Guest: Katie Lee De Sousa  Episode Name: Unleashing Creativity with Visual Storyteller Katie Lee De Sousa [NANOWRIMO Day 7] Episode Number: 210 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Katie is a game developer and artist by day and a hobbyist creative writer by night. She has contributed her art and creative direction to games such as League of Legends and Fae Farm, as well as creating character designs used in Netflix shows like The Dragon Prince and Arcane. She loves building rich worlds and compelling emotional experiences for her audiences. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In this conversation with Katie Lee De Sousa, a visual storyteller, she discusses her approach to storytelling in both games and novels. She highlights the importance of honesty and avoiding self-censorship in the early creative stages, allowing ideas to flow freely and embracing the creative process. Katie also shares her preference for limited social media use to maintain focus on creative work. The conversation underscores the significance of approaching writing with a sense of freedom and enthusiasm while maintaining a supportive writer community. Katie hints at future project announcements in the gaming industry. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Additional Resources Website - www.blackheartedstudios.com  Patreon Link - https://bit.ly/h2bpatreon Freebie link - https://bit.ly/h2bebook Massiel Email - [email protected] Massiel's Coach.Me site - https://www.coach.me/massielwrites Instagram - www.instagram.com/massielwrites LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/massiel-valenzuela-castaneda/ Facebook  - www.facebook.com/howtowriteabookpodcast ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? Check out Paula, the Ultimate VA! https://pearlzconsulting11.wixsite.com/pearlz-va-services Discover the ultimate solution for regaining control with Paula, your dedicated virtual assistant. She'll help you manage your calendar, handle email, conduct research, and even mix and stitch together your podcast episodes. Don't let your to-do list overwhelm you any longer. Get started today! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow Katie Katie Lee De Sousa's Twitter - www.twitter.com/katiedesousa _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Like, share, or leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to our YouTube channel (Blackhearted Studios)