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.
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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.
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Insights and inspiration for growing your self-publishing business. Featuring interviews with bestselling authors and industry experts, who share practical advice you can use to improve your writing and sell more books. Hosted by the Kobo Writing Life team, you'll also get the latest news and updates about Kobo and the KWL platform. Self-publish today at www.kobo.com/writinglife
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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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A podcast for and about writers—the business side and the creative perspective—and how our life experiences intersect with our writing work. How we do it, why we do it and what keeps us going as we navigate the creative environment. Because, published or not, wildly popular or still unknown, we are all writers. ”Living the Writing Life” is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by author Nancy Christie. For more information, visit her website at www.nancychristie.com.
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Join author John King for eclectic interviews with writers from a variety of genres, including fiction writing, poetry, memoirs, and journalism. From literature to genre writing to the movies, all writing is up for discussion. In particular, The Drunken Odyssey features discussion of all aspects of the writing process—not just the published manuscript, pristinely presented to the entire literate world, but also the scrawled notes and tortured drafts that lead writers there. In long-form inte ...
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Books & Writers · The Creative Process: Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights, Poets, Non-fiction Writers & Journalists Talk Writing, Life & Creativity
Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights, Poets, Non-fiction Writers & Journalists Talk Writing · Creative Process Original Series
Books & Writing episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. To listen to ALL arts & creativity episodes of “The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society”, you’ll find our main podcast on Apple: tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, Spotify: tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists & creative thinkers across the Arts & STEM. We discuss their life, work & artistic practice. Winne ...
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The Book Festival You Can Enjoy In Your Bath: Interviews, Readings, Rambling Chat
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Candid chats about our creative lives
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I make my living as an on-demand typewriter poet. I peddle surprise and delight. These are my stories, methods, and philosophies. My mission is to bring poetry to the people. Tune in for tales of typewriter theater, my stance on creative bravery, and to hear poetry from the streets.
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Authors and screenwriters Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due (and guests!) on writing, the writer's life, Hollywood, the work/family balance and relationships - the tools writers need to make themselves the heroes/heroines of their own story. - LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast (We might play your message!) - Join our MAILING LIST at www.lifewritingweekly.com
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The Pastor Writer podcast is a series of conversations and reflections on the Christian life through reading and writing. From interviews with authors to thoughts on scripture and culture, Chase Replogle offers a wide range of topics and explorations. Chase is a church pastor and writer. You can follow more of his work at pastorwriter.com
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I'm currently working on a novel yet to be titled. As I write I'll be posting about my experiances.
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Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | Disability
Jon Cronshaw
Step into the world of storytelling with Jon Cronshaw, a legally blind indie fantasy author who refuses to let visual impairment stand in the way of his literary dreams. In his weekly Author Diary podcast, Jon brings raw honesty and infectious enthusiasm to every episode, inviting listeners behind the curtain of his unique writing journey. From the spark of a new idea to the satisfaction of a published novel, Jon shares the unfiltered reality of crafting stories while navigating the publishi ...
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A series of talks, workshops and conference highlights hosted by the OCLW based at Wolfson College. Life-writing encompasses everything from the complete life to the day-in-the-life, from the fictional to the factional. It embraces the lives of objects and institutions as well as the lives of individuals, families and groups. Life-writing includes autobiography, memoirs, letters, diaries, journals (written and documentary), anthropological data, oral testimony, and eye-witness accounts. It i ...
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Calligraphy Mama | Journaling, Scripture Writing, More Calm, Me-time, Stress Relief, Creative Outlet, Hand-Lettering, Meditative Space, Life-Giving Practice
Joanna Kettle | Calligraphy And Handwriting Coach | Wild Plains Calligraphy
***TOP 3% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST*** You give your all to your family every day, so finding time for yourself sounds impossible. You’ve tried to carve out space to be creative or recharge, but something always pulls your attention away. You want something that’s calming, meaningful, and fun, but not one more thing to manage. You’ve even wondered if there’s a way to bring your faith into it, but don’t know where to start. Hi, I’m Joanna. When I first became a stay-at-home mom with two little ...
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Doug Basler — Finding Novels for the New Year
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44:43Doug Basler is married to his wife, Katie, and is the father of Addie, Jackson, and Isaac. He currently serves as pastor of Union Park Presbyterian Church in Des Moines and First Presbyterian Church of Grimes. His pastoral ministry has also taken him to congregations in Aberdeen, Washington, and Cooke City, Montana. Doug recently completed a Doctor…
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Author Antonio Michael Downing (BLACK CHEROKEE) talks writing to discover, observing life as raw material, letting the story draw what’s on the page, and the importance of Miss Donna’s 3 rules of gardening
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#384 – The Evolution of a Novel with Eliana Ramage
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49:20In this episode, we are joined by Eliana Ramage, debut author of To the Moon and Back – a Reese's Book Club pick for 2025. To the Moon and Back is a "dazzlingly powerful story of family, ambition and belonging" wherein "one young woman's obsessive quest to become the first Cherokee astronaut irrevocably alters the fates of the people she loves most…
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80 | 4 Ways To Turn Your Beautifully Written Words Into Meaningful Christmas Gifts
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13:27Hey Mama! Do you like to send meaningful gifts? Are you tired of all the materialistic ads during Christmas and want to go back to meaning? Are you looking for a way to turn your Calligraphy into gifts? Being the creative, artistic dabbler that you are I know you will be inspired by these trendy and straight forward ways to make gifts to your love …
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In this week's show, John interviews the poet Anne Waldman about her extraordinary new work, Mesopotopia.Autor: John King
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428 - December 7, 2025 - Churchill's Dragons, wacky short
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3:43This week, I’ve been hard at work on the final edits for Churchill’s Dragons (RAF Dragon Corps, Book 2)—I’m about halfway through and pleased with how it’s shaping up. I’ve also been writing a few short stories, including a wacky progression fantasy that’s been a real blast to put together. Sometimes it’s fun to let loose and experiment a little. F…
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Thoughts on writing and life for December 2025
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6:48Just a few thoughts on finding the courage to be brave in our writing life. Did you enjoy this excerpt from my writing newsletter? Sign up for The Writing Life with Nancy Christie, and receive a free writing-related tip sheet as a bonus! Follow me on social media: Goodreads * X/Twitter * Facebook * TikTok * Instagram * LinkedIn * Pinterest * Medium…
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Matthew White is an author, interior designer, antiquarian, preservationist, and a former ballet dancer. He is the author of Italy of My Dreams: The Story of an American Designer’s Real-life Passion for Italian Style. He is an emeritus board member and former chairman of Save Venice Inc. His new book is New York Minute: Public Clocks that Make the …
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BASQUIAT: The Price of Fame w/ Author DOUG WOODHAM - Highlights
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12:18“People today are so used to Basquiat's prices being extraordinarily high and rising that it's almost hard for people to understand that wasn't always the case. In the year he died, 1988, a terrific painting by Basquiat might have sold for $30,000. Relative to his other artistic peers, like a great Julian Schnabel painting that cost $800,000. After…
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What is ‘experimental fiction’?: Clara Chow on travelling, writing about taboo subjects, and having fun
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55:54In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, Singapore-based writer Clara Chow delves into the world of 'experimental fiction' and why she takes on projects that push against the grain. Clara Chow works across genres of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Her strange experiments under Hermit Press include obscure prose chapbooks such as The Melancholy…
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Author Nick Teeguarden (THE COPPER SCROLL) discusses Indiana Jones, writing “clean entertainment”, letting your characters dictate the action, and real life influences on story and characters. http://nickteeguarden.com
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Kobo ReWriting Life – #24 – Writing a Festive Novel for Kobo Originals with Talia Hibbert
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35:21Welcome to the Kobo ReWriting Life Podcast! Alongside your regularly scheduled Kobo Writing Life podcast episode releases, we will also be featuring some highlights from our backlist. In this episode, we were joined by USA Today best-selling author Talia Hibbert, who has written over 15 romance novels, many of which have been opted for film and tel…
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79 | Top 4 Places To Find Christmas Holiday Calligraphy Gifts Your Loved Ones Will Actually Use
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12:56Are you looking for Calligraphy stocking stuffers that are fun and actually useful? Maybe you're looking for a thoughtful Calligraphy gift that is great for a beginner? Or maybe you're looking for a fun Calligraphy gift for yourself! Finding good quality Calligraphy gifts can be hard to find in places like Amazon or general art stores. So in this e…
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In this episode, Tananarive talks to debut author and former "Doogie Howser, M.D." actor Markus Redmond about his vampire novel BLOOD SLAVES, set during the Antebellum slavery era. On how the murder of George Floyd helped inspire his novel, transitioning from acting to writing, on his experiences writing screenplays, and how slavery is the true hor…
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Emily Van Duyne discusses her remarkable tome of scholarship on Sylvia Plath, including a literary history of how Plath's legacy has been shaped. Emily also guides Rachael and John's attempts to de-Hughes-ify the available texts.Autor: John King
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427 - November 30, 2025 - Churchill's Dragons, Punk's Not Dead, The Ravenglass Throne
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3:48This week, I’ve been bravely battling man flu (the most fearsome of ailments), but still managed to finish my draft of Churchill’s Dragons (RAF Dragon Corps, Book 2)! Next step: a final polish before I start posting the unposted chapters on Patreon. The Punk’s Not Dead audiobook (Book 3 in the Punks Versus Zombies trilogy) is now live on Audible, a…
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JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT: The Making of an Icon with DOUG WOODHAM, Fmr. President of Christie's Americas
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1:34:30“All of the great artists are there for a reason: because they rebelled in some way. They created a visual vocabulary that felt fresh and new, which excited people. So, the great artists are not built on sort of anthills of sand. They're built on things of substance and of meaning. Though this is not a sufficient condition to become an icon, it's a…
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Writer Amy Suto (WRITE FOR MONEY & POWER) discusses how the creative act of writing is precious, moving beyond traditional approaches, making a direct connection to readers, and being in it for the long haul.
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#383 – All About The Artisan Author with Johnny B. Truant
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54:38In this episode, we are joined by Johnny B. Truant, author of the acclaimed Fat Vampire series (which was adapted as Reginald the Vampire for the SyFy channel), the indie writer's guide Write. Publish. Repeat, and more. Johnny shares invaluable advice as we discuss his latest non-fiction title, The Artisan Author, his career, and much more. Johnny …
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78 | Find Gratitude In The Worst Times With Calligraphy And Journaling
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12:39Hey Mama! Do you find it hard to have gratitude in a hard season? Do you know the difference between being thankful versus being in the state of gratitude? Are you looking for a way to add Calligraphy to your gratitude practice? Today, I invite you in to learn how to have gratitude in tough moments, how to embody gratitude and using Calligraphy in …
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692: November 22, 2025 (Fire x Fire x Fire with Dianne Turgeon Richardson and Tod Caviness!)
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1:52:54John concocted a daft poetry game for friends with a body of work substantial enough to withstand randomization of theme and topic 'til our drunken voices and ears escape beyond the hurly-burly of the everyday and enter the ethereal mindscape of friendship. Here is one's nights Fire x Fire x Fire for your listening pleasure, featuring the verses of…
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426 - November 23, 2025 - RAF Dragon Corps, Churchill's Dragons
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4:11This week, I’ve been making great progress on Churchill’s Dragons (RAF Dragon Corps, Book 2)—I’m just two chapters from finishing the draft! I also had a lovely visit from my mum and her new partner, which gave me a nice break from the writing cave. In downtime, I’ve been reading Garth Marenghi (gloriously ridiculous) and getting ready to see the b…
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Winnie M Li is an American author and activist who has written for travel guidebooks, produced independent feature films, programmed for film festivals, and developed eco-tourism projects. Her first novel Dark Chapter was nominated for an Edgar Award and translated into ten languages, followed by the critically acclaimed Complicit. A survivor and a…
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Screenwriter/therapist David Silverman (HOW TO BE A ROCKSTAR SCREENWRITER) talks about how the long view is crucial, using the Pomodoro Technique, and the story behind his show THE WILD THORNBERRYS http://hollywoodscriptwriting.com http://davidsilvermanlmft.com
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In Conversation With … Susan Poole, author
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1:02:05Susan Poole is a mother, lawyer, freelance writer, and nonprofit professional. She was awarded the 2023 Rising Star Award from the Women’s Fiction Writers Association (WFWA) for her debut novel, Out of the Crash. Susan's essays have been featured on the popular parenting websites Grown and Flown and Scary Mommy. Additionally, she has published two …
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Kobo ReWriting Life – #23 – Writing New Genres with Nalini Singh
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52:30Welcome to the Kobo ReWriting Life Podcast! Alongside your regularly scheduled Kobo Writing Life podcast episode releases, we will also be featuring some highlights from our backlist. In this episode, we were joined by best-selling author Nalini Singh, who writes in multiple genres, from romance to thrillers. This discussion focused on her experien…
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77 | Creating Beauty Makes You Magnetic! A Gentle Conversation On The Importance Of Beauty In Our Lives
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10:11Hey Mama! You love creating beauty! It makes you light up and joyful. But did you know it also makes you magentic? Today, I talk about the real reason beauty is important and the place it has in our lives. In our fast pace lives, it's easy to leave beauty out as impractical. It's easy to leave out those things that quietly improves us. Beauty is a …
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On this week's show, John speaks with fiction writer A.J. Rodriguez, the June-July 2025 Kerouac Project of Orlando resident.
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425 - November 16, 2025 - Churchill's Dragons, House of Cards, Brewster's Millions
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5:16This week’s been tough—I’ve been struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which has made writing harder than usual. Still, I’ve kept pushing forward with Churchill’s Dragons (RAF Dragon Corps, Book 2), and I’m now at around 50,000 words into the draft. To switch off, I finally finished watching House of Cards on Netflix… and honestly, it …
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Author Lee Schneider (LIBERATION) discusses narrative flow, the trust factor between authors & readers, the joy of writing an over-the-top villain, and the importance of not breaking credibility. http://leeschneiderbooks.com
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#382 – The Joy of Storytelling with Jennifer Probst
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54:02In this episode, we are joined by best-selling romance author Jennifer Probst, whose book The Marriage Bargain spent 26 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list. She is the author of over 50 books, the most recent being The Reluctant Flirt, available now. Jennifer has a storied career as an businesswoman, author, speaker, and writing coach, and…
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76 | Intimidated By The Uppercase Letters? 3 Easy Ways To Simplify Them (Complete Guide To Calligraphy Series)
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8:29Hey Mama! You’ve finally learned your lowercase letters, but now you’re feeling a little nervous about the uppercase ones? Or maybe you can’t wait to start them, but they just look a bit complicated. Good news: uppercase letters are actually even more fun! There’s more room to explore and experiment. In this episode, I’ll share three simple ways to…
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On Mind Games, Power & Obsession - Showrunner HOWARD GORDON & Writer DANIEL PEARLE - Highlights
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17:38“How do you render something interior filmically? How do you communicate the details of the lost child, of the amount of time of the stuck creative process, and even the exterior, or the externalization of the house as a kind of hellish thing that's barely staying together—literally flooding with waste—and that you can't afford? So those are the de…
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The Beast in Me starring CLAIRE DANES - Behind the Scenes w/ HOWARD GORDON & DANIEL PEARLE
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46:26“And I think there's also just something about an unfettered or uncensored id that is so captivating. We all have that fantasy of doing exactly what we want with no consequences and sort of letting that go. I think when you see an athlete at the peak of their game, doing that embodied thing and living that dream, or when someone has actually done h…
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424 - November 9, 2025 - Churchill's Dragons, RAF Dragon Corps, The Ravenglass Throne
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3:25This week, I reached the midpoint of Churchill’s Dragons (RAF Dragon Corps, Book 2) and have started posting editor-ready chapters on Patreon for early access readers. The story’s coming together well, and it’s exciting to share it as it develops. I also talk about the upcoming release of Rising Storm (The Ravenglass Throne, Part Eight), which is o…
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Writer and author Kyle Austin Young has a debut book that is for anyone who has ever dreamed of having a side-hustle, starting a business or following a dream. The book, Success is a Numbers Game: Achieve Bigger Goals by Changing the Odds, is just out from Hay House Business. Clear, practical, fun and a terrific read, this book will show you how to…
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Author Patrick Blennerhassett (THE DEATH OF BIRTH) talks about creating a “new” protagonist, how your creative muscle makes decisions for you, and falling in love with the writing process http://patrickblennerhassett.com
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Thoughts on writing and life for November 2025
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4:28Just a few thoughts on why I made “adaptability” my word of the month. Did you enjoy this excerpt from my writing newsletter? Sign up for The Writing Life with Nancy Christie, and receive a free writing-related tip sheet as a bonus! Follow me on social media: Goodreads * X/Twitter * Facebook * TikTok * Instagram * LinkedIn * Pinterest * Medium * Su…
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Kobo ReWriting Life – #22 – How to Write 9,000 Words Before Breakfast with Dale Mayer
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40:08Welcome to the Kobo ReWriting Life Podcast! Alongside your regularly scheduled Kobo Writing Life podcast episode releases, we will also be featuring some highlights from our backlist. In this episode, we spoke to prolific indie author Dale Mayer, who has written dozes of books over the years of her successful career. We talk to her all about how di…
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75 | Is Calligraphy A Good Fit For You? 4 Signs You're A Hidden Calligrapher
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12:14Hey Mama! Do you love to collect word art? Do you love to write? How do you know Calligraphy will be worth your time? As a Calligraphy teacher, I've seen many people who obviously are drawn to Calligraphy. But they tell themselves it's too hard, they can't make time for it or they don't believe they can learn it. Mama, I want to encourage you that …
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