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Elizabeth Gilbert on creativity

This is a fascinating 18 minute presentation on how to foster creativity without dying a penniless alcoholic. From the author of “Eat Pray Love”, so prepare to roll your eyes if you’re a secular humanist.

I agree with her that this seems like a far healthier way to deal with the ups and downs of a [...]

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“Seasonal Hire” Preproduction Demo

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Brud Giles. The man, the myth, the mousing hand. Brud coproduced and played drums on the last SWLLC album (Indifferent Cities), and we got along so well, we were like, “Hey, let’s do that again.” Which is what we’re doing in the above shot.

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The Backstage Basics Manifesto

There’s a war happening as I type this, and it’s happening all over the world. It’s a war of words. I learned about it in a 757. Actually, it was a series of 757s. Some of which were DC-10s. I should probably start at the beginning.

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Welcome to Backstage Basics!

Quit your dayjob! Backstage Basics will soon feature interviews, case studies, tips and tutorials from real working artists, designed to help you take your creative pursuits to the next level. Practical advice from musicians, filmmakers, writers and visual artists on how to maximize your earning potential without sacrificing your soul.