The Creative Writing Life

Paul Zeidman
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The Creative Writing Life

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.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Beth Revis

    Author Beth Revis talks about what it’s like to write for the Star Wars franchise, why writers should always go for the new adventure, and the benefits of having a story be fueled/inspired by spite.

    34 min

  2. 13 NOV

    Dr. Ron Dwinnells

    Author Dr. Ron Dwinnells talks about the benefit of starting at the end of your story, how “Show, don’t tell” made a difference in his work, and why you should write thinking “I can do anything I want to do!”

    44 min

  3. 6 NOV

    Laura Samotin

    Author Laura Samotin talks about what you want a reader to feel, the importance of eliciting emotion, and to not worry about making it perfect

    57 min

  4. 30 OCT

    A.S. King

    Author A.S. King talks about finding art from trauma, why you should write with unflinching honesty, and the benefits of volunteering and getting out into the world.

    51 min

  5. 23 OCT

    Lauren Seal

    Author/poet Lauren Seal discusses the therapeutic value of writing about personal trauma, the challenge of writing a story in verse, and incorporating your experiences into your work.

    39 min

  6. 9 OCT

    Alexandra Salmon

    Author/podcaster Alexandra Salmon discusses when to let the character dictate how the story goes, and how a writer needs discipline and consistency to get the writing done.

    40 min

  7. 2 OCT

    Dr Bruce Farmer

    Author Dr Bruce Farmer talks about a character’s free will and their fatal flaw, overwriting and then needing to kill one’s darlings, and asking “What grips you and compels you as a writer?”

    1h 5m

  8. 25 SEPT

    Rick Lite

    Rick Lite of Stress Free Book Marketing talks about helping writers develop plans and strategies for navigating the challenges of publishing, marketing, and promoting their materials

    43 min
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About

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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  • Creator
    Paul Zeidman
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    170
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Paul Zeidman
  • Show Website
    The Creative Writing Life

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