Notes on Your Notes

Laura Davis

Joshua and Adam — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0400

The six-time bestselling author Laura Davis joins a very special episode of NOYN to discuss her latest book The Burning Light of Two Stars. Laura gets deep into her creative process with Joshua and Adam, and speaks about what it was like to work with Joshua as a coach as she developed her intimate memoir about her complicated relationship with her mother.

You can pre-order The Burning Light of Two Stars here.

To learn more about Laura, including retreats and classes, click here.

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Setting Boundaries As an Artist

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:20:45 -0400

How do we create boundaries around our commitment to our creative work so that we can thrive and be healthy in that space? In this talk taken from a 2021 Supporting Your Creative Vision class, Adam explains the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries around your creative time as well as where to start looking if that's a challenge for you!

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***Don't forget, our signature Developing Your Story Class begins next Thursday, July 8th! Come develop your writing in a fun, supportive environment.

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The Third Way

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 27 May 2021 13:24:56 -0400

Is there another way of approaching our creative work that stands in between only working when inspiration hits versus keeping a rigid, structured schedule? With this enlightening talk from our January Creative Vision class, Joshua gets into the third way--how we stay inspired, discover our unique way of working creatively, and yet still maintain consistent progress over time.

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A Creative Spring

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 23:45:15 -0400

How do we nurture our creativity consistently? What do boundaries, discipline, inspiration and intentions have to do with it? Joshua and Adam have some insights for all of these topics as we step into spring creativity.

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Developing Betty's Story, Part 2

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Betty returns with a whole bunch of amazing new material. We discuss how taking notes and integrating them help develop a story as well as how we lay the foundation for cutting later. Plus we learn amazing new details about Betty's family story!

NOYN Holiday Story Salon: Sunday, December 13th, 5pm PT

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82449733730

Meeting ID: 824 4973 3730

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Developing Betty's Story, Part 1

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500

The writer Betty Goldstein brings us a special story about her family's move from Brooklyn to Southern California in the 50's. We give her a round of notes to help her deepen and expand an engaging story! If you've ever wondered how stories get better and develop over drafts, this is a must listen.

NOYN Holiday Story Salon: Sunday, December 13th, 5pm PT

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82449733730

Meeting ID: 824 4973 3730

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The Creative Process with Kim Murriera

Joshua and Adam — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400

The master of creative process and biographical practitioner Kim Murriera joins Joshua and Adam all the way from the island of Kauai to discuss everything from how to play in our creative process to how to listen to ourselves and others. An enlightening interview from one very wise woman!

Don't Forget! The NOYN 3rd Anniversary Party is this Sunday (10/18) at 5pmPT on Zoom. Bring your friends for some amazing storytelling:)

More info on Facebook, DM us on IG/FB, or email notesonyournotes@gmail.com for more info!

* Find Kim Murriera at www.evolutionarybiograpy.com and www.createyourselfawake.com or on Facebook

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The Hannah Recap

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400

One Year Later. The writer Hannah Smith from the NOYN special series, "The Hannah Episodes," returns to talk about what she learned from the story development process, and where her life has gone since spending two months developing a personal story with Joshua and Adam.

If you missed the incredible four part Hannah Episode series, you can catch them here: Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4.

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Ann Randolph: On Starting a Church

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400

The inimitable Ann Randolph joins Joshua and Adam to talk about starting Happy Cock Church, where love rules the roost! It's an amazing journey into what it means to have the courage to manifest your vision. Take the leap with Ann.

*Attend a Happy Cock Service

* Learn more about Ann Randolph

* Happy Cock on Facebook

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When We Look Back at This Time

Joshua and Adam — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 22:08:25 -0400

How do you want to remember this wild time in your life? How do you gently take steps to engage with your creativity?

Also join Joshua and Adam for a FREE online movement and writing class this Tuesday, April 21st at 630pm Pacific Time! Details for Zoom Link below.

https://zoom.us/j/459630546?pwd=NFF0L2VnaEdqRzM1dml0OTdDakc2QT09

Meeting ID: 459 630 546

Password: Write

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Jessica Abel

Joshua and Adam — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0400

Educator, cartoonist and writer Jessica Abel talks to us about creative focus, self-compassion and making strong decisions about what you're committing to. She also talks about the time Ira Glass called her in Mexico City!

* Free Online Writing Class This Thursday with Joshua & Adam, April 2nd, 5pm-630pm Pacific TIme. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/560763578

* Jessica Abel website https://bit.ly/notes-ja-com

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* Jessica Abel One Goal to Rule Them All worksheet https://bit.ly/notes-og

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Creativity in the Time of Corona

Joshua and Adam — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:55:58 -0400

How is your creativity doing during the age of corona? If you're anxious, weary, or unfocused, this THE episode for you! Joshua and Adam talk practically and spiritually about how to make the most of this time and stay connected to your creative self.

* Joshua and Adam's free online writing workshop, April 2nd (Thursday), 5pm PST.

* Listen to the Hannah Episodes!

* Talia Walsmith Artist and Coach!

* Focusmate

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The HANNAH EPISODES, Part 4

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400

How do you take a written story and turn it into a compelling oral story to be told on stage? How do you imbue the words of your story with point of view and emotion? Joshua jumps into full gear to help Hannah as she prepares for her on stage performance. Adam supervises.

* If you want to catch up on the Hannah Episodes and see the story from inception, go back and listen to Parts 1, 2 and 3!

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The HANNAH EPISODES, Part 3

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Hannah returns with her close to final draft after multiple rewrites and many turns integrating Joshua and Adam's notes. This episode is jam packed with so much fine detail work that winds up being the massive difference in why a story really pops or just sounds like other stories. And don't forget you can always start by listening to the Hannah Episodes, Part 1 and 2.

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The HANNAH EPISODES, Part 2

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Hannah takes Joshua and Adam's notes and writes and writes and writes:) What does she bring in and how does it begin to alter the story? Stage two of the story development process is here! And remember if you missed part 1 you can always go back and start there!

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THE HANNAH EPISODES, Part 1

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500

From Notes On Your Notes, this special series answers the ultimate question: How do you go from a story idea to a finished narrative? Join us as the writer and podcast producer Hannah Smith shares a personal story with us, and Joshua and Adam work with her to develop the story towards its amazing finale, a heartfelt on stage performance!

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Nora Nolan

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500

How do you move from stand up comedy to TV writing? How do you write better scenes and develop authentic characters? TV Writer Nora Nolan, who has written for Trial and Error (NBC) and Paradise PD (Netflix), joins us because she has all the answers.

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The HANNAH EPISODES Trailer

Joshua and Adam — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Watch a writer go through the full creative process from first draft to final on stage performance! Joshua and Adam bring you the Hannah Episodes! Out February 27th.

Steven Kotler

Joshua and Adam — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:41:53 -0500

What will the future look like for writers and storytellers? NY Times bestselling author and founder of The Flow Research Collective Steven Kotler joins us to talk about how the acceleration of innovation in the technology space will impact everyone, including creatives.

* The Future is Faster Than You Think, Steven Kotler, and The Flow Research Collective

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Alex Flores

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 03:00:00 -0500

Manager and Producer Alex Flores joins Adam and Joshua for an enlightened conversation about the manager-talent relationship, staying flexible in the creative process and Alex's enormous love of cinema.

* Mojo Global Arts

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Once The Project is Done

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Acclaimed writer Laura Davis asks Joshua and Adam: now that she’s finished her most recent book, how does she deal with all the emotions, from emptiness to anxiety, that accompany the wait to put something out in the world.

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Clare Means

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0500

The singer-songwriter Clare Means joins Notes On Your Notes to talk about making a career as an independent artist, in the studio, busking and on the internet. An inspiring interview about finding a way to do what you love. And she sings in studio as well!

* Clare Means on Spotify, Patreon, Periscope, Instagram or Her Website

* Clare's Video for "Danger"

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Creative Workbook, Part 2

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Joshua and Adam explore a new tool to figure out how they want to feel in 2020 creatively. From there they set goals for this year for themselves. Follow along as they work through the second half of the Creative Workbook! Don't forget to download the workbook!

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Your Happiest Creative Times

Joshua and Adam — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 21:50:27 -0500

Joshua and Adam talk about the times in the last 12 months when they were happiest creatively, and what it tells them about where they want to go in the future of their work! Taken from a FB Live, this recording is another way to play along with the free 2020 Creative Workbook, which you can download below! It's also a question--When were you happiest creatively--that is a great reflection!

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The Creative Workbook, Part 1

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0500

How do you make a creative vision for 2020 that will inspire you? How do you follow through on it? Joshua and Adam do the 2020 Creative Workbook together and walk you through a process for setting goals that will change your year. Download it now! It's free!

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What Do You Want To Create?

Joshua and Adam — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 15:01:24 -0500

It's the end of a decade. When you look back what were your creative priorities? What were the priorities in your life? And what do you want to prioritize for the next decade?

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Sliding Doors and Choices

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 23:56:18 -0500

How do we track the tiny choices each character is making in every scene so that we can write better scenes and tell better stories?

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I Don't Know What to Say

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 15:03:42 -0500

How do we give our characters the space in our stories not to know every answer? How can we reframe not knowing as human and bring authenticity to our stories?

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The Value Of Open Systems

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 11:54:25 -0500

As artists, it's so important to have an open system, one where we remain flexible, collaborative, being willing to find a way forward! Joshua gets into it.

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Why Self Talk Matters to an Artist

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 12:42:33 -0500

Why are the stories we tell ourselves about who we are so critical to our lives as artists?

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Accessing Full Self Expression

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0500

How do you expand your range of expression so that your can explore difficult parts of yourself, and bring those parts to your creative work?

* The Objects in Our Lives, Episode 3

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Morris Ruskin

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0400

The first film Morris Ruskin produced was the incredibly unique Glengarry Glen Ross which starred Kevin Spacey, Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon and Jonathan Pryce. He has gone on to produce 60 movies and found two production companies. He joins Adam and Joshua to talk about what exactly a producer does and what the film making process looks like when it's actually working!

* Mojo Global Arts

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Getting The Outside Perspective

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0400

The value of an outside perspective on your creative work can be invaluable. But what's even more important is knowing what to do with that perspective and how to discern what's most important!

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Our 100th Episode: Origin Story!

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0400

2 Years. 100 Episodes. In October of 2017 we launched Notes on Your Notes with the idea that we'd do 10 or 15 episodes. Test the waters. What a difference 2 years makes. Joshua and Adam look back at how they did it and what they learned.

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If We Check Out from a Story

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0400

What do you do when you disengage from a movie, a play, a TV show, any story? Joshua and Adam talk about how asking yourself why you've lost interest can open doors to becoming a better storyteller.

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To Work or Not Work on Multiple Projects

Joshua and Adam — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 12:10:27 -0400

To work or not work on multiple projects at the same time, that is the question. Joshua is a strong yes on this question. Adam sees it in a bit more nuanced way.

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Your Dominant Sensory Experience

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Touch, Taste, Sight, Smell, Sound. What's the dominant sensory experience in your life that helps you take in the world? And what does it say about you as an artist?

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Characters Under Stress

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Why is it so important to understand a character's emotional wound and then put that part of the character under stress? Yet again, Joshua and Adam discuss character.

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How To Approach Meetings

Joshua and Adam — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 07:41:15 -0400

Why is meeting with other creatives so important and what is the right mindset for approaching meetings with people who have the potential to advance your career?

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Priming The Pump

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Most people just sit down to write. Joshua and Adam discuss the advantages of having specific practices they do prior to creating to put themselves in the optimal creative state.

* Brain Gym Pace Exercise for Writing

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Dating and Character Choices

Joshua and Adam — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 12:28:39 -0400

Joshua talks about a friend's date that went wrong, and examines how it reflects the choices characters make.

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5 Ways To Support Yourself As an Artist

Joshua and Adam — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 09:33:20 -0400

How do we create habits in our lives that support our work as artists? Joshua and Adam have some incredibly helpful tips.

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Getting Unstuck In Your Process

Joshua and Adam — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 14:43:35 -0400

Joshua and Adam talk about the three parts of the creative process--create, release, relax--and how to be aware of where in the process you may be stuck.

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How Aware is Your Character?

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 06:00:00 -0400

How aware of their flaws and misbehaviors are your characters over the trajectory of the story? It's a subtle but important point but the moment your character sees clearly their behavior, everything must change.

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Joshua and Adam's Secret Lives

Joshua and Adam — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 10:29:08 -0400

Joshua and Adam share secret parts of their lives and histories. Also they discuss the difference between artistic technique and artistic POV and sensibility, and why the latter is more important.

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Debra Silverman

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0400

What can we learn about storytelling and character from astrology? What if astrology was a way to more deeply understand your characters? Astrologer and storyteller Debra Silverman, who has worked with everyone from Yogis to Sting, joins us for this special episode!

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Attraction And Repulsion. More.

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 21:45:06 -0400

What do the people, places or objects that attract or repulse us tell us about our character? Knowing what your characters in your stories love and hate is key to creating characters with strong points of view!

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What Does It Mean To Quit?

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Joshua and Adam balk at this question: "When Do You Know To Quit?" They examine the notion of success, committing to creative projects, and why the whole idea of quitting is misguided.

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What Jokes Teach Us About Story

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Can dissecting a joke teach us about how a story works?

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Coming to Story Ideas

Joshua and Adam — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 21:00:13 -0400

Do we access a story idea from the macro level (a story about love and redemption) or micro detail (the locket his lover wore)? Knowing how you think about entering a story can impact how you write that story.

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Directing Vs Coaching

Joshua and Adam — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 16:24:46 -0400

Directing is about helping someone produce a finished creative project. Coaching is about helping someone develop as an artist. Why is this difference so important?

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Saying No To Say Yes

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 06:00:00 -0400

How do you learn to say no to everything not supportive of your creative projects? How is saying no actually saying yes to your deepest need? How do we draw boundaries with others and most importantly, with ourselves!?

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The What and The How

Joshua and Adam — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 15:47:54 -0400

If we know were we want to go with a creative project, how do we remain open to HOW we get there?

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Systems For Starting A Project

Joshua and Adam — Fri, 31 May 2019 17:27:36 -0400

Why is it so hard for people to get going with their creative projects? What is the right frame for thinking about starting?

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Adam's Top 10 Podcasts

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 23 May 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Adam gets down and dirty with his top 10 podcasts that are either narrative or about narrative. What do our personal tastes tell us about the type of art we create? Also find out about some must listen podcasts!

The Butterfly Effect with Jon Ronson

Out On The Wire with Jessica Abel

30 for 30 on Bikram Yoga with Julia Lowrie Henderson

Dear Franklin Jones with Jonathan Hirsch
How sound with Rob Rosenthal
Startup season 1 with Alex Blumberg
The Moth Radio Hour
Revisionist History (Malcolm Gladwell), This American Life (Ira Glass)
The Shadows (Audio fiction from Caitlin Prest) j
Short Cuts from the BBC Radio 4

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Creative Visions and Accountability

Joshua and Adam — Fri, 17 May 2019 15:01:55 -0400

How do you get in touch with your deepest creative vision AND execute that vision over a complex creative process? Adam and Joshua have answers!

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The Value of Your Time

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 09 May 2019 06:00:00 -0400

What do we actually want in return for our time? As artists, it has to be more than just money.

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The Art of Listening

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 02 May 2019 10:58:38 -0400

Why are people who can listen at an information and an emotional level better artists? How do we remember to listen?

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Giving Great Notes

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Giving people notes on their stories is a fraught exercise. Joshua and Adam examine the motivation for seeking notes from others and what helpful notes amount to. They also examine how to turn a note into a better draft of your story!

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The Shelf Life of A Story

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Why do some stories remain relevant long beyond the era in which they are created? The answer to this question points to why certain characters are fully engaging.

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Staying True To Your Creative Goals

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0400

How do you return to your creative goals and hold yourself accountable? How do you adjust your goals to get to the heart of what you're actually trying to accomplish? Joshua and Adam check in on their 2019 creative goals and offer their insights.

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Maturing As An Artist

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0400

What are the signs that you're maturing as an artist? Joshua and Adam point to milestones in process and thinking that suggest that real progress is being made!

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Getting Started

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 13:17:48 -0400

Why is starting creative projects so difficult? What are the habits and thoughts of those who manage to get going with their creative endeavors? Joshua and Adam illuminate!

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A New Age View of Character

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Joshua invites Adam onto his new age hippie surfboard as they talk about the five elements (earth, fire, wind, water, ether) and how they can be applied to character types.

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Intentions Vs Goals

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0400

What's the difference between an intention and a goal? Are intentions just cop outs for not setting concrete goals or is there something more here?

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Writing For Performance

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0500

What's the difference between literary writing and writing work to be spoken and performed? Joshua and Adam discuss the differences in process for each and why it matters in terms of finding an authentic voice.

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Everything is Neutral

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0500

People, places, and objects are intrinsically neutral. It's the perspective of a character that makes them positive or negative. And your characters must have strong perspectives!

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Misbehavior and Compensation

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0500

What is the unhealthy aspect of a character's make up that we find so fascinating? And why is knowing the expression of your character's misbehavior key to a compelling character? Joshua and Adam explain.

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The Chocolate Episode

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0500

Artisanal chocolate is two ingredients, cacao and sugar. What does it say about the importance of the creative process that two ingredients produce such an enormous diversity of flavors and quality? Chocolatier Harold Sorst of Original Beans joins Joshua and Adam to talk about the chocolate making process!

* Original Beans

* Interview with Editor Tanya Swerling.

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Define and Refine

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0500

How do we approach character development from a place that is defined but open to adjustments that further refine a complex and engaging character?

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The Future of Comedy

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0500

What's with the rise of personal storytelling infecting traditional stand up comedy? And what does it say about audience expectations in 2019?

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Your 2019 Creative Vision!

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 11:44:02 -0500

The free 2019 Creative Workbook is out! How do you create a process for creative goal setting that sets goals based on what makes you happiest and most likely to engage with your creativity from a healthy place? Joshua and Adam walk your through the brand new 2019 Creative Workbook.

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* Joshua and Adam's 2018 Creative Vision Episode

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Self-Awareness and Buddhism

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 14:12:04 -0500

Why is self-awareness important to maintaining a clear vision for our creative work? And what can we learn from Buddhism in this regard?

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Going Fallow

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0500

When is it okay to take a break from working creatively? And how do you do it consciously so that it comes from a place of resourcing rather than avoiding?

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Welcome to 2019!

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0500

As Joshua and Adam look to 2019, they suggest the theme for this year is spaciousness in one's creative work. That is not to say we don't need deadlines, but rather how do we stay spacious and creative in the face of internal or external pressure?

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Choosing Your Art

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0500

Joshua has never done a job he doesn't like. Adam talks to him about how he's pulled this off. And why it is so important to mindfully manage the balance between supporting oneself and choosing to invest in one's creative work.

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The Second Act

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0500

Why is the middle of your story the hardest part of the story to write? Joshua and Adam discuss how to master the critical middle section of a narrative where we see the main character struggle and transform.

Show Notes

* Dallas Buyers Club

* Groundhog's Day

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Tanya Swerling

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0500

Tanya Swerling has worked as an editor on shows ranging from Glow to Westworld to Six Feet Under. She is a master of visual storytelling and she joins NOYN this week to talk about her creative process and why every storyteller should understand what happens in the editing bay. Also, everyone gets chocolate!

Show Notes

* Tanya on IMDB

* Paco Cabezas (1:37:40)

* Original Beans Chocolate (1:01:25)

* Bryan Burk

* Rodrigo Garcia

* Alan Ball

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Attraction/Repulsion

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0500

What attracts us and what repulses us in the world? Joshua and Adam examine this question on a personal level and then get into why knowing what your characters are drawn to and what they find repellent can unlock their depth.

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When Does A Relationship Begin?

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0500

Joshua considers when relationships actually begin between two people? Do they start at the time they physically meet or are judgements and histories considered way before that moment? And what does that mean for characters in a story?

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Sherman Augustus

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 01:00:00 -0400

The actor Sherman Augustus, who plays Nathaniel Moon on AMC's Into the Badlands, joins Joshua and Adam to talk about his views on the creative process, doing auditions for no one but yourself, and how he has navigated 30 years in Hollywood!

Sherman on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

AMC's Into The Badlands

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That Private Moment

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 11:43:43 -0400

Adam considers the scenes when Lady Gaga is alone in Bradley Cooper's new movie A Star Is Born. What is that challenge for the actor in doing a scene solo and what does giving our characters private moments do for the audience?

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The Internal Split

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0400

What is the psychological conflict at the core of a character? And how does understanding that internal split open the door to crafting perfect scenarios to exhibit the complexity of your character?

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Our 50th Episode!

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0400

It's been an amazing first year with Notes On Your Notes! We recap our ten favorite episodes, and discuss the most important topics of the last year. Click on the show notes below for links to our top 10 episodes!

* Also don't forget to join us next Thursday, October 18th from 7pm to 9pm, at Au Lac in downtown LA for the Notes on Your Notes one year anniversary open mic and mixer! Connect with like minded creative writers, actors, directors and fans of the show who are interested in creative process!

Email notesonyournotes@gmail.com if you want to sign up for the open mic to present 3-5 minutes of any material you wish, from scripts to poetry to personal stories!

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The 10 Episodes from Today's Show

* Putting Your Stuff Out There

* In A World

* Your Unique POV

* 21 Day Instagram Challenge

* The Value of Your Art

* Character Transformation, Part 1 and Part 2

* Guided Meditation for Creativity

* Discipline

* Porn, Creativity and Youtube

* Interview with Ann Randolph

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Reversals

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0400

In a story, what is a reversal and why are they so powerful? Joshua and Adam talk about why a certain This American Life episode was so effective and what it can teach us about shifting a character's perception of themself.

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* This American Life Episode #402, "Save The Day."

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Your Secret Life

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 06:00:00 -0400

The novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez wrote, "Everyone has three lives: a public life, a private life, and a secret life." What is the secret life of your characters? Knowing their secrets and how those secrets express themselves in behavior can take a character from "interesting" to "fascinating."

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Meditation for Creativity, Part 2 (Guided Meditation)

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 06:00:00 -0400

Do you want to reach inner calm and relaxation so that you can do your best creative work? Joshua guides you in a meditation that will help you settle and relax so that you can access your most creative self!

Feel free to download this file as an MP3 and add it to your iTunes collection so you can use it whenever you're getting ready to create!

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Meditation for Creativity, Part 1

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 06:00:00 -0400

Joshua introduces the powerful process of mental and physical relaxation as a precursor to starting creative work. Listen to "Meditation for Creativity, Part 2" for the actual guided meditation. Feel free to download it and add it to an iTunes playlist or wherever you listen to music!

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Setup

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 11:32:33 -0400

What can you tell from the first 15 minutes of a movie? Joshua and Adam watch the first 15 of a movie they've never seen, assess how good the setup is, and guess what will happen. Because how you set your story up directly determines how your story will unfold.

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Personal Heroes

Joshua and Adam — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 17:44:58 -0400

Who were your personal heroes growing up? What about the heroes of your characters? We talk about heroes, the movies we came of age admiring and why knowing this information about your characters is so important!

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Layers

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 06:00:00 -0400

What's the difference between flat and layered storytelling? Also, Joshua and Adam do math. It doesn't end well.

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Residuals

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 17:58:59 -0400

How does a character's past show up in their current behavior? Knowing the residual behaviors left over from your characters' pasts can add so much richness to your stories. Also, Joshua and Adam discuss juggling, tennis and taekwondo!

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Choices and Discoveries

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 06:00:00 -0400

What's the difference between a character making a choice versus a discovery? Also discussions of When Harry Met Sally, The Verdict and The Black List.

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Show Notes

* When Harry Met Sally

* The Verdict

* The Black List 2017 Scripts

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Porn, Creativity and YouTube

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 10:55:43 -0400

What makes you more creative? What makes you less creative? From porn to YouTube to the news media to a supportive coach, Joshua and Adam dig through the nuts and bolts of optimizing the creative lifestyle.

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When It's the Man Who Wants the Child

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 06:00:00 -0400

Couples breaking up over the decision to have a child is common. But what happens when it's the man who wants the kid and leaves the relationship? And what does that tell us about choices and character.

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SHOW NOTES

* Lindsay Doran

* Rocky

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Create. Release. Relax

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 06:00:00 -0400

What are the foundations of a daily creative practice? Joshua explains how he thinks about the cycle that keeps artists creating and restoring.

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Getting In The Mood

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 06:00:00 -0400

Joshua returns from teaching at Hollyhock in Canada and boy is he in the mood to talk about how artists can get in the mood to do great creative work! Also Adam has a dream about Joshua!

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SHOW NOTES

* Hollyhock Retreat Center

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Hopes And Dreams

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 13:15:09 -0400

Why are knowing the hopes and dreams, and the fears and secrets, of your characters critical for your story? Joshua and Adam explain.

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SHOW NOTES

* Rocky

* Little Miss Sunshine

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Are you a city person or a country person?

Joshua and Adam — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 06:00:00 -0400

Considering binaries for characters (city vs country, inner directed/outer directed, talker vs listener) creates a strong perspective from which to transform a character in a story. Confused? Joshua and Adam explain.

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SHOW NOTES

* King Ralph

* The Devil Wears Prada

* Reversal of Fortune

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