{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66ba31613889f01ccfcc0a1c/6a4689352d7a15a97928a619?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"34. What If You Wrote Yourself Into the Story? w/ Actor & Fantasy Author Dom Magwili","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66ba31613889f01ccfcc0a1c/1783010533122-7d4566ca-fe90-47ba-926c-57f2cda79775.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>You're allowed to be the hero of your own story. Full stop.</p><p>This week, actor, author, professor, and audiobook narrator Dom Magwili joins us to talk about creating his own opportunities — from chasing acting work on the West Coast to writing fantasy stories that make room for people like him.</p><p><strong>We cover:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Writing yourself into any story, genre be damned</li><li>Juggling acting, writing, and teaching without burning out</li><li>Self-publishing, audiobooks, and exploring AI's role in creative work</li><li>Letting go of perfection and trusting a little creative chaos</li></ul><p>You'll leave ready to put yourself center stage.</p><p><br></p><p>Links:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Infernal-Promise-Legends-First-Hemisphere/dp/B0D6HK3S48/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Infernal Promise:  Legends From The First Hemisphere</a> <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Infernal-Promise-Legends-First-Hemisphere/dp/B0D6HK3S48/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.amazon.com/Infernal-Promise-Legends-First-Hemisphere/dp/B0D6HK3S48/</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Scientific-Dragons-Adventure-Ensun-Castle/dp/B0GYQ55J2J/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Scientific Dragons: The Adventures of Ensign Castle</a> https://www.amazon.com/Scientific-Dragons-Adventure-Ensun-Castle/dp/B0GYQ55J2J/</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram @dmagwili</p><p><br></p><p>We’d love to hear your takeaways from this episode! Take a screenshot of the episode and tag us on IG <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theglobalactor/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@theglobalactor</a> with any aha’s.</p><p><br></p><p>—----------</p><p>The Global Actor Podcast is brought to you in large part by sustaining contributions from our amazing Patreon Supporters; Thank you, thank you! Special Shoutout to Creative Powerhouses: Darcey Rhoads, Helene McCardle, James Reitz, Maria Makis, Patrick Tokarz, Philip Estrin, and Shelley Philips who are supporting at our highest level. Thank you, we are so grateful for you!</p><p><br></p><p>Grow in community with us! If you’re listening to this and want to go deeper into the podcast content and explore behind-the-scenes adventures, we’d love to invite you to join our patreon community:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheGlobalActor\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheGlobalActor</a></p>","author_name":"Elise Arsenault"}