Sheldon Shaw,  a playwright, screenwriter, and actor. Sheldon has performed on stage and screen for over 20 years. For the last nine years, his primary passion has been writing.

Sheldon's plays include CNTL+ALT(RIGHT)DEL, "Jailbird", "Baby Starbucks", "Billy. Shelly. Ally.", and "Glen." He is a multiple award winner for his plays and was recently listed in Time Out magazine as a Black playwright you need to know. He has studied theater, acting, and playwriting, and also has a BA from Temple University, majoring In Human Resource Administration and Risk Management and Insurance.

In our discussion, Sheldon talked to me about:

• How observation and an interest in people is key to his creative process
• Understanding and accepting your conditioning and realising that your ideas are important
• Being confident in your ideas and knowledge, while at the same time open to feedback

Listen to the podcast to find out more.

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