Nathan Baugh

Nathan Baugh is a writer, and student of creativity and storytelling. In this conversation, we dived deep into how a near-death experience set Nathan on a different path, how he goes about capturing ideas, why he’s venturing into YouTube, and his morning routine to write effectively. (0:00) Intro (2:51) Nathan’s Near Death Experience (5:06) Nathan’s Fiction Experiment (7:30) How To Become More Creative (10:53) Capturing Ideas (15:38) Nathan’s Dopamine Detox (17:22) Morning Routine (24:02) Why Creativity? (27:08) What Is Success On YouTube? (29:23) 3 Step Process For Getting Good At Anything (31:41) What Does Improvement Look Like For Creativity? (38:34) Why Does Nathan Enjoy Fiction? (47:30) Process Of Writing Book (52:32) Improving Taste (1:01:22) Trend: Non-Fiction Writers Are Going To Fiction (1:05:44) Setting? (1:08:41) Free Will Vs. Fate (1:13:54) What Story Are You Telling Yourself? (1:15:36) What Emotion Does Nathan Want People To Feel? (1:19:11) Nathan’s 5 Questions For Storytelling (1:24:12) World Building Tips For Me (1:29:18) Challenge Resources Mentioned Ed Sheehan Creativity Faucet – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbU8MSpqTac On Writing by Stephen King – https://www.amazon.com/Writing-10th-Anniversary-Memoir-Craft/dp/1439156816 The Cup of Coffee Theory of AI by Billy Oppenheimer – https://every.to/p/the-cup-of-coffee-theory-of-ai Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull – https://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Inc-Overcoming-Unseen-Inspiration/dp/0812993012 Dune by Frank Herbert – https://www.amazon.com/Dune-Movie-Tie-Frank-Herbert/dp/0593438361 Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card – https://www.amazon.com/Enders-Ender-Quintet-Orson-Scott/dp/0765394863 Red Rising by Pierce Brown – https://www.amazon.com/Red-Rising-Pierce-Brown/dp/034553980X Salt to the Sea by Rita Sepetys – https://www.amazon.com/Salt-Sea-Ruta-Sepetys/dp/0142423629 Nathan’s Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/nathanbaugh27 Newsletter: https://www.worldbuilders.ai StoryWork: https://nathanbaugh.lemonsqueezy.com/checkout?cart=3082ed0c-96c0-4c91-9be5-86781e733009

Nathan Baugh, fiction writer and author of the World Builders newsletter, talks about storytelling, world building, fiction, and the internet. They discuss the combination of short form non-fiction and long form fiction, the tradeoffs of traditional publishing vs. self-publishing, favorite opening sentences, Vonnegut's shape of stories, and balancing technology and the internet with deep work.

Nathan Baugh, a storyteller and creator of World Builders, discusses the transformative power of fiction as a form of self-discovery. He argues that fiction offers more than just entertainment; it fosters empathy and resilience. Nathan shares his journey from a corporate career to writing, tackling the challenge of balancing passion with financial stability. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI on storytelling and the need for human connection in creative processes. Dive into how fiction can be a vital tool for personal growth!