Clayton J. Hester

Aug 10

You could make your book go viral this way. Will you?

The internet has opened up new realms of storytelling. The ways of delivering fiction are plentiful, from serial fiction to audio drama to short films. But we have to ask — how do certain mediums deliver certain ideas? And what ways can still be found to tell stories? Serial fiction has become a new route of publishing your book. Whether it’s…

Internet

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You could make your book go viral this way. Will you?

Aug 9

AI generated content is about to flood the internet — should we be afraid of that?

It’s easier than ever to make things. You can design magazines, video titles, & logos with Canva. You can edit videos with Premiere or DaVinci Resolve. Now, AI makes pictures (DALL-E) and music (AIVA). One day, whole films and books You need good ideas to survive. 👇 Ever since the…

Artificial Intelligence

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AI generated content is about to flood the internet — should we be afraid of that?

Aug 8

Trying to find innovation? Start looking in these places

This is where I study change and progress. It’s kinda like that old, obscure reality show, “Hole In The Wall.” Thanks for reading Taking It Laterally! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. (I think you can still find it streaming on Pluto TV or some…

Creativity

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Trying to find innovation? Start looking in these places

Jul 24

I spoke too soon about a new project

I should have waited. The Ends of the Eon” is a project I have spoken publicly about way too soon. Not to mention my big announcement I made on a separate Substack. The overarching narrative is in place, which is what has provided me the footing I needed for…

Filmmaking

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Jul 9

When a writer takes a look outside the box — and into other boxes

Not a Medium member? Sign up now for endless reading. It’s time to begin an intersection of form in: Novels Screenplays Stage plays Narrative poetry Narrative songs This is the whole idea behind my “Renaissance Writers” concept. Thanks for reading Taking It Laterally! …

Writing

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When a writer takes a look outside the box — and into other boxes

Jun 28

To be great at what you do, become an amateur

Hey, real quick — if you can’t read this story because you’re not a Medium member, sign up here. (By the way, it helps support my writing — so thank you 😊 ) _________ Amateur used to just mean a financially well-off person who was able to pursue the arts…

Creativity

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To be great at what you do, become an amateur

Jun 20

Here’s one skill that will never be irrelevant

Hey, real quick — if you can’t read this story because you’re not a Medium member, sign up here. (By the way, it helps support my writing — so thank you 😊 ) _________ When we look at skillsets, relevance is a key factor in judging their worthwhileness. If you’re…

Creativity

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Jun 19

A return to bite-sized storytelling

Hey, real quick — if you can’t read this story because you’re not a Medium member, sign up here. (By the way, it helps support my writing — so thank you 😊 ) _________ I already wrote on Thursday about “lateral thinking with withered technology,” and how looking back at…

Social Media

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Jun 18

Amazon’s new radio app could a nice twist on a historic industry

How “lateral thinking with withered technology” works in reimagining music streaming It’s been some time now since Amazon announced their “Amp” app. While I don’t think the name is necessarily good, the concept is gold. Terrestrial radio still holds great power, as it still reaches most people and decides what the music industry focuses on. While listenership to terrestrial radio is…

Amazon

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Jun 14

Do we know our TV a little too well?

It has been said of many a person on the internet: you have too much time on your hands. Let’s face it, many folks have this accusation coming to them when they commit time to frivolous things. Scrolling TV Tropes can certainly make you feel this way. This wiki is…

Creativity

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