Rejection, Commitment and Empathy | Jason Starr

The Eric Koester Creator Institute

Alt. Rejection, Commitment and Empathy: On Creating With Jason Starr
Is talent key for becoming a good writer, or is grit more important? Why should you understand what Hannibal Lecter was missing and what does it have to do with empathy? On creating ordinary characters in extraordinary situations and staying true to yourself while remaining open to feedback. Jason Starr takes us through his creative process by simply talking about what he already knows.
Jason Starr is New York Times bestselling crime author and a comics & graphic novelist who worked on different graphic novels and comics including Batman, The Punisher, Ant Man and Gotham. Jason excels in creating characters that are relatable, even when they have a dark side to them. In my talk with Jason, we find out what’s key to creating antiheroes and how he keeps on creating them.
In this episode you’ll learn...

• Why getting used to rejection is important for writers
• How to keep creating even when it gets tough
• Why it’s important to understand your characters
• How to avoid discouragement and stay true to yourself

Every beginning is tough and choosing a writer career path brings many challenges with it. Rejection, doubt and discouragement are all part of it. Learning how to develop a thick skin, while staying empathetic; staying true to yourself, while also acknowledging feedback is how creators thrive in their careers.