Strength To Be Human --Global Arts & Affairs Podcast, Hosted by Mark Antony Rossi
The informative podcast of global arts and affairs from the perspective of writer, editor, traveler, military veteran and podcaster. Supportive. Instructive. Provocative. Hosted and Produced by Mark Antony Rossi. {IVp6 compatible for emerging markets}
Episodes
Monday Apr 12, 2021
S3 E193: Making a Living as a Writer in the 21st Century
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
We outline all the practical, impractical and difficult paths thrown at a modern day writer. Section include:
1. new world of writing
2. the writer's work ethic
3. publishing
4. marketing
5. final word
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
S3 E192: Nostalgia as a Poor Substitute for Memory
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
In this episode we peek into the roots and dangers of excessive nostalgia in writer's lives. how and when we deal with denial and suppression will decide if we are healthier people and more authentic writers.
Monday Apr 05, 2021
S3 E191: Crash Course on Military Writing
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
In an effort to help our military members (of all nations) with the important task of writing various reports military style I put together this episode as an useful guide. In it we cover:
1. concise writing/ military editing
2. point paper
3. position paper {food for thought}
4. executive summary
5. military report
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
S3 E190: Mystic Chords of Memoir
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
the memoir has become the fastest growing literary device in the past twenty years. in this episode we delve into some history, a few notable examples and the various themes of memoir like:
transformation
confessional
professional
travel
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
S3 E189: Increasing Your Literary Footprint
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Sometimes to be the fullest writer we need to take a step back and look at other forms of creativity.
a. immerse in nonliterary arts like painting, video editing, music
b. explore other genres of writing -- essay, fiction, poem
c. live open as a writer; not closeted and fearful
d. market your work, your self in every possible way
Friday Mar 19, 2021
S3 E188: Creativity Cannot Be Taught
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Friday Mar 19, 2021
By sticking with the nuts and bolts of writing too many miss that fact that writing is about heart and soul, it's about risk and it's about living and making connections with yourself, others and the world at large.
Saturday Mar 13, 2021
S3 E187: The Transformative Powers of Art
Saturday Mar 13, 2021
Saturday Mar 13, 2021
Evidence continues to mount that the arts has a true effect on helping and healing people. In this episode we will reveal some of the finds of:
writing therapy
music therapy
art therapy
And read excerpts from the upcoming book Art That Heals by Pierre Lemarquis (french language only -- for now)
Saturday Mar 06, 2021
S3 E186: The Promise and Price of Solitude in Writing
Saturday Mar 06, 2021
Saturday Mar 06, 2021
In this episode we examine the positive uses of solitude in various walks of life, the spiritual, the creative and internal quest.
Saturday Feb 27, 2021
S3 E185: Mailbag 7 -- Writing as Projection
Saturday Feb 27, 2021
Saturday Feb 27, 2021
the first mailbag episode for 2021 and we cover seven episodes our listeners were dutiful to submit emails about.
Friday Feb 26, 2021
S3 E184: Can Machines Create Art?
Friday Feb 26, 2021
Friday Feb 26, 2021
This evening we explore the fascination with nonhuman machines possibly creating art. Are machines living creatures? What is the definition of Art?
This episode will confront these questions through common sense, established logical, historical foundation and a little help from Emerson, Matisse, Picasso, Merton and Kosinski.