143 episodes

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.

The Creative Writing Life Paul Zeidman

    • TV & Film
    • 4.1 • 17 Ratings

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.

    Centenarian Author Babette Hughes

    Centenarian Author Babette Hughes

    Author Babette Hughes discusses the origins of her mantra “Proceed Intelligently”, the importance of enjoying the creative process, and the need to be creative - even at the age of 101 (and a half).



    http://babettehughesbooks.com

    • 40 min
    Writer-Director-Producer Jamie Nash

    Writer-Director-Producer Jamie Nash

    Writer-director-producer Jamie Nash talks about DIY filmmaking, wearing all the hats, and exploring the world of audio drama



    https://www.jamienash.net

    • 42 min
    Writers Tobias Buckell & David Klecha

    Writers Tobias Buckell & David Klecha

    Writing partners Tobias Buckell & David Klecha talk about embracing the joy of writing and having fun with the material, and how both relate to their new book THE RUNES OF ENGAGEMENT.



    https://tachyonpublications.com/

    • 55 min
    Tom Vaughan on Screenwriting

    Tom Vaughan on Screenwriting

    Screenwriter and writing instructor Tom Vaughan talks about his experience as a working writer, the importance of loglines, and how story and emotion require your characters to make choices.



    @storyandplot

    • 54 min
    John Ingle on Screenwriting

    John Ingle on Screenwriting

    Screenwriter-film instructor-podcaster John Ingle talks about his experience as an award-winning screenwriter, the Movies By Minute concept, and how he uses the movie JAWS as a learning tool.



    @Inglefilms on X/Twitter

    • 52 min
    Carlos Baker on Writing as Therapy

    Carlos Baker on Writing as Therapy

    Writer-musician Carlos Baker talks about how writing his book and playing music helped him deal with his depression, why 80s movies are AWESOME, and an impromptu blues performance!



    https://ckbakerband.com/

    • 1 hr 4 min

Customer Reviews

4.1 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

Bob Batchelor ,

Great Show!

Fantastic podcast that delivers a wealth of ideas about writing, creativity, and the writing life! Highly recommended for anyone interested in getting inspired. I learn many new ideas and concepts every show! What could be better than that?

LK-Mattis ,

Breathing in mic

Really irritating when you breathe in mic.

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