Sharpening Skills through Collaboration with Designer and Writer Megan McCullough | Episode 6
Designer and Writer Megan McCullough joins the show. You’ve already seen her work in at least one place – the Cause of Craft podcast artwork! That’s right, Megan is the talent behind the logo and branding for the show. We discuss why she started doing design work, how collaboration sharpens your skills, and the similarities and differences between novel writing and design.
Full Episode Transcript
Topics Covered:
Similarities and Differences Between Novel Writing and Design
Why Megan Started Studying Design
The Benefits of Collaboration
The Pros and Cons to Designing Your Own Cover Art
How to Present New Ideas to Your Collaborator
Megan’s Lord of the Rings Fan-fiction
Building Writing Confidence When You’re Young
The Value in Your Unpublished Work
What Inspires Megan’s Writing and Design
The Differences Between Academic Study and Learning on the Job
Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone to Learn New Things
The Self-Taught Approach to Learning
Keeping the End Product in Mind
Why Megan Pursues Multiple Crafts
Links:
Megan’s Website: www.meganmccullough.com
Megan’s Design Instagram: @meganmcculloughdesign
Megan’s Book Instagram: @meganmcculloughbooks
Follow Jon on Instagram @jontilton and the show @causeofcraft, there you can find clips and visual companions for every episode.
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