The Written Scene
Author and shaman is always paying attention. His writing deserves it. In this episode of , Matthew talks being a one man show after working in publishing, the origin of the Santa Barbara Writers Conference, having a foot in several different writing genres, why porn for the sake of porn is boring, being regular with writing, how to accomplish conflict in short/micro stories, getting the ah-ha moment in short stories, leading readers down the path and frustrating their expectations, traveling to the Peruvian Amazon to study shamanic plant diets, using mind-altering chemicals when writing...
info_outline Episode 59 Teaser: Matthew PallamaryThe Written Scene
For author, educator, and shaman Matthew Pallamary, without the love story, it's just porn, and that's boring. Please enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene. Be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of the podcast. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era
info_outline Episode 58: Jessica WooThe 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,...
info_outline Episode 58 Teaser: Jessica WooThe 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
info_outline Episode 57: K.A. FoxThe 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...
info_outline Episode 57 Teaser: K.A. FoxThe 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
info_outline Episode 56: Richard PodkowskiThe 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...
info_outline Episode 56 Teaser: Richard PodkowskiThe 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
info_outline Episode 55: Marni FreedmanThe 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...
info_outline Episode 55 Teaser: Marni FreedmanThe 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
info_outlineOur experiences in life shape so much of our work as creators. For author and illustrator Jessica Woo, she relishes the inspiration it brings.
In this episode of The Written Scene, 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, the importance of listening when collaborating, cutting characters you love from the story, learning from mistakes instead of having regrets, and much more.
Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene.
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Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era