In this episode of Light-Minded Arts, I sit down with someone who has lived every version of the creative journey — the exhilarating, the exhausting, and the downright absurd. Richard Moon is an award‑winning screenwriter, indie film producer, novelist, physics tutor, SF nerd, history obsessive, musician, hiker, and kitten foster… and somehow that’s still not the full list.
Richard has been in the trenches of indie filmmaking, navigating the house‑of‑cards chaos of financing, casting, distribution, and everything in between. He’s also crossed over into the world of novels, adapting stories across formats and learning firsthand why some ideas thrive on the page while others demand the screen.
In this conversation, we dig into:
Richard also shares insights from his debut historical fantasy novel To Conquer Death, and we talk about the importance of visibility, networking, and simply letting people know you exist in a world overflowing with content.
If you’re a filmmaker, writer, or any kind of creative trying to build a sustainable life around your art, this episode is a must‑listen. It’s honest, practical, and packed with the kind of wisdom you only get from someone who’s been through the fire and still loves telling stories.
Tune in — and bring a notebook. This one’s full of gold.
Check out his website at: https://richardmoonbooks.com/
