Are you feeling creatively starved in a world full of digital noise and instant consumption? In this episode of Create Art Podcast, we welcome author Sebastian Howarth to discuss his upcoming book, The Synthetic Hunger. Sebastian shares profound insights on navigating ambition, silencing the inner critic, and choosing to create more than we consume.
Whether you’re a writer, painter, musician, or creator of any kind, this conversation will challenge you to look closely at what feeds your art—and what might be draining it.
Key Takeaways:
- How to identify and silence your inner critic during the creative process.
- The difference between authentic creative drive and synthetic, algorithm-driven consumption.
- Practical ways to protect your creative energy and prioritize making over consuming.
- A sneak peek into the themes and inspirations behind Sebastian Howarth’s new book, The Synthetic Hunger.
Bio
Sebastian Howarth was born in Springs, South Africa in 1992. He spent his early years on the warm beaches of the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal, before travelling and adventuring in his teens and early twenties.
Having dropped out of school, he got a headstart in the world of work. Unable to take orders from anyone, he started and ran various businesses successfully, enabling him to pursue various other interests and allowing him to be creative in whatever ways he pleased.
The Synthetic Hunger popped into his head in 2025 and he began writing it almost immediately. He has been working on the PanTerran Saga ever since, and is currently writing the second book in the series.
On The PanTerran Saga
“The PanTerran Saga is a universe of adventure and intrigue, where heroes arise through necessity and the repercussions of their actions ripple across the galaxy. Although The Synthetic Hunger is the first book in the series, the PanTerran Saga will span worlds, with many a likeable and unlikeable character. I hope you enjoy immersing yourself in this universe.”
Links
Website : https://sebastianhowarth.com/
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