Archive - 5AM StoryTalk

'Star Wars': A Galaxy Where Nothing of Consequence Happens Anymore

We need to talk about 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' and the golden rule of storytelling that Disney seems to have completely forgotten

Jun 16 • Cole Haddon

14:49

💬 Weekly Question: How has your city failed (or lifted up) artists?

In this month’s edition of 5AM CoffeeTalk, I shared an article I stumbled upon at LinkedIn.

Jun 13

80 Great Screenplays by Women to Download and Study

Because if your screenwriting education only includes male writers, you’re missing 51% of the story

Jun 11 • Cole Haddon

☕ 5AM CoffeeTalk: June 2026

A monthly rundown about my life as a professional artist, art lover, and human being trying to survive the 21st century - good and bad, glorious and…

Jun 9

Stop Writing Open Letters to Substack

Its CEO doesn't care what you think and I'm going to tell you why

Jun 7 • Cole Haddon

💬 Weekly Question: What is the difference between art and craft?

Weekly questions’ comment sections are left open for one week.

Jun 6

✒️ Monthly Arts Seminar – June 2026

A space for StoryTalkers to discuss (with me and each other) the arts, craft and business, and the challenges they’re facing on their creative journeys

Jun 4

The Brew | Why AI Destroys the Real Meaning of Filmmaking

On the itinerary for June 2, 2026: The process is the point • chaos, desperation, and even dysentery produce better stories • 'The Pitt' vs. 'Scrubs'

Jun 2 • Cole Haddon

17:27

May 2026

💬 Weekly Question: Is vertical storytelling the future of TV/cinema?

Weekly questions’ comment sections are left open for one week.

May 30 • Cole Haddon

Bonus Episode: Dacher Keltner Talks Jan Steen's ' Merry Company on a Terrace'

The psychologist and awe expert breaks down a seminal artwork from his life - a 1670 Dutch painting that helps explain why he's spent his life studying…

May 28 • Cole Haddon

28:58

Psychologist Dacher Keltner | The Cultural Necessity of Awe

We've traded collective wonder for isolated screens and our art is paying the price - but what if reclaiming awe can heal us and transform our…

May 26 • Cole Haddon

1:00:08

💬 Weekly Question: How do you find and foster creative inspiration?

Weekly questions’ comment sections are left open for one week.

May 24 • Cole Haddon