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 * 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 noteson...
Nov 07, 2019•27 min
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 * Subscribe to Notes On Your Notes! * Don't forget to download the NOYN 2019 Creative Workbook to get your creativ...
Oct 31, 2019•1 hr 20 min
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! * Joshua's Classes: The Creative Process for Writers and Actors with Joshua! (Culver CIty) or Writing out Loud (Downtown LA) ! * 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 Creativi...
Oct 24, 2019•23 min
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. * Joshua's Classes: The Creative Process for Writers and Actors with Joshua! (Culver CIty) or Writing out Loud (Downtown LA) ! * The NOYN Storytelling Showcase at the Fanatic Salon in Culver City, October 22nd! * October 20th, in Downtown LA, our 2nd Anniversary...
Oct 17, 2019•37 min
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. * Joshua's Classes: The Creative Process for Writers and Actors with Joshua! (Culver CIty) or Writing out Loud (Downtown LA) ! * The NOYN Storytelling Showcase at the Fanatic Salon in Culver City, October 22nd! * October 20th, in Downtown LA, our 2nd Anniversary Party! DM for details! * Subscribe to ...
Oct 10, 2019•22 min
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. * Joshua's Classes: The Creative Process for Writers and Actors with Joshua! (Culver CIty) or Writing out Loud (Downtown LA) ! * The NOYN Storytelling Showcase at the Fanatic Salon in Culver City, October 22nd! * October 20th, in Downtown LA, our 2nd Anniversary Party! DM for details! * Subscribe to Notes On Your Notes! * Don't forget t...
Oct 05, 2019•23 min
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? * The Creative Process for Writers and Actors with Joshua! Starts October 7th! * October 20th, in Downtown LA, our 2nd Anniversary Party! DM for details! * 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 Creativit...
Sep 26, 2019•48 min
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. * October 20th, in Downtown LA, our 2nd Anniversary Party! DM for details! * 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...
Sep 19, 2019•30 min
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? * October 20th, in Downtown LA, our 2nd Anniversary Party! DM for details! * 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 Ins...
Sep 13, 2019•18 min
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 * October 20th, in Downtown LA, our 2nd Anniversary Party! DM for details! * 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!* * Le...
Sep 05, 2019•33 min
Joshua talks about a friend's date that went wrong, and examines how it reflects the choices characters make. * October 20th, in Downtown LA, our 2nd Anniversary Party! DM for details! * 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 no...
Aug 30, 2019
How do we create habits in our lives that support our work as artists? Joshua and Adam have some incredibly helpful tips. * October 20th, in Downtown LA, our 2nd Anniversary Party! DM for details! * 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* * Em...
Aug 23, 2019
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. * October 20th, in Downtown LA, our 2nd Anniversary Party! DM for details! * 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! *...
Aug 16, 2019
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. * 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 Face...
Aug 08, 2019•34 min
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. * This Monday's Class with Joshua in San Diego * 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 ...
Aug 02, 2019•31 min
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! * Subscribe to Notes On Your Notes! * Study with Debra! * Email apprenticeship@debrasilvermanastrology.com to be part of Debra's next class. * Don't forget to download the NOYN 2019 Creative Workbook to get your creative goals clear!...
Jul 25, 2019•49 min
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! * 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 notesonyourn...
Jul 19, 2019•22 min
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. Also they discuss politics and cults! * Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July! * 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! *...
Jul 11, 2019•45 min
Can dissecting a joke teach us about how a story works? * Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July! * 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...
Jul 04, 2019•18 min
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. * Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July! * 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 F...
Jun 29, 2019•24 min
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? * Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July! * 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...
Jun 21, 2019•27 min
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!? * Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July! * 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! * * J...
Jun 13, 2019•28 min
If we know were we want to go with a creative project, how do we remain open to HOW we get there? * Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July! * 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...
Jun 08, 2019•30 min
Why is it so hard for people to get going with their creative projects? What is the right frame for thinking about starting? * Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July! * 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 websit...
May 31, 2019•34 min
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)...
May 23, 2019•28 min
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! * Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July! * 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 Ep...
May 17, 2019•24 min
What do we actually want in return for our time? As artists, it has to be more than just money. * Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July! * 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 *...
May 09, 2019•32 min
Why are people who can listen at an information and an emotional level better artists? How do we remember to listen? * Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July! * 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.n...
May 02, 2019•22 min
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! * Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July! * Our episode about Choice Points * 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 f...
Apr 25, 2019•42 min
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. * Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July! * 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@...
Apr 18, 2019•20 min
