I'm a musician and host of The Unstarving Musician podcast. Liner Notes is my biweekly newsletter that shares some of the best knowledge gems garnered from the many conversations featured on the Unstarving Musician. Topics covered include, songwriting, touring, sync licensing, recording, house concerts, marketing, and more.
Unstarving Musician 322 | Creative Storytelling: Novelist Sofía Segovia on the Art of Narrative
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Happy Friday! How's it going and is that what you're wearing today? 😁 Creative Storytelling: Novelist Sofía Segovia on the Art of Narrative 🎙 Creative storytelling bridges worlds in this special episode where I speak with acclaimed Mexican novelist Sofía Segovia, author of the internationally celebrated book “The Murmur of Bees.” Our conversation explores the fascinating parallels between writing novels and creating music – from creative discipline and narrative techniques to building an international audience and adapting to changing industries. This interview had personal significance as Segovia’s novel is set in Linares, Mexico. Linares was the birthplace of my father in 1922, creating a powerful connection that became even more meaningful after my recent journey to Mexican citizenship. Segovia shares insights from her evolution as a ghostwriter to an acclaimed international author, how she balances creative output with teaching writing workshops, and her experience bringing Mexican stories to global audiences. Whether you are a musician, writer, or creative entrepreneur, you’ll find valuable wisdom in Segovia’s journey about the universal elements that help creative work resonate across cultural boundaries. Don’t miss our thought-provoking conversation about creative processes, audience building, and the bridges between literary and musical storytelling. Click here for episode notes and related links Support the Unstarving MusicianIf you find value in this podcast, please consider a donation via our online tip jar – click, tip, done. Or visit UnstarvingMusician.com/CrowdSponsor to learn about the many other ways of showing your support. Your support = love 💟 Our Sponsors and Affiliate PartnersThe Music Licensing Collective Are you a songwriter, music publisher, or administrator? If so, you need to know about the Mechanical Licensing Collective, or The MLC. They’re a nonprofit organization that’s revolutionizing how creators get paid their mechanical streaming royalties from platforms like Spotify and Apple Music in the U.S. Every month, The MLC collects the streaming data and royalties from those platforms, matches the money to the creator who has earned it, and then pays out the royalties due. With over $2.5 billion in royalties distributed and more than 50,000 Members worldwide, The MLC is already making a huge impact. And the best part? Membership is completely free! Don’t leave money on the table — visit TheMLC.com today to sign up! Bandzoogle Bandzoogle has everything you need to promote and sell your music, keep your supporters informed, and sell merch. Bandzoogle also has EPK templates, crowd funding templates, email and social features for staying connecting with fans, and more. Visit Bandzoogle.com and use promo-code R O B O N Z O to get 15% off your first year! Kit (formerly ConvertKit)Kit is an email marketing and audience building software that helps musicians like you turn your passion into a full-time career by connecting you to your fans faster. Start a free trial. Peace, love and more cowbell, Share this email and/or read it on the web Stay in touch! Where to Listen to The Unstarving Musician Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts Click here to listen on Overcast Click here to listen on Spotify Click here to listen on YouTube Click here to listen on Pandora |
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I'm a musician and host of The Unstarving Musician podcast. Liner Notes is my biweekly newsletter that shares some of the best knowledge gems garnered from the many conversations featured on the Unstarving Musician. Topics covered include, songwriting, touring, sync licensing, recording, house concerts, marketing, and more.
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