It’s SOOOOO easy to grab a bag of chips while working through lunch, the afternoon, and all the way until dinner. Today, Christine talks about how it’s hypocritical of her to record this, especially when heart disease runs in her family.

In this episode, guest host Jamie Davis explains how a smarter artist can adapt financial concepts to managing artistic assets. Jamie talks about how a slow and steady, sustainable approach to your art can be a powerful way to build your artistic asset...

How often do you you say, “I’ll get to this later?” Obviously, that’s what we call procrastination. You need a simple and effective way to hack your brain and short-circuit the procrastination cycle. It all starts with how you think about your FUTURE s...

You’ve heard it before: creativity breeds creativity. But do you know what it really means? Today, Sean talks about the ebbs and flows of creativity, how he deals with it. He explains how a lack of ideas and inspiration can be combated,

One thing ALL authors and creatives should do is create a dedicated space for themselves, and close the door. Sure, a lot of people can do their work at a Starbucks without being distracted, and good for them. But for the rest of us,

Do you want the pain of discipline now, or the pain of regret later? That’s what it comes down to in time management. Today, Christine talks about doing a time study and planning. She’ll help you understand the difference between what you’re doing and ...

Remember when Ned Stark was killed in Game of Thrones? It was one of those OMFG moments that set the tone for the entire series. Death is very powerful, but there has to be a good reason for killing one of your characters. Today,

A lot of people want to know how to start a podcast. But not enough people ask a very important question: how do I create a great podcast episode? Today, podcast expert Audra Casino explains what elements go into creating a great episode,

Want to overcome the fears holding you back? Us, too. In this episode of the Smarter Artist podcast, guest-host Jamie Davis talks about how fear isn’t just a barrier to success. It can also be a powerful motivator.

Today’s advice isn’t necessary, at least according to some people. They’re wrong. When you give your character a skill that doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with the plot, it can seem extemporaneous.