Field of Streams
Janeen McCrae
Audio readings of original writing from the creative newsletter, The Stream, written by Janeen McCrae and designed to inspire you to get out and make the thing. Subjects range from writing and art to just some generally odd stuff about what it is to be creative. Sometimes essays, sometimes humor, sometimes creative exercises.
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"..and the draft horse you rode in on."
Field of Streams
11/12/24 • 14 min
After several failed attempts at writing a book, I'm taking another crack. To give myself a pep talk, I consulted writers and scoured the internet for advice on the first draft and have concluded that to get through the first draft, you just have to keep PULLING THE PLOW. Don't stop and look back at the field until the field is done.
"Writing a novel is like driving a car at night. You can see only as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way." - E.L. Doctorow
Agree? Disagree? How you approach a first draft?
Watch the Behind the Scenes video about first drafts, with Stephen King, Anne Lamott and more, here:
https://janeenmccrae.substack.com/p/behind-the-streams-draft
This is an audio reading of the post "...and the draft horse you rode in on", originally published on June 26, 2024. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link. https://janeenmccrae.substack.com/p/and-the-draft-horse-you-rode-in-on
About Field of Streams
This podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.'
Dip a toe into the stream and sign up for my free ramblings here
Is it time to purge your life pantry?
Field of Streams
11/19/24 • 9 min
Do you have a habit of hanging onto bad memories? Bad conversations, bitterness, the pain of relationships – are you an emotional hoarder of them all? This is an episode about letting go. Remove this stuff—all the expired goods—from your life pantry!
This is an audio reading of the post “Is it time to purge your life pantry?” originally published on August 29, 2022. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link.
https://janeenmccrae.substack.com/p/pantry
About Field of Streams
This podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.'
Dip a toe into the stream and sign up for my free ramblings here
Have You Seen My Masterpiece?
Field of Streams
12/08/23 • 11 min
What makes something a Masterpiece? Have you got one in you and if so, how are you going about getting it out of you? Let's talk about it.
The song: "When I Paint My Masterpiece - Studio Outtake 1971" by Bob Dylan
This is an audio reading of the post "Have You Seen My Masterpiece?" originally published on February 14, 2022. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link.
About Field of Streams
This podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.'
Dip a toe into the stream and sign up for my free ramblings here
Raise Your Voice Right: Steal Scraps from Expert Tables
Field of Streams
11/08/23 • 9 min
To figure out your one true voice, you will spend a lot of time imitating the work of those you admire. Go for it! Imitate, imitate, imitate until you learn to create, create, create. It'll help you figure out your own voice along the way.
This is an audio reading of the post "Raise Your Voice Right: Steal Scraps from Expert Tables" originally published on April 10, 2023. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link.
About Field of Streams
This podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.'
Dip a toe into the stream and sign up for my free ramblings here
Idea Tremors: Waiting to Quake
Field of Streams
05/24/23 • 7 min
A meditation on why you should memorialize all your half-baked idea quakes.
The Tamagotchi Cemetery I mentioned during this reading is here.
This is an audio reading of the post "Idea Tremors: Waiting to Quake," originally published on April 26, 2021. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link.
About Field of Streams
This podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.'
Dip a toe into the stream and sign up for my free ramblings here
Anting: It's Not Just for the Birds
Field of Streams
06/28/23 • 6 min
Have you ever heard of birds taking an ant bath? It’s called ‘anting’ and this week, we look at our willingness – or lack of willingness - to allow the ants of criticism to crawl and nibble at our work. Should we invite them in? Anting Story: “Photographer Captures Rare Sight of Crow Taking an Ant Bath”
This is an audio reading of the post "Anting: It’s Not Just for the Birds" originally published on August 9, 2021. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link.
About Field of Streams
This podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.'
Dip a toe into the stream and sign up for my free ramblings here
Will my next thought be my best thought?
Field of Streams
04/11/24 • 9 min
Inspired by an Eckhart Tolle technique, in this episode I do a deep dive into the question: "Will my next thought be my best thought?" Well, will it? Let's discuss.
This is an audio reading of the post “Will my next thought be my best thought?” originally published on September 4th, 2023. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link.
https://janeenmccrae.substack.com/p/next-thought
About Field of Streams
This podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.'
Dip a toe into the stream and sign up for my free ramblings here
Faith is Unreal
Field of Streams
10/22/24 • 7 min
Why is it so hard to believe in ourselves? Much easier to believe in UFOs and flat earth theories - but let's cut it out! Here is your pep talk for the day.
This is an audio reading of the post "Faith is Unreal", originally published on August 8, 2022. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link. https://janeenmccrae.substack.com/p/faith
About Field of Streams
This podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.'
Dip a toe into the stream and sign up for my free ramblings here
The Power of the Unmoored Thought
Field of Streams
12/12/23 • 9 min
How do you turn the kernel of an idea into something bigger? Or decide that it's not worth pursuing at all? In this episode, I explore the idea of letting your mind wander to help it figure out what it is before bringing it into land.
This is an audio reading of the post "The Power of the Unmoored Thought" originally published on June 19, 2023. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link.
About Field of Streams
This podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.'
Dip a toe into the stream and sign up for my free ramblings here
Is there Art in Artificial?
Field of Streams
12/03/24 • 21 min
Can AI make art? Can ChatGPT be a poet? Time for me to tackle this question, since my livelihood as a writer and copywriter is already being affected by it.
Watch me in this Behind the Scenes video talking about protest art, propaganda, and asking the question: what is dangerous art anyway?
https://janeenmccrae.substack.com/p/behind-the-streams-artificial
This is an audio reading of the post "Is there Art in Artificial", originally published on July 24, 2024. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link. https://janeenmccrae.substack.com/p/is-there-art-in-artificial
About Field of Streams
This podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.'
Dip a toe into the stream and sign up for my free ramblings here
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FAQ
How many episodes does Field of Streams have?
Field of Streams currently has 134 episodes available.
What topics does Field of Streams cover?
The podcast is about Writer, Motivation, Society & Culture, Creativity, Personal Journals, Writing, Podcasts, Inspiration, Arts, Analysis and Creative Writing.
What is the most popular episode on Field of Streams?
The episode title 'The Power of the Unmoored Thought' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Field of Streams?
The average episode length on Field of Streams is 12 minutes.
How often are episodes of Field of Streams released?
Episodes of Field of Streams are typically released every 5 days.
When was the first episode of Field of Streams?
The first episode of Field of Streams was released on May 24, 2023.
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