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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox television<br />
| name = Call Me Creative<br />
| image = <!-- Call Me Creative title card --><br />
| caption = Brick Cave Media original interview series<br />
| genre = Interview series<br/>Creative documentary<br/>Literary programming<br />
| creator = Brick Cave Media<br />
| presenter = Christie Maxwell<br />
| country = United States<br />
| language = English<br />
| num_seasons = 1<br />
| num_episodes = 5<br />
| producer = Brick Cave Media<br />
| distributor = Brick Cave Media<br />
| network = YouTube<br />
| first_aired = 2026<br />
| website = https://brickcave.media/index.php/series-call-me-creative<br />
| imdb_id = 22053626<br />
}}<br />
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'''Call Me Creative''' is an American interview series produced by '''Brick Cave Media''' that explores the creative process through conversations with authors, poets, artists, publishers, and other creative professionals. Hosted by '''Christie Maxwell''', the series examines the inspiration, challenges, techniques, and personal experiences that shape creative work while highlighting independent voices in literature and the arts. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}<br />
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Originally released in 2026 as part of Brick Cave Media's twentieth anniversary celebration, the series was produced for the Brick Cave Media YouTube channel and serves as a companion to the publisher's broader mission of promoting independent authors, readers, and creative communities. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}<br />
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==Premise==<br />
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Each episode features an extended conversation with a creative professional discussing topics including:<br />
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* The origins of creative ideas<br />
* Storytelling techniques<br />
* Worldbuilding and character development<br />
* Writing discipline and creative habits<br />
* Publishing experiences<br />
* Artistic inspiration<br />
* Building a sustainable creative career<br />
* Advice for emerging creators<br />
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Rather than focusing solely on published works, ''Call Me Creative'' emphasizes the creative journey itself, encouraging viewers to understand the thought processes and experiences behind artistic achievement. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}<br />
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==Format==<br />
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Episodes are presented as long-form interviews hosted by Christie Maxwell. Guests discuss both their professional work and the philosophies that influence their creative lives. Each episode also introduces viewers to the guest's books and projects while providing insight into independent publishing and the literary community. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}<br />
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==Episode Guide==<br />
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{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
! Episode<br />
! Featured Guest<br />
! Primary Topics<br />
|-<br />
| 1<br />
| Patrick Hare<br />
| Writing, publishing, creative persistence, professional storytelling<br />
|-<br />
| 2<br />
| J.A. Giunta<br />
| Fantasy, science fiction, worldbuilding, imagination<br />
|-<br />
| 3<br />
| Bruce Davis<br />
| Fantasy writing, history, medicine, creativity, the ''Magic Law'' series<br />
|-<br />
| 4<br />
| Sharon Skinner<br />
| Creativity, storytelling, inspiration, the writing life<br />
|-<br />
| 5<br />
| Marcus S. Campbell<br />
| Poetry, identity, creative expression, authentic voice<br />
|}<br />
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==Featured Guests==<br />
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===Patrick Hare===<br />
Author of ''Corporate Boiler Plate Vinegar'', Hare discusses persistence, publishing, and maintaining creativity throughout a writing career.<br />
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===J.A. Giunta===<br />
Fantasy and science fiction author J.A. Giunta explores worldbuilding, immersive storytelling, and the creative process behind speculative fiction.<br />
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===Bruce Davis===<br />
Author of the ''Magic Law'' fantasy series, Davis discusses how careers in medicine, military service, and historical research have influenced his fiction and creative philosophy.<br />
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===Sharon Skinner===<br />
Award-winning fantasy and science fiction author Sharon Skinner reflects on inspiration, character development, and the experiences that have shaped her writing career.<br />
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===Marcus S. Campbell===<br />
Poet and author Marcus S. Campbell examines identity, artistic vulnerability, and finding an authentic creative voice through literature and poetry.<br />
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==Themes==<br />
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Recurring themes throughout the series include:<br />
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* Independent publishing<br />
* Creative discipline<br />
* Storytelling as a lifelong craft<br />
* Community among writers<br />
* Artistic growth<br />
* Imagination and inspiration<br />
* Creative resilience<br />
* The relationship between life experience and fiction<br />
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==Production==<br />
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''Call Me Creative'' was produced by Brick Cave Media as an original YouTube series celebrating the publisher's twentieth anniversary. The production was designed to complement Brick Cave Media's books, podcast, and community initiatives by providing readers with behind-the-scenes conversations featuring the publisher's authors and creative collaborators. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}<br />
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==Release==<br />
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The five-episode series premiered during Brick Cave Media's twentieth anniversary celebration in 2026. Individual episodes were released weekly on the Brick Cave Media YouTube channel and promoted through the publisher's website, newsletter, and community events. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}<br />
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==Reception==<br />
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The series serves as an educational and promotional resource for readers, aspiring writers, and members of the Brick Cave community, providing insight into the creative process while introducing audiences to independent authors and their works.<br />
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==See also==<br />
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* [[Brick Cave Media]]<br />
* [[Brick Cave Podcast]]<br />
* [[Brick Cave Library]]<br />
* [[Christie Maxwell]]<br />
* [[Sharon Skinner]]<br />
* [[Bruce Davis]]<br />
* [[J. A. Giunta]]<br />
* [[Marcus S. Campbell]]<br />
* [[Patrick Hare]]<br />
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==External links==<br />
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* [https://brickcave.media/index.php/series-call-me-creative Official Brick Cave Media page]<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/@BrickCaveMedia Brick Cave Media YouTube Channel]<br />
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22053626/ IMDb entry]<br />
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[[Category:Brick Cave Media]]<br />
[[Category:Web series]]<br />
[[Category:Interview television series]]<br />
[[Category:American television series]]<br />
[[Category:2026 web series debuts]]<br />
[[Category:Literature]]<br />
[[Category:Writing]]<br />
[[Category:Creative arts]]</div>Boboratory