Write Out Loud Matt Cassem & Christina Trevaskis
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Join hosts Matt and Tina as they discuss all things story, writing, finding your voice, and more! We'll explore writing and storytelling as a general topic, but we will also spend some time dissecting and talking about popular works like our first focus: "Heartstopper!"
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Reflecting on Season 2 and a Glimpse at Season 3
Buy us a coffee to support the show! That's a wrap for season two! This episode finds Matt and Christina reflecting on the highlights of season two, including favorite episodes and guest interviews. They discuss plans for season three, inviting audience input for future topics and guests. They express enthusiasm for possibly exploring diverse writing-related topics such as the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Last of Us, Schitt's Creek, and inviting screenwriters to share their insights. ...
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Great Ideas to Flawed Execution: An Analysis of 'Damsel'
If you're enjoying our show, won't you help us out? Buy us a coffee or drink to show your appreciation. It really does help us bring you better guests, better content, and maybe some surprises. You can do that here.In this episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Matt and Christina delve into the challenges of transitioning a great story idea into skilled execution, using the recently released Netflix movie 'Damsel' as a case study. Despite their anticipation and the cast's standout...
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Author Spotlight: A Conversation with Scarlett Cole
In this episode titled "Author Spotlight: A Conversation with Scarlett Cole", Matt and Christina invite Scarlett Cole, an acclaimed romance writer, on to talk about her history as an author. Scarlett talks about her journey from being a reader to an author, and her dual careers as a romance writer and senior vice president of strategy for a leading company. She discusses her transition from writing full-time to part-time and exploring different genres like contemporary roman...
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Behind the Pages: Berkley Publishing’s Erin Galloway on the Art & Science of Publicity
***See the time stamps towards the bottom for links to the upcoming books Erin mentioned in today's episode!!***In this episode of Write Out Loud, Matt and Christina chat with Erin Galloway, Director of Publicity for Berkeley, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Galloway shares her journey into the publishing industry, from her initial interest in journalism to realizing her talent and passion for publicity in book publishing. She provides an in-depth look at the roles and responsibilit...
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Transcending Writing Boundaries: Carve Your Own Path
In this podcast episode, Matt and Christina discuss the importance of authenticity and confidence in writing. They express the importance of writers finding their personal writing style and trusting their abilities, rather than trying to emulate others. In fact, by doing so, they argue that writers can boost their creativity and potentially become more commercially successful. They also advocate listening to advice from professionals, discarding what doesn't fit, and practicing wr...
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The Creative Writer's Companion: Navigating the Writing Process
In this episode of the 'Write Out Loud' podcast, hosts Tina and Matt discuss various topics related to the process of writing and storytelling. They delve into the personal workflow of different writers, tips and techniques for productive writing, the weight of research vs. improvisation, and various writing tools. They also discuss finding one's identity as a writer, understanding the audience, managing time based on personal circumstances, the importance of consistency, creativity, and brea...
Customer Reviews
Live Out Loud is more like it!
This is definitely a love letter to Heartstopper, but it is so much more! It’s not just a typical episode by episode, chapter by chapter break down. Matt & Christina delve into the nuances of writing underlying emotion, creating backstory, inclusion of the under represented, and so much more. It gets you thinking, creating, and living in a more real and genuine way.