There's a particular kind of dread that comes with sending someone to your website — you hit send on your portfolio link and immediately think: wait, is that still up? Did I ever update that bio? In this episode, we get into why your website might be the one thing standing between you and the clients you actually want, and the specific work of making it do what it's supposed to do: make the right people feel something, and then reach out. We cover what makes a compelling bio, the psychology behind why visitors stay or leave, and why hiding your personal projects is quietly costing you your biggest opportunities.

Chapters

00:13 The invisible artist at the gallery.

02:34 Losing a job over an outdated portfolio.

04:52 Crafting your digital handshake and bio.

07:16 The secret power of personal projects.

09:42 Podcast reviews and the Creative Matters newsletter.

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This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite.

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If you have ever stared at a blank page and wondered whether you are actually a writer or just someone who wishes they were one, circle 'round.

Dr. Eve L. Ewing (sociologist, poet, and Marvel Comics writer) offers an honest look at what a serious creative practice actually requires. Learn how she builds a community that sharpens her work, and hear exactly how she develops a new project from the first spark to the finished page. You'll leave this conversation with less mystery about what's been standing between you and the writer you want to become.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Eve L. Ewing and her latest work, Original Sins

02:16 Growing up in Chicago: Artistic accessibility and public investment

05:24 Values and the necessity of chosen family

08:14 Multi-generational service: The Black church and mutual aid

10:21 The origin story: From fan fiction to being "seen" as a writer

15:14 The "Capital W" Writer: Nourishing craft and moving toward the light

17:32 Community and mimesis: Learning through the work of peers

21:21 Wrangle the idea: How poetry, prose, and comics demand different approaches

23:46 Stress-testing the argument: The anatomy of persuasive prose

26:11 Churning out the joints: The liberating structure of comic book writing

29:13 Pop culture overthinking and final reflections

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Website: https://eveewing.com/

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This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite.

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Have you ever felt that once the masterpiece is finished, the rest of the journey should belong to someone else? Many of us wait in the shadows of the "found artist" myth, hoping the right gallery or agent will simply stumble upon our genius. But what happens when the knocking never starts?

Today, we dive into the systems that turn cold outreach into warm relationship-building and explore why your story is the most valuable product you will ever sell. If you are ready to stop apologizing for your ambition and start owning your space in the industry, this conversation is your roadmap.

00:13 The Artist's Role Beyond Creation

01:50 Dismantling the Myth of the Found Artist

02:38 Becoming Your Own Champion

04:00 Marketing Monday: Outreach as Relationship Care

05:01 Lessons in Networking and Relationship Marketing

06:50 The Reality of Representation and Agents

08:40 Selling the Sizzle: Tips for Product-Based Creatives

09:40 Owning Your Values and Your Sales Script

10:50 Three Actionable Steps for Your Creative Week

Website: http://www.martineseverin.com
Follow on Instagram: @martine.severin | @thisishowwecreate_
Subscribe to the Newsletter: http://www.martineseverin.substack.com

This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite.

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