16 episodes

Are you looking for advice on writing and storytelling from professionals who have proven success?

The Write Direction is a discussion on writing and storytelling with professional artists about their craft.

The Write Direction A. G. Macdonald

    • Arts

Are you looking for advice on writing and storytelling from professionals who have proven success?

The Write Direction is a discussion on writing and storytelling with professional artists about their craft.

    S02E02 Stressors and Subjugates (with Australian Author Amanda Bridgeman)

    S02E02 Stressors and Subjugates (with Australian Author Amanda Bridgeman)

    Today, I chat with Amanda Bridgeman: about writing novels, screenplays and the suspicion that if she can get all that stuff done while working another job, she might just not be human. We talk about how to juggle the work-life balance, and why you shouldn't be too hard on yourself.

    Hope you enjoy it.

    Also, if you're looking for more bookish content, I run a YouTube channel where I talk books: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH-OpwqCBGxgQlsEv1CyZRw

    You can find Amanda Bridgeman here! https://twitter.com/Bridgeman_Books

    Theme music: Sweet Dreams by Lakey Inspired at LoFi-HipHop.com


    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations

    • 41 min
    S02E01 Strigas and Storytelling (with Gabriela Houston - author of The Second Bell)

    S02E01 Strigas and Storytelling (with Gabriela Houston - author of The Second Bell)

    We are back, and today we're talking to Gabriela Houston about her debut novel with Angry Robot Books, The Second Bell. This stunning story is based in Slavic folklore and mythology.



    In today's episode, we talk about writing an updated image of strigas (from Polish folklore), the dark side of putting readers into boxes, and advice for new writers looking to start out.



    Hope you enjoy it.



    Also, if you're looking for more bookish content, I run a YouTube channel where I talk books: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH-OpwqCBGxgQlsEv1CyZRw



    You can find signed copies of The Second Bell at https://www.thebrokenbinding.co.uk/

    You can also see Gabriela talk storytelling with Caroline Hardaker here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9VrtdBae7YgWGodbeYIoVg

    Theme music: Sweet Dreams by Lakey Inspired at LoFi-HipHop.com

    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations

    • 45 min
    Supersoldiers and Super Writers (with debut author Ginger Smith)

    Supersoldiers and Super Writers (with debut author Ginger Smith)

    Are you looking for advice on writing and storytelling from professionals who have proven success? The Write Direction is a discussion on writing and storytelling with professional artists about their craft.

    This week we're talking to debut author Ginger Smith about her new debut novel The Rush's Edge. We talk about her writing process, and how she went from concept to publication.

    Where you can find me:
    Discord: https://discord.gg/P4RFMgT
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/AG_Macdonald

    Ginger's Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSmithauthor

    Music: Rising Spirits by Jay Man (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox


    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations

    • 54 min
    Father in the Forest (Writing Fantasy Novels with R. K. Gold)

    Father in the Forest (Writing Fantasy Novels with R. K. Gold)

    Are you looking for advice on writing and storytelling from professionals who have proven success? The Write Direction is a discussion on writing and storytelling with professional artists about their craft.

    We are back again with another episode with author R. K. Gold. This time, we're talking about his latest book, Father in the Forest.

    Where you can find me:
    Discord: https://discord.gg/P4RFMgT
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/AG_Macdonald

    Michael's Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaeljpryor

    Music: Rising Spirits by Jay Man (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox


    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations

    • 42 min
    Space Samurai and Short Storytelling (with John P. Murphy)

    Space Samurai and Short Storytelling (with John P. Murphy)

    Are you looking for advice on writing and storytelling from professionals who have proven success? The Write Direction is a discussion on writing and storytelling with professional artists about their craft.

    John P. Murphy is a Nebula finalist who has written several short stories, two novellas and, most recently his novel Red Noise with Angry Robot Publishing. The story is a blend of Kurosawa-like storytelling with a Deep Space Nine setting. It's a fantastic book, and if you enjoy what he has to say, I highly recommend you check out Red Noise.

    Where you can find me:
    Discord: https://discord.gg/P4RFMgT
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/AG_Macdonald

    John's website: https://johnpmurphy.net/

    Music: Rising Spirits by Jay Man (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox


    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations

    • 1 hr 17 min
    Building Worlds with Apricot Scarves (Writing and Publishing with Michael Pryor)

    Building Worlds with Apricot Scarves (Writing and Publishing with Michael Pryor)

    Are you looking for advice on writing and storytelling from professionals who have proven success? The Write Direction is a discussion on writing and storytelling with professional artists about their craft.

    This week's guest is Michael Pryor: an Australian author (the Laws of Magic and Quintaris series to name a couple) who also runs Aurealis: Australia's biggest science fiction/fantasy literary magazine. This was a great chat, and an amazing chance to speak to someone who has managed to be so heavily involved in both the writing and publishing side of the business. A fascinating conversation, and I hope you enjoy.

    Where you can find me:
    Discord: https://discord.gg/P4RFMgT
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/AG_Macdonald

    Michael's Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaeljpryor

    Music: Rising Spirits by Jay Man (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox


    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations

    • 1 hr 31 min

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