Sitting in Silence

On writing, craft, worry & joy.
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On writing, craft, worry & joy. mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com

  1. How to Survive AWP

    MAR 3

    How to Survive AWP

    I still dream that one day AWP will wake up and come to New Orleans (it feels like a no-brainer, right?). But until then, I’ll leave my writing nest like the rest of you and have an adventure. In today’s episode, I’ll talk about how special this conference is as well as how vital our connection to our overall literary community is. If you’re reading this, say hi below. And smash that like button on your podcast app. It does wonders for people finding Sitting in Silence. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com/subscribe

    45 min
  2. No, Literary Publishing Isn't Dead. The Opposite is True.

    5D AGO

    No, Literary Publishing Isn't Dead. The Opposite is True.

    Every year they say book publishing is dead. Every year they’re wrong. When will they stop saying that? Listen to today’s podcast on what’s really happening in publishing. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com/subscribe

    54 min
  3. Making Great Art

    JAN 24

    Making Great Art

    Hi, this is repost of yesterday’s episode, which had a technical problem. Enjoy this year’s final patron podcast on the importance of committing oneself to making good art. Happy holidays! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com/subscribe

    24 min

  4. JAN 19

    You Must Prepare Yourself

    Hello, Dear Listeners! Isn’t it crazy that January is mostly over? It’s been said that you don’t have to get ready if you stay ready. Are you doing what you can to foster your writing life? Could you do more? What steps have you taken make a path for yourself? Thanks to all the new patrons and Sitting in Silence Club members who have joined over the past month. You make this space possible. Not a supporter? Consider a month-pass for $5, which will give you full access to four full years(!) of writing, inspirational, and life planning related archives. It’s a steal of a deal. Sitting in Silence is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Ready to comment? Do it below! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com/subscribe

    58 min
  5. What It Takes to Be a Writer

    JAN 5

    What It Takes to Be a Writer

    Happy New Year, friends! In today’s podcast, let’s level-set on dedication. What are you making this year? What are you willing to do to make that dream come to fruition? Sitting in Silence is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Thanks for reading Sitting in Silence ! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com/subscribe

    54 min
  6. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas

    12/24/2025

    'Twas the Night Before Christmas

    Nothing like a 202-year old poem to get you into that holiday spirit, right? Grab your hot chocolate, marshmallows, and cozy up with the family around the fireplace while I recite this classic for you. Merry Christmas to all who observe! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com/subscribe

    16 min

  7. 12/16/2025

    Should You Use a Beta Reader?

    Hi and welcome to Sitting in Silence, the podcast for thoughtful and curious thinkers. Thanks to patron, Rachel Sams, for today’s topic! Writing a book is an extremely difficult task. But you don’t have to go it alone. Beta readers are one important way to make sure your work is strong before you submit to agents and editors. Still, are they worth troub… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com/subscribe

    30 min
  8. Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?

    12/14/2025

    Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?

    Here at the end of 2025, I thought it would be a good time to level set. Hope you’re well. Happy holidays to you and yours! Sitting in Silence is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com/subscribe

    42 min
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On writing, craft, worry & joy. mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com

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  • Creator
    On writing, craft, worry & joy.
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Maurice Carlos Ruffin
  • Show Website
    Sitting in Silence