Archive - The Late World

What's in a name?

Or, three layers to the cake

May 4, 2024 •

February 2024

Is it finished?

Further adventures with the Oblique Strategies.

Feb 11, 2024 •

Look closely at the most embarrassing details and amplify them

The lure of Oblique Strategies

Feb 6, 2024 •

February 2023

"Stay Loose. Stay Flexible."

Laurie Anderson's advice to young (and older) creators

Feb 11, 2023 •

July 2022

I've been away for a while, sorting some things out. Thanks for waiting.

Jul 23, 2022 •

August 2021

'Think Small,' says Mike Birbiglia

The comedian offers advice for staying creative

Aug 19, 2021 •

The Wrong Words

None of this goes like it is supposed to in my head

Aug 16, 2021 •

April 2021

Don't Bin Your Bake

When the creative process drives you to despair

Apr 28, 2021 •

I don't know what I'm doing, but it sounded cool

Dave Grohl talks about writing 'Everlong'

Apr 5, 2021 •

February 2021

A Glimpse into David Bowie's Creative Process

Tony Visconti breaks it down

Feb 9, 2021 •

January 2021

Steps in the workflow, part 2

Ideas where you need them, when you need them

Jan 2, 2021 •

December 2020

Steps in the workflow, part 1

You need ways to capture ideas quickly

Dec 29, 2020 •

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