Fostering Clarity and Confidence Through Writing with Samantha Clark (ep. 211)

From sketchbook notes and letters, to authoring her own
exhibition catalogues and eventually publishing a memoir, to her
thoughtful weekly Substack newsletter, The Lifeboat, Samantha
Clark reflects on how writing fosters clarity and confidence for
herself and the artists she mentors.


In a conversation with host Alyson Stanfield, Samantha discusses
how writing can deepen one's creative practice, the value of
opening conversations, and how she maintains a writing schedule
alongside her work in the studio.


They also delve into the practicalities of living and working in
a remote location and how artists can view marketing not as a
chore but as an opportunity to build meaningful connections.


00:43 Meet Samantha Clark: Visual Artist, Writer, and Author


02:23 Samantha's Artistic Journey and Writing Integration


04:22 Living and Creating on Orkney Island


10:43 Balancing Art, Writing, and Mentoring


15:28 The Power of Writing for the Creative Practice


27:26 Weekly Writing Routine


28:39 Newsletter Content and Process


30:47 Why Samantha Transitioned to Substack


35:33 Monetizing and Community Building


43:08 Samantha’s Writing Schedule


47:39 Looking Forward to 2025


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Publishing a How To Book for Artists with Carol McIntyre (37)


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