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11 Questions with Christopher Parks: Creative Endurance and Choosing Inspiration

Christopher Parks

This Creative Wayfinder's Compass interview is with Brooklyn-based visual creator Christopher Parks. He's built a career with a camera and an eye for the interesting, one that he's grown from an undergrad photojournalist to a multidisciplinary media professional with clients like NPR, Paramount, Spotify, Nikon, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Let's dive into what this freelance creative professional is willing to share.

11 Questions with Noël Wells: The Art of Not Knowing, Listening to Whims, and Locking In

Actor and Multifaceted Artist Noël Wells Shares Honest and Thoughtful Insights on Creation, Motivation, and Imagination "I don’t think you need to be motivated all the time, or inspired all the time, and I’ve learned that rest is often the quickest way to get inspiration back. But sometimes you do have to stir the pot … Continue reading 11 Questions with Noël Wells: The Art of Not Knowing, Listening to Whims, and Locking In →

11 Questions with Mikala Reneé: On Sonic Texture, Guitar, and Daydreams

Welcome to The Creative Wayfinder’s Compass, a publication where artists of all kinds are interviewed with the same 11 questions. This month’s interview is with Mikala Reneé, a Nashville-based guitarist who’s been performing live shows in Nashville for more than a decade with bands like My So-Called Band and ERA. Reneé shares how dreamy textures, emotional honesty, and deep listening shape her creative process. She also talks about why honoring your inner pace matters more than chasing perfection. Let’s get right into it.

11 Questions with David Thomas Jones: Indie Musician, Producer, Creative Thinker

David Thomas Jones on Songwriting, Music Production, and Creative Instincts "Don’t beat people over the head. Hint at things. Create the atmosphere of the room and let people bring their own reality into that room. The audience should be allowed to create meaning and participate," David Thomas Jones on his creative process. Welcome to The … Continue reading 11 Questions with David Thomas Jones: Indie Musician, Producer, Creative Thinker →

11 Questions with Dennis Lee: Professional Food Writer Featured in Bon Appétit, Writer for Serious Eats, The Takeout, etc.

Dennis Lee, professional writer

Why Writer Dennis Lee Eats Pet Food And Other Hilariously Serious Adventures in Writing "I've noticed that a lot of people give up before they even begin, because they're afraid of flopping immediately. Your first work isn't going to be the best you're capable of, but you can't have an audience if you don't have any work … Continue reading 11 Questions with Dennis Lee: Professional Food Writer Featured in Bon Appétit, Writer for Serious Eats, The Takeout, etc. →

11 Questions with Tim Waggoner: Award Winning Author of 60+ Novels, 8 Short Story Collections, 4 Books on Writing

Author Tim Waggoner Gives Creative Career and Writing Advice “Focus on the process, not the result. My freshman composition instructor urged me to take my writing as far as it could go, without worrying about fame or awards,” Tim Waggoner on defining your own path. Welcome to The Creative Wayfinder's Compass, a publication from author … Continue reading 11 Questions with Tim Waggoner: Award Winning Author of 60+ Novels, 8 Short Story Collections, 4 Books on Writing →