))
Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as "just a story." Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life!
…
continue reading
How writers actually write! You might need to be a writer, but you don't need to struggle so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to embrace ease, reject perfectionism, and finally create your perfect writing process. (Formerly known as How Do You Write) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
We’re a podcast for anyone who writes. Every week we talk to writers about their writing journeys and techniques, from early career debuts to self-publishers and narrative designers. We’ve featured Margaret Atwood, Jackie Kay, Sara Collins, Antti Tuomainen, Val McDermid, Sarah Perry, Elif Shafak and many more! The Writing Life is produced by the National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall in Norwich.
…
continue reading
Presenter James Crawford looks at an author's latest work and delves further into their creative process by learning about the three other texts that have shaped their writing.
…
continue reading
Writing Coach ✍🏻 podcaster 🎧 helping writers improve craft, pursue publishing & expand reach for maximum impact. Free & paid writing support!👇🏻
…
continue reading
A deep dive into the habits, mindsets, tools, craft secrets and creative practices bestselling writers use to write novels, plays, poetry, and articles. Hosted by the co-founders of the London Writers' Salon, Matt & Parul.
…
continue reading
Writer Unleashed is a weekly podcast for fiction and memoir writers. It's a deep dive into story techniques, writing craft, and the mindsets that help you write with unstoppable momentum and create stories readers can't put down.
…
continue reading
Listen to the latest literary events recorded at the London Review Bookshop, covering fiction, poetry, politics, music and much more. Find out about our upcoming events here https://lrb.me/bookshopeventspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they're reading now. Then, she makes recommendations about what to read next. The real purpose of the show is to help YOU find your next read. To learn more or apply to be on the show visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com.
…
continue reading
Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer and radio host Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus dives into the stories and experiences that shape these artists, and ultimately, the music we hear.
…
continue reading
Discussions with authors, songwriters, performers, and other creative people
…
continue reading
First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing is a weekly show featuring in-depth interviews with fiction, non-fiction, essay, and poetry writers. First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing highlights the voices of writers as they discuss their work, their craft, and the literary arts. This weekly show hosted by Mitzi Rapkin is a celebration of creative writing and the individuals who are dedicated to bringing their carefully chosen words to print as well as the impact writers have on the world we live in.
…
continue reading
Everything you’ve always wanted to know about succeeding in the world of writing and publishing. Learn practical writing techniques, go behind-the-scenes and discover how real-life authors got their big break. Uncover the creative processes of writers who have made it. Your host is Valerie Khoo – author, journalist, creative and CEO of the Australian Writers’ Centre.
…
continue reading
A show about music and creativity.
…
continue reading
To nurture and enrich the established writer’s journey of all genres, age groups, and publishing paths through video podcasts, on-line classes, in-person retreats, and more.
…
continue reading
THE WRITERS HANGOUT, a podcast that celebrates the many stages of writing from inspiration to the first draft, revising, getting a project made and everything in-between. We’ll talk to the best and brightest in the entertainment industry and create a space where you can hang out, learn from the pros and have fun.
…
continue reading
A JCPL librarian interviews published writers about their favorite writing prompts—exercises that can help inspire, focus, and improve your creative writing. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, a novelist, essayist, or poet, you’ll find ideas and advice to motivate you to keep writing. A partnership with the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning.
…
continue reading
Welcome to Write Club, the ultimate podcast for anyone passionate about the written word. Brought to you by Writers Online, in each episode we'll give you an insight into the world of writing, creativity, and publishing. Join us as we sit down with celebrated authors, literary agents, industry mentors, and creative professionals to uncover their stories, insights, and advice. Write Club delivers everything you need to spark your creativity and sharpen your skills. Tune in for expert tips, in ...
…
continue reading
Join journalist Kirk McElhearn, author of Take Control of Scrivener, as he interviews writers of all kinds about their processes, routines, and how they use Scrivener, the app dedicated to long-form writing. Writers share their experiences, their different approaches to getting words down on the page, and how they use Scrivener. Whether you’re a Scrivener user or just interested in writing, this podcast has something for you.
…
continue reading
A podcast of interviews with thought leaders within and without the writing community. All about writing, the craft, submission, publishing, and career building for writers of all kinds and ability levels.
…
continue reading
The Penguin Podcast is back with a brand new series called Ask Penguin. In each episode, we will take you inside Penguin Books to meet some of the incredible authors we publish as well as the people who work here, to get answers to all of your book-related questions. Do you need to find your next page-turning read? Are you curious to find out what a day in the life of an editor is like, or simply why a small, aquatic, flightless bird became the iconic emblem that adorns Penguin books worldwi ...
…
continue reading
The Yarn takes listeners behind the scenes of children's literature. Each episode features an author or illustrator talking about how they create books for young readers.
…
continue reading
In Big Strong Yes, story expert Lani Diane Rich and learning researcher Dr. Kelly Jones are going to read and discuss three books that will get you up off the ground after a fall (Dr. Brené Brown's Rising Strong), inspire you to engage with your creative self (Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic), and encourage you to take the action you need to change your life (Shonda Rhimes's Year of Yes). In the process, they both hope to change their own lives as well, and they welcome you to join in the process.
…
continue reading
The How to Write The Future Podcast offers fiction writing tips for science fiction and fantasy authors who want to create optimistic stories because when we vision what is possible, we help make it so. By science fiction and fantasy author and fiction writing coach, Beth Barany.
…
continue reading
Writing Craft and Creative Business
…
continue reading
All of the podcast content from Mur Lafferty
…
continue reading
Well known, and up-and-coming guests—ranging from artists, actors, musicians, authors, illustrators, chefs, designers, and more—share starts, struggles, triumphs, and more in compelling, thought-provoking interviews. The show is sure to inspire, spark curiosity, and maybe even having you dust off that clarinet, pick up a paintbrush, start that novel, or anything else you can dream.
…
continue reading
Weekly interviews with world-class engineering leaders about writing great software and working well with humans.
…
continue reading
The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed is devoted to all things creative writing, fantasy fiction and book marketing. Hosted by writer Richie Billing, expect interviews with bestselling fantasy authors, historians, psychologists and the occasional FBI agent. New episode released on the 14th of each month. WRITING TIPS https://richiebilling.com/ JOIN OUR DISCORD COMMUNITY AND GET OUR NEWSLETTER https://mailchi.mp/be6082d43b39/the-writers-toolshed EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES AND FANTASY WRITING WORKSHOPS https ...
…
continue reading
Producer Helena de Groot talks to poets about language, dreams, love and loss, identity, connection, anger, discomfort, the creative process, the state of the world and the world of the soul. Hard conversations are welcomed—laughter is, too.
…
continue reading
Audio readings of original writing from the creative newsletter, The Stream, written by Janeen McCrae and designed to inspire you to get out and make the thing. Subjects range from writing and art to just some generally odd stuff about what it is to be creative. Sometimes essays, sometimes humor, sometimes creative exercises.
…
continue reading
Join Andy as he discusses the creative process with a wide array of guests.
…
continue reading
Lit Cit explores the multi-faceted life of a writer in today’s literary community through insightful interviews with authors, editors, agents, and all of the people who help make writing happen. The podcast is produced and run by members of Antioch Los Angeles’ MFA Creative Writing program.
…
continue reading
From screenplays to TV, novels to video games, everybody has their own path to establishing a creative writing life. Join host Paul Zeidman as he interviews writers from all mediums and genres to find out about them, their work, and what advice and guidance they have for ambitious and aspiring writers.
…
continue reading
Welcome to Words to Write by - a podcast where we discuss, chapter by chapter, those wonderful writing craft books purchased with the best of intentions but now gathering dust on the bookshelf. No judgement! We’ve got our own bookshelves. Let’s tackle these books together and become the better writers we know we can be.
…
continue reading
Before book sales and PR buzz, your favorite writers began with two things: the blank page and an idea. Each week on How I Write, we go behind-the-scenes with today’s top writers to uncover the meta-mechanics of writing and the lifestyle behind it. You’ll be the first to hear writers deconstruct their creative process: from banging their head on the keyboard to marking the last period of their final draft. Victory. Come discover how great writing is made. And who knows? Maybe you’ll be next. ...
…
continue reading
Welcome to Write Your Light, a sacred space where writing meets the mystical, and creativity becomes a portal to the Divine. Hosted by celebrated writer, mystic, and creative Eva Andrea, this podcast is an invitation to journey into the art of magical writing, explore the wonder of the muse, and connect with the wisdom within.
…
continue reading
Step away from the noise and haste with renowned Irish poet and novelist, Orna Ross. Each episode shares Orna’s current creative landscape and offers a related poem, principle, and prompt. Whatever you want to make in this world, the answers are within. It's time to go creative! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
Explore the intersection of creativity, curiosity, and conversation. In each episode of Prompted!, host Eric Montgomery invites you to join him on a journey through writing prompts, poetry, and storytelling. From the sparks that inspire his own creative work, Eric shares insights, inspiration, and encouragement for anyone looking to cultivate their imagination and deepen their connection to words. ThePromptedPodcast.org
…
continue reading
Tarot Interviews is the first podcast in the world to interview creatives using tarot cards. Every week, Fin sits down with creative minds from across the world to share their journeys and insights. Whether you're listening to a poet share a painful reflection about The Tower, an actor reveal a secret with the Seven of Swords, or a novelist discuss their art of storytelling through The Magician, each episode brings a one-of-a-kind conversation you will not find anywhere else. Three cards. Th ...
…
continue reading
An audio experience for creatives and thinkers in all fields, including design, social media, music, writing and digital communication.
…
continue reading
Jeff Goldsmith interviews screenwriters and filmmakers alike about their creative process!
…
continue reading
Each episode of Writing Stories features an interview with a contemporary author about how her book went from an idea in her head to an object on a shelf. Join us on Writing Stories for honesty, struggle, and triumph, for writing community, publishing insight, and inspiration to persist in whatever difficult but meaningful journey you've chosen for yourself.
…
continue reading
Passager’s weekly podcast, presenting poetry and prose by writers over 50. Hosted by Jon Shorr.
…
continue reading
Weekly inspiration and advice on writing and creativity from the author of Fearless Writing and Everyone Has What It Takes.
…
continue reading
MFA Writers is the podcast where host Jared McCormack interviews creative writing MFA students about their program, their process, and a piece they’re working on.
…
continue reading
Listen between the lines of the writing life with author Sara Zarr in interview and solo episodes, with a focus on the practical and psychological aspects of writing and publishing, the creative process, and that tricky intersection where art meets commerce. Past guests include filmmaker Scott Teems, National Book Award Winner Malinda Lo, and podcaster and author Dave Holmes.
…
continue reading
The power and meaning of stories and storytelling and how we make use of it . The importance of stories to different groups of people through the ages. How do we create and develop our own storytelling . The potency of our own story.
…
continue reading
THE HERO’S PLAYBOOK author Brownell Landrum talks about exercises for writers and non-writers, the relatability of characters, and the importance of stakes for your protagonist and antagonist https://brownelllandrum.com/ https://x.com/BrownellLandrum https://www.instagram.com/brownelllandrum/ https://www.facebook.com/Brownelllandrum https://www.lin…
…
continue reading
1
Thomas Cullen, federal judge, talks venturing into writing YA fiction
27:00
27:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:00
Send us a text Thomas Cullen jumps on the show to discuss his venture into YA fiction writing, authors who've inspired him, how his career has shaped this new segment of his life, and more. Thomas Cullen is a federal trial judge and former U.S. attorney in Virginia. He is also an accomplished writer, regularly publishing op-eds and essays for natio…
…
continue reading
1
Writing And Directing Audio Drama And The Constant Creator Mindset With Alison Haselden
1:00:13
1:00:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:13
How do you turn a big-budget TV show idea into an audio drama you can produce yourself? What does it take to create a 10-hour, 30-actor historical drama? And how can guerrilla marketing in airport bookstores help find your audience? Alison Haselden shares her experience of writing and directing Wicked Dames. In the intro, David Whyte on deeper writ…
…
continue reading
1
#155: Gretchen Rubin — Secrets of a Creative Life: Better Time Management, Happiness Hacks, Sustainable Habits & How To Know Yourself Better; also Writing Nonfiction, Research & Redefining Success
1:13:00
1:13:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:13:00
Gretchen Rubin—bestselling author of The Happiness Project and The Four Tendencies on how self-awareness shapes her creative process, the habits that sustain her writing life, and how she wrote her latest nonfiction book Secrets of Adulthood. We discuss: How Gretchen found her voice and path as a writer Dealing with naysayers & rejection Building c…
…
continue reading
Send us a text We say it all the time but where does it come from?By Crispin Harris
…
continue reading
A creative question is one to which only you have the answer. These are the most important questions in our lives, and writing is a great way to practice getting the “right” answer.By Bill Kenower
…
continue reading
“First principles are really: know how to be creative and know how to get into your creativity.” - Beth Barany In this How To Write the Future episode, called “What is Creative Entrepreneurship?,” host Beth Barany gets interviewed about defining creative entrepreneurship and explains the importance of prioritizing creativity over business and why s…
…
continue reading
In this episode, I go over five common reasons we're not writing even though we want to, and offer some ways to change our thinking. Share it with a friend who needs to hear it! Podcast home page Help for writers and Writers Circle waitlist On Becoming a Writer by Dorothea Brande (and other writing books I like) Thanks to Dave Connis for the theme …
…
continue reading
1
Is it Intuition or Anxiety? With Elizabeth Greenwood
36:38
36:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:38
How can you tell if what you’re worried about in your writing is your intuition being smart or your anxiety spiraling out of control? Don’t miss this episode to find out! Elizabeth Greenwood is the critically acclaimed author of Everyday Intuition, Love in the Time of Incarceration, and Playing Dead. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The…
…
continue reading
Send us a text A major production at NottinghamBy Crispin Harris
…
continue reading
1
The Nostalgic History of Nick at Nite’s Block Party Summer ✨ 📺 🌙
30:20
30:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:20
In this episode of Play Me a Memory, we rewind to the golden age of summer TV: Nick at Nite’s Block Party Summer. From “Mary Mondays” to “Lucy Tuesdays,” we explore how this nostalgic programming block shaped our 90s childhood and accidentally introduced us to binge-watching. It’s a retro deep dive into classic sitcoms, vintage commercials, and the…
…
continue reading
In Serendipity (Reaktion) Carol Mavor uses Anne Frank’s journal, discovered in the Secret Annex after the Second World War, Emily Dickinson’s poems, scribbled on salvaged envelopes hidden in a drawer, Lolita, rescued from incineration by Nabokov’s wife Véra and her own memory of eating a frozen hot chocolate in New York’s Serendipity 3, a dessert c…
…
continue reading
1
Rosanne Cash: Writing Masterclass from 4x Grammy Winner | How I Write
1:07:59
1:07:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:07:59
I interviewed Rosanne Cash, a 4-time Grammy winner who's been writing songs for over 40 years. She's mastered something most writers struggle with: turning raw emotion into beautiful, lasting songs. She writes songs like a painter, starting with visual images, and brings the same rhythmic approach to both music and prose. We talked about how to tur…
…
continue reading
1
How Penguin Books turned the UK into a nation of readers
55:26
55:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:26
From the paperback revolution to the obscenity trial that made Lady Chatterley’s Lover famous, we explore how Penguin turned the UK into a nation of readers as we celebrate our 90th birthday. Host Rhianna Dhillon speaks to Kate Mosse, international bestselling author, activist and Founder Director of the Women’s Prize for Fiction and Women’s Prize …
…
continue reading
1
Resurrect Yourself Before you Wreck Yourself
8:59
8:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:59
Every day is a new day. An opportunity to hit the reset button on ourselves and be different than we were the day before. Let's talk about it! Bonus link: The cherries scene I mention from "The Witches of Eastwick." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdyFtK-HmNs This is an audio reading of the post "Resurrect Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself" from M…
…
continue reading
1
Ep 487: Sci-fi, fantasy, and a sense of possibility
56:50
56:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:50
Today's guest has joined Anne in conversation on the podcast before, but now our media production specialist Holly Wielkoszewski is in the spotlight as they explore her evolving reading tastes and her favorite genres of science fiction and fantasy. Holly splits her time between New Mexico, where she and her husband are building an Earthship, and tr…
…
continue reading
1
Sam Herschel Wein — University of Tennessee, Knoxville Rerelease
58:59
58:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
58:59
On this episode, Sam Herschel Wein tells Jared about their path to finding poetry outside of academia, co-founding and editing Underblong, and their approach to collaboration and humor in their writing. Plus, they discuss the nuances of MFA program decisions (Two or three years? English or Art departments?) and whether creative writing should live …
…
continue reading
1
Richard Hawley on “Coles Corner” 20th Anniversary
54:11
54:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
54:11
This summer sees the release of an expanded edition of Richard Hawley’s breakthrough masterpiece “Coles Corner” with an accompanying tour. Richard joins me for an epic chat about the making the record, his family history, his prodigious session work, the closing of the beloved Sheffield Leadmill, and working (remotely) with Hank Marvin. Enjoy. Find…
…
continue reading
1
#241: 3 Ways To Write A Hook-Worthy First Sentence
15:57
15:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
15:57
Your opening line is your reader’s first invitation into your story, so it has to do more than just start the book. It has to hook. In this episode, I'm sharing 3 powerful strategies to craft a first sentence that grabs your readers' attention and keeps them wanting more. Episode Web Page Want to join a community of like-minded writers? Need inspir…
…
continue reading
1
Monsters, Magic & Marvel: Carrie Harris Meets Her Cards
33:14
33:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:14
Carrie Harris writes novels, comics, and games set in original worlds as well as for exciting licenses including Marvel, Warhammer 40k, Miraculous Ladybug, Arkham Horror, and the World of Darkness. She's also an editor, ghostwriter, and writing teacher, and she's passionate about mental health support for creatives. Her most recent book, THE FORBID…
…
continue reading
1
WRITER 674: Toby Walsh demystifies his new book, 'The Shortest History of AI'
48:35
48:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:35
When Toby Walsh wrote his first book on AI, he figured he’d said all he had to say. But just a handful of years later, this British computer scientist and current Chief Scientist at UNSW Sydney’s AI Institute is here to discuss his FIFTH book, The Shortest History of AI – how it came about and some of the challenges around explaining this subject t…
…
continue reading
1
#242 Newbery Winners 2025 (Part II) SPEED ROUND!
9:26
9:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:26
Part two of a special LIVE episode featuring the 2025 Newbery winners: Ruth Behar, Chanel Miller, Lesa Cline-Ransome, Kate O’Shaughnessy, and Erin Entrada Kelly. Rapid-fire SPEED ROUND questions! This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW, and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narr…
…
continue reading
Glitterfox co-founder Andrea Walker joins Andy to talk about their upcoming album Decoder, small-business scrappiness, using limits to spur creativity, and making money off your wedding! Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art
…
continue reading
In this week’s episode of The Write Club Podcast, we’re joined by the brilliant and award-winning author Linda Newbery. With a career spanning decades, Linda has written widely for all ages - from picture books like Posy and Lob to middle-grade adventures such as Treasure House, and even adult fiction including Quarter Past Two on a Wednesday After…
…
continue reading
1
EPISODE 80: PART 2: The Six P's of Well-Being in the Publishing Industry with Danielle Render Turmaud
34:00
34:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:00
Send us a text In this episode of Way-Word Writers, literary agent and authors Heather Cashman, Stephanie Bearce, and Nicki Jacobsmeyer discuss the six Ps of wellbeing in the publishing journey with special guest author and trauma therapist, Danielle Render Turmaud. They delve into topics such as the importance of pausing, patience, persistence, an…
…
continue reading
Torrey Peters is the author of the novel Detransition, Baby, which won the 2021 PEN/Hemingway award for debut fiction and was named a Best Book of the Century by the New York Times. Her second book of short stories is called Stag Dance. Torrey is an amateur sauna builder, rides a pink motorcycle, and splits her time between Brooklyn and Santa Marta…
…
continue reading
1
S17:E18: 7 Ways to Watch and Read More Intentionally
19:44
19:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
19:44
If writers don't consume stories with intention, who will? Here are 7 mindful habits to read more intentionally and get more from stories.By K.M. Weiland
…
continue reading
1
163. Learn How to Craft Settings that Hook Readers
9:33
9:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:33
“This class is really for those who care about tone, character, genre, and the emotional resonance of your story.” In this How To Write the Future episode, titled “Learn How to Craft Settings that Hook Readers,” host Beth Barany shares about the upcoming exciting class she’s teaching as part of Sue Brown Moore’s HEA Sessions called “Settings That H…
…
continue reading
1
Becoming a published author: Wen-Yi Lee on representation, writing residencies, and building a readership
51:28
51:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:28
In this episode of The Writing Life, writer and Dragon Hall Cottage resident Wen-yi Lee shares insights into building a writing career, and the process of taking a project from conception to completion. Wen-yi Lee likes writing about girls with bite, feral nature, and ghosts. She is the author of historical fantasy When They Burned the Butterfly an…
…
continue reading
Multi-award-winning writer Denise Mina discusses her twentieth novel, The Good Liar, which follows blood-spatter forensics expert Claudia O’Sheil as she faces a profound moral dilemma. Denise also shares the three key influences that inspired the novel’s creation: Dorothy Thompson’s Who Goes Nazi?, Stanley Milgram’s Obedience to Authority, and Geor…
…
continue reading
This week I go over five of the most common pieces of feedback I give on student and client manuscripts. Got a writing question for a future episode? Email me! Podcast home page Writers Circle waitlist Thanks to Dave Connis for the theme music! Learn more about me, my books, and my other projects at: www.sarazarr.com…
…
continue reading
There’s no such thing as good and bad in a story – just what belongs or what doesn’t. The same is true for you. There’s nothing wrong with you that success will fix. There’s just the right path or the wrong pathBy Bill Kenower
…
continue reading
On this episode of Antioch MFA's LitCit, host Alejandra Alexander chats with writer, director, producer, teacher, and esteemed Antioch faculty member, Joy Kecken. They discuss her career, which spans from co-founding The Film Foundry, a Culver City-based media company, to writing and directing HBO's The Wire, and serving as Co-Executive Producer of…
…
continue reading
1
First Draft - 12th Anniversary Best of - Sue Monk Kidd
1:06:32
1:06:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:06:32
Sue Monk Kidd writes fiction and non-fiction. Her novels include The Secret Life of Bees, The Mermaid Chair, The Invention of Wings, and The Book of Longings. Some of her non-fiction titles include The Dance of the Dissident Daughter and When the Heart Waits. In this episode we discuss her new novel The Book of Longings Learn more about your ad cho…
…
continue reading
1
On the Long Road to Publication, with Virginia Evans
36:22
36:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:22
Don’t miss this gorgeous episode in which we talk about what it takes to stay on the road to publication (and what it feels like to get there). Virginia Evans is from the northeastern United States. She attended James Madison University for her bachelor’s in English literature, as well as Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, for her master’s of phil…
…
continue reading
1
David Whyte: Inside the Mind of A Master Poet | How I Write
1:35:43
1:35:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:35:43
I interviewed David Whyte, a poet who has mastered the art of turning life's deepest experiences into beautiful writing. We talked about how to write from the place where your inner world meets the outer world, why difficult emotions like grief and anger are actually forms of care, how memorizing poetry changes how you experience reality, and pract…
…
continue reading
1
Teaching Kids to Write in the Age of ChatGPT
56:00
56:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:00
What if chatbots result in the next generation never learning to write? It's a doomsday scenario that we keep coming back to in our series on AI writing tools. If AI can craft essays and compose emails instantly, why would kids bother mastering grammar, sentence structure, or the art of putting thoughts into words? And here's the terrifying follow-…
…
continue reading
1
Philip Terry & Marina Warner: Dante’s Purgatorio
1:05:01
1:05:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:05:01
In his 2014 Dante’s Inferno poet and provocateur Philip Terry moved the action to Essex University. His Purgatorio (Carcanet) transports us to nearby Mersea Island, where Ted Berrigan leads our author up an artificial mountain to meet with artists Grayson Perry, Rachel Whiteread and Damien Hirst, as well as Christopher Marlowe, Boris Johnson, Lady …
…
continue reading
Shin Yu Pai on professional breakup, desert art, and love in the archive.By Poetry Foundation
…
continue reading
1
Ep 486: Setting-driven stories, accidental reading themes, and winning characters
1:03:46
1:03:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:03:46
Ellen Heath, a reader from the Atlanta area, shares Anne's passion for urban planning, but that's not all they talk about today. Ellen is looking for immersive settings, characters she can connect with, and books that might even teach her something, and Anne has ideas! Ellen and Anne also talk about her Ellen's interesting and unique method for cho…
…
continue reading
1
Write Like a Priestess: Devotion, Truth & Magdalene’s Fire
55:22
55:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:22
Today’s episode is a sacred one. We’re celebrating Mary Magdalene’s Feast Day with a wonderful guest - my sister from another mother - Jane Astara Ashley: priestess, publisher, and soul midwife for many powerful books. In this conversation, we go deep into writing as a form of devotion, as a discipleship to truth, beauty, and the divine feminine. W…
…
continue reading
1
#240: 4 Powerful Ways To Show Character Change
19:21
19:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
19:21
We don’t just read stories to find out what happens. We read to witness who a character becomes. So how do you show that change? Not by stating it outright, or having another character comment on it, but through behavior, inner voice, and choices that reveal an internal shift. In this episode, we’re breaking down what character transformation looks…
…
continue reading
1
Uncanny Englishness: Kit Whitfield on Folklore and Fantasy
38:49
38:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:49
Kit Whitfield is an English novelist and essayist based in London. Her debut novel, published in 2006 as Bareback (UK) and Benighted (US), was shortlisted for the Authors’ Club Best First Novel Award, longlisted for the Waverton Good Read Award, and optioned by Warner Bros. Kit is the author of the Gyrford duology - In the Heart of Hidden Things (2…
…
continue reading
1
EPISODE 79: The Six P's of Well-Being in the Publishing Industry with Danielle Render Termeaud
29:59
29:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:59
Send us a text This episode of Wayward Writers features senior literary agent Heather Cashman, authors Stephanie Bearce and Nicki Jacobsmeyer, and special guest Danielle Render Termeaud. The discussion focuses on the intersection between mental health and the writing journey. Danielle, a trauma therapist and author, introduces her six Ps framework,…
…
continue reading
1
WRITER 673: Sarah Clutton reveals 'The Remarkable Truths of Alfie Bains'
43:18
43:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:18
Self-confessed writing course junkie and former lawyer Sarah Clutton’s central character literally appeared at the door while she was busy writing another book at the end of the world. In this episode, Sarah elaborates on this unusual inspiration and her writing process for her new novel, The Remarkable Truths of Alfie Bains. 00:00 Welcome 05:54 Wr…
…
continue reading
1
3:17 How Can I Do My Creative Work When I'm So Worried About The World?
20:01
20:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
20:01
If you’ve felt your creative attention fray under the weight of today’s headlines, you’re not alone. Upheaval is often the messy prelude to renewal, part of the creative process, but how do we stay focused on what we want to create when everything feels like it’s falling apart? In this episode of the GoCreative! podcast, Orna Ross shares her own da…
…
continue reading
Drummer Angie Boylan joins Andy to talk about Freezing Cold's upcoming album "Treasure Pool", how creativity can be compulsive, and the shows they grew up on. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art
…
continue reading
