Today Carrie Seim Is Convincing You to Finally Build Your Canoe

Show Notes

Kara talks to author, TV writer, and journalist Carrie Seim about her day. Big moments include the release of The Flying Flamingo Sisters 2, how she overcame setbacks on her "wild and weird" creative path, why everyone needs lifeguard friends in their corner, her secret to finishing drafts, and how working on a gigantic project is like building a canoe. (Yes, a canoe!)

More about Carrie: https://carrieseim.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ckseim

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Mentions in the episode:

• The Flying Flamingo Sisters 2, Carrie's brand-new sequel
• The Flying Flamingo Sisters, the bestselling Audible series
• Carrie's wonderful novel Horse Girl
• Carrie's New York Times article about people taking a creative hiatus (including the canoe story)
• And the canoe builder himself, Trent Preszler, whose excellent memoir is Little and Often
• The art of the TK
• The Groundlings Theatre & School in Los Angeles

Do It Today is a podcast created by Kara Cutruzzula. She's the author of two motivational journals and a musical theater writer, playwright, and editor.

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Artwork by Tyler Spangler and music by Kristoffer Bjarke

What is Do It Today?

DO IT TODAY is a podcast hosted by Kara Cutruzzula, who asks friends and notable figures across creative industries about what they're doing that day—and how they're going to do it. It's an up close look at process and practice, a reminder for you to do your most meaningful work, and a mini dose of encouragement in 20 minutes or less.