Episode 58: Jessica Woo
The Written Scene
Our experiences in life shape so much of our work as creators. For author and illustrator , she relishes the inspiration it brings. In this episode of , Jessica discusses writing for both kids and the parents, competing in non-farming activities for 4H (and don't worry, she explains what 4H is), how critiquing other writing helps your own writing, what is learned about storytelling through animation, having a visual in mind while writing stories, having patience with your art and walking away from it if you have to, using the critiques we get to point out areas we may have missed in our work,...
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Episode 58 Teaser: Jessica Woo
The Written Scene
According to author and illustrator , inspiration for stories can only be found if you experience life outside your doors. Enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of . If you like this and other episodes, please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of the podcast. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era
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Episode 57: K.A. Fox
The Written Scene
As fun as it is to create characters and build worlds, the same holds true for our own writing voice. For author , writing also as Krysta Fox and Kristi Fox allows her to have several ways to tell stories. In this episode of , K.A. discusses why she uses pen names, the dread of killing off characters due to emotional attachment, reading for escape from the real world, the challenges of writing outside your genre, how playing with her kids when they were young informed her later as a writer, being a plantser instead of just a planner or pantser, the personal importance of writing strong female...
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Episode 57 Teaser: K.A. Fox
The Written Scene
A pen name can say a lot. A sexy pen name? Well, that says it all. For author K.A. Fox, the name allows her to have some fun. Enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene. And don't worry, it'll be safe for work. Promise. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era
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Episode 56: Richard Podkowski
The Written Scene
If you like a thick Chicago accent— and who doesn't— have we got an episode for you. In this episode of , author and former U.S. Secret Service agent discusses how working in law enforcement both helped and hurt him as a writer, the genesis and karma of his debut novel through , getting inspiration from the Hallmark Channel, why storytelling was a skill but law enforcement was his choice, learning to be more structured when writing, using other artistic endeavors to keep the creative juices flowing, having a finish line mentality when writing while also remaining flexible, the life...
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Episode 56 Teaser: Richard Podkowski
The Written Scene
Sure, skill is necessary to writing a novel. But for author and former U.S. Secret Service agent Richard Podkowski, a little karma doesn't hurt either. Enjoy this brief teaser of The Written Scene ahead of next week's full episode with Richard. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era
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Episode 55: Marni Freedman
The Written Scene
When it comes to having a fun name for every trick of the writing trade, , an author, writing coach, and the co-founder of the , has you covered. In this episode of , Marni discusses bridging gaps in the San Diego writing community, how creativity is a life-giving force we can all tap into, opening doors to share power dynamics, being a monkey throwing spaghetti (aka: a writer), wishing she could live just one more day in film school, what writers groups need and when to know you're in a good one, learning storytelling and writing outside of school and other writing atmospheres, choosing to...
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Episode 55 Teaser: Marni Freedman
The Written Scene
According to author and force of nature (as well as some scientific proof), sometimes not writing is writing. Please enjoy this brief teaser of ahead of next week's full episode with Marni. is April 6th. Hope to see you there. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era
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Episode 54: Dr. Darla Calvet
The Written Scene
Many people have a story to tell. For author and educator , it was imperative. In this week's episode of , Darla talks about never giving up on writing if it's a passion, being in a familiar spot to get in the zone while writing, becoming more addicted and skilled when you give in to your muse, how writing can be both cathartic and painful, reading in the area in which you want to write, the pros and cons of writing groups with different genres and topics, the harsh sobriety of rejection letters, why humor is needed for both the reader and writer in certain stories, using prompts for places...
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Episode 54 Teaser: Dr. Darla Calvet
The Written Scene
For author and educator , writing her story required defying death. Twice. Enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene.
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Enjoy this brief teaser with author Dennis K. Crosby ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene.
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Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era