Work Editorial’s Post

🔥 Check out my first article/publication, “Hip-Hop Havoc” where I discuss the most recent rap feuds of 2024 and the importance of artistic expression. #HipHopHavoc #RapFeuds #MusicDrama #Journalist #ContentWriter

Some Thoughts on Experimenting with Narrative Design Creating characters can be a daunting task. It involves weaving together traits, backgrounds, motivations, and quirks to make them come alive on the page or the screen. Writers know better than anyone that there are countless approaches to character creation, ranging from meticulously outlining every detail before writing to allowing characters to develop organically as the story progresses. Some of us draw inspiration from real-life people or combine traits from multiple individuals to craft complex characters, while others rely on imagination to invent entirely new personalities. One method I recently came across was a detailed character sheet developed by Hirohiko Araki, the ingenious creator of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. His character sheet, easily found online, includes information ranging from basics like 'Birthday' or 'Blood Type' to specific details such as 'History of Surgeries' or 'Favorite Phrases'. For those curious, his book 'Manga in Theory and Practice: The Craft of Creating Manga' addresses this sheet and many other elements regarding his creative process, from story structure to drawing. As the Narrative Director of the upcoming game 'TransmuTowers', at Edenic Era, one of my key contributions is adding a narrative layer to a genre that typically overlooks it. Over the past few months, I've dedicated time to developing a variety of character attributes that are reflected in their in-game skills and powers. With each iteration, new ideas have emerged, enriching the characters to the point where they almost seem to exist on their own. My latest creative exercise involved imagining what these characters would listen to if they existed in our world and had access to Spotify or YouTube Music. To achieve this, I created a playlist for each character and wrote a short paragraph where they provide feedback on their own musical choices. While this isn't a new concept, it was the most entertaining character development process I've ever attempted. Moreover, it proved helpful in refining existing text lines to better reflect the personalities I now see with such clarity. Here you can listen to their musical preferences. Make sure you read the playlist's description for some more insight! https://lnkd.in/ds_zdF8Z https://lnkd.in/daSCVdSP https://lnkd.in/dFz2Scji #gamewriting #narrativedesign #multibranching #screenwriting #narrativedesigntip #dramaturgy #storytelling #creativewriting

AT THE SUBSTACK The whys and wherefores of why so many media outlets are collapsing in the last month or two, putting a whole bunch of people (like ME!) out of work: “No, the news is not a marketplace, where you buy the info that fits your tastes or viewpoint. It is the truth. And no, I don’t mean the ‘truth’ in quotation marks, which Alex fucking Jones will sell you along with a side of some of his water filters. The truth is the truth. It’s immutable. That’s why it hurts.And I’m afraid the truth is that music journalism might go before *journalism* journalism. It’s on life support right now. People don’t need music news/criticism like they need *news* news, and they don’t seem to *want* real news. They’d rather we all just shut up and sing.” All this and more dismay at the state of the field which supported me my entire life until now at The Tim “Napalm” Stegall Substack, where we can’t believe Anna Wintour wore her sunglasses as she shut down Pitchfork. #TimNapalmStegall #TimNapalmStegallSubstack #PunkJournalism #TheDevilWearsSunglassesWhenSheLaysYouOff #MusicJournalism #MediaIndustry #DigitalAge #JournalismCrisis #Pitchfork #Yahoo #CondéNast #AnnaWintour #Substack #FreelanceLife #JournalismEthics #TruthInReporting #EconomicRecession #SupportIndependentMedia #NapalmNation #Subscribe #FourDollarsMonthly #FortyDollarsAnnually #UpgradeYourFreeSubscription #BestWayToSupport

Do Artists Really Own Their Words? Who holds the ultimate authority over an artist’s words—the creator or the audience? 🤔 Join Flaw and De'Vaughn in a compelling panel discussion as they explore the nuances of artists and authorship. Key topics include: 🎨 The complexities of artistic endorsement ⚖️ The fine line between creation and representation 🔥 How artists navigate responsibility and perception in their work This thought-provoking debate unpacks critical questions about creative expression and accountability. Perfect for anyone passionate about art, culture, and the impact of words. What’s your perspective? Should artists always stand by their creations? Let’s discuss in the comments! #ArtistsDebate #Authorship #PanelDiscussion #ArtisticEndorsement #CreativeOwnership #MusicIndustry #ContentCreation #ArtDebate #Music #HHipHop #Rap #Rappers #Writers #Songwriters #Producers #MusicExecutives #ArtistMGMT #Managers

What if you treated creating accessible content like a creative practice? When I think about a creative practice, I think about art. The kind of art that comes from artists, musicians, writers, poets, makers, crafters, and more. I was inspired this morning at CreativeMornings and on the drive home, I thought about what would feel different if accessibility could be embraced as a creative practice instead of a set of rules that have to be followed. And as a former concert violinist, it brought back memories of what practicing meant to me: - It meant taking tiny parts of music and playing them over and over and over again before playing the whole piece. - It meant practicing with the knowledge that I will make mistakes, because mistakes are part of the process. - It meant I might need to learn new things, whether it's a time signature, the rhythm of a triplet or where a crescendo should start and end. - It meant making time for practice and taking time to practice. What would change for you if accessibility became your creative practice? #Accessibility #Communications #MarketingStrategy #DigitalMarketing #SocialMediaMarketing #SquarelyAccessible Image description: Top view of violin and bow sitting on case with a jean jacket behind it Photo credit: Paulo Sousa from Noun Project (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

So, after a while away from such things, I finally got around to publishing a piece of my own work on the site I run. This will likely be one of the last of it being a solely music based publication, which I’m very excited for, as it’s been something I’ve been thinking about for quite a long while. I’ve worked for music magazines since I was 17 and ran one for two and a half years, before a break and then the opening of a little blog that was originally for personal writings only, until the bug to make something more big once more. However, I feel like there is already enough traditional review creators and critics on multiple formats and I’m not interested in writing albums reviews and the like any more. I started my removing review scores on my old publication, after listening to the great video game critic and author Yahtzee Croshaw talking about how the numbers mean nothing. I agree wholeheartedly and find that a review can be incredibly well thought out and crafted, but if you leave a number (or equivalent ranking system) at the bottom of it, people skip straight to the final outcome and disregard the contents. So I’m aiming to move this little site away from that and make it a collective of writers talking about the things they love that take them away from the hectic ‘surface noise’ of the modern world, be it music, film, games, books, tabletop games, art or whatever else comes. Something that I discuss in this very piece is the idea of time and it’s value, so I aim to make every piece of work published by myself or anyone else to be something that allows itself to fully develop the idea(s) within and to be worth the value of the readers time. If you read this, I hope you enjoy it and I’d love to know what brings you ‘away from the surface noise’. #music #musicwriting #writer #time

So as to make it more readable, I have today edited a blog story titled "How I Learnt to Play the Piano" which I wrote in 2020. Click link below to enjoy the story! https://lnkd.in/djK5HXNX

Join Angie & Ruth #McCartney for #Teaflix Tuesday on October 29th at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET over on fb.com/DrAngieMcCartney as they chat with author and Beatles researcher Terry Crain who is the author of #NEMS and the Business of Selling #Beatles Merchandise in the U.S. 1964-1966, now in its second edition. His new book, Copyrighting The Beatles, is a three-volume series that chronicles over 900 Beatles and Beatles-related copyrights from 1964 to 1966. The task of documenting Beatles and Beatles-related copyrights is a daunting one. The author of this book has assembled as detailed a book as possible. This 3-volume series chronicles over 900 Beatles and Beatles-related copyrights from 1964 to 1966. In the annuals of the Library of Congress, there are Beatles and Beatles-related copyrights for musical screenplays, lectures, spoken word writings, dolls, Beatles records, newspaper artwork, paintings, drawings, articles, toys, posters, albums, sculptures, jewelry, portraits, magazines, record cases, sheet music, novelty records, television scripts, newspaper cartoons, impromptu skits, books, photographs, documentary scripts, satire animations, cover records in French, Dutch, Spanish, and German, and more! This reference publication details the copyrights in chronological order, making it easy to follow the growth of this wild and wacky genre. He is retired from John A. Logan College, where he was the Dean for Student Services. He worked at the college for over 31 years in the Student Services division, where he helped thousands of students with their college endeavors. His educational career has spanned over 35 years in total. The author has followed The Beatles and early rock 'n roll since he first saw the band on the Ed Sullivan television show in February 1964. Since then, the group and early rock n' roll have been a passion. The author also co-hosts several YouTube interview programs. He also administers the Facebook sites 'NEMS Memorabilia,' 'I Feel Fine,' and 'Fab Gear - the Sixties," along with Instagram and Twitter companion sites for "NEMS Memorabilia." Terry lives in Murphysboro, Illinois, with his wife, Linda. He has two sons, Eric and Ryan. Learn more at www.fabgear.company We use Streamyard - you should too! https://lnkd.in/guASHrqV

How does 77 Ventures Creative Partner Galen Bernard smash through creative roadblocks? 🎧 “The one thing that always does the trick for me is listening to music. No specific artist…or genres…or eras, even. The only prerequisite is listening to something awe-inspiring.” ✨ Dive into Galen’s insights and more from top industry creatives in LBBonline - Little Black Book.

What Songwriting Has Taught Me about Storytelling and Problem Solving Takeaway: Key parallels in process and outcome: openness, collaboration, narrative, improvement, and constraints will create new insights, approaches, and perspectives that drive meaningful impact and transformation on our teams. ~ As a creative thinker, I find inspiration in unexpected places. During COVID, I began learning about songwriting - I even put some songs out (link below). I have been discovering a lot of synergy in my passion towards songwriting AND my role at Vestcom. The book, “The Creative Act: A Way of Being” by Rick Rubin has been a great resource for my creative journey this year. Rick Rubin is a legendary producer but doesn't limit his approach to collaboration, storytelling, and problem-solving within only music… In the music world, Rick Rubin is renowned for his ability to strip away the excess and focus on the core essence of a song. He emphasizes the importance of simplicity, authenticity, and emotion—qualities that are equally vital in strong teams. Here are a few key parallels between the songwriting process and the skills needed to story-tell and problem solve on an innovation and strategy team that I learned from Rick Rubin's book: - Openness: Embracing a blank page with openness is a creative skill essential to uncovering innovative and out-of-the-box solutions. - Collaboration: Rubin is known for his collaborative approach by bringing together diverse talents to create something greater than the sum of its parts. Similarly, successful innovation typically requires collaboration across disciplines, perspectives, and backgrounds. - Narrative: Great songs tell stories that resonate with listeners on a deep level. In the business world, the ability to craft a compelling narrative around a product, service, or idea is essential for building connections and driving engagement. - Improvement: Songwriting is an iterative process, with artists refining and honing their work over time. Similarly, effective problem-solving and innovation often require continuous iteration and improvement based on feedback and experimentation. - Constraints: Constraints can fuel creativity by forcing us to think outside the box and find innovative solutions. Just as a songwriter may embrace the limitations of a particular genre or instrumentation, innovators can thrive by embracing constraints and viewing them as opportunities for innovation https://lnkd.in/gTaA9DWK  #innovation #creativity #problemsolving #storytelling #businessstrategy #productdevelopment #songwriting #collaboration @ Rick Rubin