A Writer's Time: Making The Time To Write - Dr. Ken Atchity [FULL INTERVIEW]
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who is this 5 dollar donation, being paid by And who is it going to?
Any writers feeling down today...keep going. tell your story. It needs to be heard! keep writing. write on friends.
Thanks Emerald. I'm trying.
99% of them have no story lol 😆
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Needed this today. Thank you.
Uhhhi
I usually never leave comments but someone needs to read this... If you have an artistic mind make sure to watch / hear this video. It’s very informational. This brilliant man will answer many questions and understands the mindset of an artist!! I’m grateful I stumbled upon this gem of an interview
Thanks! I totally agree!
it is a great priceless content
300 PERCENT AGREE WITH YOU. I was feeling the pits of despair having just finished a script. I mean, I felt dire. I had KZhead running in the background and heard his words and my goodness, I am back.
the post project depression was like woah hes right...
He has thought these things through in a very rational/ logical way that often aspiring creative types are unable to because of varying levels of insecurity, which we likely all deal with in varying degrees. It’s immensely helpful at times to hear the “obvious” clearly stated without intereference from the interminable judgement of the individual ego. Nobody is immune to societal conditioning, which as my girlfriend astutely pointed out to me, often becomes self-conditioning. We tend to replay all the doubt and negativity that we have picked up over the years, from family/ friends/ strangers whose opinions we should have been more wary of letting in at all, let alone adopting them as our own. Do your work, whatever calls to you. Everybody can only strive to be more themselves. People are rarely successful trying to follow in another persons footsteps and probably never satisfied even if they do succeed in such a dubious endeavor. Imho.
"Everything suddenly changes when the world believes in your creativity. But the only way you're going to get to that point, is if you absolutely control what you're doing and believe in yourself. And even if you don't believe in it, keep acting as though you do. You don't have to feel good. And you don't have to feel good in order to do good work. You can work. And normally when you work you get rid of the these feelings anyway." "If you're a storyteller, and that's what you're meant to be, and you're not telling stories, because you're afraid of this or that, then you've failed yourself, you've failed your dream. And you failed all of us to whom your stories might be life saving. And you've failed the universe that created you to dream about telling stories." "There are no tracks. Well, isn't that scary? Well, no that's exciting. I think I can do it." "A lot of people aren't willing to be themselves. And when you do it they will try to prevent you." "If you do something creative, focus on that. It will make sense of the rest of your existence, and that's all anyone can manage really, I think, is their own existence."
Nice speech 🎤 man!!
Thank you for that. From a construction worker/aspiring writer
Thankies for writing out these quotes!
@@kryticaldepth5220i like your analogy- you've put that really well. I know exactly what you're talking about (sadly). Have learned this the hard way myself!
@@kryticaldepth5220 Respectfully, I cant agree with this. Its a not that everyone is a zombie, or against you or me, they may just not understand, or not have time to ask us "Why?". They also may be perfectly content with what they are doing and not see it as zombie work. They may be at their most fulfilled when fitting in. In fact, being part-of is proven to be very fulfilling for a great and many humans! Which from your comment seems to baffle you, you may even be against, or not understand, or not have the time to stop to ask them "Why?". I would venture, in the circumstances I describe above, that it is more often, not always, us against ourself, not us against them
I’m listening to this interview at 4am as I write. It’s bad writing but I’m writing.
I'm a big believer that when you discover for yourself that you're an artist, it's a diagnosis, and Film Courage interviews help you understand that diagnosis by listening to other people's experiences. You find yourself relating to what other people say, and then you realise that there's nothing wrong with you when feeling depressed sometimes, you're just part of this unique industry.
Wow! I love this comment. Thank you for sharing this with us today. It really resonated with me. All the best to you 🌻
@@HaleemahX no worries! All the best on your journey
I keep watching this over and over. Also, how is this not a masterclass? Thanks Film Courage. You aren’t just helping people become better story tellers, you are helping people become better people.
I hear you fam, some of these are just pure gold.
Agreed! This one is too valuable to be so underhyped.
You are making this video a masterclass by being _immersed_ in Ken's insights.
me too
1:56:43 - 1:57:19 "The people who love their work, the Type C personalities (like Alison Monroe), their life is their work. It's like a calling. And if you don't do it, you're not living. When you are not doing it, you are alive, but if you are not doing it on a regular basis then you are not living your life, you are living someone else's life or you are living anyone's life. But the artist is someone who lives their life - their own specific life, that she shaped for herself." I cried when I heard this. I have never felt so deeply recognised in one sentence.
Not every idea is great -- but I'd still write them down. Just train yourself to be able to abandon an idea when it's not working. Put your half-finished crap into an archive folder on your computer and never go back there, unless you get another idea to add to something.
Dr Atchity is awesome!He always gives excellent advice in life and writing!I could listen to him all day!
I go to bed by 1800, wake up at midnight and research/write until its time to go to work at 0630. Flip flopping my time, willing to give up a social life after work, has provided me my best creative moments. My other job, is just that, second to my writing and gives me enough social life where I am not missing much.
Cool. If that works for you, great!
Unique hours. Respect! Is it still working?
Stephen King once said “A notebook is a great way to immortalize bad ideas.”
so what does King do with ideas
I've put his theory to the test and it stands. (This is 20 years on).
Funny but true
How to solve then????
I don't agree, you need to write stuff down or you'll forget it, no?
Really love the part towards the end how he said do what you're meant to do otherwise it seems as thought you are letting the universe that created you down and possibly people who's lives you would have changed with your story. That really encourages me still trying to find the outlet, sources, and circle to create films but for now I'm working on music videos, networking and trying my hand at writing here and there
just discovered this man yesterday; I'm in love with him. His advices are gold, and I think I'm doing great already. :)
Great discovery! Welcome to the channel Mr. Chü! Nice to see you finding value here.
This man has a keen mind, superb advice.
Keen mind but in the future he needs to avoid politics. This is a talk about writing not the Trump election. He just alienated over half his audience by disparaging Trump. I wonder if he would be voicing his opinion about the brilliant Presidency of Biden?
He has said rightly “ A writer’s time…”
the moral of the story for writing is if you care enough about it then you will find the time for it . plain and simple
I’m a musician , it’s seems to me a lot of this applies to any artist . Am I right ?
Fellow musician here. You're right!
i gonna upload this to my composition channel, for ex.
Without question
He’s so inspiring to watch and listen to.
I'm a music composer. When I'm composing time seems to mean nothing. As long as I'm managing to come up with music that's worthy of my effort time seems somewhat meaning less.
I envy people who can compose music. It's the one thing I cannot do no matter how much I apply myself. I just don't have the gift.
@@TheSunUpInTheSky if you can improvise any line singing you can compose
Thank you!!! Such a great interview!
God bless this man for his life changing knowledge 🙏
loved this so much, thank you
Thank you for sharing your message to the world. It means the world to me.
Thank You......... Worth every second for everyone! Golden lessons sprinkled all over.
Fantastic video. Really loved this. So useful. Great questions, and what a great guy..... Seems to be missing a few million views. Thank you.
Super awesome interview!!!!! 😎 i loved it!
thank you so much for this incredible wisdom! such a gift.
One of the best interviews I’ve ever seen in my life.
This man is a blessing to the creative community.
What a master class of knowledge, thank you Dr. Ken.
Great conversation! Thank you🙏
such a nailhead-hit -- simply wonderful! thanks!!!
So inspiring! Thank you 🙏🏼
Correction: Salvador Dali said : "The difference between myself and a madman, is that I know I am mad."
I thought Dali said, the difference between the other surrealists & me is that i am a surrealist.
Who knows exactly what he said... 😅
Ken is the best! Any and every aspiring writer and artist should listen and follow his advice!
Love the opening wisdom.
Thank you for explaining the creative life. I will show to my family, due that is a big part of me. Again thank you for the teaching. Donna Kim
Such an amazing video/interview. I'm an artist in an art career that I began to hate and this brought some clarity to my predicament. Ty very much!
He’s amazing, very wise and insightful. It’s so nice to listen to an interview where the interviewer asks such intelligent questions but never interrupts him. I’ve found so many interviewers cut people off and it’s frustrating not hearing what the person was going to say
this is so important. thank you.
These interviews have been so insightful. This is the second interview I’ve watched in the series and It’s talked me off the ledge I was teetering on. Cheers to all the other artists watching this.
Thank you for this invaluable interview! For a composer like myself, it offers a wealth of insight and wisdom.
damn... Mr. Atchity you totally get the angst and bliss of being a creative. Thank you for shedding light.
Sensational interview
Loved it!! Thank you :)
Perfectly articulated 🙂
This is the clearest definition of ....well... art, life and all thing beyond x thank you
I decided to write full-time last year and retired from my teaching job to focus solely on writing. I do live alone in my cabin in the woods and it is rather lonely but very productive. I've been able to write almost every day completing five (30k word )books in my series so far with book six on the way. It's productive and I'm able to create but it does come at a cost.
how is it going, mate ?
I like the blend of practical and intuitive advice for creative work. He really understands creativity, focus, and form. On another note, I don't think sci fi writers of decades ago understood the climate change we're experiencing now. It is indeed changing, but various factors are causing that change. "The importance of truth" is the province of both art and science. Many dystopian futures have been predicted by artists and politicians -- and scientists -- that did not fully understand the trends they were extrapolating. We have not, for example, run out of food for a larger and larger population. The opposite has happened: less poverty globally and more productive and nutritious food supplies. I'd say that Orwell anticipated the kinds of tyranny in language and social programming that we're seeing now.
I love watching Dr Ken Atchity's videos!!! They are so pleasantly interesting and uniquely educational!!!! This video is no exception!!!!
I love your channel so much!!! I haven't been that inspired in months! Go for it and never give up!
Cheers Jenka! Keep creating!
Spectacular interview!! Thank you for this.
Thank you so much! We have had two great visits with Dr. Ken. We feel fortunate to be able to share some of his experiences and wisdom. We are glad you found such value here.
Thank you for this has to be one the most important videos I ever viewed. I got six scripts to finish that I have been carrying for years
Awesome discussion. Listened to it in pieces but I learned a lot. Lots of wisdom and keys to succeeding. Also a timely commentary on our modern world, communication and social media.
I love Dr Atchity!
He is awesome!He's like Master Yoda with all his wisdom!
gold mine of utube!! Keep this comming Up. Even i am late I 'm here!!
I just finished writing my first book. The second one is plaguing me… I needed to hear this.
How can anyone thumbs down this video? This video is brilliant! It is mad that his books are so poorly printed. He has so many GOLD nuggets.
Excellent interview.
Really grateful for this life lesson!
Thanks for this video Film Courage... the very powerful statement made by Dr. Atchity at 2:01:30 about failing your dreams, as well as the creator, brought tears to my eyes. A somewhat kismet moment for me. Wow... needed to hear that. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. BTW I'm thanking the Creator too. 💯
Valuable interview!!!! Am a writer (singer songwriter) who's writing went from therapy and catharsis, to the equivalent of throwing myself into an agony booth, for the privilege of using that "gift". Thus, writing is not a currently practiced craft for me, going on almost three years now. Watching this interview, has helped me connect some wiring that's been sitting around waiting for assistance in reconnecting broken circuits. So, thanks, Film Courage, and thanks Dr. Ken. Still a long way to go, but, every leg up helps. :)
Thanks a lot to Dr. Ken Atchity for sharing his life and experiences and thanks to @Film Courage to share it with us. I got an idea of a story while watching it. I will come back to here if I write and finish it :)
i'd love this speech to be summed up 5 minutes so i could use the remaining time to read and write
A lot of points he mentioned, are very relatable as a creative person.
Terrific interview - I have two of Atchity's books. I am thrilled to deal with 'post partem depression' in connection with FINISHING projects. Love the idea of running around block [or exercising] to expunge negative moods and unproductive ruminating.
Fun fact: the horizontal eye movemens when you're "running around the block ' releases yummy stuff in your brain,rewarding you for forging ahead. They've developed therapy treatments from this. We are truely strange little monkeys. Write on true friends!!!
Omg the protecting your mind thing...could be used for many unwelcome questions...love the Pacific Ocean answer...what a gem❤
Happy 200K. I appreciate all of your hard work in giving writers/filmmakers a leg up to succeed. What inspired you to start this channel?
Thank you, Aaron. Appreciate the kind words. We started it because we love hearing people tell their stories.
Brilliant 👏
this guy is my hero.
Very useful info; my trick is to tell myself to stop thinking and start drawing / painting / writing and do my best with what I have.
I don't know but the algorithm knew EXACTLY what I needed to see today. I just worked 168 hrs in two weeks and neglected to write anything in that same span of time. This clip is profound right now..
I really enjoyed this one.
I NEEDED this…😅
What a great interview, this is. I'm only half way through it..and i am enjoying it so much. So on-point. :) Steven Pressfield also brings the idea that it is fundamental to having another story going, before finishing the one you're in, as you leave no room for struggling with emptiness and/or lack of structure in your working life. The stopwatch approach he mentions here..is one of those that i have considered before, multiple times..but actually never did, in deed, try. So far, the greatest takeaway for me, is being accutely aware of time. I tend to fight for _ not having time restraints, and not having to face other activities and schedules, when i am writing. I hate the pressure of having sth to do, later in the day, conditioning the work. I wonder..if ..maybe I've been looking at it, all wrong.. Thank you Film Courage
Absolutely fascinating interview!!! I let this play out as I work on my film and it is one of the most relatable and insightful discussions about being an artist that I've heard in a while. Well worth the 2 hours.
Cheers Michael, glad this one found you. Hope you were still able to get a lot of your work completed.
@@filmcourage Certainly so 🙏
pretty great stuff!
I do the Stop-Watch thing as well. It works for me!
Great man!
This man nails it all very well.
Wow, this really helped me.
I have had fairly creative life as a visual artist, writer and actor. But as a young person I was completely „bi-polar“ with an eventual diagnosis of PTSD. It took a long time to stabilize my mental health. But part of that was a hyperactive mind with a billion ideas. So I think the advise of managing ideas is important. Perhaps my most major accomplishment was approximately 20 community plays which I was one of two head writers and acted in all the plays. Which gave me community and a deadline where I had to complete the task each year. Which was very good discipline. Where I was required to getter done. But paid very little. Recently I returned to my visual art, and feel inspiration to combine both. But I am searching for a more even regular discipline. But I am no longer struggling with mental health issues.
You sir is very inspiring.
This is what I needed to hear 10 years ago.
Awesome 👏🏾 thank you for sharing. First by the way :)
Nice, hope you benefit from this interview.
@@filmcourage I always do. Always encouraging & educational. Thank you so much for being there Film Courage.
22:33 - maybe this is why I find myself using most of my scrap paper at work to write out story ideas or edits, rather than using that paper for work-related task lists or notes... And, lately, I noticed that I'm coming up with more creative ideas while at work. Normally I just take the scraps of paper home and/or type them up into the chapter so that, when I get to that scene, I have something written out or plotted out for me to go off of.
the post "project completed" depression thing blew my mind. I have never heard tat verbalized. I always thought it was just me. Years ago a closer study of my highs showed me the bell curve. I learned and adopted the "start" of a new project in the middle of the new one.. If im not at the computer and i am hanging out with my lady i sketch and render the next thing on the ipad.
Really a great talk
THIS. DUDE. GETS IT.
*this video needs to be retitled to: a masterclass to being a creative artist* I learned more about the psychology AND sociology of being creative here than I've EVER learned from any other piece of content. And at the same time, this also gave me *clarity* and confirmation on this in ways I can't even put into short words here. He clearly invested some time in understanding the mind and life of a creative. Simply put: THIS MAN *KNOWS* 1 MILLION% WHAT HE'S SAYING. this interview can literally save lives.. full circle 🙏🏾
2:00:50 Damn that is so powerful... how can one hear that and not cry? Write? Draw? Whatever it is.. wow. He even describes it as a powerful a statement himself later on, he's both Peter Parker and Uncle Ben. Excelsior 💐
He's off his rocker when it comes to judging truth, otherwise, enjoyed his wisdom on writing and creativity.
The Stopwatch is a fantastic idea.
I thought i was weird...not anymore after this! this video speaks to millions of people who have a creative mind
TIME we choose to be entertained by, gleaning moments worthy of keeping, sharing and remembering, if you find yourself wasting time your board, bored, get out the tools and chisel away at the flaws, Me I find listening as I am doing whatever I choose is adding layers to the same time, left to right, up to down, inside out, upside down and backwards, enjoy each moment they travel faster than thoughts develop,
incredible interview, also I couldn't help but fixate on that spot on the hallway wall towards camera left....
How could you worry about that when there was constant lip smacking?
Thoughts and actions that we can control
This guy's good man.
conversation..for this I love staying in the UK...I'm so lonely 🙁 until I return there.