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Inside the Kotarverse: Slow Productivity & Stories Worth Dying For

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This is a special repost of one of my Craftsman’s Workshop Patreon streams, where I dive deep into a pivotal question: What makes a story truly life-giving? 🌱

Join me as I open up about how storytelling keeps us grounded, and share thoughts on what it means to build a meaningful creative life amidst a chaotic world. We cover everything from my evolving Patreon tiers (and why I shifted them) to my journey through Cal Newport’s Slow Productivity and how it’s reshaping my approach to writing, storytelling, and community. 📚✨

In this episode, I also reveal exciting plans for 2025, including the triumphant return of the Fantasy For Our Time podcast, new short stories through mentorship with celebrated author Kristine Kathryn Rusch, and a revitalized approach to the Patreon community.

And, of course, a huge thanks to all of you who keep this journey alive. 🙏

Timestamps:

00:00 - Opening Remarks: What Makes a Story Life-Giving?
02:15 - Patreon Changes and a New Direction
05:30 - The Influence of Cal Newport’s Slow Productivity
08:45 - The Challenges of Creative Work and Family Life
12:00 - Introducing the Concept of a Deep Life
15:20 - Finding Purpose in Storytelling
18:40 - Rediscovering Focus and Quality in Creativity
22:00 - The Most Important Question: What Story Would You Die For?
25:30 - Update on the Podcast and Upcoming Themes
29:15 - Short Fiction Mentorship with Kristine Kathryn Rusch"
32:40 - Recommitting to Writing and Upcoming Works
36:10 - Cantos of Arcadia and the Future of Fantasy Sci-Fi
39:50 - The Revival of In A Certain Land Podcast
43:00 - Final Reflections

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Manage episode 461054377 series 3322480
Content provided by Nicholas Kotar. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Nicholas Kotar or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

This is a special repost of one of my Craftsman’s Workshop Patreon streams, where I dive deep into a pivotal question: What makes a story truly life-giving? 🌱

Join me as I open up about how storytelling keeps us grounded, and share thoughts on what it means to build a meaningful creative life amidst a chaotic world. We cover everything from my evolving Patreon tiers (and why I shifted them) to my journey through Cal Newport’s Slow Productivity and how it’s reshaping my approach to writing, storytelling, and community. 📚✨

In this episode, I also reveal exciting plans for 2025, including the triumphant return of the Fantasy For Our Time podcast, new short stories through mentorship with celebrated author Kristine Kathryn Rusch, and a revitalized approach to the Patreon community.

And, of course, a huge thanks to all of you who keep this journey alive. 🙏

Timestamps:

00:00 - Opening Remarks: What Makes a Story Life-Giving?
02:15 - Patreon Changes and a New Direction
05:30 - The Influence of Cal Newport’s Slow Productivity
08:45 - The Challenges of Creative Work and Family Life
12:00 - Introducing the Concept of a Deep Life
15:20 - Finding Purpose in Storytelling
18:40 - Rediscovering Focus and Quality in Creativity
22:00 - The Most Important Question: What Story Would You Die For?
25:30 - Update on the Podcast and Upcoming Themes
29:15 - Short Fiction Mentorship with Kristine Kathryn Rusch"
32:40 - Recommitting to Writing and Upcoming Works
36:10 - Cantos of Arcadia and the Future of Fantasy Sci-Fi
39:50 - The Revival of In A Certain Land Podcast
43:00 - Final Reflections

  continue reading

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