Project: Shadow
By Charlie Dorsett
Project: ShadowAug 13, 2019
Writing for a Subscription Platform
The episode of Project: Shadow titled "Writing for a Subscription Platform" features Charlie, a non-binary sci-fi and fantasy writer, discussing the unique challenges and opportunities of writing for a subscription-based platform. Charlie contrasts this model with traditional novel writing, highlighting the constant need for engaging content in subscription writing and the different kind of pressure it entails.
Charlie explains that in subscription writing, each part of the story must be captivating, unlike a novel where the overall narrative holds precedence. This model allows for the story to evolve and grow over time, offering a more dynamic and interactive experience for both the writer and the audience.
The subscription model is detailed as a process where readers pay a small fee for early access to drafts and the opportunity to influence the story's direction. Charlie emphasizes the benefits of having committed beta readers (or alpha readers) who provide valuable feedback throughout the writing process.
Charlie shares personal experiences and strategies, including a shift towards more outlining than usual, while still allowing room for spontaneous creativity. They also express the vulnerability and fear associated with sharing early, unrefined drafts and the worry that their work might not resonate with readers.
The discussion then shifts to the mechanics of using a platform like Ream for publishing drafts and the fear of judgment that writers face. Charlie questions traditional publication methods' sustainability and suggests that the subscription model aligns more closely with modern readers' preferences for interactive and regularly updated content.
Finally, Charlie invites listeners to join them on their writing journey through their podcast, "The Nonbinary Writer," and teases future episodes focusing on media analysis, specifically Star Trek and Star Wars.
Reawakening to Joy
In this heartfelt episode, Charlie shares their personal journey through a period of burnout, not from overwork, but due to the overwhelming nature of current global and personal challenges. They discuss the difficulty in balancing their passion for discussing media with the increasingly toxic environment in fandom debates and the broader societal turmoil.
Charlie reflects on their disappointment with recent media, like the adaptation of "Dune," and how it missed capturing the essence of the source material's themes, which are so relevant today. They express frustration with the public's misinterpretation of their work and the struggle to find relevance and joy in creating art amidst the chaos of the world.
This episode delves into the importance of finding joy in small things and the necessity of living in the present rather than waiting for a better future. Charlie emphasizes the significance of the little joys in life and how they keep us going, despite the overwhelming nature of global issues like climate change and social injustices.
When support feeds our sense of inadequacy
In this introspective and philosophical episode, Charlie delves into the complexities of mental health, particularly focusing on the challenges of self-doubt and depression. They discuss the struggle to balance self-esteem and self-doubt, framing these as a spectrum rather than binary opposites. Charlie shares personal experiences of interpreting support from friends as pity, a manifestation of their ongoing battle with depression and self-esteem issues.
The episode touches on the broader societal context, including the ongoing difficulties faced during Pride month and the seemingly apocalyptic state of the world, which exacerbates personal struggles. Charlie also explores the concept of oscillation, derived from metamodernism, as a way to navigate between extremes of thought and emotion, offering a nuanced perspective on handling life's complexities.
Themes of self-awareness, the subjective nature of reality, and the importance of understanding one's mental health narratives are central to the discussion. The episode aims to provide comfort and guidance to listeners who may be experiencing similar challenges, encouraging them to find balance and strength in their oscillation between different states of being.
This Pride is Difficult
In this emotionally charged episode, Charlie reflects on the changing nature of Pride in a time of increased legislative attacks on the trans community and a rise in societal tensions. The episode, titled "This Pride is Difficult," provides a candid and heartfelt commentary on the current struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community, particularly in the context of widespread drag bans, legal challenges to trans rights, and the impact of societal violence.
Charlie shares personal experiences and insights, highlighting the difficulties in creating content amidst ongoing tragedies and the complexities of navigating life under restrictive state laws. This episode also addresses the sense of guilt and responsibility felt in the face of these challenges, emphasizing the importance of community support and action.
Despite the serious tone, Charlie strives to foster a sense of hope and solidarity, urging listeners to acknowledge the realities of the situation while also finding ways to safely speak out and support each other. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to engage and communicate through Charlie's platform, encouraging continued dialogue and action within the community.
Themes:
- The evolving nature of Pride as a protest in challenging times
- The impact of legislative and societal attacks on the LGBTQ+ community
- Personal struggles and reflections on activism and advocacy
- The importance of community, communication, and solidarity in the face of adversity
Notable Quotes:
- "This year, Pride needs to be a protest."
- "It's okay not to have answers... but it's not okay to remain silent."
- "We can't do this alone. We have to do it together."
Let's talk about and listen to my new Album, Born in Shadow
Welcome to Project: Shadow! I'm excited to announce that my new album, Born in Shadow, is finally out! This album marks the beginning of a lot of new music that I have in store for you. If you've been following my music, you may recognize some tracks on this album, but let me break it down for you.
The first two tracks, Motion and Disharmony in Accord, are blasts from the past from my first album, Manifesto, which was released over 20 years ago. These tracks have been remastered and give you a glimpse into where my music journey started.
The next two tracks on the album are covers of the Ghost songs, He is and Cirice, which were the first tracks I made when I started making music again a couple of years ago.
The rest of the album features remastered versions of the singles I released over the last couple of years, including Finding Joy, Have Mercy, Into the Dream Realm, Salvatrix Mundi, and Don't Want.
I'm thrilled with how this album turned out, and I feel like I'm finally making music the way I want to. If you want to learn more about the album, head over to Project: Shadow!
Check out my other podcasts and writing at ProjectShadow.com.
Music: Intro music by Project: Shadow
If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
The Gay episode of the Last of Us is bad, actually
In this episode of Project: Shadow, we dive into the gay episode of The Last of Us and explore the problematic tropes that it leans into. We examine the harmful effects of these tropes and how they perpetuate harmful stereotypes and stigmas about the LGBTQ+ community.
We start by discussing the first trope, which suggests that all gay people are the same and have the same experiences. This trope is harmful because it erases the diversity within the LGBTQ+ community and reduces individuals to a monolithic group.
The second trope we discuss is queer male body shaming. This trope is harmful because it reinforces the harmful idea that there is only one acceptable way to look as a gay man, and anyone who does not fit that mold is ostracized and ridiculed.
Next, we delve into the third trope, which portrays queer relationships as predatory and domineering. This trope is harmful because it reinforces the idea that same-sex relationships are inherently dysfunctional or abusive, which is not the case.
We then examine the fourth trope, which suggests that death or "un-aliving" can be romantic for queer characters. This trope is harmful because it reinforces the idea that queer love can only exist in the context of tragedy or pain, which is a harmful and limiting representation.
The fifth trope we discuss is "bury your gays," which suggests that queer characters are disposable and can be killed off for shock value. This trope is harmful because it reinforces the idea that LGBTQ+ characters are less valuable than their straight counterparts and perpetuates harmful stereotypes.
Finally, we touch on the issue of tokenism, which is when a character is added to a story solely for the purpose of diversity without giving them any real depth or development. This trope is harmful because it reduces queer characters to a checkbox and fails to give them the same treatment and consideration as other characters.
Throughout the episode, we ask the question: Why did this episode and series get a pass? We explore the various factors that may have contributed to the acceptance of these harmful tropes, and examine the ways in which we can work to be more mindful and inclusive in our media consumption and creation.
Check out my other podcasts and writing at ProjectShadow.com.
Music: Intro music by Project: Shadow
If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
On Queer Defiance and The Shadow Phoenix Saga
On this episode of Project: Shadow, we'll be discussing a personal struggle: the rise in transphobia and how it affects me, C E. Dorsett, as a nonbinary trans writer. We'll explore the challenges of creating content while also facing discrimination and hatred in the current social and political climate.
We'll discuss how I navigate my identity as a nonbinary trans writer and how it influences my creative work. We'll also talk about the importance of representation in media and the responsibility of creators to accurately and authentically portray marginalized communities.
We'll dive deep into my personal experiences and share tips for staying motivated and productive in the face of adversity. We'll explore how self-care and finding a supportive community can help us navigate difficult times.
Join us for this raw and personal episode of Project: Shadow, as we shed light on the struggles faced by nonbinary trans writers in the current state of things and explore the importance of representation and authenticity in media.
Check out my other podcasts and writing at ProjectShadow.com.
Music: Intro music by Project: Shadow
If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett
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Site: https://www.projectshadow.com
Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
Is Netflix's Wednesday Ace/Aro?
On this episode of Project: Shadow, we dive into the topic of asexuality and aromanticism in the character of Wednesday Addams from the Netflix series, "Wednesday."
Many fans have speculated that Wednesday Addams may be asexual and aromantic, and we're here to explore this idea in depth. We'll look at her relationships with other characters in the show, including her classmates, her family, and her potential love interests.
We'll also examine the representation of asexuality and aromanticism in media and why it's important to have diverse and authentic representation in popular culture.
We'll discuss the potential impact of labeling Wednesday Addams as asexual and aromantic, both for the character and for the audience. Does it matter if a fictional character is explicitly labeled as such, or can it be just as powerful if it's left up to interpretation?
Tune in to this episode of Project: Shadow to explore the complex and nuanced topic of asexuality and aromanticism in media and to hear our take on whether or not Wednesday Addams is or should be asexual and aromantic.
Check out my other podcasts and writing at ProjectShadow.com.
Music: Intro music by Project: Shadow
If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett
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Personal YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/user/cedorsett/
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
Thanksgiving and Plans for the Future of Everything
Check out my new Sub stack to get even more from me (here).
Music: Intro music by Project: Shadow
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power First Thoughts
These are my first thoughts about The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Amazon Prime series. Don't worry, I will warn you before I go into mild spoilers for the first 2 episodes.
Music: Intro music by Project: Shadow
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Having Pride in 2022 (what they don't want you to know)
Music: Intro and Outro music by Project: Shadow
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
Is Strange New Worlds the Best Star Trek on TV?
Music: Intro and Outro music by Project: Shadow
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
Fear, Priorities, and the Path forward
Fear holds us back as we evaluate our priorities. The trick is to learn our pattens, then how to dance with that fear so it doesn't control us.
Music: Intro and Outro music by Project: Shadow
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
Don't Lie about Who you Are
Music: Intro and Outro music by Project: Shadow
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
Foundation- How to adapt a classic into a masterpiece
Foundation by Isaac Asimov is a classic science fiction book about Psychohistory, a theoretical science that is able to build a predictive model for life in the galaxy which forecasts the fall and rise of empires and the threats that will threaten to send humanity back into a dark age where most knowledge and progress will be lost. The book is dense and philosophical and lacks the visual and character dynamics that are needed to make a movie or a television series.
So, Apple TV+ made it into a series for their streaming series staring Lou Llobell as Gaal Dornick, Jared Harris as Hari Seldon, Lee Pace as Brother Day, Leah Harvey as Salvor Hardin, Terrence Mann as Brother Dusk, and Cassian Bilton as Brother Dawn. How were they able to translate the book into a wonderful series. They understood the narrative and translated it into the new medium with eye-catching visuals and personalizing the stories to powerful character arcs.
Music: Intro and Outro music by Project: Shadow
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
How to fight off feeling like a failure
We have all been going through a lot lately and self-doubt and feelings of failure and haunting us all. Over the years, I have developed a system that I used to help me deal with my own demons of self-doubt. I hope this helps and remember that nothing can ever beat professional counseling.
Music: Intro and Outro music by Project: Shadow
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
Star Wars Visions Review and Discussion
Music: Intro and Outro music by Project: Shadow
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
Is it possible to actually waste time?
Music: Intro and Outro music by Project: Shadow
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
Well, that was a long strange silence
First of all I want to apologize for my long absence. This episode explains some of what was going on. Also I want to apologize for the poor audio quality of this episode. I didn't catch that the software switched my microphone after the first minute of recording. I will keep an eye out for that in the future. I didn't re-record the episode because I spoke from my heart and didn't want my words to sound rehearsed or staged.
Music: Intro and Outro music by Project: Shadow
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
Dream of a Story World
Music: Intro and Outro music by Project: Shadow
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
When plans fall apart, what do you do
Music: Intro and Outro music by Project: Shadow
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
The Glorious Purpose of Loki
Let's talk about Loki on Disney+ and the future of the MCU.
Music: Intro and Outro music by Project: Shadow
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
Kink and Drag at Pride
Music: Intro and Outro music by Project: Shadow
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
The Hate Industrial Complex
A lot has happen while I was away. Let's catch up, shall we.
Music: Intro music by Project: Shadow
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
The Journey to finding a Personal Brand as a 21st Century Writer
Branding is hard. There are so many places promising to tell you how and why you should do a myriad of things to make the perfect Author Brand. They often forget to tell you that a brand is a journey and a commitment. Let's talk about the work of branding.
Music: Intro music by Project: Shadow
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
Style over Substance or Why Discovery Season 3 Fell Short
We discuss the problem of Spectacle over Substance in Movies and Books. From Star Trek to Monster Hunter great examples like Death Note and Pacific Rim.
The Weird voice in the live recording.
Co-hosts
- Laura Nettles: https://www.youtube.com/lauranettles
- Glory Fink: https://www.youtube.com/glorywritestheblues
- Tom Fink: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBfvUuQi_uYBdR8Uu-DYpbA
Music: Intro and Outro music by Project: Shadow
If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett
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Personal YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/user/cedorsett/
Site: https://www.projectshadow.com
Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
Why you should write Fan Fiction and Not be Embarrassed
Let's talk about Fan Fiction, why you should write it, how it can help you out, and why it is great with a dash of fan history thrown in for spice.
Co-hosts
Music: Intro and Outro music by Project: Shadow
If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
Lessons from 2020, Plans for 2021
Join Charlie, Glory, Tom, and Laura in a conversation about 2020, Chosen Family, Acts of Joy, Bringing Fun back into our lives, and our plans for 2021.
Co-hosts
Music: Intro and Outro music by Project: Shadow
If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett
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Personal YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/user/cedorsett/
Site: https://www.projectshadow.com
Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
Disney Must Pay and other tales from the Mouse
On this episode:
- Iconic Star Wars Book Author Claims Disney Owes Him 4 Years of Overdue Royalties
- ‘Black Panther’ sequel is set to begin filming next July
- Black Panther 2 Will Reportedly Begin Shooting This Summer
- Carl Weathers is a great director for Mandalorian (no link, just my opinion)
- ‘Coming 2 America’ Sets March 2021 Release Date on Amazon
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Site: https://www.projectshadow.com
Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
The Owl House, Season 1 Review and Discussion
Let's talk about the wonderful Disney series The Owl House and how it did such a good job telling its story.
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
Redefining Success in a World on Fire
I am still counting just not talking about it anymore. Let's talk about getting our groove back.
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
Is this a LitRPG, NaNoWriMO 2020 Project Announcement
SO I am finally building out my game and a fun story to go along with it.
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
Creating a world of trashy vampires and The Same Game
Let's talk about vampires, nostalgia, and the Same Game.
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
Enola Holmes and Township
Let;s talk about Enola Holmes, why I love this movie, Township, and learning to relax and have fun.
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Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night
Slaying the Darkness
Let's talk about the future.
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Illuminism- World Building 201
Illuminism is the type of magic covered in Mysticism and Occultism. It is a style of magic system rarely built.
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What is a Review and Armitage v Vampirea
What makes a good review, Vampire Review, and No Man's Sky: Origins/
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No More Navel Gazing
Let's talk about the future of everything that I am doing from the podcast to the YouTube Channel to my books.
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Soft Magic Systems- World Building 201
Soft Magic Systems are often used as an excuse for poor world building, but they are harder to write than you might think.
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Transformers, Papa's Donuteria, and Telling Stories on YouTube
So much to talk about:
I am sorry the audio on this episode isn't as good as it should be. A software setting got changed and I didn't realize it that until I finished recording. I will do better.
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Life, writng, Lower Decks and Lovecraft Country
Let's talk about the world , Mandalorian rumors, Star Trek Lower Decks, and Lovecraft Country, also an update on my writing.
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Styles of Fiction with Magic- World Building 201
On today's episode, we discuss fabulism, visionary/mystic fantasy, low fantasy, and high fantasy.
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Was that Boba Fett, Fandiction in Writing, and Zombies Ate My Neighbors, and The Horrors of Reality
Let's talk about fanfiction, whether or not Boba Fett is int he Mandalorian, and classic games Like Zombies Ate My Neighbors with Emerian Rich.
Then the news came in about RBG, and 2020 proved once again why it is a horrible year.
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Now all I want to do is write, Productivity as is a long haul
We need to take care of ourselves and out community if we want to find success as creatives.
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First Questions about Magic Systems- World Building 201
Before we get to the hard stuff, we need to cover the basics. Why magic? What are they called? What is the scale? What is the depth?
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Idiots, Dune, and The Purpose of an Adaptation
**sigh** That's an acceptable review, right?
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Two Novellas Finished, an Anthology Announcement, and a Lovecraftian HOA
So much on this episode. We announce a new Gothic Romance Anthology for your stories to live in, talk about what fiction should look like on YouTube, and enjoy "Neighbors" by Laura Nettles.
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The Problem with Magic Systems- World Building 201
Let's start out discussion about Magic Systems in World Building by talking about some of the pitfalls to avoid and early steps on the path.
Why do you want magic in your story?
Racism in Magic Systems.
Sexism in Magic Systems.
Colonialism in Magic Systems.
Beware the pitfalls.
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How I write so much so quickly, your mileage may vary
I have gotten a lot of questions lately, so I thought I would answer them.
How am I writing so fast?
How am I coming up with so many ideas?
How am I not burning myself out?
Why am I writing so much?
I hope my answers help you, but remember, you will have to find your own style of writing.
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Enough will never be enough, no more excuses
I am so tired of all the drama. Let's talk about the first week of Milwordy, the launch of Creatortube, and why we have to stop dreaming small.
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