What is time, and how does time work in the context of story? As part of Anselm’s “Why We Create” series, our own Jane Scharl wrote an amazing essay on the nature of time. At the pub table, Matthew and Mandy use that article as a launchpad for discussing the use of time in fiction.
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Claire Keiser: a meditation on the relationship between the sublime and the ordinary.
Elizabeth Bristol Clayton presents her retelling of The Secret Garden at an Anselm pub night, and discusses its themes with Matt.
The hosts share their favorite examples of stories told within other artists' stories, as well as the characteristics that make them successful.
Kreigh Knerr explains how the Catherine Project helps students embrace their role as sub-creators.
The hosts discuss different ways to help spark creativity. They also share stories of how famous artists got their best ideas.
The pandemic turned potter Nancy Soderstrom into a watercolor artist. Nancy shares her approaches to art and prayer, and how they both encouraged her to keep creating beauty in difficult times.
Evangeline retells an ancient tale and the group discusses Christian and Celtic mythology.
