In this episode, writer Amal Awad talks about the importance of understanding when a project or pathway is no longer sustainable, discussing when you might decide to call it quits on something you once thought was a good idea. Also discussed i

Rejection, feedback loops and when to share your ideas

Jul 17th, 2021 22m 22s

In this episode, writer Amal Awad talks about why it's useful and important to spend time with your creative projects alone before you share them with others, to avoid depleting your creative energy or getting put off by feedback before you've

Things to consider when writing fiction vs non-fiction

May 31st, 2021 39m 40s

In this episode of Creative Confessionals, writer Amal Awad talks about some of the practical aspects to writing a non-fiction book vs fiction, what to consider in terms of research, scope and subject matter, and how to take care of yourself em

The path to publication and the illusion of brilliance

May 1st, 2021 38m 4s

In this episode, writer Amal Awad discusses what to expect in the process of publishing a book, whether it's self-published or with a traditional publishing house. After you've successfully pitched your book, what happens next? From structural

Creativity as a superpower and having a creative compass

Apr 20th, 2021 12m 13s

In the first episode of season 2 of Creative Confessionals, writer Amal Awad talks about how creativity is a superpower, and such fulfilment leads us better than quantifiable outcomes or what is generally measured as 'successful'. Amal also of

Pitching 101 and creative crossroads

Oct 26th, 2020 30m 53s

It's a two-parter this week. In the first part of this episode, writer Amal Awad offers tips for pitching to media and writing book proposals, breaking down her own approach to pitching her book, Beyond Veiled Cliches, which successfully attrac

Creative freedom and energy wastage

Sep 10th, 2020 13m 56s

In today's episode, writer Amal Awad talks about the importance of not squandering your creative talents and urges. Creative freedom is possible, but it requires an honest approach to your pursuits and moving away from the things you think you

Creative blindspots: Procrastination vs avoidance

Aug 19th, 2020 14m 12s

Have you ever been at work on a project and you hit a wall? You think it's creative block, but really, you've exhausted the idea and you start to procrastinate. But it's not brew time you need - you're actually avoiding your work because you're

Beware the killers of creative joy & authenticity

Aug 1st, 2020 9m 44s

Perfectionism is a dirty word, but it's not always a bad thing. Just don't let it divert you from the purity of your creative work and the unique imprint you will give to it. In this episode, Amal Awad talks about the importance of creative joy

Creative outcasts and maintaining the purity of your path

Jul 7th, 2020 12m 29s

Do you feel like you love your creativity but it doesn't always love you back? In this episode, Amal Awad talks about feeling like a creative outcast, how it's a strength, and the need to be flexible in your creative path.

Alyssa Kitt: Burlesque, bravery and being your true creative self

Jun 24th, 2020 28m 56s

Alyssa Kitt is a woman of many talents. In her own words, she states it plainly and clearly: "Fierce. Formidable. The Feminist Fatale." And truer words could not be said. A performer of burlesque, a feminist, a writer, a journalist and purveyor

Sulari Gentill: Character communion, creative joy and personal evolution

May 31st, 2020 1h 8m

Sulari Gentill is an award-winning author of 14 books, with more on the way. She is best-known for The Rowland Sinclair Mysteries and her meta-fiction crime novel, Crossing the Lines (in the US After She Wrote Him), which won the Ned Kelly Awar

The art of paying attention

Apr 30th, 2020 7m 29s

Creativity draws on moments of inspiration, but this begins with the simple act of paying attention. Creative works are observation, and how you see something from your unique perspective. In this episode, writer Amal Awad talks about how the s

Yumi Stynes: Pandemic, 'primetime' and bite-sized creativity

Apr 21st, 2020 31m 27s

Being open-hearted is the artist's job in a lot of ways. So says broadcaster and author Yumi Stynes, who also knows the high cost of this approach. In this episode of Creative Confessionals she speaks candidly to Amal Awad about the highs and l

Cale Bain: Perspective, creative expression and community in improv

Apr 11th, 2020 20m 47s

Improv theatre can be a mixed bag for some, but for the devotees of the form, it can be more than getting a laugh and creative expression, it can be community and a significant thread to everyday wellbeing. Having studied improv, Amal Awad beli

When blocks and procrastination are your friend

Apr 2nd, 2020 12m 18s

Writer's block - or any kind of creative dead end - can be daunting, and often leads to frustration and procrastination. In this podcast, Amal Awad shares some insights on how both blocks and procrastination can be useful creative processes.

Suzie Miller: Creative brew time and cultivating craft

Mar 30th, 2020 33m 39s

In this episode of Creative Confessionals, Amal Awad speaks to award-winning playwright, screenwriter and librettist Suzie Miller, who discusses how she brews ideas, her writing process, and the importance of cultivating your craft. Suzie also

Maintaining your creativity in a crisis

Mar 24th, 2020 5m 36s

Welcome to my new podcast, Creative Confessionals, which seeks to address the angst and challenges of being a creative. Each episode will navigate a challenging aspect of life as a creative, across different industries, with guest interviews. A

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