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How Acclaimed Horror Author Jonathan Janz Writes: Part Two
21 maart 2016 · 42 min
Acclaimed horror author — Jonathan Janz — stopped by this week to talk about his passions, his workmanlike process as a writer, and the skeletons in his closet. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! Award-winning horror and zombie maestro Brian Keene called Janz, “One of the best writers in modern horror to come along in the last decade.”
In addition to being a multi-genre author, Jonathan leads a double life as a full-time high school educator and family man.
He is the author of nine novels and recently signed an 11-book deal to offer limited-run, collector’s editions of his books.
Jonathan’s tenth novel — Children of the Dark — lands March 15th, 2016, and it has been likened by critics to Stephen King’s work.
Join us for this two-part interview. If you missed the first half you can find it here.
In Part Two of the file Jonathan Janz and I discuss:
The Faustian Curse of All Talented Writers
Why Empathy is Crucial to Finding Creative Success
How Your Success as a Writer Depends on Your Work Ethic
Why Reading Is Just as Important as Writing
The Secret to Overcoming Your Terror of the Blank Page
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Jonathan Janz on Amazon
Jonathan on Facebook
Jonathan on Goodreads
Jonathan on Instagram
Jonathan on Twitter
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How Acclaimed Horror Author Jonathan Janz Writes: Part One
14 maart 2016 · 31 min
Acclaimed horror author — Jonathan Janz — stopped by this week to talk about his passions, his workmanlike process as a writer, and the skeletons in his closet. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! Award-winning horror and zombie maestro Brian Keene called Janz, “One of the best writers in modern horror to come along in the last decade.”
In addition to being a multi-genre author, Jonathan leads a double life as a full-time high school educator and family man.
He is the author of nine novels and recently signed an 11-book deal to offer limited-run, collector’s editions of his books.
Jonathan’s tenth novel — Children of the Dark — lands March 15th, 2016, and it has been likened by critics to Stephen King’s work.
Join us for this two-part interview.
In Part One of the file Jonathan Janz and I discuss:
Why Rejection Should Only Strengthen Your Determination
The Value of Humility for Writers
How to Write 1000 Words an Hour without Distraction
Why Nothing Is Lost on Writers
The Secret of True Creative Expression
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Jonathan Janz on Amazon
Jonathan on Facebook
Jonathan on Goodreads
Jonathan on Instagram
Jonathan on Twitter
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How Bestselling Poet Tyler Knott Gregson Writes
7 maart 2016 · 46 min
National bestselling poet — Tyler Knott Gregson — visited the podcast to discuss his writing process and his journey to finding success. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! The New York Times called Mr. Gregson “the literary equivalent of a unicorn: a best-selling celebrity poet.” His latest collection recently “… hit No. 3 on Nielsen s top 10 best-selling poetry titles, ahead of Dante, Homer, Seamus Heaney and Khalil Gibran.”
The author is also a professional photographer and multimedia artist who started his writing career as a humble freelance copywriter.
His love of words, vintage typewriters, and photography have combined to inspire a new digital art form.
Tyler boasts over 500,000 social media followers that have translated into two bestselling volumes of poetry with a third on the way.
In this file, Tyler Knott Gregson and I discuss:
Literary Unicorns and Celebrity Poets
How a Hobby Turned into a Bestselling Book
The Impostor Syndrome that Comes with Finding Success as a Writer
Upcycled Art and the Hybrid Digital-Analog Revolution
How a Daily Writing Practice Really Adds Up
Why Nature is the Greatest Creative Muse in History
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Poetry by Tyler Knott Gregson on Amazon
Tyler Knott Gregson on Instagram
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Tyler on Twitter
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How Bestselling Thriller Author Mark Dawson Writes: Part Two
29 februari 2016 · 27 min
Prolific, international bestselling authorpreneur, Mark Dawson, dropped by to talk about self-publishing versus traditional publishing, and the productivity hacks that have helped him publish over 23 books. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! Mr. Dawson’s multiple thriller series, and self-publishing savvy, have helped him to build a vast, hungry audience of readers and unparalleled levels of success.
In addition to international bestsellers, and stellar ratings from fans, Mark has become an indie author advocate and online marketing authority for writers.
Join us for this two-part interview. If you missed the first half, you can find it here.
In Part Two of the file, Mark Dawson and I discuss:
How an 80s TV Show Can Inspire Your Writing
Why Great Writers Have to Understand Story First
How to Write Page-Turning Fiction
Why You Should Leave Out the Parts that Readers Skip
Best Practices for New Writers
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Amazon Pays $450,000 A Year To This Self-Published Writer
BookFunnel
SelfPublishingFormula.com
The Business Behind Writing and Selling with Mark Dawson – Authorpreneur Podcast Interview
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How Bestselling Thriller Author Mark Dawson Writes: Part One
22 februari 2016 · 28 min
Prolific, international bestselling authorpreneur, Mark Dawson, dropped by to talk about self-publishing versus traditional publishing, and the productivity hacks that have helped him publish over 23 books. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! Mr. Dawson’s multiple thriller series, and self-publishing savvy, have helped him to build a vast, hungry audience of readers and unparalleled levels of success.
In addition to international bestsellers, and stellar ratings from fans, Mark has become an indie author advocate and online marketing authority for writers.
Join us for this two-part interview.
In Part One of the file Mark Dawson and I discuss:
The Challenges and Rewards of the Writer’s Life
Why If Your Process Isn’t Broken … You Don’t Need to Fix It
How to Write (and Publish) One Million Words in One Year
What a Bestselling Author Does to Unwind
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MarkJDawson.com
Amazon Pays $450,000 A Year To This Self-Published Writer
BookFunnel
SelfPublishingFormula.com
The Business Behind Writing and Selling with Mark Dawson – Authorpreneur Podcast Interview
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How Bestselling Author Maria Konnikova Writes
8 februari 2016 · 32 min
New York Times bestselling author and New Yorker columnist, Maria Konnikova, took a beat from her hectic schedule to talk with me about her new book and the writer’s process. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! Her latest book — The Confidence Game: Why We Fall for It . . . Every Time — examines the psychology of the con, and The New York Times Book Review wrote, “Konnikova … is an insightful analyst of the dark art of the scam.”
As Forbes describes the book, “One of the best science writers of our time examines the minds, motives, and methods of con artists — and the people who fall for their cons.”
In addition to her past work as a TV producer for Charlie Rose, Ms. Konnikova has contributed countless articles and essays for The Atlantic, The New York Times, Slate, The Paris Review, The Wall Street Journal, WIRED, and Scientific American, among many others.
In this file Maria Konnikova and I discuss:
How to Avoid Writer’s Block
Why a Standing Desk Isn’t for Everyone
How to Simplify Your Research & Writing Process
Why Writing Is Hard … Just Like Any Other Job
The Author’s Definition of Creativity
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The Confidence Game: Why We Fall for It . . . Every Time
Maria Konnikova New Yorker Contributor Page
The Joy of Psyching Myself Out by M. Konnikova
Freedom App
The Paris Review Interviews
Maria Konnikova on Facebook
Maria Konnikova on Twitter
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How Award-Winning Sports & Travel Writer Adam Skolnick (Author of One Breath ) Writes: Part Two
1 februari 2016 · 25 min
Award-winning journalist and author, Adam Skolnick, returned to the podcast and we got down to brass tacks about his writer’s journey, his new book, and the globetrotting life of a travel writer. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! Adam’s first narrative nonfiction book — One Breath: Freediving, Death, and the Quest to Shatter Human Limits — was recently published by Crown Archetype, and it’s based on his award-winning New York Times sports coverage of the death of the greatest American free diver of all time.
One Breath has been compared to other classics of extreme sports journalism — like Jon Krakauer s Into Thin Air — and early reviews have been very positive.
In addition to his most recent work, Adam is the author and co author of 25 Lonely Planet guidebooks, and has written for publications as varied as ESPN.com, Men’s Health, Outside, BBC, Playboy Magazine, and The NY Times.
Join us for this two-part interview. If you missed the first half you can find it here.
In Part Two of the file Adam Skolnick and I discuss:
How to Infuse Your Life with More Creativity
What Kindness, Collaboration, and Community Bring to Your Writing
How an Author’s Favorite Quote Reflects Their Psyche
The Most Eccentric Writers’ Dinner Ever
Why There’s No Room for Self-Doubt on First Drafts
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OneBreathbook.com
One Breath Book Trailer
When ‘One Breath’ Tests Life: Author Explores Extreme Freediving – NPR Interview Adam Skolnick
Adam Skolnick on Instagram
Adam Skolnick on Twitter
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How Award-Winning Sports & Travel Writer Adam Skolnick (Author of One Breath ) Writes: Part One
25 januari 2016 · 34 min
Award-winning journalist and author, Adam Skolnick, returned to the podcast to get down to brass tacks about his writer’s journey, his new book, and the globetrotting life of a travel writer. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! Adam’s first narrative nonfiction book — One Breath: Freediving, Death, and the Quest to Shatter Human Limits — was recently published by Crown Archetype, and it’s based on his award-winning New York Times sports coverage of the death of the greatest American freediver of all time.
One Breath has been compared to other classics of extreme sports journalism — like Jon Krakauer s Into Thin Air — and early reviews have been very positive.
In addition to his most recent work, Adam is the author and co author of 25 Lonely Planet guidebooks, and has written for publications as varied as ESPN.com, Men’s Health, Outside, BBC, Playboy Magazine, and The NY Times.
Join us for this two-part interview.
In Part One of the file Adam Skolnick and I discuss:
What It’s Like to do Environmental Work with Jack Johnson
How to Become an Award-Winning Journalist … without Taking a Writing Class
Why You Should Tell the Stories that Come to You
Simple Hacks to Help You Beat Writer’s Block
How Daily Word Counts Can Keep Your Writing on Track
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OneBreathbook.com
One Breath Book Trailer
Jack Johnson Is Sailing In Search Of Plastic Smog
When ‘One Breath’ Tests Life: Author Explores Extreme Freediving – NPR Interview Adam Skolnick
Adam Skolnick on Instagram
Adam Skolnick on Twitter
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How Oscar Nominee Emma Donoghue (Screenwriter of ‘Room’) Writes: Part Two
11 januari 2016 · 18 min
International bestselling author and critically acclaimed screenwriter of Room — Emma Donoghue — talked with me about her writing process and adapting her best known work into an award-winning movie. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! In addition to writing for the screen, stage, and radio over her prolific career, the multi-genre author has had her popular fiction translated into over 40 languages. Her 2010 novel Room was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and won a New York Times Book of the Year award, among others.
The film adaptation of the book has been nominated for four Oscars — including Best Adapted Screenplay — for Ms. Donoghue’s stunning first full-length script.
Room (2015) boasts 54 international award wins and 102 nominations (as of this writing), including nods from The Golden Globes, Critics Choice Movie Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, AFI Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, and the Toronto International Film Festival.
Join us for this two-part interview. If you missed the first half you can find it here: How Emma Donoghue (Bestselling Author of Room ) Writes: Part One
In Part Two of the file Emma Donoghue and I discuss:
Why Setting Constraints Can Help Your Writing
How Writing for Yourself Is the Key to Success
Why a Great Screenwriter Can’t Recall any Movie Quotes
How Planning Is the Rope that Guides Your Writing through the Wilderness
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Weekend Read App
Workflowy App
Room Movie on IMDb
The Business Podcast: Lenny Abrahamson & Emma Donoghue Bring ‘Room’ to the Screen
Emma Donoghue on Twitter
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How Oscar Nominee Emma Donoghue (Screenwriter of ‘Room’) Writes: Part One
4 januari 2016 · 24 min
International bestselling author and critically acclaimed screenwriter of Room — Emma Donoghue — talked with me about her writing process and adapting her best known work into an award-winning movie. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! In addition to writing for the screen, stage, and radio over her prolific career, the multi-genre author has had her popular fiction translated into over 40 languages. Her 2010 novel Room was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and won a New York Times Book of the Year award, among others.
The film adaptation of the book has been nominated for four Oscars — including Best Adapted Screenplay — for Ms. Donoghue’s stunning first full-length script.
Room (2015) boasts 54 international award wins and 102 nominations (as of this writing), including nods from The Golden Globes, Critics Choice Movie Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, AFI Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, and the Toronto International Film Festival.
Join us for this two-part interview.
In Part One of the file Emma Donoghue and I discuss:
How Getting Fired Can Boost Your Writing Career
Why You Don’t Need a Magic Pen to Get It Done
How Writing Is Like Sex
Why Research and Preparation Informs Great Writing
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EmmaDonoghue.com
Weekend Read App
Workflowy App
Room Movie on IMDb
Emma Donoghue on Twitter
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How Bestselling Author Jeff Goins Writes: Part Two
21 december 2015 · 49 min
The bestselling author of The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do — Jeff Goins — stopped by for a marathon return to The Writer Files to cap off 2015. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! His popular blog — Goinswriter.com — offers free tips on writing and creativity to help writers build an audience, get attention, and learn what it takes to turn pro.
In addition to being an entrepreneur, speaker, consultant, and author of four books, Jeff hosts The Portfolio Life podcast where he shares ideas to help listeners pursue work that matters and discover their true voice.
Join us for this two-part interview. If you missed the first half you can find it here: How Bestselling Author Jeff Goins Writes: Part One.
REMINDER: The Writer Files will be taking the last week of the year off but will return with new guests in January.
Season Three writer interviews include: Emma Donoghue (bestselling author and Golden Globe nominated screenwriter of Room), Adam Skolnick (award-winning journalist and author of One Breath), NYTimes bestselling author and New Yorker columnist Maria Konnikova, horror writer Jonathan Janz, bestselling thriller author Mark Dawson, and celebrity poet Tyler Knott Gregson, to name a few.
In Part Two of the file Jeff Goins and I discuss:
Why Your Best Ideas Are Worthless Until You Act on Them
The Spirituality of Writing
Why You Can’t Wait for the Muse to Inspire You
How Hemingway Got Famous from Stealing
Great Writing Advice for the New Year
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Jeff Goins on Medium
The Art of Work Book
The Portfolio Life Podcast with Jeff Goins
Exit Through the Gift Shop — Documentary
Jeff Goins on Twitter
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How Bestselling Author Jeff Goins Writes: Part One
14 december 2015 · 38 min
The bestselling author of The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do — Jeff Goins — stopped by for a marathon return to The Writer Files to cap off 2015. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! His popular blog — Goinswriter.com — offers free tips on writing and creativity to help writers build an audience, get attention, and learn what it takes to turn pro.
In addition to being an entrepreneur, speaker, consultant, and author of four books, Jeff hosts The Portfolio Life podcast where he shares ideas to help listeners pursue work that matters and discover their true voice.
Join us for this two-part interview.
In Part One of the file Jeff Goins and I discuss:
How to Think Like a Professional Writer
Why You Need to Be Intentional about Your Next Project
The Myths of Very Productive Writers
Jeff’s Systematic ‘Workout’ for Effortless Writing
Why You Need to Pare Down Your To-Do List
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Goinswriter.com
Jeff Goins on Medium
The Art of Work Book
The Portfolio Life Podcast with Jeff Goins
Jeff Goins on Twitter
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How NextDraft’s Dave Pell Writes
7 december 2015 · 44 min
The most fascinating news on the internet always seems to find its way into Dave Pell’s carefully curated — and always entertaining — NextDraft email newsletter. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! Mr. Pell has turned his addiction for getting the scoop into a vast and loyal following of A-list media heads. He calls NextDraft his “modern-day column,” and the infectious, one-man curation engine is hard to delete (although he believes his friends do it often).
In addition to being a successful venture capitalist, Dave carves out time to do a weekly podcast with veteran journalist Phil Bronstein called What Hurts, a unique blend of “fascinating news and personal angst.”
In this file Dave Pell and I discuss:
The Downside of Technology
How to Turn an Addiction to News into an Audience
Video Game Music as a Productivity Hack
Why You Should Always Delete Your First Paragraph
The Real Difference Between Writing and Podcasting
How Tony Soprano Raised Dave Pell’s Stock
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‘What Hurts’ Podcast By Phil Bronstein and Dave Pell
Dave Pell on Medium
Publishing Lessons from Dave Pell, the Most Fascinating Email Newsletter Writer in the Business
Dave Pell on Twitter
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How Bestselling Author Joanna Penn Writes: Part Two
30 november 2015 · 22 min
Prolific, multi-brand entrepreneur Joanna Penn has turned her passion for writing into a successful career as both an educator and bestselling indie author. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! As her dark, alter ego — J.F.Penn — she has notched chart-toppers on both The New York Times and USA Today bestsellers lists.
As a nonfiction writer, professional speaker, podcaster, and entrepreneur, she’s been voted one of The Guardian UK’s Top 100 Creative Professionals.
Her site — TheCreativePenn.com — offers both publishing and marketing resources and is regularly voted a Top 10 website for writers.
Join us for this two-part interview. If you missed the first half you can find it here: How Bestselling Author Joanna Penn Writes: Part One
In Part Two of the file Joanna Penn and I discuss:
Why It’s Still Hard to Write a Book in the Future
How Getting Lost Can Inspire Your Writing
Why the ‘Destination’ (and Reward of Writing) is the Journey
How Trusting Your Creative Curiosity Can Reap Rewards
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J.F. Penn Thriller Author
The Creative Penn Podcast
Books by Steven Pressfield
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How Bestselling Author Joanna Penn Writes: Part One
23 november 2015 · 29 min
Prolific, multi-brand entrepreneur Joanna Penn has turned her passion for writing into a successful career as both an educator and bestselling indie author. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! As her dark, alter ego — J.F.Penn — she has notched chart-toppers on both The New York Times and USA Today bestsellers lists.
As a nonfiction writer, professional speaker, podcaster, and entrepreneur, she’s been voted one of The Guardian UK’s Top 100 Creative Professionals.
Her site — TheCreativePenn.com — offers both publishing and marketing resources and is regularly voted a Top 10 website for writers.
Join us for this two-part interview.
In Part One of the file Joanna Penn and I discuss:
How to Turn Your Passion into a Career
The Cumulative Successes of Creating Every Day
How Rewarding Your Inner Child Can Boost Productivity
Why Input Equals Output for Writers
How to Write Books While Competing in an Ultra-Marathon
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The Creative Penn
J.F. Penn Thriller Author
The Creative Penn Podcast
Noisli.com
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How Critically Acclaimed Literary Scholar Jonathan Gottschall Writes: Part Two
16 november 2015 · 25 min
Mr. Gottschall is the author or editor of seven books, including The Storytelling Animal — a New York Times Editor’s Choice Selection and a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize — and most recently he published a fascinating book titled The Professor in the Cage: Why Men Fight and Why We Like to Watch. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! As a Distinguished Fellow at the English Department of Washington & Jefferson College his work lands at the intersection of science and art and is frequently covered in outlets like The New York Times, Scientific American, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and NPR.
For his latest book he personally climbed into the cage to research the world of mixed martial arts, violence, masculinity, and why society is attracted to violent spectacle.
Join us for this two-part interview. If you missed the first half you can find it here: How Critically Acclaimed Literary Scholar Jonathan Gottschall Writes: Part One
In Part Two of the file Jonathan Gottschall and I discuss:
Why Creativity Is Not the Hard Part for Writers
How Great Writing is Like Grasping for a Handful of Water
How Our Memories Fool Us with Stories
A Great Reminder that Writing is Work, Not Magic
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Jonathan Gottschall’s Author Page on Amazon
‘When Writers Attack: On Boxing, Norman Mailer, and the art of Getting Hit’ by Jonathan Gottschall
Jonathan Gottschall on Twitter
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How Critically Acclaimed Literary Scholar Jonathan Gottschall Writes: Part One
9 november 2015 · 22 min
Mr. Gottschall is the author or editor of seven books, including The Storytelling Animal — a New York Times Editor’s Choice Selection and a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize — and most recently he published a fascinating book titled The Professor in the Cage: Why Men Fight and Why We Like to Watch. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! As a Distinguished Fellow at the English Department of Washington & Jefferson College his work lands at the intersection of science and art and is frequently covered in outlets like The New York Times, Scientific American, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and NPR.
For his latest book he personally climbed into the cage to research the world of mixed martial arts, violence, masculinity, and why society is attracted to violent spectacle.
Join us for this two-part interview.
In Part One of the file Jonathan Gottschall and I discuss:
Why Writers Need to Chase What Scares Them
How ‘Drugs’ Can Boost Your Productivity
Why Writing 365 Days a Year May Not Be Ideal
The Sad Reality of Writer’s Block
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Jonathan Gottschall’s Author Page on Amazon
Jonathan Gottschall on Twitter
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How Hollywood Screenwriter and Director John August Writes: Part Two
2 november 2015 · 22 min
Critically acclaimed screenwriter and director John August stopped by the show to chat with me about his writing process, the film business, and his hit podcast Scriptnotes. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! Since his breakthrough film debut Go (1999), John has penned an impressive list of big budget Hollywood films from Charlie’s Angels (2000), to a handful of Tim Burton films including Big Fish (2003), and Frankenweenie (2013).
The prolific author has also worked in TV, on Broadway, creates his own writing apps, and is a voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
He currently produces the Scripnotes Podcast with co-host Craig Mazin where they discuss the ins-and-outs of the screenwriting business.
Join us for this two-part interview. If you missed Part One you can find it here: How Hollywood Screenwriter and Director John August Writes: Part One
In Part Two of the file John August and I discuss:
Creativity and How Writers Perceive the Future
One Great Tool Writers Can Use to Get Unstuck
Why a Screenwriter’s ‘Road to Hell’ is Paved with Adverbs
How to Read Oscar Nominated Screenplays on Your Phone
Why You Need to Write the Stories You Like to Read
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John August on IMDb.com
Scripnotes Podcast
The Writer Emergency Pack
John’s Quote-Unquote Apps Including ‘Highland’ and ‘Weekend Read’
John August on Twitter
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How Hollywood Screenwriter and Director John August Writes: Part One
26 oktober 2015 · 26 min
Critically acclaimed screenwriter and director John August stopped by the show to chat with me about his writing process, the film business, and his hit podcast Scriptnotes. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! Since his breakthrough film debut Go (1999), John has penned an impressive list of big budget Hollywood films from Charlie’s Angels (2000), to a handful of Tim Burton films including Big Fish (2003), and Frankenweenie (2013).
The prolific author has also worked in TV, on Broadway, creates his own writing apps, and is a voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
He currently produces the invaluable Scriptnotes podcast with co-host Craig Mazin where they discuss the ins-and-outs of the screenwriting business.
Join us for this two-part interview.
In Part One of the file John August and I discuss:
How a Journalism Major Became a Hollywood Director
Why Screenwriting Is Truly a Team Sport
What It’s Like to Rewrite a Film Like ‘Iron Man’
How Hand Writing First Drafts Helps Your Process
Why Public Writing Sprints Can Boost Your Output
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John August on IMDb.com
Scripnotes Podcast
John August on Twitter
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How Michelle Miller (Writer and Producer of ‘The Underwriting’) Writes: Part Two
19 oktober 2015 · 26 min
From incredibly successful transmedia serial writer to internationally published author, this week’s guest — Michelle Miller — has tapped into her former life in high finance to create a hit franchise in The Underwriting. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! Billed as social satire, Ms. Miller’s original 12-part serial drew angel investors that helped her build it into a viral, multi-media maelstrom.
Her marriage of the cutthroat worlds of investment banking and tech landed her a traditional publishing deal, and her debut novel is now being developed into a TV series.
Join us for this two-part interview. If you missed the first half, you can find it here: How Michelle Miller (Writer and Producer of ‘The Underwriting’) Writes: Part One
In Part Two of the file Michelle Miller and I discuss:
The Slippery Definition of ‘Creativity’
How Curiosity and Authenticity Are Essential to Great Writing
Why You Need to Be Cool … Like a Cucumber
Shakespeare’s Renewed Social Relevance … on The Writer Files
How Traveling Creates a Vulnerability that Can Open Your Mind
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The Underwriting (Book)
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How Michelle Miller (Writer and Producer of ‘The Underwriting’) Writes: Part One
12 oktober 2015 · 28 min
From wildly successful transmedia serial writer to internationally published author, this week’s guest — Michelle Miller — has tapped into her former life in high finance to create a hit franchise in The Underwriting. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! Billed as social satire, Ms. Miller’s original 12-part serial drew angel investors that helped her build it into a viral, multi-media maelstrom.
Her marriage of the cutthroat worlds of both investment banking and tech landed her a traditional publishing deal, and her debut novel is now being developed into a TV series.
Join us for this two-part interview.
In Part One of the file Michelle Miller and I discuss:
Why Transmedia is Redefining Author Marketing
How Different Workouts Can Change Your Writing Mindset
The Creative Space Between Sleeping and Waking
Why You Don’t Procrastinate the Fun Stuff
One Perfect Analogy for Writer’s Block
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The Underwriting (Book)
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How Joe Berkowitz (Journalist and Fast Company Editor) Writes: Part Two
5 oktober 2015 · 36 min
Author and Fast Company Editor Joe Berkowitz stopped by the podcast this week. His latest, a humor book titled You Blew It!: An Awkward Look at the Many Ways in Which You’ve Already Ruined Your Life, lands this October. He took a break from his busy schedule to rap with me about how he survives the harried life of a big city journalist. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! In addition to his work for Fast Company, Joe’s writing has been featured in The Awl, Salon, The Village Voice, Vulture, RollingStone.com, GQ.com, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, and many others.
For a writer who works with breakneck deadlines, and almost never gets a rest from the writing life, he has some pretty solid advice for keeping the cursor moving.
Join us for this two-part interview. If you missed Part One you can find it here: How Joe Berkowitz (Journalist and Fast Company Editor) Writes: Part One
In Part Two of the file Joe Berkowitz and I discuss:
How Creativity Makes the ‘Familiar Strange and the Strange Familiar’
Why Your Audience Is Your Best Creative Motivation
How Great Writers Hook You and Never Let Go
The Reassuring Existence of Paper Book Collections
Joe’s Reverence for David Foster Wallace’s Infinite Jest
Why You Should Edit Until “… the Words Stop Moving on the Page”
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And Now for Something Completely Unnecessary … (Joe’s Tumblr)
You Blew It!: An Awkward Look at the Many Ways in Which You’ve Already Ruined Your Life by Joe Berkowitz and Josh Gondelman
Joe Berkowitz on Twitter
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How Joe Berkowitz (Journalist and Fast Company Editor) Writes: Part One
28 september 2015 · 32 min
Author and Fast Company Editor Joe Berkowitz stopped by the podcast this week. His latest, a humor book titled You Blew It!: An Awkward Look at the Many Ways in Which You’ve Already Ruined Your Life, lands this October. He took a break from his busy schedule to rap with me about how he survives the harried life of a big city journalist. Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! In addition to his work for Fast Company, Joe’s writing has been featured in The Awl, Salon, The Village Voice, Vulture, RollingStone.com, GQ.com, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, and many others.
For a writer who works on breakneck deadlines, and almost never gets a break from the writing life, he has some pretty solid advice for keeping the cursor moving.
Join us for this two-part interview.
In Part One of the file Joe Berkowitz and I discuss:
How a Bad Breakup Can Boost Your Productivity
When to Throw Out the Rule “All Killer, No Filler”
How to Build Your Writing Endurance
Don Draper’s Advice for Beating Writer’s Block
How Making Lists Can Help Your Head
The Magical Power of 4 AM Dementia
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And Now for Something Completely Unnecessary … (Joe’s Tumblr)
You Blew It!: An Awkward Look at the Many Ways in Which You’ve Already Ruined Your Life by Joe Berkowitz and Josh Gondelman
“My Superpower Is Being Alone Forever” (links to all parts of the series at The Awl)
Hemingwrite – A Distraction Free Smart Typewriter
How Joe Berkowitz (Journalist and Fast Company Editor) Writes: Part Two
Joe Berkowitz on Twitter
Kelton Reid on Twitter
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How Andy Weir (Bestselling Author of ‘The Martian’) Writes: Part Two
21 september 2015 · 27 min
The New York Times bestselling author of The Martian dropped by to chat with me about his writing process and the upcoming movie adaptation of his hit book directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon (release date October 2nd, 2015). Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! The author’s journey to #1 on the NY Times Best Sellers list began as a humble series of blog posts that grew enough interest to demand self-publishing to Amazon. When The Martian‘s popularity sky-rocketed, traditional publisher Random House called, and the rest is history.
From software engineer to sci-fi phenom, Andy is a down-to-earth writer and self-described “space nerd,” who still answers all of his fan mail.
Join us for this two-part interview.
If you missed Part One, you can find it here: How Andy Weir (Bestselling Author of ‘The Martian’) Writes: Part One
In Part Two of The File, Andy Weir and I discuss:
How Recurring Daydreams Can Turn into Great Stories
The Mystery of Truly Immersive Writing
Why Peter Pan’s Tinker Bell Should Be in Prison
Shakespeare’s and Kepler’s 16th Century Bromance
How Mr. Weir’s Book Started a Relationship with NASA
3 Tips and Tricks to Becoming an “Actual” Writer
Why Hollywood Adds Special Effects Last
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andyweirauthor.com
Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void by Mary Roach
Andy Weir on Twitter
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How Andy Weir (Bestselling Author of ‘The Martian’) Writes: Part One
14 september 2015 · 23 min
The New York Times bestselling author of The Martian dropped by to chat with me about his writing process and the upcoming movie adaptation of his hit book, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon (release date October 2nd, 2015). Lees meer
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Start getting more from your site today! The author’s journey to #1 on the NY Times Best Sellers list began as a humble series of blog posts that grew enough interest to demand self-publishing to Amazon. When The Martian’s popularity sky-rocketed, traditional publisher Random House called, and the rest is history.
From software engineer to sci-fi phenom, Andy is a down-to-earth writer and self-described “space nerd,” who still answers all of his fan mail.
Join us for this two-part interview.
In Part One of the file Andy Weir and I discuss:
How a Science Geek Became a Bestselling Author
The Power of Setting Word Counts
One Great Trick for Improving Your Dialogue
Why Your Writer’s Block May Just Be Laziness
How Your Enthusiasm Doesn’t Always Determine the Quality of Your Writing
The Creative Power of a Walk and a Hot Shower
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The Martian: A Novel
andyweirauthor.com
Notes from Hugh Howey’s Editor
“The surprising story of how Andy Weir’s self-published book ‘The Martian’ topped best seller lists and got a movie deal”
Andy Weir on Twitter
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How Neuroscientist Michael Grybko Defines Storytelling
24 augustus 2015 · 38 min
Have you ever wondered why storytelling is such an omnipresent theme of human life? Welcome to another guest segment of “The Writer s Brain” where I pick the brain of a neuroscientist about elements of great writing.
Research scientist Michael Grybko — of the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington — returned to the podcast to help me define storytelling from a scientific standpoint.
If you missed the first two installments of The Writer s Brain — on How Neuroscience Defines both Creativity and Empathy — you can find them in the show notes as well as on writerfiles.fm and iTunes.
In this file Michael Grybko and I discuss: Lees meerWhy Storytelling is the Default Mode of Human Communication
How Empathy Makes Storytelling Such an Effective Tool
Why Hollywood Continually Taps into ‘The Hero’s Journey’
How Blueprints Help Writers Connect with Their Audience
Why Reading Fiction Makes Us More Empathetic
Writers’ Addiction to Stories (Especially the Dark Ones)
Where Humanity Would Be Without Storytelling
The Show Notes
How Neuroscientist Michael Grybko Defines Creativity
How Neuroscientist Michael Grybko Defines Empathy
The Hero with a Thousand Faces (The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell)
Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee
“Reading literary fiction improves empathy, study finds” from The Guardian
The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human by Jonathan Gottschall
Kelton Reid on Twitter
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How Bestselling Author Hugh Howey Writes
10 augustus 2015 · 28 min
Prolific, bestselling, multi-genre author Hugh Howey took me on a walk through the writer’s process.
Mr. Howey is the well-known author of Wool, and his self-published dystopian “Silo Series,” that has sold over two million copies worldwide. His books have been optioned for film and TV by well-known Hollywood director Ridley Scott and Heroes creator Tim Kring respectively.
He has been a fierce advocate for self-publishing authors and even inked a rare print-only contract with major publishers to retain the electronic rights to his early works. Hugh is a tireless proponent for the pure craft of writing, and he has built an intensely loyal following.
As he prepares to sail around the globe on his catamaran, Hugh took a time out from his busy schedule to talk with me on a short walk.
In this file Hugh Howey and I discuss: Lees meerThe Importance of Starting Each Day the Right Way
Why You Need to Learn to Hit Publish from Anywhere
How to Alleviate Your Natural Self-Doubts
Why Writing is Like Exercise
How Writers Can Fine Tune Their Creativity
Where the True Magic of Writing Springs From
Why You Should Be a Tourist in Your Own Town
The Show Notes
Hugh Howey on Amazon
The Five Tibetans
HughHowey.com
Hugh Howey on Twitter
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How Veteran Podcaster and Content Marketer Jerod Morris Writes
3 augustus 2015 · 46 min
The Showrunner behind multiple top-ranking podcasts and Vice President of Marketing for the Rainmaker.FM podcast network, Jerod Morris, paid me a visit this week to talk about his beginnings as a writer, podcaster, and digital marketer.
Mr. Morris started out online as a sports blogger and became the editor of a high-traffic blog that was tapped by Fox Sports.
His blogging has led to quite a few opportunities for the writer, including: Lees meerCo-founding a WordPress hosting company
Leading the editorial team for Copyblogger.com
Launching and co-hosting multiple top-ranked podcasts
… and becoming the VP of Marketing for the Rainmaker.FM podcast network — to name only a few
On the eve of the launch of his new Showrunner Podcasting Course, we had a chance to talk shop.
In this file Jerod Morris and I discuss:How Sports Blogging Led to a Host of Opportunities
A Simple Writing Hack for Email Marketers
Why Writing Makes You a Better Podcaster
How Scheduling Greatly Increases Your Productivity
Why Writers Need to Embrace Their Imperfection
How to Infuse Everything You Do with Creativity
Some Very Wise Words from Teddy Roosevelt
The Show Notes
Jerod Morris on Copyblogger
Primility
The Showrunner Podcast
The Lede Podcast
The Showrunner Podcasting Course
The Assembly Call — IU Basketball Postgame Show
The Writer Runs This Show
“The Credit Belongs to You” by Jerod Morris (Downloadable Teddy Roosevelt Quote & Poster)
Jerod Morris on Twitter
Kelton Reid on Twitter
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How Bestselling Author Daniel Pink Writes
27 juli 2015 · 29 min
Multiple New York Times bestselling author Daniel Pink stopped by The Writer Files to chat about his secrets for getting words onto the page.
Mr. Pink is the author of five provocative titles on the subjects of business, work, and human behavior — including To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others — and has written for The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, The Sunday Telegraph, Fast Company, and Wired.
In addition to having one of the most viewed TED talks of all time — “The puzzle of motivation” — Dan recently hosted and co-executive produced the TV series “Crowd Control” for the National Geographic Channel.
In this file Daniel Pink and I discuss: Lees meerWhy You Should Never Check Email Before You Write
The Effectiveness of Word Count Quotas
Why the Adage “Butt-in-Chair” Really Works
How to Structure Your Writing Schedule to Beat “Resistance”
The Author’s Exhaustive Reading Recommendations
His Fantasy Chipotle Table Guests
And Why You Need to Get Over Yourself and Get to Work
The Show Notes
http://www.danpink.com/
Dan Pink’s TED talk: “The puzzle of motivation”
Crowd Control on National Geographic Channel
Daniel Pink on Twitter
Kelton Reid on Twitter
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How ProBlogger's Darren Rowse Writes
20 juli 2015 · 42 min
New media pioneer and entrepreneur Darren Rowse — creator of both Digital Photography School and ProBlogger — joined me to chat about the opportunities that 13 years of blogging have provided, his new podcast, and the importance of having the right mindset as a writer.
This sage blogging veteran and educator has blazed an inspiring path for enterprising online publishers.
His step-by-step blog series — 31 Days to Build a Better Blog — went from zero to viable business in no time, and now it’s a podcast every content creator can listen to … for free.
In this file Darren Rowse and I discuss: Lees meerWhy You Should Write Like You Talk
How a Book Deal Was Born from a Blog Series
How Writing Offline Can Boost Your Word Count
The 3 Types of Writer’s Block All Bloggers Eventually Face
How Public Accountability Can Light a Fire Under Your Ass
Why You Need a Balance Between Dreaming and Doing
How to Get the Maximum Impact From Your Writing
The Show Notes
ProBlogger.com
Digital Photography School
Darren Rowse Speaking at WDS
Problogger: Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure Income by Darren Rowse and Chris Garrett
31 Days to Build a Better Blog
Problogger Podcast
Problogger on Twitter
Kelton Reid on Twitter
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How Pamela Wilson (VP of Educational Content for Copyblogger) Writes
13 juli 2015 · 49 min
Award-winning designer and marketing consultant Pamela Wilson — who has helped small businesses and large organizations alike create ”big brands” since 1987 — stopped by to chat about what it’s like to run the blog at Copyblogger.com, and her mission to publish impeccable online content.
As head of the editorial team for Copyblogger Media, she helps guide an abundance of educational content for one of the top online marketing, blogging, and copywriting sites in the world.
Pamela’s unique point-of-view comes from the marriage of design, branding, content, and conversion — something she has coined “Customer Experience Design.”
In this file Pamela Wilson and I discuss: Lees meerHow Coming Late to Writing Can Work in Your Favor
Why Useful Content Creates Priceless Inroads for Writers
The Difficulty of Designing a Remarkable Online Presence
How Writing Has Become Her Yoga Practice
Why You Should Commit to Writing 750 Words a Day
The Hallmarks of Great Online Writing
Why Picasso is an Inspiring Model for Writers to Follow
The Show Notes
Pamela’s Author Page on Copyblogger
Big Brand System Blog
The Bobby McFerrin Plan for Creating a Remarkable Business
The Write Way to Answer Your Most Pressing Questions by Pamela Wilson
750words.com
Accidental Genius: Using Writing to Generate Your Best Ideas, Insight, and Content by Mark Levy
Pamela Wilson on Instagram
Pamela Wilson on Twitter
Kelton Reid on Twitter
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How Novelist and Prolific Podcaster Brad Listi Writes
6 juli 2015 · 44 min
Bestselling author and prolific lit interviewer Brad Listi was named One of LA s most fascinating people of 2015 by the LA Weekly. He stopped by to chat with me about podcasting and the secrets of successful writers.
On his “in depth and inappropriate” podcast, Otherppl with Brad Listi, he has interviewed over 350 leading contemporary authors — including George Saunders, Cheryl Strayed, Tao Lin, Jonathan Lethem, Austin Kleon, and Susan Orlean — and his takeaways for writers are often priceless and pointed.
In addition to his street-cred as a bestselling novelist, Brad is a screenwriter, and the founder and publisher of The Nervous Breakdown, an online culture magazine and literary community.
In this file Brad Listi and I discuss: Lees meerWhy Interviews with Beginners Can Be More Interesting Than Interviews with Superstars
The Magic of Deadlines, Caffeine, and Word Counts
Why First Drafts are Like Ironing a Shirt
The Importance of Meditation for ‘Unplugging’
How Great Writers Capture a Moment That Others Can’t
3 Key Takeaways from over 350 Interviews with Writers
The Show Notes
The Otherppl Podcast hosted by Brad Listi
The Otherppl App
Books by Brad Listi
The Nervous Breakdown — an online culture magazine and literary community
Otherppl on Twitter
Brad Listi on Twitter
Kelton Reid on Twitter
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How Bestselling Author Austin Kleon Writes: Part Two
29 juni 2015 · 33 min
New York Times bestselling author Austin Kleon has been called one of the most interesting people on the Internet by The Atlantic Magazine, and he stopped by The Writer Files to chat with me about creativity and the writing life.
Austin is the author of three illustrated books — Steal Like An Artist, Newspaper Blackout, and Show Your Work! — guides I recommend to all writers seeking insights for tapping into your endless reserves of creativity and innovation.
In addition to being featured on NPR s Morning Edition, PBS Newshour, and The Wall Street Journal, Mr. Kleon speaks about creativity in the digital age for organizations as varied as Pixar, Google, SXSW, TEDx, and The Economist.
In the second part of this two-part file, Austin Kleon and I discuss: Lees meerIs “Imagination” Overrated?
A Simpler Definition of Creativity
Why You Should Write for Just One Person
How Minimizing Distractions Can Help Your Creativity
Why Your Audience Is Your Most Valuable Asset
Is Being Boring the Key to Productivity?
The Importance of Being Great at Both Art and Life
Why You Need to Pick Your Partners Carefully
The Show Notes
Here s How Austin Kleon Writes
AustinKleon.com
Here s How Daniel Pink Writes
Here s How Elizabeth Gilbert (Bestselling Author of Eat, Pray, Love) Writes
Air Guitar: Essays on Art & Democracy by Dave Hickey
Austin’s Interviews at BookCon 2015
Austin Kleon on Instagram
Austin Kleon on Twitter
Kelton Reid on Twitter
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How Bestselling Author Austin Kleon Writes: Part One
22 juni 2015 · 47 min
New York Times bestselling author Austin Kleon has been called one of the most interesting people on the Internet by The Atlantic Magazine, and he stopped by The Writer Files to chat with me about creativity and the writing life.
Austin is the author of three illustrated books — Steal Like An Artist, Newspaper Blackout, and Show Your Work! — guides I recommend to all writers seeking insights for tapping into your endless reserves of creativity and innovation.
In addition to being featured on NPR s Morning Edition, PBS Newshour, and The Wall Street Journal, Mr. Kleon speaks about creativity in the digital age for organizations as varied as Pixar, Google, SXSW, TEDx, and The Economist.
In the first part of this two-part file, Austin Kleon and I discuss: Lees meerWhy You Should Read More Than You Write
How a Paper Dictionary Can Improve Your Writing
The Difference Between Little Writing and Big Writing
Why You Should Research Out in the Open
How Your Daily Ritual Can Save You from Failure
3 Symptoms of Writer’s Block and How to Cure Them
Why You Should Print Your Work and Read It Aloud
How to Harness the Power of Productive Procrastination
The Show Notes
How Bestselling Author Austin Kleon Writes: Part Two
Here s How Austin Kleon Writes
AustinKleon.com
Clive Thompson, The Pencil and the Keyboard: How The Way You Write Changes the Way You Think
Elizabeth Gilbert: “Your elusive creative genius”
Daily Rituals: How Artists Work by Mason Currey
Austin Kleon on Instagram
Austin Kleon on Twitter
Kelton Reid on Twitter
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How Neuroscientist Michael Grybko Defines Empathy
15 juni 2015 · 32 min
Have you ever wondered why great writing creates an emotional response in readers? Welcome to another guest segment where I pick the brain of a neuroscientist.
Research scientist Michael Grybko — of the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington — returned to the show to help me define empathy from a scientific standpoint.
Mr. Grybko sheds some light into the darker corners of our understanding of how to tap into the hopes, dreams, and fears of your readers.
In this file Michael Grybko and I discuss: Lees meerHow Science is Changing Our Definition of Empathy
Why Pathos is a Good Jumping Off Place for Writers
What Actors and Doctors Have in Common with Writers
Are Mirror Systems the Key to Human Empathy?
How to Resist the Dark Side of Empathy
The Difference Between Good Storytelling and Great Storytelling
Why Writers Need to Crawl Inside the Heads of Their Audience
How Marketers Tap into Well-Worn Paths in Our Brains
The Key to Empathizing with Your Readers
Why Great Marketing Starts with the Desire to Help People
The Show Notes
Mirror Neurons
Empathy Maps: A Complete Guide to Crawling Inside Your Customer s Head
Kelton Reid on Twitter
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Writer Porn: Standing Desks, Binge Reading, and James Patterson s MasterClass
8 juni 2015 · 44 min
This week, award-winning, globe-trotting travel journalist Adam Skolnick returns as guest host for another edition of Writer Porn, where we discuss pertinent, writerly paraphernalia that has crossed our collective radar. Lees meer
Adam is the author and co author of 25 Lonely Planet guidebooks. He has also written for publications as varied as the New York Times, ESPN, Men’s Health, Outside, and Playboy.
He recently finished his first narrative non-fiction book — based on his award-winning New York Times coverage of the death of the greatest American free diver of all time — titled One Breath (slated for publication in January).
In this 41-minute file Adam Skolnick and I discuss:What is Writer Porn?
How to Counteract the Negative Effects of Sitting All Day
Why You Think Better on Your Feet
Is Binge Reading Online Making Us Dumber?
How Taking Notes by Hand Might Boost Comprehension
Why Relaxing Your Process Can Help Your Productivity
Learn How to Write a Bestseller with James Patterson
Is the MasterClass Startup onto Something Huge?
Adam Skolnick s Patterson MasterClass Experiment
How to Listen to Moby Dick for Free
The Show Notes
“Inside the Perilous, Marvelous World of Competitive Free Diving,” Adam Skolnick for Playboy
Is Sitting a Lethal Activity?
Everything Science Knows Right Now About Standing Desks
Yoga Hacks: How to Undo the Damage of a Desk Job
5 Things You re Doing Wrong At Your Standing Desk
You Won t Finish This Article
Binge Reading Disorder
James Patterson s MasterClass in Writing
The Moby-Dick Big Read on iTunes
AdamSkolnick.com
Adam Skolnick on Instagram
Adam Skolnick on Twitter
Writer Porn on Twitter
Kelton Reid on Twitter
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How Copywriter and Entrepreneur James Chartrand (of Men with Pens) Writes
1 juni 2015 · 29 min
Writing can be a lonely sport, whether you re running a digital agency, or slaving away on the next great novel. In this week's episode, we'll examine the writing process of James Chartrand, a prolific online publisher, copywriter, and digital entrepreneur.
It s hard to settle on a specific title for my guest because James wears so many different hats — founder of the popular blog, web design, and copywriting agency Men with Pens — as well as an author, educator, and writing coach.
James s many accomplishments have been chronicled in such high profile publications as Forbes, Newsweek, and The New York Times, and we got the chance to sit down and talk shop.
In this 26-minute file James Chartrand and I discuss: Lees meerHow Wearing Many Hats Can Boost Your Productivity
Why Simplicity Helps You Stay Focused
The Cathartic Feeling of Crumpling Up Post-It Notes
The Hardest Question in the World
Why Good Ideas are Like Fishing
The Difference Between Making Friends and Making Money
Why Every Writer Should Have a Therapist
The Show Notes
Men with Pens
Damn Fine Words
Demian Farnworth s Interview With James
Why James Chartrand Wears Women s Underpants
James Chartrand on Twitter
Kelton Reid on Twitter
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How Sarah Stodola (Author of Process: The Writing Lives of Great Authors ) Writes
18 mei 2015 · 25 min
Journalist and creative non-fiction author Sarah Stodola shared her writer s file with me in this episode. Her recent book Process: The Writing Lives of Great Authors is a fascinating collection of the habits and habitats of heralded scribes.
Ms. Stodola is also an accomplished journalist and editor whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Mental Floss, The Daily Beast, The Fiscal Times, Conde Nast Traveler, The Nation, The Wall Street Journal, Storyboard, Slate, and many others.
Take a listen to learn about the process of an author who is a curator of true writer porn, a window into the processes of the greats.
In this 21-minute file Sarah Stodola and I discuss: Lees meerHow to Write About Great Writers
The Weird Trick Coffee Shops Play on Productivity
Sarah s New Definition of Writer s Block
A Surefire Way to Find Freedom from The Internet
Can a Season Be a Muse to Writers?
Where Does True Writing Genius Really Come From?
Why Writing is Rewriting
The Three Rules for Writing a Novel
Why You Shouldn t Worry About Your First Drafts
The Show Notes
Process: The Writing Lives of Great Authors by Sarah Stodola
How the Hum of a Coffee Shop Can Boost Creativity
Freedom – Block Digital Distractions
Sarah Stodola on Twitter
Kelton Reid on Twitter
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How Chief Content Officer Sonia Simone Writes
11 mei 2015 · 22 min
Coral-coiffed marketer and prolific online publisher Sonia Simone stopped by the show this week to share her writing secrets with us.
Ms. Simone is co-founder and Chief Content Officer of Copyblogger Media as well as an educator, speaker, and the devious mastermind behind the podcast Confessions of a Pink-Haired Marketer.
Sonia appeared in the written series over on Copyblogger.com and stopped by again to drop some writerly wisdom on us.
You can also see Sonia Simone live at Authority Rainmaker, a carefully designed live educational experience that presents a complete and effective online marketing strategy to help you immediately accelerate your business.
In addition to Ms. Simone you ll have the opportunity to see Dan Pink, Sally Hogshead, Ann Handley, punk legend Henry Rollins, and many other incredible speakers live. Get all the details at rainmaker.fm/event, and we look forward to seeing you in Denver, Colorado, May 13th, 2015.
In this 18-minute file Sonia Simone and I discuss: Lees meerWhy You Should Read Outside Your Echo Chamber
Sonia s Secret of Reading the Tea Leaves
Writer s Block Vs. Deadlines
Productivity for Flakes, Head Cases, and Other Natural Disasters
The Fetishization of Creativity
Sonia Admits Her Most Unwholesome Writer s Addiction
Why the More You Care, the More You ll Write
The Show Notes
Here s How Sonia Simone Writes
Copyblogger.com
The Authority Community
Are You a Talented Professional Writer? Read This
Copyblogger Media Certified Content Marketers
Confessions of a Pink-Haired Marketer
Productivity for Flakes, Head Cases, and Other Natural Disasters
Authority Intensive, May 13-15 in Denver, Colorado
Sonia on Twitter
Kelton Reid on Twitter
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How Bestselling Author Ann Handley Writes
4 mei 2015 · 32 min
In this episode I ve invited digital marketing pioneer Ann Handley to chat with me about her writing process. She s a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, brilliant keynote speaker, the world s first Chief Content Officer, and a prolific digital content creator.
Ann Handley appeared on the written interview series last year and stopped by again to share her methods of madness with us.
You can also see Ann live at Authority Rainmaker, a carefully designed live educational experience that presents a complete and effective online marketing strategy to help you immediately accelerate your business.
Ms. Handley will be speaking about creating content that makes a difference for your business objectives by showing you how to create content that is empathetic, useful, and inspired.
In addition to Ann, you ll have the opportunity to see Dan Pink, Sally Hogshead, punk legend Henry Rollins, and many other incredible speakers live. Get all the details at rainmaker.fm/event, and we look forward to seeing you in Denver, Colorado May 13th, 2015.
In this 28-minute file Ann Handley and I discuss: Lees meerEverybody Writes: An ‘Elements of Style’ for the Digital Age
The Art of Productive Procrastination
Why Your Writer’s Block May Be a Research Problem
How Hard Deadlines Help Writers Ship
Why You Have to Find a Way to Shape Your Ideas for Sharing
The Secret to What Makes a Good Writer Great
Why Your Audience Is Key to Effective Writing
Proof that Paper Books are Pure Writer Porn
The Value of Patience
The Show Notes
Everybody Writes by Ann Handley
Content Rules: How to Create Killer Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Ebooks, Webinars (and More) That Engage Customers and Ignite Your Business
Ann Handley on Entrepreneur.com
Trello
E.B. White
Seth Godin on The Writer Files
AnnHandley.com
Authority Intensive, May 13-15 in Denver, Colorado
Ann Handley on Twitter
Kelton Reid on Twitter
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How Neuroscientist Michael Grybko Defines Creativity
27 april 2015 · 26 min
Have you ever wondered how prolific writers summon vast stores of creativity without seemingly breaking a sweat? I would like to introduce you to a guest segment where I enlist the help of a neuroscientist to give us a tour of The Writer s Brain.
I've invited research scientist Michael Grybko — of the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington — to help me define creativity from a scientific standpoint.
He will help us to pinpoint where exactly in the brain creative ideas come from, decide if you can teach an old writer new tricks, and test the theory that writer s brains are similar to professional athletes.
In this 22-minute file Michael Grybko and I discuss: Lees meerHow Science is Expanding Our Definition of Creativity
Why Memory Plays Such a Big Part in Writing
Don’t Take Your Typing Skills for Granted
Where Creative Ideas Come From
Can You Teach an Old Writer New Tricks?
Why Staying Curious Is So Important to Creativity
Are Prolific Writers Like Pro Athletes?
Why “Write What You Know” Is Good Advice
The Show Notes
This Is Your Brain on Writing
Kelton Reid on Twitter
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How Award-Winning Journalist Adam Skolnick Writes
20 april 2015 · 33 min
Sometimes word nerds just need a place to talk shop, and that s what we intend to do here. In this episode of the The Writer Files I ve asked award-winning journalist Adam Skolnick to join me on a guest segment we’re calling Writer Porn.
Adam is an award-winning, globetrotting travel journalist, which is kind of a rare thing these days. He is the author and co author of 25 Lonely Planet guidebooks, and has written for publications as varied as the New York Times (for whom he won a big award from the Associated Press Sports Editors last year), ESPN.com, Wired, Men’s Health, Outside, BBC, and Playboy Magazine.
He recently finished his first narrative non-fiction book based on his award-winning NY Times coverage of the death of the greatest American free diver of all time, titled One Breath (slated for publication in January).
Adam and I talk about how a page one New York Times story became a book, the secret literary legacy of Playboy Magazine, debunking Jack Kerouac’s prolificness, and tips and tricks to staying focused when you re working on multiple projects across multiple timezones.
In this 29-minute file Adam Skolnick and I discuss: Lees meerHow a Tragic New York Times Story Became a Book
What a Globetrotting Journalist Does to Get a Story
The Secret Literary Legacy of Playboy Magazine
What Mr. Skolnick Has in Common with Hunter S. Thompson
One Great Trick to Stay Focused on Multiple Deadlines
Busting The Urban Legend of Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road”
Why You Shouldn’t Compare Yourself to Other Writers
How to Stay Organized When You Have a Ton of Research
The Show Notes
AdamSkolnick.com
A Deep-Water Diver From Brooklyn Dies After Trying for a Record
Top 10 Writers Published in Playboy
‘I Only Read It For The Interviews’
The Fact and Fiction of ‘On the Road’
Process: The Writing Lives of Great Authors by Sarah Stodola
Voice Recorder HD for Audio Recording, Playback, Trimming and Sharing
Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Kaherine Boo
Zeitoun by Dave Eggers
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How Demian Farnworth (Copyblogger's Chief Content Writer) Writes
13 april 2015 · 35 min
Welcome to The Writer Files, a tour of the habits, habitats, and brains of renowned writers — from online content creators, to fictionists, journalists, entrepreneurs, and beyond.
Great writing is more vital and in demand than it’s ever been.
But sometimes writers get stuck — the right words don t appear, we get distracted, or worse, lose interest in our work — and that s when the solitary nature of writing can become a curse.
I m here to remind you that all writers have moments of doubt, feelings of ineffectiveness, and droughts where the words won t flow.
For writers like you and I to stay productive, creative, and sane, sometimes we just need to take a look at how other scribes find ways keep the ink flowing and the cursor moving.
In this episode, I want share the file of prolific online publisher, Demian Farnworth.
Between the writing he does for Copyblogger, his personal blog, and his two podcasts that regularly land at the top of iTunes, he promises to … deliver the essential writing advice you need to succeed online.
In this 32-minute file Demian Farnworth and I discuss: Lees meerWhy Demian Loves The Writer Files Interview Series
How a Poet Learned to Make a Living Online
Why You Should Treat Your Writing Like Music
Demian’s Secret to His Prolificness
Why You Need to Over-Sharpen Your Axe
3 Timeless Ideas that Lead to Enhanced Creativity
Why So Many Writers Quit
A Single Word that Will Help You Keep the Cursor Moving
The Show Notes
The Writer Files Interview Series on Copyblogger
Influence by Robert Cialdini
Demian’s Author Page on Copyblogger.com
The Copybot
Rough Draft Podcast
The Lede Podcast
Journalist Michael Kruse
Kelton Reid on Twitter
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