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Writing Excuses
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Writing Process Podcasts
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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.
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In-depth interviews with songwriters about their songwriting process. Nothing else. No talk of band drama, band names, or tour stories. Treating songwriters as writers, plain and simple. By Ben Opipari, English Lit Ph.D.
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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.
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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. ...
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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.
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Thinking about writing, talking about writing, and getting writing out of my system. I'm Joseph Hunter: fiction writer, Creative Writing PhD candidate, and teacher. This podcast sees me reflect on the writing process, why we write, and how we can write better.
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A podcast on writing that explores the craft of fiction, answers listeners' questions, and provides strategies for a fulfilling writing practice and creative life, hosted by bestselling, award-winning novelist Nina LaCour.
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Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration of the process and power of design and architecture. From award winning producer Roman Mars. Learn more at 99percentinvisible.org.
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The internet's resident librarian, Jack Edwards, presents... Inklings! The Inklings Book Club is a community for book lovers, championing storytellers from around the world. Subscribe for weekly author interviews and our spotlight monthly book club chat, where we'll be grilling authors on their writing process, inspiration, and future projects. To be involved with the group-read, search Inklings on the Fable app or join us on Instagram.
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Successful writing requires The Write Focus. Hosted by M.A. Lee with occasional forays from Remi Black and Edie Roones, we focus on productivity / tools / craft / process for fiction and nonfiction, entertainment and academic writing.
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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.
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Weekly interviews with world-class engineering leaders about writing great software and working well with humans.
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Join Andy as he discusses the creative process with a wide array of guests.
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Writing and publishing a phenomenal book doesn’t have to be ridiculously complicated or mind-numbingly overwhelming. From myths and misconceptions to practical tips and sound strategies, Elizabeth Lyons (author, book writing coach, book editor, and founder of Finn-Phyllis Press), helps writers feel more in control of and comfortable with the business of book publishing. Her interviews with fellow authors discussing their writing processes and publishing journeys aim to help you untangle YOUR ...
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“Learn how acclaimed writers keep the ink flowing, the cursor moving, and avoid writer’s block.” Each week, host Kelton Reid chats with guests like Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah, on life after becoming a laureate; #1 New York Times bestselling author, Emily Henry on her past life as a YA mid-lister; Celebrated author, Walter Mosley, on his conflicted feelings after winning a National Book Award; NY Times bestselling author, Lisa Scottoline, on what she learned from literary lion Phili ...
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Welcome to the Curious about Screenwriting Podcast where you'll enjoy listening to fascinating film industry guests who share their insights on how you can take your screenwriting career to the next level.
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Fiction Writing Made Easy | Top Creative Writing Podcast for Fiction Writers & Writing Tips
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Fiction Writing Made Easy is your go-to podcast for practical, no-fluff tips on how to write, edit, and publish a novel—from first draft to finished book. Hosted by developmental editor and book coach Savannah Gilbo, this show breaks down the fiction writing process into clear, actionable steps so you can finally make progress on your manuscript. Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned writer looking to sharpen your skills, each episode offers insights on novel writing, story struct ...
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Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly books and culture podcast featuring in-depth conversations with today's leading authors. Literature, screenwriting, the creative process, pop culture, and more. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Bluesky and Instagram.
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Welcome to Qwerty, the podcast for writers on how to live the writing life. Host Marion Roach Smith interviews the best writers in all genres to discover their process. Qwerty is by, about and for writers and explores the real challenges of writing and the steps anyone can take to become a better storyteller. Listen in for writing tips, publishing advice and encouragement on how to live the writing life.
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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.
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Every Saturday, the Weekend podcast brings some of the best Guardian writing from the week, read by talented narrators. Listen to celebrity interviews, lifestyle features, and opinions from our most popular columnists including Marina Hyde and John Crace. Weekend is the perfect way to relax.
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WRITERS AT WORK is a podcast about the joys, heartaches, challenges and satisfaction of the creative writing process. Hosted by Jim Fusilli, additional information is available at writersatworkpodcast.com.
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"Writing It! The Podcast About Academics & Writing" dives deep into the world of academic writing and publishing. Join us for conversations with academics and editors as we discuss challenges, strategies, and insights from our writing lives. As we share our experiences and helpful hacks, we make the process of writing and getting published a bit more transparent and a bit less overwhelming.
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Join Matt and Andrea as they take on a new adventure—writing their first romance novel together! Our Next Chapter dives into love, life, and the challenges of authorship, with real talk, laughs, and plenty of heart. Whether you're a book lover, a writer, or just here for the journey, come be part of the story!
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Tiffin Inn Writing Workshop (with Imposter Syndrome & Unlimited Refills)
Arthur Franz IV, Tim Goodwin
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Become a better fiction writer! Join Tim Goodwin (fiction author, professional photographer, Equity actor, improv master, stage manager) and Arthur Franz IV (board game designer, Learning & Development Manager, Master of Fine Arts, & published short story writer) in the corner booth as they share stories of success and...less-than-success in their writing careers. Tim and Art offer practical advice to accelerate your progress, interviews with emerging and established writers to explore the p ...
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The Bulletproof Screenwriting Podcast shows you how to make your screenplays bulletproof. Weekly interviews with Oscar® and Emmy® award winning screenwriters, story specialists, best-selling authors, Hollywood agents and managers, and industry insiders. We cover every aspect of the screenwriting process. This is the screenwriting podcast for the rest of us. No fluff. No BS. Just straight talk that will help you on your screenwriting journey. Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning ...
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Prompt Queens is songwriting/comedy podcast. Every episode we write to a new prompt, play our songs, discuss songwriting and the creative process, and invite you to play along at home. Hosted by Emily Dunbar & Hope Dunbar.
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Darby Hudson talks about the 'creative process' and muddling through life.
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Author Keith McNally describes his process while writing a novel.
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Join Michelle Blackwell, for Upwelling, where she interviews authors, poets, playwrights, historians, and songwriters about their recently published works. Get insights into their creative process and writing as well as publishing tips. Upwelling brings the richness of local literature to the airwaves.
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Join author Megan O’Russell in this candid, humor-filled glimpse into the creation of a new book series, starting at page one. You’re invited to step into the real-time writing process as Megan weaves fae, shifters, witches, and seers into her latest young adult fantasy novel: Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer. No second drafts allowed. No untwisting love triangles. No bringing characters back to life. meganorussell.substack.com
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New episodes every Friday! On Page One - The Writer's Podcast, we talk to writers of all descriptions (authors, screenwriters, comic writers and more) about their writing process and how they craft their next great works. We also explore their career, including how their first big break happened, and discuss the ups and downs along the way. We learn something new every episode, and we hope you do as well. Page One is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. ...
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Jeff Goldsmith interviews screenwriters and filmmakers alike about their creative process!
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This podcast is your front-row seat to the world of intellectual thought, creative expression, books, ideas, and thought-provoking conversations with some of the most brilliant minds and celebrated authors of our time.
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A monthly podcast where I talk to writer friends about those little things that make a big difference to their craft and careers in the hope that we can give readers some insight to the creative process, and writers and creative folk practical advice that they can actually use! The podcast is a recording of a monthly livestream.
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In each episode of the Secrets from the Green Room podcast hosts Irma Gold and Karen Viggers chat with a writer about their experience of the writing and publishing process in honest green room-style, uncovering some of the plain and simple truths, as well as some of the secrets – whether they be mundane or salubrious – and having a lot of fun in the process.
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Join authors Ian Lewis and Matt Sugerik in a monthly short-fiction writing workshop in which each use an identical writing prompt to create a work of short fiction. First listen to their stories, and then stick around as they workshop their ideas. Discussion will touch on writing process, tips, inspiration, and more! We are only bound by the limits of our imaginations. Come and join two lifelong friends on a unique storytelling journey.
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Have you ever wondered where a writer gets their inspiration from? The Fool Writes Again is a podcast for avid readers and aspiring writers told from the perspective of a writer. Follow Jinks the Writer as he explores his everyday life and travels looking for inspiration. In each episode Jinks will dive deeper into his mindset as he recounts real life stories, provides scenarios, explains his thought process, and even provides writing prompts to the listeners. Furthermore, Jinks will discuss ...
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With over 100 years of experience serving the mining and exploration industry, reports by The Northern Miner writing staff inform the decision-making process of thousands of high-performing mining professionals.
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Beginning with our guest’s favorite cocktail, Dedicated offers an insider’s look at the lives and work of your favorite authors. New York Times bestselling author Doug Brunt hosts conversations with the world’s greatest writers as they discuss their writing lifestyle, creative process, latest work, and behind-the-scenes revelations. If you want to hear from the brilliant minds creating our best stories, be sure to tune in.
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Black & Published brings you the journeys of writers, poets, playwrights, and storytellers of all kinds to discuss what it means to be a writer, dissect the writing process, and demystify the steps between concept and publication.
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The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society: Books, Film, Music, TV, Art, Writing, Creativity, Education, Environment, Theatre, Dance, LGBTQ, Climate Change, Social Justice, Spirituality, Feminism ...
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Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists and creative thinkers across the Arts and STEM. We discuss their life, work and artistic practice. Winners of Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Pulitzer, Nobel Prize, leaders and public figures share real experiences and offer valuable insights. Notable guests and participating museums and organizations include: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Neil Patrick Harris, Smithsonian, Roxane Gay, Musée Picasso, EAR ...
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Dive into this lit podcast hosted by Mallory Smart, where authors explore the synergy between music and their writing. Brace yourself for offbeat interviews where writers discuss their individual styles, get lost in unpredictable anecdotes, and how music transforms their creative process. New episodes airing every Saturday.
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The Musician Who Sings to Animals - PLUMES on Trust & Cross-Species Communication - Highlights
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On Music, Trust and Connection with the Animal World “Mostly I’ll play in a minor key, something sad, which I think can work for an animal because they can sense the sadness, and they try to reassure me and comfort me. I chose love songs because I'm convinced they are very intuitive and they can sense what I am trying to say to them, and profess my…
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A Process That Might Unlock Your Writing, with V. F. Mejia
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V. F. Mejia has a process for writing that might change the way you show up for your writing! And she’s just funded her first Kickstarter, and Rachael can’t be more excited about this one! V. F. Mejia is a sapphic fantasy author dedicated to writing for all the Latine sapphics out in the world. With a focus on Peruvian folklore, history, and mythol…
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20.51: Howard Tayler’s Personal Writing Process
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A workflow that made daily writing (and comics) possible—Howard Tayler takes us through two decades of the delightfully eccentric process behind Schlock Mercenary: text boxes in landscape Word, laser-printed pages he inked by hand, and a system that kept comics coming even through long COVID and chronic fatigue. The conversation shows how craft can…
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Career Sabbaticals and Self Discovery 🔍 — with Thiago Ghisi
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Today's guest is Thiago Ghisi!Thiago is former director of engineering at Nubank and with a long and successful tech career in companies like ThoughtWorks, Apple and more. But right now, he's on a sabbatical and he's been for more than six months.So get ready for an incredible chat where we talked about your identity as an engineering leader, psych…
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I loved atmospheres as a kid. Then stories helped me as I got older. But I've read most of the stories and they all seem to repeat. So I've been returning to the beauty of atmosphere. Get my book, "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" & Preorder "You're Going To Be Ok" (published by Andrews McMeel): ME BOOKS My books and prints: …
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Harlan Coben is the number-one bestsellling author of 35 novels, translated into 46 different languages. Specifically, he's sold over 90 MILLION copies, and 12 of his stories have been adapted for the screen by Netflix. The newest adaptation is Run Away, starring James Norton and Ruth Jones, which follows a family trying to find their daughter Paig…
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BPS 453: How to Build a Screenwriting Career That Actually Lasts with Bob Saenz
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Bob Saenz shares a rare, honest look at what it means to build a long-term career as both an actor and screenwriter. From his early days in theater and television to writing studio films and Hallmark movies, Bob’s journey emphasizes craft over shortcuts. He explains how his time acting on Nash Bridges became a hands-on education in filmmaking, shap…
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💰 The Annual MONEY Episode! How did Rachael make her money in 2025 and how does she feel about it? Enjoy! ✏️ 90 Days to Done NOW OPEN! http://rachaelherron.com/90daystodone ✏️ 90 Day Revision NOW OPEN! http://rachaelherron.com/revision 🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage (New perks, like editing!) 📕 OUT NOW! The Se…
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Volume 74 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...we're so back, baby.......Brad and Mira review their holidays...Brad threw his back out on Christmas Eve trying to do a tai-chi workout...Mira saw Marty Supreme and got a terrible UTI...the annual celebrity infestation of St. Bart's...Trump bombs Venezuela, kidnaps Maduro...the Bari Weiss destruction of CB…
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This Should Scare Us! - Malcolm Gladwell & Mitch Landrieu
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In a wide-ranging, unguarded conversation, Malcolm Gladwell and former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu use the city itself as a lens to examine America’s deeper fractures. What begins as a meditation on why New Orleans remains stubbornly, almost defiantly distinctive—resisting the cultural flattening seen in cities like Austin and Nashville—quickl…
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"To write about something sad and dark, I need to feel content, to feel a sense of well being. I can't write when I'm depressed," Lucinda Williams told me. Much of my discussion with Williams focused on how we prepare to write. By her own admission, she's obsessed with paper. "I could spend hours in an office supply store," says Williams. A comfort…
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Tom Junod: How to Write Unapologetically Well | How I Write
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Tom Junod is famous for writing essays that have defined both people and events. He wrote a piece called "The Falling Man" for Esquire, which is the canonical piece about 9/11. Later on, he wrote the iconic "Can You Say...Hero?" about Fred Rogers, also for Esquire. What's unique about this conversation is that it's both practical and deep, but it a…
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Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions! In this episode, I discuss the significance of context in the author space, emphasizing the need for transparency in marketing. I also talk about that dreaded task: building an author email list. EPISODE CHAPTERS 01:37 - The Power of Quiet Reflection 04:09 - When Navigating the Author Sp…
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Art describes what "Draft Zero" is in his novel writing process and outlines a four-step process for drafting the novel in 2026. To contact the show, email us at [email protected] Arthur Franz IV
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Developers to see M&A, ft John McCluskey, Renaud Adams and Robert Quartermain
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This week’s episode features the “Super Gold” panel from The Northern Miner’s International Metals Symposium in London, held on November 30, 2025. The panel brought together Robert Quartermain, Executive Chairman of Dakota Gold and a member of the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame; Renaud Adams, CEO of IAMGOLD; and John McCluskey, CEO of Alamos Gold. Th…
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Performance changing gear, a Titanic era nurse with unbelievable resilience, and an ingenious art vending project reveal how innovation and endurance shape unexpected worlds. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com…
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Macabre Plotting: A Writer Looks at Bones
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In this episode of 'Fool Writes Again', Jinks delves into the world of writing, focusing on the macabre and the inspiration drawn from oddities expos. Through a series of imaginative scenarios, he explores how writers can break out of their comfort zones and find unique story ideas in unexpected places. The conversation emphasizes the importance of…
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Doug Picks 4 books for 2026 with background noise provided by his dog Thunder who is romping in the snow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Doug Brunt
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Black & Published is back for season 6, but before we dive into our regularly scheduled episodes, we're having a mini series all about Nikesha's forthcoming novel The Seven Daughters of Dupree. Over these next four weeks she'll discuss: the writing process how she got her agent how the novel sold in a week the themes already resonating with early r…
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This week on Black & Published, Nikesha dives into how she wrote her forthcoming novel The Seven Daughters of Dupree. From starting the book for a publishing contest just days before she gave birth, to writing and revising as her life fell apart Nikesha breaks down how her novel kept her from a break down, and the kismetic happenstance that occurre…
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1017. Gerald Howard on Malcolm Cowley and the Triumph of American Literature
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Gerald Howard is the author of The Insider: Malcolm Cowley and the Triumph of American Literature, available from Penguin Press. Howard retired in 2021 as executive editor and vice president of Doubleday Books. He received the 2009 Maxwell E. Perkins Award for Distinguished Achievement in the Field of Fiction and has worked over the years with auth…
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227. 5 Tips on Pursuing Your Writing While Holding Down a 9-to-5 Job
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If you've been trying to write a novel with a full-time job, family, and everything else life throws at you, this episode is for you. Maybe you squeeze writing into nights or weekends. You may start strong, then lose momentum when things don't go as planned. Or perhaps you keep telling yourself you’ll take your writing seriously when you have more …
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Ch 33: New Year’s Promises, Legendary author Jayne Ann Krentz, and a Deal with the Devil
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We’re starting 2026 with coffee, chaos, and a little main-character energy. First up, Matt and Andrea swap New Year’s resolutions and immediately rate how likely they are to actually happen. Spoiler: confidence is high, follow-through is questionable. Then we’re joined by a true legend, Jayne Ann Krentz, for a fun and thoughtful conversation about …
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Former(?) Skrew member Adam Grossman joins Andy to talk about parenting, putting down music and picking it up again, and new projects, including Scary Monsters and Super Creeps and an upcoming Skrew album! Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.
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1016. Jim Newton on Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead, and the American Counterculture
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Jim Newton is the author of Here Beside the Rising Tide: Jerry Garcia, The Grateful Dead, and an American Awakening, available from Random House. Newton is a journalist, teacher, and author of Justice for All, Eisenhower, Worthy Fights, and Man of Tomorrow. He was at the Los Angeles Times for twenty-five years as a reporter, bureau chief, editorial…
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Season 21 kicks off with a new theme, a fresh tagline, and a renewed focus on what Writing Excuses has always been about: tools, not rules. The hosts unpack why prescriptive writing advice so often falls short, and how understanding why tools gives you the freedom to adapt—or discard—them. And so for Season 21, we’re going to focus on deconstructin…
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S4E34 -Mike Corrao: Everyone Forgets The Fourth Boom
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Mike Corrao is the author of numerous works including the novels, Gut Text (11:11 Press) and Rituals Performed in the Absence of Ganymede (11:11 Press); the poetry collections, The Persimmon is an Event (Broken Sleep Books) and Under Reef (Onomatopee Projects); the plays Smut-Maker (Inside the Castle) and Cephalonegativity (Apocalypse Party); and t…
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Susannah Cahalan is the author of The Acid Queen: The Psychedelic Life and Counterculture Rebellion of Rosemary Woodruff Leary (Viking). Cahalan is a #1 New York Times–bestselling author, journalist and public speaker. Her first book, Brain on Fire, has sold over a million copies and has been translated into more than twenty languages. Her seco…
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How Award-Winning TV Writer & Novelist Georgia Jeffries Writes: Redux
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Listen to a replay of 2025's 2nd most popular episode! Thank you for your ears and we look forward to a raucous writerly 2026 ... Award-winning TV writer/producer turned novelist Georgia Jeffries spoke with me about why Cagney and Lacey was her film school, teaching screenwriting at USC, and the ghosts, grief, and grievance in her debut novel THE Y…
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How I found energy after work to make art and break out of the jail of meaningless jobs
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It wasn't easy. It was like being two Sisyphus's at once. Get my book, "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" & Preorder "You're Going To Be Ok" (published by Andrews McMeel): ME BOOKS My books and prints: www.darbyhudson.com Find me: Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist…
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BPS 452: The Filmmaker Who Refused to Tap Out: The Making of Heel Kick! with Danny Mac
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On this episode, we sit down with Danny Mac, a Canadian filmmaker, actor, and producer whose story is a masterclass in indie filmmaking grit. Best known for his mockumentary Heel Kick!, Danny proves that passion and persistence can turn any dream—no matter how outlandish—into cinematic reality. Without the luxury of film school or industry connecti…
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Original air date: August 17, 2025 A special episode featuring Amanda Yates Garcia, also known as The Oracle of Los Angeles. Amanda is a writer, socially engaged artist, public witch, and doctoral student in the department of World Arts Cultures and Dance at UCLA. Her first book, Initiated, received a starred review from Kirkus and Publisher's …
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Upwelling: A New Years Eve Special With Jean Hegland and Maggie Watson
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Internationally known author Jean Hegland from Season 2, reading from her book Still Time. Still Time is a book about a man and his family coming to terms with dementia and the end of life. And Fort Bragg fiduciary Maggie Watson from Season 4, about her end-of-life planning workbook, A Graceful Farewell.…
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Adrian Tchaikovsky: How to Write Great Science Fiction | How I Write
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Adrian Tchaikovsky came on the show to talk about how he writes fantasy and science fiction. He won the Arthur C. Clarke Award for his book, Children of Time, and has written more than 60 books and novellas. He spends his life thinking about how to make believable worlds and how to build characters that have weight to them. My favorite thing is how…
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The Language White America Can't Hear: Dr. Daniel Black & Avery Young
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Dr. Daniel Black and Avery Young" "This conversation is a masterclass in Black language, music, spirituality, and survival. Dr. Daniel Black and Avery Young explore how Black people have always communicated with more than words—through rhythm, silence, gesture, melody, and the body itself. From church songs and blues traditions to humming, repetiti…
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Season 2: The Supernatural Notes of M.K. Thorne
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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, Chris makes his author debut! Join us as Chris steps into the role of a character, M.K. Thorne, in the Laureldale Universe …
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Sacha and Rachael get real in their annual Lessons Learned show! Don’t miss it! Write in the Junkyard! https://rachaelherron.com/online-writing-retreat-2026/ 🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage (New perks, like editing!) 📕 OUT NOW! The Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland: http://rachaelherron.com ❤️ Write in Italy Ma…
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Animals & The Healing Power of Music with Musician PLUMES
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How is music a pathway to understanding animals? Musician Plumes takes his guitar to the world's most unlikely concert halls—farms, sanctuaries, and wild habitats. A passionate advocate for veganism and animal welfare, we discuss what animals hear, how trust forms, and what music can reveal when it enters a world not made for humans alone. “Mostly…
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REPLAY: What Does It Mean to Be a Minor Writer?
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Original air date: October 12, 2025. What does it mean to be a “minor writer” in a world obsessed with major success? In this episode, I talk with Jeff Alessandrelliabout his essay 'Minor, Minor, Minor Writer,' and what it has to say about literary ambition, obscurity, ego, and the quiet reality behind most books. We discuss BookScan recon, ind…
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From rogue stop signs to rooftop mini golf, discover how chaos and creativity quietly shape the urban world. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a…
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Free cash flow to keep gold miners hot, ft Rick Rule, Rob McEwen and John McCluskey
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This week’s episode features the “Gold: Where Do We Go From Here?” panel from the International Metals Symposium in London, England, held on December 1, 2025. The panel brought together Rick Rule, CEO of Rule Investment Media; Rob McEwen, CEO of McEwen Mining; and John A. McCluskey, CEO of Alamos Gold, for a wide-ranging discussion on the gold mark…
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