Chandler Baker, a writer of novels and screenplays, shares her creative process and journey to becoming a published author. She discusses how she started writing as a child and eventually pursued it as a career. Chandler talks about the themes that appear in her work, such as the challenges faced by working women and the expectations placed on mothers. She also shares her process, which involves brainstorming ideas, writing without strict outlines, and embracing the commercial aspects of writing. Chandler discusses the impact of creativity on her life and the importance of filling her creative well through reading, podcasts, and other forms of art.
Chandler Baker started writing as a child and transitioned into writing novels and screenplays as an adult.
Themes in Chandler's work include the challenges faced by working women and the expectations placed on mothers.
Chandler's writing process involves brainstorming ideas, writing without strict outlines, and embracing the commercial aspects of writing.
She finds inspiration and fills her creative well through reading, podcasts, and other forms of art.
Creativity has had a positive impact on Chandler's life, but it can also be all-consuming and require balance.
For more about Chandler check out her website and instagram.
For Chandler's books and others mentioned in the podcast, check out this site.
To get creative support (and support the pod) check out Patreon.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:00 Early Creative Endeavors
07:02 Chasing Validation and Pursuing Writing
13:58 Themes of Working Women and Motherhood
23:20 Daily Routine and Writing in Small Pockets of Time
28:25 Juggling Administrative Tasks and Creativity
32:09 The Impact of Creativity on Life
35:19 Influential Books and Art
39:31 The Connection Between Creativity and Attention