Episode 93: Jill G. Hall
The Written Scene
Author knew early on she wanted to be a teacher. Little did she know how big a role being an author would come into play in her lifetime. In this episode of , Jill talks about the research process of her new book "," getting out of research rabbit holes, what the process of an intuitive writer is like, the obligations of a historical fiction author, being a mere vessel for the words, using prompts to get the writing day started, how poetry helped her write prose, finding your corner in a writing community, why having a professional running a critique group matters, when to know edits are...
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Episode 93 Teaser: Jill G. Hall
The Written Scene
For author , the nudge to write a new novel—even after vowing to never write a second one—came from a question that surfaced the memory of a strange story she heard as a child. Enjoy this teaser with Jill ahead of next week's full episode of . Subscribe and listen everywhere. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era
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Episode 92: Kristen Arnett
The Written Scene
Author and librarian knows what it's like to do research for a book, including the pitfalls and results of doing too much research. Fortunately, she also knows how to correct course. In this episode of , Kristen discusses how being a child of the '80s helped with her novel about clowns, not having the time to write all the story ideas we come up with, deleting work without being too precious about it, how working in libraries has benefitted her story writing process and finding good characters, secretly reading books her parents disapproved of when she was a kid, why less is more can be...
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Episode 92 Teaser: Kristen Arnett
The Written Scene
For author and librarian , sometimes the story is more what you don't know but are willing to learn. Please enjoy this teaser with Kristen ahead of next week's full episode of . Music: Addis Ababa
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Episode 91: JD Clapp
The Written Scene
Author, professor, and social scientist has written and published many scientific articles. None of them, however, have provided the creative outlet needed that his poetry and fiction has. In this episode of , JD talks about the flexibility of indie presses, having familiarity with a publisher before submitting, how the writing is different between a 25 year old and a 45 year old, separating fact from fiction in writing, what he means by academics shephard's pie and economy of expression, writing at least five days a week, being authentic to the voice of the character, reading stories outside...
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Episode 91 Teaser: JD Clapp
The Written Scene
For author, researcher, and professor , having both an analytical and creative mind has its advantages. Please enjoy this brief teaser with JD ahead of next week's full episode of . Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era
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Episode 90: Dean Nelson
The Written Scene
, an author, professor at , and host of the , always had a gift for writing. Still, that didn't stop him from a short-lived stint in medical school before settling in as a journalist. In this episode of , Dean discusses the main focus of the Writer's Symposium by the Sea, why not all writers are good speakers, getting his joy of writing early on with an underground newspaper in high school, receiving very useful career direction in the form of a question: "What are you good at?", still finding joy and validation in a good writing day, reading for enjoyment and also for craft study, how and why...
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Episode 90 Teaser: Dean Nelson
The Written Scene
If there's anyone who knows how difficult it can be sometimes to interview authors, it's , creator and host of the , now in its 30th year. Please enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of with Dean. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era
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Episode 89: Anthony Green Jr.
The Written Scene
Poet and musician grew up around music and books, thanks to his parents. These days he tries to honor them and his own family with being the best version of an artist he can be. In this episode of , Anthony discusses starting out with music and how poetry was a natural progression, having parents who find importance in reading and artistic endeavors, why digital books was the right choice over print, how his son is his biggest writing motivator, creating books as time capsules, viewing himself as a writer first and above all else, starting with the book title first and writing to support...
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Episode 89 Teaser: Anthony Green Jr.
The Written Scene
For poet and musician , watching his son just be a kid and use his imagination was a reminder and motivator to do the same for himself. Please enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episode of with Anthony. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era
info_outlineFor poet and musician Anthony Green Jr., watching his son just be a kid and use his imagination was a reminder and motivator to do the same for himself.
Please enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Anthony.
Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era