Write For Your Life

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Write like your life depends on it. Follow the chronicles of two people trying to become authors and literary creatives, so they can leave something behind that means more than themselves. Each week, we listen to a short story and dig into the details that give the writings meaning. We also discuss what inspires us to create, be that movies, tv shows, art, podcasts, or nature itself. Get a peek behind the curtain to what we are working on as we figure out the process of creating and the process of publishing. Keep creating. Keep listening. Keep being inspired

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Comfort Like Thunder

    What do you get when Tim records in his office, and Caleb learns that his mic has been backwards for several episodes? Much better audio quality...apparently. We discuss how noise and chaos can bring us peace in the poem "Comfort Like Thunder". Tim brings up old movies and how tropes can be made into something new. Caleb is inspired by friends and crafting stories together. Enjoy the company of good friends and bad movies. Links: Caleb's Substack Our TikTok Our Instagram Support your Local Sheriff Mom Can't Cook Talking Hallmark

  2. Jul 15

    Altar of Self

    This week we dive into the short story "Altar of Self" and the true price of absolute personal freedom. Caleb describes how to paint pictures of the absurd and diabolical for a scene. Tim brings up his pet peeves and talks about impact versus intent. Caleb discuses how pride leads to downfalls in business and in your personal life. Never be the smartest person in a room, and enjoy the birds in the background of Tim's audio. Links: Caleb's Substack Our TikTok Our Instagram Epic: The Musical How the Mighty Fall and The Long Subtitle that Caleb Thinks is Unnecessary

  3. Jul 8

    My Dreams are Not for Me

    Tim and Caleb discuss their fears and nightmares, whether it is heights or failure, while reading the short story "My Dreams are Not for Me". They dive into what it's like to keep trying when you know that failure is the only option. Caleb is inspired by music and knowing that there are better options, and Tim is inspired by knocking on the wrong door. Links: Caleb's Substack Our TikTok Our Instagram Blood on the Clock Tower Options by Cameron Whitcomb Guards Guards

  4. Jul 1

    Once More

    On this weeks episode, Caleb and Tim discuss the short story " Once More" and how to keep going during difficult times. Tim struggles with dialog for his book and discovers that Caleb has the same problems. Tim is inspired when things go wrong, and Caleb is happy for food and people dying. Links: Caleb's Substack The Play that Goes Wrong The Show that Goes Wrong Last Meals Our TikTok Our Instagram

  5. Jun 24

    Blood Soaked Love Letters

    Despite all things, we made it to our fifth episode! To celebrate, Caleb performs a live reading of "Blood Soaked Love Letters" and discuss the difficulties of being kind and gentle when strong. Tim talks about DnD and how the space lends itself to taking creative risks. Caleb finally gets around to writing something, even if it is just a revision. Links: Caleb's Substack: https://cparkgreen.substack.com/ Get in contact with us: ctwriteforyourlife@gmail.com An intro to DnD: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeons_%26_Dragons Into the Spider-Verse: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4633694/ Socials (We finally have them!): https://www.tiktok.com/@write.for.your.li?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.instagram.com/ctwriteforyourlife?igsh=OTE1NTVhbXFxeXpz

  6. Jun 17

    The Man with the Black Footsteps

    On this weeks leg of the journey, We examine the character concept piece "The Man with the Black Footsteps" and how we bring villains to life. Tim discusses board games and how they cram so much creativity into a tiny space. Caleb performs data deep dives on his closest friends that does not invade their personal privacy in (almost) any way. Links to what we talk about in the episode: Caleb's Substack: ⁠https://cparkgreen.substack.com/⁠ Get in contact with us: ctwriteforyourlife@gmail.com Clank Legacy: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266507/clank-legacy-acquisitions-incorporated The Backrooms: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26657236/ Hot Ones: https://youtu.be/u1hVAhIVa-4?si=tsiOaEOoKZUfYwEN

  7. Jun 10

    It's Bad for You

    All aboard for this weeks episode as we examine the piece, "It's Bad for You" and talk about if there is ever the right time to do something. Tim and Caleb both make progress on their books and explain what it's like to realize you have to completely change your story. We also burn bridges with sponsors we do not have, and do not endorse pirating. Keep writing. Keep listening. Keep being inspired. Links: Get in touch with us: ctwriteforyourlife@gmail.com Caleb's Substack: cparkgreen.substack.com Wake Up Dead Man: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wake_Up_Dead_Man The Big Over Easy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Over_Easy

  8. Jun 3

    I Yearn

    On this week's leg of the journey, we dive into the writing piece "I Yearn" and discuss how to strive for better without driving oneself into despair. As far as what keeps us going, Caleb talks about finding companionship in someone who is incapable of doing anything right, and Tim forgets what book he is reading. Come along for the ride and keep being inspired. Links to what we talk about in the episode: Caleb's Substack: https://cparkgreen.substack.com/ Get in contact with us: ctwriteforyourlife@gmail.com The book Tim forgot the name of: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mistborn:_Shadows_of_Self A little more about Hajime no Ippo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hajime_no_Ippo A link to some more quotes from The Lego Batman Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4116284/quotes/?item=qt5655370 A list of One Piece Episodes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_of_One_Piece_episodes

  9. Jun 1

    Preview of I Yearn

    Take a sneak peak at the next episode, I Yearn.

  10. May 27

    Nobody From Nowhere

    We are just nobodies from nowhere trying to become somebodies through writing. Follow us along as we work to become authors and stay inspired in spite of and because of the messiness of everyday life. This week we introduce ourselves, read and discuss the short story Nobody from Nowhere, and talk about Segway's and chicken paprikash for a little longer than intended. Come along for the ride and keep being inspired.

  11. May 26

    Preview of Nobody From Nowhere

    Take a sneak peak at the first episode of Write For Your Life.

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Write like your life depends on it. Follow the chronicles of two people trying to become authors and literary creatives, so they can leave something behind that means more than themselves. Each week, we listen to a short story and dig into the details that give the writings meaning. We also discuss what inspires us to create, be that movies, tv shows, art, podcasts, or nature itself. Get a peek behind the curtain to what we are working on as we figure out the process of creating and the process of publishing. Keep creating. Keep listening. Keep being inspired

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  • Creator
    GreenMusicMachine
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © GreenMusicMachine
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    Write For Your Life