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. ***To sign up ...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 38 min
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! ***To sign up for the Creative Vision class beginning July 11th, email notesonyournotes@gmail.com ***Don't forget, our signature Developing Your Story Cl...
Jul 01, 2021•15 min
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. ***To sign up for the Supporting Your Creative Vision class that starts July 11th and runs for 4 Sundays, email notesony...
May 27, 2021•33 min
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. ------ * Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity * Rate us on iTunes!* * Find us on Instagram! * * Join our Facebook Group* * Email us at notesonyournotes@gmail.com*...
Mar 26, 2021•19 min
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 Betty on Facebook: ------------ * Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity * Rate us on iTunes!* * Find us on Instagram! * * Jo...
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 13 min
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 Betty on Facebook ------------ * Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity...
Dec 03, 2020•42 min
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.c...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 16 min
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. -------- * Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity * Rate us on iTunes!* * Find us on Instagra...
Jul 09, 2020•50 min
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 -------- * Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity * Rate us on iTunes!* * Find us on Instagram! * * Join our Facebook Group* * Email us at notesonyournotes@gmail.com*...
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr
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 -------- * Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity * Rate us on iTunes!* * Find us on Instagram! * * Join our Facebook Group* *...
Apr 21, 2020
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 * Jessica Abel Creative Engine workshop: https://bit.ly/notes-engine * Jessica Abel On...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 10 min
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 * Download the 2020 Creative Workbook here! * Subscribe to Notes On Your Notes! -------...
Mar 27, 2020
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! * Download the 2020 Creative Workbook here! * Subscribe to Notes On Your Notes! -------- * Joshua's Guid...
Mar 19, 2020•1 hr 53 min
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. * Download the 2020 Creative Workbook here! * Subscribe to Notes On Your Notes! -------- * Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creati...
Mar 12, 2020•1 hr 37 min
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! * Download the 2020 Creative Workbook here! * Subscribe to Notes On Your Notes! -------- * Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity * Rate us on iTunes!* * Find us on Instagram! * * Join our Facebook Group* * Email us at notesonyournote...
Mar 05, 2020•1 hr 25 min
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! * Download the 2020 Creative Workbook here! * Subscribe to Notes On Your Notes! -------- * Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity * Rate us on iTunes!* * Fin...
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr 19 min
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. * Nora Nolan on Instagram and Twitter * Download the 2020 Creative Workbook here! * Subscribe to Notes On Your Notes! -------- * Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity * Rate us on iTunes!* * Find us on Instagram! * * Join our Facebook Group* * Em...
Feb 20, 2020•1 hr 14 min
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.
Feb 17, 2020•3 min
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 * Download the 2020 Creative Workbook here! * Subscribe to Notes On Your Notes! -------- * Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity * Rate...
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 3 min
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 * Download the 2020 Creative Workbook here! * Subscribe to Notes On Your Notes! -------- * Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity * Rate us on iTunes!* * Find us on Instagram! * * Join our Facebook Group* * Email us at notesonyournotes@gmail.com*...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 3 min
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. * Learn more about Laura Davis' work! * Download the 2020 Creative Workbook here! * Subscribe to Notes On Your Notes! -------- * Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity * Rate us on iTunes!* * Find us on Instagram! * * Join our Facebook Group* * Email us at notesonyournotes...
Jan 30, 2020•38 min
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" * Download the 2020 Creative Workbook here! * Subscribe to Notes On Your Notes! -------- * Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity * Rate ...
Jan 23, 2020•1 hr 2 min
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! * Download the 2020 Creative Workbook here! * Subscribe to Notes On Your Notes! -------- * Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity * Rate us on iTunes!* * Find us on Instagram! * * Join our Facebook Group* * Email us at notesonyournotes...
Jan 16, 2020•1 hr 9 min
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! * Download the 2020 Creative Workbook here! * Subscribe to Notes On Your Notes! -------- * Joshua's Guided...
Jan 13, 2020•29 min
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! * Download the 2020 Creative Workbook here! * Subscribe to Notes On Your Notes! -------- * Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity * Rate us on iTunes!* * Find us on Instagram! * * Join our Facebook Group* * Email us at notesonyournotes@gm...
Jan 09, 2020•59 min
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? * Subscribe to Notes On Your Notes! * Don't forget to download the NOYN 2019 Creative Workbook to get your creative goals clear! -------- * Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity * Rate us on iTunes!* * Leave a Voicemail for us: 415-735-6095* * Find us on Instagram! * * Join our Facebook Group* * Email us at notesonyour...
Dec 14, 2019•34 min
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? * Subscribe to Notes On Your Notes! * Don't forget to download the NOYN 2019 Creative Workbook to get your creative goals clear! -------- * Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity * Rate us on iTunes!* * Leave a Voicemail for us: 415-735-6095* * Find us on Instagram! * * Join our Facebook Group* * Email us at notesonyournotes@gmail.com* * All Episodes at our webs...
Dec 06, 2019•34 min
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? * Subscribe to Notes On Your Notes! * Don't forget to download the NOYN 2019 Creative Workbook to get your creative goals clear! -------- * Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity * Rate us on iTunes!* * Leave a Voicemail for us: 415-735-6095* * Find us on Instagram! * * Join our Facebook Group* * Email us at notesonyournotes@gmail.com*...
Nov 28, 2019•21 min
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. * Subscribe to Notes On Your Notes! * Don't forget to download the NOYN 2019 Creative Workbook to get your creative goals clear! -------- * Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity * Rate us on iTunes!* * Leave a Voicemail for us: 415-735-6095* * Find us on Instagram! * * Join our Facebook Group* * Email us at notesonyournotes@gmail.com* * ...
Nov 21, 2019•13 min
Why are the stories we tell ourselves about who we are so critical to our lives as artists? * Subscribe to Notes On Your Notes! * Don't forget to download the NOYN 2019 Creative Workbook to get your creative goals clear! -------- * Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity * Rate us on iTunes!* * Leave a Voicemail for us: 415-735-6095* * Find us on Instagram! * * Join our Facebook Group* * Email us at notesonyournotes@gmail.com* * All Episodes at our website, www.notesonyournotes.com...
Nov 14, 2019•25 min
