The Stoic Creative

Gutter Thoughts 032: How to promote yourself without losing your soul, according to Seneca

For creators who want to build an audience online without letting the algorithm dictate their art.

Oct 23 • 

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Gutter Thoughts 031: Why Consistency Is About Process, Not Quantity.

How indie games and Stoic wisdom reveal the secret to building lasting creative work.

Oct 2 • 

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September 2025

Gutter Thoughts 030: How To Stay Creative With a Stressful 9 to 5

Practical strategies to protect your art, energy, and momentum when your day job drains you.

Sep 25 • 

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Gutter Thoughts 029: Three Reasons Black and White Comics Make You a Better Artist.

Why stripping out color teaches speed, clarity, and style.

Sep 19 • 

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9 Sparks That Shaped My Comic Boom Kid

Celebrating 9 years of Boom Kid by sharing the sparks that shaped its world.

Sep 9 • 

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Gutter Thoughts 027: Nine Lessons Every Comic Creator Needs Early On

Avoid the mistakes that slowed me down so you can move faster in your own comics.

Sep 5 • 

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August 2025

Gutter Thoughts 026: The Best Time to Create Was Yesterday. The Second Best is Today

What Ben Stiller, Seth Rogen, and My Indoor Plant Taught Me About Overcoming Perfection

Aug 22 • 

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Gutter Thoughts 025

Gratitude is the Process: Stoic tools to help comic creators stay focused, consistent, and inspired (Part 6)

Aug 15 • 

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Gutter Thoughts 024

Gratitude is the Process: Stoic tools to help comic creators stay focused, consistent, and inspired (Part 5)

Aug 8 • 

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July 2025

Gutter Thoughts 023

Gratitude is the Process: Stoic tools to help comic creators stay focused, consistent, and inspired (Part 4)

Jul 31 • 

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Gutter Thoughts 022

Gratitude is the Process: Stoic tools to help comic creators stay focused, consistent, and inspired (Part 3)

Jul 18 • 

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Gutter Thoughts 021

Gratitude is the Process: Stoic tools to help comic creators stay focused, consistent, and inspired (Part 2)

Jul 11 • 

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