The Write Direction

A. G. Macdonald
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Are you looking for advice on writing and storytelling from professionals who have proven success?  The Write Direction is a discussion on writing and storytelling with professional artists about their craft.

  1. S02E02 Stressors and Subjugates (with Australian Author Amanda Bridgeman)

    04/30/2021

    S02E02 Stressors and Subjugates (with Australian Author Amanda Bridgeman)

    Today, I chat with Amanda Bridgeman: about writing novels, screenplays and the suspicion that if she can get all that stuff done while working another job, she might just not be human. We talk about how to juggle the work-life balance, and why you shouldn't be too hard on yourself. Hope you enjoy it. Also, if you're looking for more bookish content, I run a YouTube channel where I talk books: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH-OpwqCBGxgQlsEv1CyZRw You can find Amanda Bridgeman here! https://twitter.com/Bridgeman_Books Theme music: Sweet Dreams by Lakey Inspired at LoFi-HipHop.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations

    41 min
  2. S02E01 Strigas and Storytelling (with Gabriela Houston - author of The Second Bell)

    03/12/2021

    S02E01 Strigas and Storytelling (with Gabriela Houston - author of The Second Bell)

    We are back, and today we're talking to Gabriela Houston about her debut novel with Angry Robot Books, The Second Bell. This stunning story is based in Slavic folklore and mythology. In today's episode, we talk about writing an updated image of strigas (from Polish folklore), the dark side of putting readers into boxes, and advice for new writers looking to start out. Hope you enjoy it. Also, if you're looking for more bookish content, I run a YouTube channel where I talk books: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH-OpwqCBGxgQlsEv1CyZRw You can find signed copies of The Second Bell at https://www.thebrokenbinding.co.uk/ You can also see Gabriela talk storytelling with Caroline Hardaker here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9VrtdBae7YgWGodbeYIoVg Theme music: Sweet Dreams by Lakey Inspired at LoFi-HipHop.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations

    45 min
  3. Supersoldiers and Super Writers (with debut author Ginger Smith)

    11/27/2020

    Supersoldiers and Super Writers (with debut author Ginger Smith)

    Are you looking for advice on writing and storytelling from professionals who have proven success? The Write Direction is a discussion on writing and storytelling with professional artists about their craft. This week we're talking to debut author Ginger Smith about her new debut novel The Rush's Edge. We talk about her writing process, and how she went from concept to publication. Where you can find me: Discord: https://discord.gg/P4RFMgT Twitter: https://twitter.com/AG_Macdonald Ginger's Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSmithauthor Music: Rising Spirits by Jay Man (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations

    54 min
  4. Father in the Forest (Writing Fantasy Novels with R. K. Gold)

    11/20/2020

    Father in the Forest (Writing Fantasy Novels with R. K. Gold)

    Are you looking for advice on writing and storytelling from professionals who have proven success? The Write Direction is a discussion on writing and storytelling with professional artists about their craft. We are back again with another episode with author R. K. Gold. This time, we're talking about his latest book, Father in the Forest. Where you can find me: Discord: https://discord.gg/P4RFMgT Twitter: https://twitter.com/AG_Macdonald Michael's Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaeljpryor Music: Rising Spirits by Jay Man (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations

    42 min
  5. Space Samurai and Short Storytelling (with John P. Murphy)

    11/09/2020

    Space Samurai and Short Storytelling (with John P. Murphy)

    Are you looking for advice on writing and storytelling from professionals who have proven success? The Write Direction is a discussion on writing and storytelling with professional artists about their craft. John P. Murphy is a Nebula finalist who has written several short stories, two novellas and, most recently his novel Red Noise with Angry Robot Publishing. The story is a blend of Kurosawa-like storytelling with a Deep Space Nine setting. It's a fantastic book, and if you enjoy what he has to say, I highly recommend you check out Red Noise. Where you can find me: Discord: https://discord.gg/P4RFMgT Twitter: https://twitter.com/AG_Macdonald John's website: https://johnpmurphy.net/ Music: Rising Spirits by Jay Man (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations

    1h 17m
  6. Building Worlds with Apricot Scarves (Writing and Publishing with Michael Pryor)

    11/02/2020

    Building Worlds with Apricot Scarves (Writing and Publishing with Michael Pryor)

    Are you looking for advice on writing and storytelling from professionals who have proven success? The Write Direction is a discussion on writing and storytelling with professional artists about their craft. This week's guest is Michael Pryor: an Australian author (the Laws of Magic and Quintaris series to name a couple) who also runs Aurealis: Australia's biggest science fiction/fantasy literary magazine. This was a great chat, and an amazing chance to speak to someone who has managed to be so heavily involved in both the writing and publishing side of the business. A fascinating conversation, and I hope you enjoy. Where you can find me: Discord: https://discord.gg/P4RFMgT Twitter: https://twitter.com/AG_Macdonald Michael's Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaeljpryor Music: Rising Spirits by Jay Man (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations

    1h 32m
  7. Horror Movies: The Good, The Bad & the So Bad They're Good (Halloween Special with R. K. Gold))

    10/26/2020

    Horror Movies: The Good, The Bad & the So Bad They're Good (Halloween Special with R. K. Gold))

    Are you looking for advice on writing and storytelling from professionals who have proven success? The Write Direction is a discussion on writing and storytelling with professional artists about their craft. It's Halloween! To celebrate, I decided to do an entire Halloween episode where author R. K. Gold and I discuss scary movies. What makes them good? What makes them bad? What makes them so tremendously bad that they become comedy classics? This is what we attempt to figure out in the funniest podcast I have ever recorded. I hope you enjoy listening as much as we did recording. Where you can find me: Discord: https://discord.gg/P4RFMgT Twitter: https://twitter.com/AG_Macdonald R. K. Gold's Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorrkgold?lang=en Music: Rising Spirits by Jay Man (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations

    1h 19m
  8. The Weird and Wonderful World of Superheroes (with Rik Hoskin)

    10/19/2020

    The Weird and Wonderful World of Superheroes (with Rik Hoskin)

    Are you looking for advice on writing and storytelling from professionals who have proven success? The Write Direction is a discussion on writing and storytelling with professional artists about their craft. Rik Hoskin is a man who has worked in many different publishing mediums from comics and graphic novels (with many of the titans of their genre like Pierce Brown and Brandon Sanderson) to video games and now his latest original novel Bystander 27, which was recently published through Angry Robot Publishing. In this episode we talk about writing comic book stories that feel fresh. Where you can find me: Discord: https://discord.gg/P4RFMgT Twitter: https://twitter.com/AG_Macdonald Music by Our Music Box (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations

    56 min
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Are you looking for advice on writing and storytelling from professionals who have proven success?  The Write Direction is a discussion on writing and storytelling with professional artists about their craft.

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  • Creator
    A. G. Macdonald
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
    The Write Direction