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The Creative Writing Life podcast
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Host Paul Zeidman talks with writers from all genres & mediums to discuss themselves, their work, and their advice to help you on your own writing journey

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creativewritinglife

https://www.youtube.com/@CreativeWritin
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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

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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 THORNBERRYShtt...
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November 19, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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Happy to say that more than a few writers have said how much they enjoyed being interviewed on this podcast

Want to find out what all the hoopla's about? Check us out on Spotify or YouTube
November 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Author @docuguy.bsky.social (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.

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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:...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Yowza yowza yowza! Guests lined up for the rest of 2025, and now one set for January

A podcast of a writer talking to writers about writing, what they wrote, and their advice to other writers
November 11, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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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

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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 processhttp://patric...
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November 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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This podcast just passed 50k streams on @spotifypodcasts.bsky.social!

If you're a writer who enjoys hearing other writers talk about writing, then you should definitely give it a listen!
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Author Eric Rickstad (THE REMOTE series) talks about having a routine (and knowing when to take a break), using expert feedback to keep things realistic, giving the reader a reason to not put your work down, and Hitchcock films

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Author Eric Rickstad (THE REMOTE series) talks about having a routine (and knowing when to take a break), using expert feedback to keep things realistic, giving the reader a reason to not put your wor...
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October 29, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Author @cadwellturnbull.bsky.social (A RUIN, GREAT AND FREE) talks about communal engagement of media, knowing your ending, revising until everything is set, and the appeal of K-dramas

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Cadwell Turnbull by The Creative Writing Life
Author Cadwell Turnbull (A RUIN, GREAT AND FREE) talks about communal engagement of media, knowing your ending, revising until everything is set, and the appeal of K-dramashttp://cadwellturnbull.com
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October 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Author David R. Stokes (THE HOPE NOT PLOT) discusses using a true event as the spine of your story, following timelines, “hunting details”, and the importance of doing your reading and research

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Author David R. Stokes (THE HOPE NOT PLOT) discusses using a true event as the spine of your story, following timelines, “hunting details”, and the importance of doing your reading and research.http:/...
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October 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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A huge congrats to previous guest @leeupton.bsky.social for her book TABITHA, GET UP making the semis in the 2026 Thurber Prize for American Humor in Writing!

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Thurber House — 2026 Thurber Prize in Writing Semi-Finalists — Literary Center and James Thurber Museum
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October 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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@loisbuchter.bsky.social (DRAWING MAGIC TV) talks about how creativity is good for the brain, listening to your inner voice (and ignoring the negative one), and feeding the always-hungry creative beast.

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October 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Author Renee Zukin (EVERY DAY, I’M BRAVE) talks about transforming our relationship with fear, working those “brave” muscles, the healing ability of writing/creativity, and a shoutout to coloring books for grown-ups

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Renee Zukin by The Creative Writing Life
Author Renee Zukin (EVERY DAY, I’M BRAVE) talks about transforming our relationship with fear, working those “brave” muscles, the healing ability of writing/creativity, and a shoutout to coloring book...
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October 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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If somebody contacts me about a suggestion for a possible guest, it would help if said guest was at least:

A) creative
B) a writer
C) both

A is "okay", B is good, C is great/preferred
September 17, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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Singer-songwriter/publicist Dennis Welch talks about the importance of sticktoitiveness, being prepared so you can seize opportunities, and the value of finding & building your community

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Dennis Welch by The Creative Writing Life
Singer-songwriter/publicist Dennis Welch talks about the importance of sticktoitiveness, being prepared so you can seize opportunities, and the value of finding & building your community
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August 29, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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I CAME TO YOU IN WEAKNESS author Matthew Faye Terry discusses writing in free verse, how both sides adapt to cultural differences, and the value of spiritual guidance

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I CAME TO YOU IN WEAKNESS author Matthew Faye Terry discusses writing in free verse, how both sides adapt to cultural differences, and the value of spiritual guidancehttps://mattfterry.com/https://www...
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August 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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THE HERO’S PLAYBOOK author @brownelllandrum.bsky.social talks about exercises for writers and non-writers, the relatability of characters, and the importance of stakes for your protagonist and antagonist

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Brownell Landrum by The Creative Writing Life
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 antagonisthttps://b...
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July 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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LONG AGO & FAR AWAY VOL 2 BOOK 1 author Chris Mancini talks about the DNA of comic book characters, turning fantasy on its ear, the connection between theme and character, and helpful crowdfunding tips

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LONG AGO & FAR AWAY VOL 2 BOOK 1 author Chris Mancini talks about the DNA of comic book characters, turning fantasy on its ear, the connection between theme and character, and helpful crowdfunding tip...
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July 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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RISE AND THRIVE ABOVE CANCER author Achim Zinggrebe, MD discusses methods of self-help that work best for you, finding relatability in your subjects, and why you don’t need to feel alone

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RISE AND THRIVE ABOVE CANCER author Achim Zingrebbe, MD discusses methods of self-help that work best for you, finding relatability in your subjects, and why you don’t need to feel alonehttp://azinggr...
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July 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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EVERY DAY IS LIKE SUNDAY author Bill Frisco talks about creating a narrative from real events, capturing a character’s “voice”, and knowing when to embellish and when to dial it back.

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Bill Frisco by The Creative Writing Life
EVERY DAY IS LIKE SUNDAY author Bill Frisco talks about creating a narrative from real events, capturing a character’s “voice”, and knowing when to embellish and when to dial it back.
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July 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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FROM ROLLERCOASTERS TO CAROUSELS author Gigi Khonyongwa-Fernandez talks about how we deal and move on from trauma, how silence can be therapeutic, and the value of helping just by being there

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Gigi Khonyongwa-Fernandez by The Creative Writing Life
FROM ROLLERCOASTERS TO CAROUSELS author Gigi Khonyongwa-Fernandez talks about how we deal and move on from trauma, how silence can be therapeutic, and the value of helping just by being therehttps://f...
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June 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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SAVIOR OF LOST SOULS author James R. Bateman talks about exploring the levels of good vs evil, writing about difficult topics, and the challenge of maintaining multiple storylines

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SAVIOR OF LOST SOULS author James R. Bateman talks about exploring the levels of good vs evil, writing about difficult topics, and the challenge of maintaining multiple storylineshttps://jamesrbateman...
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June 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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This podcast made another list of best writing-related podcasts!

38th place? We'll take it

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Best 80 Fiction Writing Podcasts
Best Fiction Writing Podcasts to Listen to ⋅ 1. Fiction Writing Made Easy ⋅ 2. The Dead Robots' Society ⋅ 3. Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers ⋅ 4. The First Draft Club ⋅ 5. Writes4Women
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June 15, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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BUTTERFLY PINNED author Leslie Liautaud talks about the benefits of a 5-year break, getting out of your adult brain, how a good book needs a good editor, and having your characters act in ways you wouldn’t

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Leslie Liautaud by The Creative Writing Life
BUTTERFLY PINNED author Leslie Liautaud talks about the benefits of a 5-year break, getting out of your adult brain, how a good book needs a good editor, and having your characters act in ways you wou...
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June 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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INTERCESSOR author John Robert Still talks about letting your characters steer what happens, how location can be a character, and the influence and incorporation of real-life events on your story.

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INTERCESSOR author John Robert Still talks about letting your characters steer what happens, how location can be a character, and the influence and incorporation of real-life events on your story.http...
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June 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR author Lee Livingston talks about wanting to create a tribute to his first true best friend, deciding what to include & cut from a memoir, and the need for openness when telling a story

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Lee Livingston by The Creative Writing Life
IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR author Lee Livingston talks about wanting to create a tribute to his first true best friend, deciding what to include & cut from a memoir, and the need for openness when telling...
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May 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM