There is only one story. And it hand-picked you to be its teller.
If there's only one perfect version of the story you are trying to tell (we're going to disregard the other watered-down versions that miss the mark), then the question becomes: how can we facilitate and organize your mind so that your story can come through intact, inspired and on demand?
The Sand Mirror method is a surprising, unconventional process using physical, intellectual, and intuitive tools that connect to the non verbal part of your brain. The studio offers a safe, emotionally supportive space for the simple reason that you have access to more of your brilliance when you feel good.
Sure, writing by torture can work. But pleasure is faster, sustainable and leads to better results.
Let's talk about how your brain works with inspiration.
A large portion of your brain – especially the part that is responsible for receiving inspiration – works non verbally. Instead of using language to process information, this part uses sensory input, emotions and symbols. This is why we dream in feelings and pictures.
When we are under stress or trying to "brainstorm" by relying solely on language to communicate ideas, the dependency on words can create a rift between the verbal part of our brain and the non verbal part where inspiration, imagination and creativity are centralized.
In other words, an inspired thought can get stuck if we try to force it into words too early in the creative process.
The Sand Mirror method is a bridge. It works with archetypes and symbols, either in the form of pictures or toy objects. When the right brain selects an object that holds symbolic meaning, the left brain begins to understand and the creative rift dissolves, opening up the possibility for flow.
Client testimonials
"Sand Mirror with Kate is intense but it's a good intense. It's also somehow very gentle and soothing at the same time. If the creative process always felt this good, we'd all be creating much more often."
Zachary Taylor, Graphic Designer
"This fun and unique process can unlock stories deep within you - the ones you're telling yourself and ones that need to be told. The way Kate holds space and helps decode your work is really something special. Sand Mirror was one of the most magical experiences of my life!”
Tristen MacDonald, Writer & Actor
"Sand Mirror enabled us to communicate the core of our mission in a way that was both clear and inspired. The ideas we uncovered not only launched a successful investor strategy, but unified our team behind a common mission. Sand Mirror is depth disguised as fun.”
Danielle Rinderknecht, Founder of Goodful
"I was stunned by what came through in my session. It was exactly what my project needed and it felt like I was channeling my muse. Truly a magical experience."
Elyse Fahey, Choreographer
"Sand Mirror was so powerful that the sessions became a critical part of writing my screenplay. The level of work it produced was astonishing. Deep, efficient, enjoyable and crucial.”
Nick Massouh, Writer
"I'm in awe of Sand Mirror. The profound and inspiring discoveries the sessions revealed have been incredible gifts to my emotional and creative process. It's unbelievable."
David Anderson, Writer & Director
After working in several television writers' rooms, I became curious about the language that industry professionals use to talk about the creative process. For a comedy writer like myself, the standard process is often described like this: