Notes On Your Notes
2024 Creative Workbook Episodes About Contact
2024 Creative WorkbookEpisodesAboutContact
Notes On Your Notes
Making the creative process more inspired for writers and performers.
EP 32: Character Transformation, Part 2
EP 32: Character Transformation, Part 2

Watching a character transform is a joy for the audience. But how do you create that transformative character?

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Joshua TownshendJune 7, 2018
EP 31: Character Transformation, Part 1
EP 31: Character Transformation, Part 1

The definitive episode on character transformation is here! Listen this week and next!

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Joshua TownshendMay 31, 2018
EP 30: Perspective and Truth
EP 30: Perspective and Truth

Joshua goes solo to talk about how important point of view is to understanding a character’s internal truth.

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Joshua TownshendMay 24, 2018
EP 29: Stephanie Weisman
EP 29: Stephanie Weisman

Why do some solo performers progress from doing short pieces to full length, well produced solo performances? The Marsh Theater’s Stephanie Weisman gets into it at the first NOYN LIVE show!

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Joshua TownshendMay 17, 2018
EP 28: M.O. Walsh
EP 28: M.O. Walsh

NY Times bestselling novelist M. O. Walsh sits down with Adam to discuss his creative process and his 7 year journey to completing his breakthrough novel.

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Joshua TownshendMay 10, 2018
EP 27: Before You Sit Down To Create
EP 27: Before You Sit Down To Create

What are the steps to take before you begin to work creatively each day?

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Joshua TownshendMay 3, 2018
EP 26: Artists vs. Craftsmen
EP 26: Artists vs. Craftsmen

What’s the difference between an artist and a craftsman? And why does it matter?

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Joshua TownshendApril 26, 2018
EP 25: The Popcorn Episode!
EP 25: The Popcorn Episode!

We hit 6 critical storytelling questions in just 20 minutes! Not for the feint of heart. 

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Joshua TownshendApril 19, 2018
EP 24: Character Archetypes
EP 24: Character Archetypes

How do we recognize character archetypes and why does it matter? 

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Joshua TownshendApril 12, 2018
EP 23: The Value of Your Art
EP 23: The Value of Your Art

What happens when the way you value your art differs from the way others value it?

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Joshua TownshendApril 5, 2018
EP 22: Writing Fast, Writing Slow
EP 22: Writing Fast, Writing Slow

There are times to work quickly creatively and more times to slow down and go for depth. How do you know when?

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Joshua TownshendMarch 29, 2018
EP 21: When Characters Surprise Us
EP 21: When Characters Surprise Us

What happens when a character defies type and shows us unexpected behavior? And why does this have the potential to be so compelling?

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Joshua TownshendMarch 22, 2018
EP 20: Depth Of Entry
EP 20: Depth Of Entry

What exactly is depth of entry work and why is it so important to developing characters? Joshua and Adam explain!

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Joshua TownshendMarch 15, 2018
EP 19: Dogs, Guns and POV
EP 19: Dogs, Guns and POV

Why can the audience sense the end of a scene before it actually ends? Joshua and Adam explain what's going on and why it's important. 

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Joshua TownshendMarch 8, 2018
EP 18: That Terrible Soliloquy
EP 18: That Terrible Soliloquy

Why do writers put in that terrible soliloquy at the end where a character explains their motivations and feelings? We explain why and how to avoid the temptation. 

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Joshua TownshendFebruary 28, 2018
EP 17: Then End is the Beginning
EP 17: Then End is the Beginning

Can't figure out the ending to your story? Consider the beginning and where a character starts as the key to the ending. 

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Joshua TownshendFebruary 22, 2018
EP 16: The 21 Day Instagram Challenge
EP 16: The 21 Day Instagram Challenge

What does social media hating Adam learn when Joshua challenges him to manage the NOYN Instagram account for 21 days? 

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Joshua TownshendFebruary 14, 2018
EP 15: Your Unique Perspective
EP 15: Your Unique Perspective

As the sheer volume of media content in our world skyrockets, how do we distinguish ourselves with our work? Joshua and Adam get into it. 

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Joshua TownshendFebruary 7, 2018
EP 14: Process vs. Results
EP 14: Process vs. Results

How do you care about your creative process in a world obsessed with results? Joshua and Adam have some suggestions.

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Joshua TownshendJanuary 31, 2018
EP 13: Contrasting Characters
EP 13: Contrasting Characters

If you dig into any good story you notice that in key character relationships, the characters are very different. Joshua and Adam talk about why and what you can learn. 

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Joshua TownshendJanuary 24, 2018
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