S2E30: Maddy Tyers, actor, writer and producer, on collaboration and creation

**Maddy Tyers, actor, writer and producer** How do you keep creating when work, parenting and everyday life leave little spare time? Melbourne-based actor, writer and producer Maddy Tyers talks with Meg Dunley about making sketches and developing projects in the small pockets of time available, collaborating with her husband Jimmy, and finding creative inspiration in ordinary life. Maddy also shares how a personal story became a children’s book and why she believes we do not have to wait for permission to begin making things. In this episode ·       Creative work around paid work and parenting ·       Collaboration and creative shorthand ·       The story behind Maddy’s children’s book ·       Finding comedy in everyday life ·       Taking the first step without waiting for permission ·       Rest, films and other ways to refill the creative cup ·       What home feels like on set with your people Who should listen: Writers and creatives trying to make room for their work alongside the rest of life, anyone who has been waiting to begin, and anyone interested in collaborative creative practice. **Connect with Maddy** Maddy is a Melbourne-based actor, writer, producer and voiceover artist, and co-creator and producer of Win Win Productions. Credits include Neighbours, Back in Very Small Business, City Homicide, The Elephant Princess and Lego Masters Australia. Website: maddytyers.com Instagram: maddytyers/ Facebook: maddy.tyers TikTok: maddytyers YouTube: Win Win Productions Podcast: Sonny Disposition **Read the full interview** https://megdunley.com/2026/10/14/maddy-tyers-interview/ **Episode page** https://megdunley.substack.com/s/creative-momentum-with-meg-dunley **Subscribe** If you enjoy conversations about creativity, writing and the many ways people make things, subscribe to Creative Momentum with Meg so you don't miss future episodes. **Music** A special thank you to Yvonne Morton for the beautiful music that accompanies each episode. You can find Yvonne on Bandcamp and Instagram. Get full access to Musings with Meg at megdunley.substack.com/subscribe