Confessions of a Cartooning Warrior | Marshall Ramsey | TEDxJackson

Prolific content creators are often seen as lucky winners of the genetic talent lottery. That myth is frequently debunked by professional creatives who rely on process. In this practical, inspiring, and entertaining talk, one of the nation's most successful political cartoonists explains his ideas about approaching creative work like athletic training and battling the blank page as a warrior.

Marshall Ramsey is Mississippi-based editorial cartoonist, author and media personality. The two-time Pulitzer Finalist’s editorial cartoons are syndicated nationally by Creators Syndicate and have appeared in The New York Times, USA Today and The Clarion-Ledger.

He is the author of several successful books including two cartoon collections, the short story collection, Fried Chicken and Wine and the the children’s book Banjo’s Dream. Ramsey has also illustrated seven children’s books for his cousin, financial expert Dave Ramsey, five of which appeared in Chick-fil-a kid’s meals, and has illustrated Nobody’s Poet for chef and author Robert St. John. His first book Marshall Ramsey’s Greatest Hits was a local best seller. Ramsey is also the host of the weekly statewide radio program, Now You’re Talking with Marshall Ramsey on Mississippi Public Broadcasting.


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