Channeling a Book, Creative Business Transparency, and Painting House Trim with Cody Cook-Parrott

The Twelfth House

Welcome back to another episode of the Twelfth House podcast where we dive deep into the creative world!

Today, we’re sitting down with artist, teacher, and five-time author Cody Cook Parrott to talk about their journey creating Look About You. Cody’s known for their refreshingly open approach, and they share how self-publishing allowed them to release this book in record time and on their own terms. We’ll explore Cody’s transparency around the financials, their commitment to community, and how a recent name change has reshaped their artistic path. Plus, Cody teases an exciting new project centered around attention and the digital age.

Episode Highlights:

* Fast-Tracking the Creative Process: Cody shares how they managed to self-publish Look About You in just six months, much faster than traditional timelines.

* Transparent Finances: Cody opens up about the real costs and profits of self-publishing, sharing these details with subscribers to build trust and transparency.

* Community and Accountability: Learn how co-working sessions and community support kept Cody motivated throughout the writing process.

* A New Name, A New Chapter: Cody discusses the challenges and personal significance of their recent name change and its effect on their work.

* Celebrating with Friends: Instead of a big event, Cody chose a cozy steak dinner with close friends to celebrate the book’s release.

* Exploring Attention in a Digital World: Cody gives a sneak peek of their next book idea, diving into themes of attention and the internet’s influence on it.

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