The Written Scene

Adam Greenfield

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The Written Scene

San Diego writers, creators, and anyone involved in the San Diego literary scene discuss path, process, and craft.

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Episode 78: Megan Haskell

Megan Haskell, an author, publisher, and wizard-like user of both sides of her brain, chose numbers as a career over letters before realizing her mistake and correcting it with well over a dozen novels, and more on the way. In this episode of The Written Scene, Megan talks about learning the different ways to put out books, not publishing books without being 100% behind it, how the historical figure of Lilith was an inspiration to her stories, remaining inspired when working on multiple projects, why stepping away from a story can provide new perspective upon return, thinking up new books for side characters, how part of completing a novel is due to just being ready for it, life as a forensic accountant before writing and just what the hell a forensic accountant is, finding creativity in spreadsheets and other business-world things, why life experience is important to an author while still continuing to write, getting less done at a desk than on a portable iPad, and much more. Check out Megan's Kickstarter project for The Heir Apparent and, with your support, be part of making art happen. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene. You can also subscribe to our once-a-month newsletter by tapping or clicking here. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

1h 9m
FEB 11 · BONUS

Episode 78 Teaser: Megan Haskell

For author Megan Haskell, a productive writing session requires more than just sitting in the writer's seat. Please enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Megan. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

1 min
FEB 4

Episode 77: Jennifer Silva Redmond

Author and editor Jennifer Silva Redmond spends her days writing and sailing and even writing about sailing. But when it comes to editing, her knowledge is as vast as the oceans. In this episode of The Written Scene, Jennifer discusses aging and editing, how memory and memoir writing work together, what regular practice of reminiscing can do for your memory (and writing, too), traveling as a kid in a gypsy sorta way, the importance of libraries when growing up, editor-brain vs. writer-brain, preferring typing over handwriting, using a highlighter to extract what's really needed in a dense chapter before cutting the rest, how bad storytelling and speed dating can be similar, the correlations between sailing and writing, why books with good antagonists are always more interesting, and so much more. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene. We also have a once-a-month newsletter of upcoming guests, events, and other cool stuff to know. Click or tap here to subscribe. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

1h 13m
JAN 28 · BONUS

Episode 77 Teaser: Jennifer Silva Redmond

As a full-time editor (and memoirist herself) Jennifer Silva Redmond knows a thing or two about memory retention. So far. Please enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene. If you do enjoy it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of the podcast. Music: Addis Ababa

1 min
JAN 21

Episode 76: Cornelia Feye

Author and publisher Cornelia Feye has spent a lifetime studying storytelling through art and telling her own stories in print. In this episode of The Written Scene, Cornelia talks about having access to a good library as a kid, writing books with real world settings readers may not know about, being left handed, using her art history background to tell stories, how stories shape our understanding of the world, her approach to writing (think: movies), getting lost on unnecessary tangents when writing, why every writer should be in a read and critique group, how a second book revived the life of her first book's manuscript, the importance of a copy editor and proofreader, why she avoids writing sex scenes, jumping between different genres when writing, having goals and expectations in writing without limiting yourself, and much more. If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene. (Did you know we're also on YouTube?) We also have a once-a-month newsletter with news on upcoming guests, writing things to know about, and more. Click or tap here to sign up. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

1h 2m
JAN 14 · BONUS

Episode 76 Teaser: Cornelia Feye

Author and publisher Cornelia Feye has an extensive art history background which gives her further insight into not just others but her characters, too. Please enjoy this brief teaser with Cornelia ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene. Music: Addis Ababa

1 min
JAN 7

Episode 75: Grant Barrett

Lexicographer and linguist Grant Barrett grew up with an insatiable need to read and the bigger the books, the better. In this episode of The Written Scene, Grant talks about how a focus on language stems from complaints about language, learning the difference between what is important and what seems important, allowing for the evolution of change in language, just what the hell paralinguistic restitution is, why spoken language is the only true language, using enthusiasm in place of skill to accomplish much in life, some Yiddish cursing, having a human being as a translator when including another language in your writing, the difficulty of being your own administrative assistant while trying to write, elevating both spirit and craft at the same time, and much more. Subscribe to Grant (and co-host Martha Barnette's) podcast A Way With Words. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene. We also have a once-a-month newsletter with upcoming guests, writing events, and more. Click here to sign up. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

1h 8m
12/31/2024 · BONUS

Episode 75 Teaser: Grant Barrett

Linguist and lexicographer Grant Barrett sets the record straight when it comes to what the written language really is compared to spoken language. Please enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

1 min

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Such a fantastic podcast!

09/27/2023

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One of the best podcasts featuring writers and writing craft and life. Sooo good! I love this podcast because it’s so real. Adam is a master of conversation and bringing out the most interesting details in his guests.
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San Diego writers, creators, and anyone involved in the San Diego literary scene discuss path, process, and craft.

Creator

Adam Greenfield
Years Active

2022 - 2025
Episodes

156
Rating

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