270 – Why We Write: Getting In Our Own Way, The Cost Of Failure And Comics Lit, With Seth Singleton

About this episode

Seth Singleton joins Mike Burton to explore the motivations behind writing and the challenges of failure.

Author & podcaster Seth Singleton joins Mike to dive deep into the question; why do we write? Video version here: https://youtu.be/vuWAZK6iypY Although Seth & Mike have many mutual friends, this is their first podcast together! In more detail; Seth & Mike talk about getting in one’s own way and “the cost of failure”, tying into how introspection helped Seth get through certain failures, before talking about what started Seth on his writing journey and why he continues to write. The duo discuss Seth’s contributions to Comics Lit and Anachronistic Comics and many projects Seth writes, or has written for, including writing comics for kids such as Hapsie or Spellcasters, and so much more – this is an incredibly introspective, yet inspiring, conversation that’s perfect for any level of writer or people who want to be motivated to create more! Seth’s Site: www.storieswithseth.com – Seth’s Instagram @SethTheWriter Seth’s podcast Storytelling With Seth: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/seth-the-storyteller Anachronistic Comics: http://martianlit.com/books/21/anachronistic-comics Comics Lit Volume 1: https://accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/comics-lit-vol-1…

People in this episode

Host: Mike

Guest: Seth Singleton

Topics covered

• writing
• introspection
• failure
• comics
• motivation

Keywords

• Comics Lit
• Anachronistic Comics
• Hapsie
• Spellcasters

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Thunderbolts, Morbius, Venom, Andor, Comics Lit Volume 1, Anachronistic Comics

Books & works: Storytelling With Seth, GCC, Where I’m From 200, The Intergalactic Empire Of Wakanda, Superman III & IV, Star Wars, Star Wars Chit-Chat, The Clone Wars, Lilo & Stitch 1, Superman ’

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