#256 – Free-Writing Session (Spending your creative currency, The Daily Dad by Ryan Holiday and more!)

March 29, 2024 Tony Ortiz

Welcome to the latest episode of the Spun Today podcast! In this episode, host Tony shares his personal writing stats for the past few months and reflects on his creative journey. He delves into the writing tips he has picked up, including an insightful perspective from actor and filmmaker Kevin Smith. Tony also discusses the books he's been reading, offering a glimpse into how literature and storytelling influence his creativity. Finally, he shares a free-writing piece from his own collection, drawing on his experiences as a writer. Tune in to immerse yourself in a world of writing, creativity, and inspiration, and discover how you can support this podcast in its pursuit of sharing invaluable content with you.

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Links referenced in this episode:

Writing advice from Kevin Smith via the IG of: ScreenWritingInLA

Writing advice from K.M. Weiland: authorkmweiland

The Daily Dad by Ryan Holiday: https://amzn.to/43jdVGx

Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl: https://amzn.to/43fqy5u

The Expert Myth: Navigating Self-Doubt on the Road to Mastery https://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/theexpertmyth

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Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way

FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale

Melted Cold – A Collection of Short Stories

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