The Written Scene

Adam Greenfield
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The Written Scene

San Diego writers, creators, and anyone involved in the San Diego literary scene discuss path, process, and craft.

  1. Episode 74 Teaser: Anne Randerson

    5 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    Episode 74 Teaser: Anne Randerson

    For author, coach, and teacher Anne Randerson, the passion behind her books is one the world over could really benefit from. Please enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene. Music: Addis Ababa

    1 min
  2. Episode 73: James Foley

    DEC 10

    Episode 73: James Foley

    What do you get when you cross sea turtles and early retirement? For author James Foley, it was the inspiration and chance to finally be the author he always wanted to be. In this episode of The Written Scene, James discusses writing books you also would want to read, getting started as a reader with biographies, having a successful career in business while dreaming of writing, the needed tenacity to be a writer, why writing isn't a solitary gig, how his business background helped him feel confident about what his goals are with a story, getting bored with your characters, whether or not to write down the middle of the night thoughts, making the decision to retire early, the impact a good story can have, and much more. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene.  Click or tap here to subscribe to our once-a-month newsletter containing upcoming guests, writing events and deadlines, and more. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

    1h 1m
  3. Episode 73 Teaser: James Foley

    DEC 3 · BONUS

    Episode 73 Teaser: James Foley

    The biggest lesson author James Foley has learned along the way happens to be one of the more important lessons an author can learn. Please enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

    1 min
  4. Episode 72: Joseph Milosch

    NOV 26

    Episode 72: Joseph Milosch

    Author and poet Joseph Milosch is not one to short thrift the process of writing, whether it's his poetry or short stories. This was a lesson he learned very early on. In this episode of The Written Scene, Joseph talks about sharing short poems, his father's lessons on writing, using downtime in the military to write, the difficulty of getting a book of flash fiction published, why poetry is great for processing feelings, disguising short fiction as memoir, knowing and working with Steve Kowit, writing in a thoughtful way vs. just writing, the power of a perfectly placed line break in a poem, using humor in poetry and how it comes it naturally, having different editing processes between prose and poetry, how the audience can be the best teacher for a performer, and much more. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene.  Click or tap here to sign up for our once-a-month newsletter to find out upcoming guests, events, and more. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

    1h 5m
  5. Episode 72 Teaser: Joseph Milosch

    NOV 19 · BONUS

    Episode 72 Teaser: Joseph Milosch

    Bob Dylan inspired a lot of people, including poet and author Joseph Milosch, just not in a way you might expect. At least initially. Enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

    1 min
  6. Episode 71: Alex Kecskes

    NOV 12

    Episode 71: Alex Kecskes

    Author and journalist Alex Kecskes has always known he wanted to be a writer. After various writing ventures, he discovered the freedom of writing novels. In this episode of The Written Scene, Alex talks about using history as writing inspiration, writing about the plane ride when he moved from Hungary to the US as a kid, the life changing teachers in our lives, how an advertising career taught him how to tell a story, having multiple drafts for each type of writing process, bringing your audience into your world, the stark difference between writing screenplays vs. writing novels, which aspect of writing feels like actual work, getting a personal approach with a small publisher, how technology plays a role in writing and life overall, and so much more. While I don't promote purchasing books on Amazon (please buy from local bookstores), it's where his book is sold and in the end, it's still very important to support authors. Use this link to get your copy of Alex's book, Healer. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene. You can also subscribe to our once-a-month newsletter by tapping or clicking here. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

    52 min
  7. Episode 71 Teaser: Alex Kecskes

    NOV 5 · BONUS

    Episode 71 Teaser: Alex Kecskes

    Most of us had at least one teacher that had a positive impact on our lives. Author Alex Kecskes encountered his in the 9th grade and has never forgotten it. Enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene.  Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

    1 min
  8. Episode 70: Mario DeMatteo

    OCT 29

    Episode 70: Mario DeMatteo

    For author, community organizer, and gardener Mario DeMatteo, sharing and giving are his biggest motivators along his own personal hero's journey. In this episode of The Written Scene, Mario talks about his lifelong love of telling stories, the difference Glassless Minds has made in his life, what higher education can and can't do for a writer, the joy of discovering he can still write after his accident, finding purpose in suffering, determining the most important beats when adapting an already written story to a graphic novel, the importance of gardening and its connection to his writing, what forming community and sharing with others can do for the soul, reasons to write for both yourself and for others, and so much more. If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene. We also have a once-a-month newsletter. Click or tap here to subscribe. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

    1h 6m
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San Diego writers, creators, and anyone involved in the San Diego literary scene discuss path, process, and craft.

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  • Creator
    Adam Greenfield
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    147
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    The Written Scene

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