We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful David Fielding. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with David below.
David, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Do you wish you had waited to pursue your creative career or do you wish you had started sooner?
I wish I had begun writing much sooner. The landscape of getting published these days has changed drastically from what it was when I was growing up.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
My name is David J. Fielding. I am a writer and former actor. If you grew up in the early 90’s you might know me from a very popular kids television show – The Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers. I played the character of Zordon, mentor to a bunch of teens with attitude.
I write mainly speculative fiction these days, struggle to get it seen or read and keeping my head above water in a society and world that seems to care only about profit and the opinions of billionaires.
I think what I am most proud of is the fact the one thing I am known for (MMPR) has done a lot to inspire those who watched it to go into service jobs – the kids who enjoyed the show grew up to be doctors, nurses, paramedics, firefighters, and to serve in the armed forces. To me that’s humbling, that a little something could generate such a positive influence on the lives of others.
Are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?
Yes. I went to college – both undergrad and graduate – and spent close to ten years ‘learning’ my craft. I was taught how to create a character, dissect text, learn the ins and outs of speech and movement, everything about how to audition and to get cast.
I was taught how to get the job, but I was never taught about how to survive as an actor. I was never given a single course or class on the ins and outs of surviving outside of the theater building. I wasn’t taught about all of the roads you have to navigate – taxes, deductions, aid programs, how to invest or prepare for long periods without work.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
I have experienced a few times in my life where I saw someone “get it”. Where I actually witnessed the realization of “Oh!”. The click of an idea that opens up a doorway to that person’s better understanding of their own creative journey. I think any teacher or creative lives for those moments when that connection illuminates another experience. That’s why we are here. To help and guide one another.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: djfielding_zordon
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-j-fielding-5a7abb3/
- Twitter: @DavidJFielding