{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fliving-the-process-with-host-shannon-tl-kearns.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2F3-WZECBBTI","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"The Chaos of the Process with R. Eric Thomas","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d2094862-0682-4cd4-a435-9a098e708e07/5736e00d-8cbb-40cf-b5eb-15f98f469750/thomas-image.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"In this episode, host Shannon TL Kearns interviews R. Eric Thomas, a national bestselling author, playwright, and screenwriter. They discuss Eric's creative process and how he explores different forms of writing, including books, plays, and TV. Eric shares his early creative influences and how he discovered his love for theater. They also delve into the themes that Eric explores in his work, such as community and longing. Eric talks about his journey as a writer and the importance of feedback and guidance. They conclude by discussing how Eric approaches new projects and the importance of getting lost in the world of the story. In this conversation, Shannon Kearns speaks with Eric Thomas about various aspects of the writing process. They discuss planning and structure in writing, balancing multiple projects, the chaotic nature of writing practice, balancing administration and creativity, the impact of creativity on daily life, the role of trusted readers in the revision process, the myth of 'write what you know', and creating fully lived characters. Eric also shares information about his upcoming projects."}