Strength To Be Human --Global Arts & Affairs Podcast, Hosted by Mark Antony Rossi

S3 E213: When Dreaming Is Not Enough

In the final of the lengthier literary episodes I make comment on goals, dreams, plans, work ethic and what we care about most.

S3 E212: Shame and Guilt in the Artist

The subjects of shame and guilt are reviewed in this episode to examine how artists living a dishonest life can produce honest art.
Personal
Artistic
Final Word
Edgar Allan Poe
Stephen Crane
Herman Melville
 

S3 E211: Interview With Heather Cooke

Heather Cooke. Canadian writer, wrote the essay "Leaving Us: In Loving Memory of Aaron" and the life and premature death of her only son, Aaron. Leaving Us remained #1 on the Top Reader list for Ariel Chart and became is most read nonfiction published work in the history of the journal. 
May this interview give us strength and courage in the darkest times when the seemingly easy paths are actually the hardest choices. And Love and Sacrifice echo the best of the humanity during the least favorable moments. 

S3 E210: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Arts

In this episode we will examine forms of PTSD, events and triggers and possible therapies. We will also share some stories of everyday people dealing with trauma and what they did to overcome.

S3 E209: Mailbag 8 -- Writing as Personal

Another wonderful podcast of inspired listeners asking questions about various shows and topics. Featured are questions on Doubt, Faith and the History of Writing. 

S3 E208: Classic Spotlight Series -- Thoughts on Vaclav Havel

Brief reflections and thoughts on the life, works and statesmanship of Czech playwright, poet and President, Vaclav Havel.

S3 E207: Constructing Lighter Topics With Relevancy in Mind

In one of our more lengthier episodes I tackle the carelessness of positive writing by pointing out how lighter writing need not be boring, cliched or inconsequential. 
 
Intro: 
Light vs Lightweight
Honest Renditions of Nature
Inner Life and Family
Making Your Subjects Relevant

S3 E206: Connecting Self By Imbuing Closeness

Writers need to invest themselves in their writing or risk producing distant jumbles lacking life. 
 
Intro
Bridging the Distance
Standing Your Ground

S3 E205: Thoughts on Submission Tracking and Submittable

A full show on the subject of literary submission tracking:
 
Submission Tracking
a. do's and don'ts
b. free software
c. paid software
d adapted software
e. paper and pencil
 
Submittable
 
a. it's purpose
b. built in sub tracking
c. discover research magazines
d. do's and don'ts
e. final word
 

S3 E204: Context or Reflex: Battle for Truth

In one of our most controversial episodes we take to task writers who instead of being active observers of society become parrots of propaganda and in essence stop being writers.