Something lots of performers do when the phone's not ringing is make their own work. While this isn't something Alexa and Katie feel actors should feel pressured to achieve, it can be an avenue that provides a type of fulfilment and control that the normal life of an actor doesn't. Isabelle Schuler (actor) and Martha Reed (writer) joined forces to create projects that Isabelle says has "helped her immeasurably." Now an actor/writer/producer and writer/director Isabelle and Martha share their advice and experience of delving in to the world of creating your own work. Follow their production company on twitter! @fromsonnet2song And let us know what you think of the episode/podcast by tweeting us @the98percentpod or emailing us [email protected]. We love hearing from you! Do you make your own work? Would you like to write a blog post on it (or on anything to do with 98% life!)? Get in touch!! Please vote for us for the listeners choice at The British Podcast Awards! It would mean so much to us to even be shortlisted so we can help spread the word about The 98%! Search for The 98% and scroll down until you find our logo, click on it and just enter your name and address! Thanks so much! https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote