The Inkwell Podcast with host Blake Reichenbach dives deep into the world of creativity, storytelling, and the joy of the written word. Through a blend of personal insights and lively discussions with authors and other creative minds, Blake unpacks the lessons from the books he reads, weaving them into conversations about how creativity enriches all aspects of life. Designed like a dynamic book club, the podcast explores how to navigate a creative life amidst the demands of a career, family, ...
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I'm on a journey to turn my creative life into passive income, and I want to share my lessons, successes, and failures along the way!
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Upcoming Podcast Guests, Post-Flu Writing, and Postmodernist Literature
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37:03In this episode, Blake discusses some exciting upcoming podcast guests, a foray into a postmodern (in)famous classic, as well as his current fiction project and its most recent updates. Visit: www.charlottewood.com.au To learn more, visit: https://www.blakereichenbach.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/autho…
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The Quiet Power of Reflection: A Conversation with Charlotte Wood
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50:46In this episode, Charlotte Wood delves into the inspirations behind her novel "Stone Yard Devotional," exploring themes of faith, nature, and personal upheaval. She discusses the challenges and revelations of writing a deeply personal story set in her Australian hometown during a time of global and personal crisis. Charlotte shares insights into he…
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Rachel Kitch, Appalachian & Thai Folklore, and... the Omegaverse
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40:40Rachel Kitch is a mixed-race Thai American speculative horror author with a love of writing unsettling, creepy books that still have a spark of light. Rachel has her Masters in Design from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelors from West Virginia University. As a generation 1.5 immigrant, Rachel loves to blend her heritage and incorporate T…
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Media Literacy, BookTok, and Other Woes for Writers in 2025
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45:35Join host Blake Reichenbach in this thought-provoking episode of the Inkwell Insights podcast, where he delves into the evolving landscape of media literacy and its impact on writers and readers in the digital age. Departing from his usual guest interviews, Blake takes center stage to discuss the significant themes from his recent blog post titled …
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Lara Tupper, Inkwell's Biggest Fanilow, on the Value of Story
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49:40Lara Tupper is the author of three books: Amphibians, a short story collection (Leapfrog Global Fiction Award winner; Leapfrog Press, 2021), Off Island, a fictional re-imagining of Paul Gauguin's travels (finalist, Housatonic Book Award; Encircle, 2020) and A Thousand and One Nights (Harcourt and Untreed Reads, 2015), an autobiographical novel abou…
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Dr. V Boykin on Writing Difficult Stories
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56:09Dr. V Boykin's recent book, "Fix Your Face and Watch Your Tone," is a product of her mission to rewrite the narrative for marginalized groups in the workplace through innovative and accessible programming, enlightening one unaware mind at a time. The book is a blend of life anecdotes and extensive research, through which Dr. V offers practical solu…
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Feast While You Can authors Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta on Writing
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42:30Writing may often be a solo endeavor, but Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta prove that writing duos can actually work. Real-life wives, Mikaella and Onjuli have created a writing routine for themselves that works, and have brilliant insights for listeners into what makes for effective collaboration and a productive writing dynamic. Mikaella Clemen…
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Christina Lynch, Author of Pony Confidential, on Writing
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37:16Author Christina Lynch joins the Inkwell Insights podcast to discuss her new novel, "Pony Confidential," a one-of-a-kind mystery with heart and humor, and a hilariously grumpy pony must save the only human he’s ever loved after discovering she stands accused of a murder he knows she didn’t commit. Throughout the interview, we discuss how modern wri…
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The Dark Side of 50,000 Words: Examining NaNoWriMo
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1:00:53NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) began in 1999 as a simple creative challenge: write 50,000 words in November. While it started with good intentions and offers some benefits—like building community among writers and providing structure for creative projects—the initiative has significant drawbacks, especially since becoming a formal nonprof…
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The Inevitable AI Episode: Not Everybody is Meant to Be a Writer
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39:16In this episode, I explore the evolving landscape of AI tools and their role in the creativity and publishing. In particular, I discuss this article (https://www.thebookseller.com/comment/craft-and-creativity - needs to be in the show notes) and respond to the claims of a utopia-like future of unihibited creativity that the author seems to purport …
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Lessons on Craft and Creativity from KAOS
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36:48In this episode of Inkling Insights, I dive into the Netflix series KAOS to explore valuable lessons for writers. Whether you're crafting novels, screenplays, or any form of narrative, you'll gain insights on: Worldbuilding without info-dumping: I break down how KAOS introduces its complex mythology-based world through character actions and perspec…
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Mastering the Craft of Storytelling with Lisa Cron
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55:55In this episode, Blake discusses the profound impact of storytelling with guest Lisa Cron, an expert in the science and function of narrative. Lisa, author of 'Wired for Story,' 'Story Genius,' and 'Story or Die,' elaborates on the biological underpinnings of story and its influence on human behavior. This conversation underscores the necessity for…
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Story Genius, Part II: External Gauntlets & Internal Growth: Story Genius Part 3 Explored
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44:53In this video script, Blake Reichenbach continues his analysis of Lisa Cron's book 'Story Genius' by delving into part three, which focuses on integrating plot with protagonist development. Reichenbach discusses how Cron shifts from character backstory to present action, emphasizing the distinction between plot (sequence of events) and story (chara…
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Beyond Outlining: A Deep Dive into Lisa Cron's Story Genius (Part One)
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40:19In this episode of Inkling Insights, Blake Reichenbach explores key themes and methodologies from Lisa Cron's book, Story Genius. Blake discusses the evolutionary role of storytelling in human survival, debunks common writing myths, and offers practical exercises to craft compelling protagonists and meaningful narratives. This episode covers parts …
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Inkwell Insights: Where Creativity Meets Life
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15:04In the inaugural episode of Inkwell Insights, host Blake Reichenbach introduces the podcast focused on books, storytelling, creativity, and curiosity. Blake explains the book club format of the show, shares his personal experiences with writing and creativity, and discusses the importance of integrating creativity into everyday life. He reflects on…
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Episode 1: Blank Pages and the Joy of Starting New Projects
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24:23Starting a new project is intimidating. The blank page can be a scary place. Luckily, it doesn't need to be. Here's how you can make new starts successful, exciting, and a fulfilling part of the creative life and your journey to generating passive income.
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