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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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J.A. Merkel

2026/10/07

Author J.A. Merkel (THE FALL GAUNTLET) talks using short stories to hone your writing skills, finding the right balance between sci-fi and fantasy, doing what works for you, and how it all started with the movie CLUE http://jamerkel.com

Bryan Gruley

2026/09/30

Author Bryan Gruley (RIVER DEEP) talks the basics of crime fiction, getting out after painting yourself into a corner, knowing your hook in the first two sentences, multiple POV storytelling, and…flying werewolves? http://bryangruley.com

Theresa Halvorsen

2026/09/23

Author/instructor Theresa Halvorsen talks about being a “recovering pantser”, knowing your characters beyond their backstory, disagreeing (sort of) with Stephen King, and the multiple versions of a writer’s self-care http://theresahalverson.com

Nina Chayka

2026/08/19

Author Nina Chayka (SEAGULLS) talks creating and inter-connecting an ensemble of characters, developing a non-linear story, the language of events, and non-traditional approaches to resolution http://ninachayka.com

Neal Lipschutz

2026/08/12

Author Neal Lipschutz (LONG ARM OF THE PAST) talks grounding your story with plausibility, creating fallible characters, balancing the unexpected and the cohesive, and fine-tuning the story to play fair with the reader http://neallipschutz.com

Erin Baldwin

2026/08/05

Author Erin Baldwin (GOOD LUCK, BABE!) talks how first-person POV is more “voicey”, representing for queer stories, the challenge of not giving readers the ending they want, and the concept of kayfabe within reality TV http://erinbwrites.com

Sherre Vernon

2026/07/22

Writer/poet Sherre Vernon (TRANSLATING BLUE) talks about loving the sound of words, striking a balance when you write, how complexity is important, and the value of finding the right word http://sherrevernon.com

Miguel Eichelberger

2026/07/15

Writer/poet Miguel Eichelberger (EVERYTHING IS) talks “translating the untranslatable”, adding human detail, why writers should write everything, the Stargate universe, and “don’t show, let them see” http://migueleichelberger.com

Sara DiVello & Leslie Zemeckis

2026/07/01

Authors Sara DiVello (BROADWAY BUTTERFLY) and Leslie Zemeckis (FEUDING FAN DANCERS) talk about the power of stories, remembering women excluded by history, and the fun of nerding out about writing http://saradivello.com http://lesliezemeckis.com

Jill Rosenberg

2026/06/24

Author Jill Rosenberg (NOW I’M PHOTOGENIC AND OTHER STORIES I TELL MYSELF) talks embracing surrealism, overcoming the fear of revealing emotion, and the sound of the story

J.D. Barker

2026/06/17

Author J.D. Barker (THE FIRST SCARLET DOOR) talks creating characters as real people, writing as both pantser and outliner, getting your hands dirty, and how to tell if you have the storyteller gene

Sara Lippmann

2026/06/10

Author Sara Lippmann (HIDDEN RIVER) talks the obligation to tell an honest story, public vs private trauma, the concept of psychic distance, and “the menace that lies in the cloak of suburbia”. http://saralippman.com

Nathaniel Popkin

2026/06/03

Author Nathaniel Popkin (PARTLY STRONG, PARTLY BROKEN) talks writing and starting over, the integral role of the editor, how fiction is a mirror of real life, and why a writer should own the struggle

Daniel Sheley

2026/05/27

Author Daniel Sheley (THE SOUL-SUNG) talks about fantasy as a metaphor for human issues, how everyone has their own story, building your dialogue muscles, and why knowing the cookie is dry is enough. http://danielsheleyauthor.com

Howard Rosenstein

2026/05/20

Howard Rosenstein (TREASURES, SHIPWRECKS & THE DAWN OF RED SEA DIVING) talks true-life adventure, being part of historical events, and the value of having a story, patience, and a good editor http://yamolam.com [email protected]

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★★★★★

Anastasia Violet Lipske 2024/06/02

Delightful Show with Interesting Guests

I'm not a writer, but I sure have enjoyed Paul's show as his guests share their journeys in writing which gives me a greater appreciation for this cra...

★☆☆☆☆

LK-Mattis 2021/10/06

Breathing in mic

Really irritating when you breathe in mic.

★★★★★

Bob Batchelor 2020/02/25

Great Show!

Fantastic podcast that delivers a wealth of ideas about writing, creativity, and the writing life! Highly recommended for anyone interested in getting...

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