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#145: Maggie O’Farrell — Confessions of a Novelist: Writing from Instinct, Why revision is Essential, Facing Doubt & Finding the Story’s Heartbeat (From the Vault)
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May 18, 2025 |
#144: Eleanor Anstruther – The Book Industry Rejected Me. So I Built My Own Audience on Substack; Serialising Online, Writing Literary Fiction; Being an Independent Artist, Creating Your Artist DNA
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May 10, 2025 |
#143: Julia Cameron – How to Reignite Your Creativity Through Daily Rituals, Believing Mirrors & The Artist’s Way (From the Vault)
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May 04, 2025 |
#142: Chris Banks, ProwritingAid Founder – How to Use AI as a Writer, Staying Weird & Keeping Control as Creatives
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Apr 27, 2025 |
#141: Jono Hey – Build a Creative Practice That Sticks: Mastering Visual Thinking, 900+ Sketches, Deep Simplicity and Collaborating with Bill Gates
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Apr 19, 2025 |
#140: Matt Trinetti – Building The World's Most Engaged Writing Community: Navigating Boundaries, Fostering Belonging, Harnessing the Power of Connection & the Importance of Creative Health
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Apr 12, 2025 |
#139: Steve Almond – The Truth About Creative Failure, Overcoming Ego, and Writing Stories That Actually Matter
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Apr 05, 2025 |
#138: Nicola Slawson – From Journalism to Book Deals: Pitching, Newsletters, and Building a Writing Life on Your Own Terms
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Mar 29, 2025 |
#137: Sareeta Domingo – Writing Love That Feels Real, Breaking into Publishing, Writing Intimacy on the Page, and Selling Romance
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Mar 22, 2025 |
#136: Tessa Hadley – The Secrets of Literary Fiction: How to Craft Powerful, Resonant Stories, Creating Compelling Stories, Publishing in your 40s, 50s and beyond
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Mar 15, 2025 |
#135: Anne-Laure Le Cunff — The Science of Creativity: Using Tiny Experiments to Unlock Growth, Learning, and Better Writing
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Mar 08, 2025 |
#134: Jody Eddy – Michelin Kitchens, Monks & The Cookbook Playbook: What Top Chefs Taught Me About Rituals & Success; NonFiction Proposal & Food Writing
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Mar 01, 2025 |
#133: Michael Dean – The Invisible Patterns Behind Great Essays: How Essay Architecture Can Shape Your Writing and Break Through Perfectionism.
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Feb 22, 2025 |
#132: Dava Sobel — The Art of Science Storytelling, Writing Hidden Histories & How a Rejected Pitch Became a Bestseller
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Feb 16, 2025 |
#131: Sophie Flynn — Writing Thrillers, Should You Be A Kindle Bestseller or Go Down The Traditional Publishing Route? Plus the Mindset for a Long-Term Writing Career
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Feb 09, 2025 |
#130: Oliver Burkeman - An Imperfectionist's Guide to Overcoming Distraction and Finding Creative Flow, Writing NonFiction
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Feb 02, 2025 |
#129: Anita Bhagwandas - Pitching And Crafting Viral Stories, Navigating ADHD, and Breaking Beauty Myths.
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Jan 26, 2025 |
#128: Sanjoy K. Roy — From 0 to 500k: Growing the Jaipur Literature Festival and Shaping Global Culture, How Art & Festivals Transform Cities
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Jan 19, 2025 |
#127: Holly Black — Crafting Bestselling Fantasy: World-Building, Character Development, and The Prisoner’s Throne
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Jan 14, 2025 |
#126: John Muirs Laws — The Nature Journaling Framework To Unlock Boundless Creativity, Curiosity as a Superpower, and How to Deepen Your Writing
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Jan 07, 2025 |
#125: Vicky Reynal — Financial Therapy for Creatives, Balancing Art & Income, Financial Resilience, Writing Non-Fiction
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Dec 28, 2024 |
#124: Beth Kempton — Writing Non-Fiction, Turn Life’s Challenges into Creative Fuel, Unlocking Your Intelligent Heart, Fearless Creativity, Navigating Grief
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Dec 24, 2024 |
#123: Anna Bogutskaya — Writing Horror, Role of the Monster, Breaking Creative Boundaries, Writing Nonfiction
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Dec 16, 2024 |
#122: David Perell — Find Your Voice, Make Your Writing Memorable & Build a Personal Monopoly plus The Write of Passage Story
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Dec 05, 2024 |
#121: Kate Mosse — From Aspiring Writer to Literary Game-Changer, Launching The Women's Prize For Fiction, Writing Historical Fiction, Finding Success After Rejection
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Nov 20, 2024 |
#120: Dr. Isaac Prilleltensky — Wellness For Writers, How to Matter, Writing Non-Fiction, Building Communities, Why You Should Stay Away From Narcissists
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Nov 04, 2024 |
#119: Penny Wincer — Home Design For Writers, How To Transform Any Space Into A Space to Write, Writing Non-Fiction Proposals, Balancing Creativity with Life’s Demands
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Oct 18, 2024 |
#118: Sam Copeland — How to Catch The Eye Of A Literary Agent, Compelling Pitch Letters & Writing Funny Children’s Fiction
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Sep 29, 2024 |
#117: Kate Young — Writing Cookbooks, Viral Blogs, Plotting Romcoms and Writing Sex Scenes
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Sep 23, 2024 |
#116: Pádraig Ó Tuama — Using poetry to notice the world, Knowing when a poem is done, How to strengthen your poetry writing
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Sep 14, 2024 |
#115: Rachel Blackmore & Literary Agent Juliet Pickering — Getting Published, Historical Fiction, Making Your Pitch Stand Out & Inside a Literary Agent’s World
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Sep 04, 2024 |
#114: David Whyte - Reads poems: A Seeming Stillness, A Song for the Salmon and Start Close In. Plus Writing Rituals, Fallow Periods and Frontiers
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Aug 27, 2024 |
#113: Lyn Slater — How to Reinvent Yourself At All Ages, Becoming An Accidental Icon, The Reality of Going Viral, Blogging for Pleasure, Writing Memoir & Moving Beyond Fame
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Aug 17, 2024 |
#112: Olivia Petter — The Power of Vulnerability, Finding Your Niche in Journalism, Viral Posts, Writing about Love, Relationships & Culture
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Aug 10, 2024 |
#111: Charlie Hoehn — Launching Bestselling Nonfiction; Why Play is Key For Happiness & Marketing For Writers
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Jul 22, 2024 |
#110: Beth Morrey — Writing Funny, Upmarket Fiction
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Jul 08, 2024 |
#109: Nora Neus — Turn Your Ideas Into Newsworthy Stories, Pitching Articles, Books and Graphic Novels
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Jun 29, 2024 |
#108: Oisín McKenna — Literary Novels, Breaking Into Spoken Word, Writing In Fragments, Trusting Your Impulses
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Jun 16, 2024 |
#107: Niamh Mulvey — Writing Literary Fiction, Short Stories & Navigating The Publishing Industry, Creating Memorable Characters
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Jun 11, 2024 |
#106: David Heinemeier Hansson — Turning Blogs into Bestselling Books, Writing Non-Fiction, Books as Products, Selling 1 million copies, Rethinking Work, Finding Meaning In Business & Writing
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Jun 01, 2024 |
#105: Krystal Sutherland — Secrets To Writing a Page-Turner, Writing Young Adult Fantasy & Thrillers, How to Motivate Yourself, Amazon Studios
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May 18, 2024 |
#104: Rupal Patel — Lessons from the CIA, Building A Creative Practice, Prioritising Time & Writing Non-Fiction
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May 04, 2024 |
#103: Pádraig Ó Tuama — Reading, Analysing & Writing Poetry; Making A Living as a Poet
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Apr 27, 2024 |
#102: Michael Jamin — Writing for TV, Personal Essays, Self-Publishing & Building a Platform
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Apr 22, 2024 |
#101: Eliza Reid — Writing Fiction & Nonfiction as Iceland's First Lady
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Apr 06, 2024 |
#100: Clara Vulliamy — Crafting Picture Books and Older Children's Stories, Dealing with Rejection, Finding Your Voice
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Mar 30, 2024 |
#99: Kim Krizan — Writing 'Before Sunrise' series, Crafting Memorable Characters For Ethan Hawke & Julie Delpy & Other Screenwriting Tips
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Mar 23, 2024 |
#98: Chip Conley — Why Life Gets Better With Age, Creativity in Midlife, Role of Newsletters and Blogs, Creating Ideal Conditions for Writing
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Mar 10, 2024 |
#97: Leo Vardiashvili — Disciplined Writing, From Aspiring to Debut Author, Plotting Literary Fiction, Maintaining Pace, Organising the Query Process
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Mar 03, 2024 |
#96: Lucinda Halpern — How to Get Signed With a Literary Agent, Unlock Your Book’s Big Idea, Query Letter Essentials, Unconventional Ways to Engage With Beta-Readers
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Feb 25, 2024 |
#095: Hester Musson — Writing Gothic Historical Thrillers, Querying Agents, Moving Past Rejection, Creating Tense Dialogue
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Feb 17, 2024 |
#094: Farrah Storr — Lessons from a former Editor-In-Chief at ELLE & Cosmopolitan on Writing Engaging Articles, Substack, and Leaning into Discomfort
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Feb 11, 2024 |
#93: Jami Attenberg — Writing 1000 Words A Day, Learning How to Write Again, Finding Creative Inspiration, Committing to Creativity Daily
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Feb 03, 2024 |
#92: Alex Bescoby - Documentary Storytelling, Brand Partnerships, Funding for Filmmaking, Editing for TV and Pulling Together The Right Team
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Jan 28, 2024 |
#091: Suzie Sheehy — Writing Popular Science, Making Complex Subjects Accessible, Narrative Nonfiction, The Reality Of Getting Published, Twelve Experiments That Changed Our World
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Jan 20, 2024 |
#090: David Arnold — Writing Love Stories, Building Strong Characters, Mastering Young Adult Novels, From Musician to Writer
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Jan 13, 2024 |
#089: Emma Gannon — The Success Myth, Substack, Self-Publishing, Productivity Dysmorphia, The Arrival Fallacy, Being A Happy Creative
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Dec 30, 2023 |
#088: Seth Godin — The Practice of Making & Shipping Work That Matters, Marketing, Creative Courage, The Resistance, Finding Purpose, Building Community
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Dec 23, 2023 |
#087: Victoria Hislop — Writing Bestselling Historical Fiction, Researching History, Character Development, Evoking Sense of Place, Planning A Novel
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Dec 17, 2023 |
#086: Gwyn Bennett — Navigating & Succeeding in Self-Publishing, Pros and Cons of Traditional Publishing, Writing Sales Copy, Amazon Categories, Building an Audience, Handling Rights, Hiring Help
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Dec 09, 2023 |
#085: Maggie Smith — Crafting Viral Poems, Writing Memoir, Becoming a Better Poet, Narrative Device, Substack, Commercial vs Creative Work
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Dec 02, 2023 |
#084: Jean Kwok — Writing Family Drama & Constructing Thrillers, Successful Daily Writing Routines, Handling Failure & Pressure, How to Stay Focused On Your Craft
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Nov 25, 2023 |
#083: Peter Komolafe — Rewriting Your Relationship with Money & Visualising Success, Writing Non-Fiction, Building A Brand
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Nov 18, 2023 |
#081: Publisher Natalie Doherty — The Magic of Writing for Children, Market Trends, Behind the Scenes of Publishing, Children’s Book Categories, Social Media
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Nov 11, 2023 |
#081: Ellie Middleton — Writing While Neurodivergent & Building An Audience, Writing Nonfiction, Content Creation & Going Viral
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Nov 04, 2023 |
#080: Benjamin Hutchinson — Writing & Reading as Tools for a Meaningful Life, Writing Big Idea Nonfiction, Learning from Literary Greats
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Oct 28, 2023 |
#079: Herminia Ibarra — Navigating Career Transitions & Owning the Writing Identity. Also, Writing Big-Idea NonFiction, Being a Confident Writer, Learning Goals Vs Performance Goals
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Oct 21, 2023 |
#078: Chris Guillebeau — Embracing Experimentation in Money-Making and Creativity, Plus Writing Non-Fiction and Tools for Creators
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Oct 14, 2023 |
#077: Guinevere Turner — Writing 'Go Fish', 'American Psycho', Crafting Memoir & Excavating Memories of Growing Up in a Cult
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Oct 07, 2023 |
#076: Harriet Johnson — Writing Non-Fiction, Storytelling Like a Barrister & Writing to Inspire Change
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Oct 01, 2023 |
#075: Natasha Lance Rogoff — Bringing Sesame Street to Russia & Writing Memoir, Behind the Scenes Of A Global Television Series, Art in Times of War
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Sep 23, 2023 |
#074: Joy Sullivan — Growing a Community Around Your Poetry & Writing, Dealing With Creative Blocks, Avoiding Cliches, Tips for Reading & Writing Poetry
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Sep 16, 2023 |
#073: Nicola May — Self-Publishing Bestselling Rom-Coms, Using Price To Drive Sales, Writing From The Heart, Marketing Tips and The Importance of Persistence
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Sep 09, 2023 |
#072: Cyndie Spiegel — Writing NonFiction, Microjoys, Finding Joy in Difficult Times & Navigating Transitions
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Aug 26, 2023 |
#071: Ed Wilson — Submitting to Agents & Navigating Publishing, Junior vs Experienced Agents, How to Follow up with Agents, Smaller vs Larger Literary Agencies
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Aug 19, 2023 |
#070: Hannah Bos — Writing TV From The Heart, HBO’s Somebody Somewhere, Artistic Partnerships, Writing Friendships For The Screen
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Aug 12, 2023 |
#069: Polina Marinova Pompliano — Writing Newsletters and Non-Fiction, Ambition vs Delusion, How to Study & Learn From Geniuses
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Aug 05, 2023 |
#068: Samantha Shannon — Writing Fantasy Fiction, Plotting, Worldbuilding & Keeping Anxiety At Bay
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Jul 29, 2023 |
#067: Megan Davis — Writing Literary Thrillers & Crime Fiction, Dual Timelines, Bringing Conflict To The Page
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Jul 22, 2023 |
#066: Ricardo Fayet — How to Promote Your Book In a Crowded Marketplace, Finding Readers, Finding Freelance Help with Reedsy
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Jul 17, 2023 |
#065: Maggie O’Farrell — The Art Of Writing & The Marriage Portrait
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Jul 09, 2023 |
#064: Madeleine Milburn — Catching an Agent's Eye & Building an Author-First Agency
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Jul 01, 2023 |
#063: Krystal Sutherland — Writing Young Adult Novels & Bringing Characters to Life
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Jun 24, 2023 |
#062: Emilie Marneur — The Business of Publishing, Role of A Literary Scout, Behind-The-Scenes at the Launch of Amazon Publishing & Audible, Launching Digital-First Imprint Embla & Marketing Essentials.
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Jun 10, 2023 |
#061: Joanna Nadin — Lessons From Writing 90+ Books for Kids, Teens & Adults, Writing Tools & Plotting Your Book
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Jun 03, 2023 |
#060: Natalie Lue & Hattie Crisell — Forging A Portfolio Career: From Journalism To Starting A Substack Newsletter, Launching A Podcast, Self Publishing and Landing A Publishing Deal
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May 27, 2023 |
#059: Madeleine Dore — Rethinking Writing Ruts & Routines, Imperfect Creative Processes, Substack, Blogging, Creative Cycles
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May 20, 2023 |
#058: Steven Pressfield — The War of Art, Battling Resistance, Having A Creative Calling, Writing Memoir
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May 13, 2023 |
#057: Abigail Bergstrom — On Becoming A Literary Agent, Tips For Building An Author Brand, Inside the Publishing Industry, Recovering From Burnout
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May 06, 2023 |
#056: Jonathan Escoffery — Writing Award-Winning Short Stories, World Building, Managing Reader Anticipation, Dynamic Storytelling
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Apr 29, 2023 |
#055: Dr Gloria Mark — Finding Focus For Creativity, 4 Different Attention States, Practicing Forethought, “Flow" vs “Focused Attention”
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Apr 16, 2023 |
#054: Anna Jordan — Developing as a Playwright, TV Writing (Killing Eve/ Succession), Shitty First Drafts, Overcoming Self Doubt.
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Apr 08, 2023 |
#053: Stephen Markley — Writing Epic Novels, Creating Sprawling Narratives, Inside TV Writers Rooms, Persisting as a Writer, Having Stephen King As A Fan, Making Money As A Writer, Staying Away from Feedback
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Apr 01, 2023 |
#052: Orna Ross — How to Succeed as Indie Author, Marketing Essentials, Paying Yourself First
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Mar 25, 2023 |
#051: Cecile Pin — Writing Literary Fiction, Telling Your Family’s Story, Starting Your Career as an Author, Reality of Working In Publishing, Advice For First-Time Authors
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Mar 18, 2023 |
#050: Jasmine Richards — Creating Bestselling Children’s Book Series, Ideating, Secrets Of A Great Pitch & The Business Of Children’s Publishing
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Mar 11, 2023 |
#049: Huma Qureshi — Writing the Memoir You're Not Sure You Can Write, Writing About Grief, Importance Of Role Models
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Mar 04, 2023 |
#048: Oliver Burkeman — Writing Impactful Articles, Making the Most of Our Finite Lives, Reevaluate Your Relationship With Time, Being Happier
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Feb 28, 2023 |
#047: Rebecca Stott — Balancing Writing & Researching Historical Fiction, Chasing Your Curiosity, Accuracy In Historical Fiction, The 'History Of Emotions'
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Feb 20, 2023 |
#046: Bec Evans & Chris Smith — How To Overcome Creative Blocks & Get It Written. Plus Banish Procrastination, Dealing With Imperfect Environments, The Power Of Noticing
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Feb 11, 2023 |
#045: Jay Clouse — Find Your Niche, Become a Professional Creator & Build Your Creative Platform. Learn To Experiment, Charge Without Guilt
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Feb 04, 2023 |
#044: Eimear Ryan — Learning to Write a Novel, Creative Resilience & Behind The Scenes of a Literary Press
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Jan 29, 2023 |
#043: Tom Rob Smith - Writing Thrillers, Screenplays & High-Stakes Stories
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Jan 21, 2023 |
#042: Laura Kay — Writing Romantic Comedy, Creating Relatable Characters and Queer Visibility in Fiction
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Jan 14, 2023 |
#041: Christy Lefteri - Using Real Stories to Inspire Powerful Fiction
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Jan 07, 2023 |
#040: Jean Kwok — Overcoming Fear & Rejection & Writing Novels That Move Readers
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Dec 31, 2022 |
#039: Nikesh Shukla: Breaking Into Publishing, Lessons From Running A Literary Agency & Writing A Memoir
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Dec 17, 2022 |
#038: Derek Sivers - Focus, Ambition, Writing Clearly & How to Live
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Dec 10, 2022 |
#037: Daniel Paisner - Secrets from the 'World's Most Prolific Ghostwriter', Working With Serena Williams, How To Unearth The True Story
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Dec 04, 2022 |
#036: Pragya Agarwal — From Academic Writing to Big Idea Nonfiction & Tackling Complex Ideas
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Nov 26, 2022 |
#035: Soman Chainani — Writing Dark Tales For Children, Navigating Hollywood & Balancing Creative Work With Discipline
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Nov 19, 2022 |
#034: Bonnie MacBird — Sherlock Holmes, Crime Fiction, Lessons from Hollywood & NaNoWriMo
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Nov 12, 2022 |
#033: Joanna Penn — The Indie Writer Path, Web 3.0 & AI-Assisted Creativity
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Nov 05, 2022 |
#032: David Whyte — Poetic Imagination & The Way of the Poet
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Oct 29, 2022 |
#031: Beth Kempton — Becoming a Fearless Writer & Writing Bestselling Non-Fiction
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Oct 22, 2022 |
#030: Harriet Minter — Manage Your Time & Regain Control Of Your Creative Career
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Oct 15, 2022 |
#029: Stacey Halls — Writing Historical Fiction & Building A Life Around Your Writing
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Oct 08, 2022 |
#028: Nir Eyal — How to Build An 'Indistractible' Writing Life
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Oct 01, 2022 |
#027: Hamish McKenzie — The Future of Newsletters, Writing About Elon Musk & How to Make It on Substack
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Sep 27, 2022 |
#026: Julia Cameron — Writing With Intuition, Overcoming Perfectionism & Pursuing The Artist’s Way
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Sep 21, 2022 |
#025: Will Storr — The Science of Storytelling, Moving Past Rejection & Writing Impactful Non-Fiction
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Sep 13, 2022 |
#24: Steph Smith - Beyond Blogging: Self-Publishing, Creating Content & Selling with Heart
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Sep 03, 2022 |
#023: Rebecca Schiller — The Art Of Writing A Memoir, Writing Truthfully and Dealing With Neurodivergence
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Aug 27, 2022 |
#022: Kat Falls: How to Brainstorm Like a Screenwriter, Writing YA and Creating Complex Fantasy Worlds
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Aug 20, 2022 |
#021: Yancey Strickler — Overcoming Creative Anxiety, The Importance Of Sharing Your Ideas With Others, and How To Create A Better Future with Bentoism
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Aug 14, 2022 |
#020: Katherine May — Writing Memoirs, Wintering, and Embracing Every Season of a Creative Life
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Aug 06, 2022 |
#019: Emma Reed Turrell — Turn Your Expertise Into A Book, Learn To Set Boundaries & Stop "People Pleasing" In Your Writing
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Jul 30, 2022 |
#018: Ruta Septys — How to Write Gripping Historical Fiction, The Importance of Melody And Rhythm & Giving Voice to Underrepresented History.
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Jul 23, 2022 |
#017: Natalie Lue — Reclaim Control of Your Emotional & Creative Life & Choose Your Own Publishing Path
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Jul 16, 2022 |
#016: Marti Leimbach — The Art of Writing a Novel
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Jul 09, 2022 |
#015: Nish Panchal — How to Build a Writing Career in TV & Film
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Jul 02, 2022 |
#014: Cathy Newman — Juggling Creative Projects, Writing News Stories and The Power of Creative Collaboration
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Jun 25, 2022 |
#013: Selina Lim — Writing Authentic Dialogue for TV, Writing about Sex, Love & Drama, and A Peek Into a Writers’ Room
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Jun 18, 2022 |
#011: The One With Matt & Parul — Why We Created This Podcast
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Jun 11, 2022 |
#012: Anthony Anaxagorou — Push Past Self-Doubt and Think Like a Poet
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Jun 11, 2022 |
#010: Casper ter Kuile — Writing Rituals, Digital Sabbaths & Finding Meaning in Everyday Moments
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May 28, 2022 |
#009: Polina Marinova Pompliano — Growing Your Newsletter, Dealing With Self-Doubt and Criticism & the Future of Media
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May 21, 2022 |
#008: Diana Evans — Turning Raw Feelings and Observations into Compelling Fiction, Keeping a Writing Schedule & Overcoming Writer’s Block
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May 14, 2022 |
#007: Mike Michalowicz — Break Free from the Starving Artist Mindset and Manage Your Money with Confidence
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May 07, 2022 |
#006: Tim Grahl — The Secrets Behind Bestsellers, Authentic Marketing and Writing About Devastation
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Apr 30, 2022 |
#005: Ben Hardy — Setting Ambitious Writing Goals, Designing Your 'Future Self' & Mastering Articles on Medium.com
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Apr 23, 2022 |
#004: Anna Wilson — Writing About Grief and Bringing Your Whole Self to Your Writing
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Apr 16, 2022 |
#003: Chris Guillebeau — How to Spark a Movement and Build a Readership (and Make Money Doing It)
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Apr 09, 2022 |
#002: Holly Bourne — How to Write Stories Readers Will Love
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Apr 09, 2022 |
#001: Alastair Humphreys — Make a Living Writing About Your Life & Adventures
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Apr 08, 2022 |