The Creative Writing Life Podcast
@PodcastCWL
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Host Paul Zeidman talks with writers from all mediums to discuss their work, along with expert advice to help you on your journey
Joined September 2016
Singer-songwriter/publicist Dennis Welch talks about the importance of sticktoitiveness, being prepared so you can seize opportunities, and the value of finding & building your community.
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I CAME TO YOU IN WEAKNESS author Matthew Faye Terry discusses writing in free verse, how both sides adapt to cultural differences, and the value of spiritual guidance.
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THE HERO’S PLAYBOOK author @BrownellLandrum talks about exercises for writers and non-writers, the relatability of characters, and the importance of stakes for your protagonist and antagonist.
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LONG AGO & FAR AWAY VOL 2 BOOK 1 author @chrisjmancini of @WhiteCatStories discusses the DNA of comic book characters, turning fantasy on its ear, the connection between theme and character, and helpful crowdfunding tips.
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RISE AND THRIVE ABOVE CANCER author Achim Zinggrebe, MD discusses methods of self-help that work best for you, finding relatability in your subjects, and why you don’t need to feel alone.
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EVERY DAY IS LIKE SUNDAY author Bill Frisco talks about creating a narrative from real events, capturing a character’s “voice”, and knowing when to embellish and when to dial it back.
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FROM ROLLERCOASTERS TO CAROUSELS author Gigi Khonyongwa-Fernandez talks about how we deal and move on from trauma, how silence can be therapeutic, and the value of helping just by being there.
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SAVIOR OF LOST SOULS author James R. Bateman talks about exploring the levels of good vs evil, writing about difficult topics, and the challenge of maintaining multiple storylines.
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This podcast made another list of best writing-related podcasts!. 38th place is still good.
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BUTTERFLY PINNED author Leslie Liautaud talks about the benefits of a 5-year break, getting out of your adult brain, how a good book needs a good editor, and having your characters act in ways you wouldn’t.
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INTERCESSOR author John Robert Still talks about letting your characters steer what happens, how location can be a character, and the influence and incorporation of real-life events on your story.
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A few more perks for #screenwriters from the SHECKY crowdfunding. $125 - script notes from host @maximum_z .$250 - be a guest on this podcast to talk about yourself, your work, and your writing process. And there's more where that came from!.
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IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR author Lee Livingston talks about wanting to create a tribute to his first true best friend, deciding what to include & cut from a memoir, and the need for openness when telling a story.
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YOUNG SALT AT SIXTY author Deborah Hammett talks about the importance of vocabulary in writing, how simplicity is freedom, and the story behind “the Lucille Ball of the sea”.
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ADORABLE author Ron Kinscherf talks about the need for simple messages in children’s stories, getting inspiration from anything, and how he got into publishing by doing everything wrong.
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Still crowdfunding for my short film (link below), but got some pleasant news re: this podcast. YouTube: 300 subscribers.Spotify: 435 followers.
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In this special episode, actor Bryce Williams discusses playing the title role in my short film SHECKY, his background, what attracted him to the project, and plans for once the film is completed.
indiegogo.com
A short film about a homeowner with a most unusual problem
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PERFORMANCE ANXIETY author Jonathan Lerner talks about stories he HAD to tell, what furthers the story, and the truth of experience vs memory.
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Yay! A few more backers for my short film SHECKY. 33% funded is in sight, so maybe YOU can be the one that helps us get there - and beyond! Every little bit really does help. And take your pick from all those tier rewards!.
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