Does Music Tell Stories? And How Do We Value Art?"
The Writer's Lens - Interview 10: Willie Scott, aka FOLD
The Writer's Lens - E46: A 2019 Confessional (With Goals)
The "Pens of Steel" Group Discussion Special: Making A Digital Footprint
The Writer's Lens - A "Best Of" Interview Compilation
The Writer's Lens - Response Episode: "Is The Lord Of The Rings A 'Racist' Story?"
The "Pens of Steel" Group Discussion Special: Competing In The Sea Of Voices
The "Pens of Steel" Group Discussion Special: What Is A Digital Voice? PART 1
The Writer's Lens - E45: The Affirmation of Finished Work
The Writer's Lens - Interview 09: Kay Smith, How Can Art And Faith Work Together?
The Writer's Lens - E44: The Anxiety of Unfinished Work
The Writer's Lens - Interview 08: Brian Del Turco, Owner / Operator of LifeVoiceQuest - PART 2
The Writer's Lens - BONUS: Netflix Wants Its Viewers To Dictate Endings...Is That Good?
The Writer's Lens - Interview 08: Brian Del Turco, Owner / Operator at LifeVoiceQuest - PART 1
The Writer's Lens - E43: The Incredible (And Mind-Numbing) Power Of Distraction
The Writer's Lens - E42: How Do I Get (Over) Writer's Block?
The Writer's Lens - E41: Do I Have To Be An Expert On The Topic Of My Book (In Order To Write It)?
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