Writing Stories
Each episode of Writing Stories features an interview with a contemporary author about how her book went from an idea in her head to an object on a shelf. Join us on Writing Stories for honesty, struggle, and triumph, for writing community, publishing insight, and inspiration to persist in whatever difficult but meaningful journey you've chosen for yourself.
Episodes
57 episodes
"It Took 8 Years To Write" — Susan Barker Tells the Story of Old Soul
Why write 'bad' characters? Why write 'bad' female characters? Being patient and having faith The line between good and evil exists within every man Stephen King and kinds of fear It Follows directed by David...
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Season 4
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Episode 48
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26:59
"Please Stop Me if This Is Going Terribly" — Erika Swyler tells the story of We Lived on the Horizon
Along the way, Erika covers: Pacing Best moment of the book making processEditing that works with an author's vision Adrian Tchaikovsky and Service Model
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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32:50
"Making art is a lot like making a kid—It is just this really intense expression of being alive"
Season 4! Coming up! You'll hear from Erika SwylerEmily J SmithDeesha Philyaw
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Season 4
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10:58
RERELEASE! A Major Problem with Publication
In this episode, Yael Goldstein-Love talks about The Possibilities.We cover:Heretic barbiesPutting away ten years of work on a manuscript (possibly the best thing you've e...
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32:16
RERELEASE! The most hardcore writing hack ever
Elle Everhart talks about Hot Summer. Along the way, Elle covers: Hinge A particular kind of single parenting experienceThe most dangerous writing app
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31:37
RERELEASE! Shannon Sanders talks about her award-winning story collection Company
In this episode, I talk to Shannon Sanders about her linked short story collection, Company. We talk about:- writing your own murder mystery parties- writing through you...
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Season 3
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32:09
RERELEASE! Letting Go of What You Can't Control
In this episode, I talk to Christina Consolino about her most recent novel, The Weight We Carry.We discuss:- NaNoWriMo- Prioritizing writing- The oozing guts of dead t...
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Season 3
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28:34
"The Blank Space Became the Book" — Amy Wilson Tells the Story of Happy To Help
'Burn charts' for writing Linking essays the way one links chapters in a novelWriting and mom guiltBoundaries (and the lack thereof) as they relate to gender socialization <...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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29:46
RERELEASE! "I Had to Do Whatever Was Necessary to Communicate"
Elizabeth Hilborn tells the story of her memoir Restoring Eden. Along the way she covers:Moving from scientific writing to memoirNotes and research for nonfictionHoney bees, pesticides...
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31:55
"Traditional Publishing Industry Bullshit" — Amanda Fields tells the story of My Caesarean
Editing an essay collection Organizing an essay collection Literary Mama C-sectionsBlurbsWorking with mothersJulie Stevenson (agent)
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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"If You're Not Getting the Dopamine Boost, Then Why Bother?" — Terese Svoboda tells the story of Roxy and Coco and The Long Swim
The key to being able to write a lot YADDO and writing 50 pages a day (????)What makes a 'real' writerWriting groups that last 40 yearsIn-person author events and signings...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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32:57
This Very Sacrificial Thing — Jaclyn Gilbert Tells the Story of Late Air
In this episode Jaclyn tells the story of Late Air. Along the way she covers: goal orientationRunningDriftless Literary
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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"What If We Free Ourselves?" — Vera Blossom Tells the Story of How To Fuck Like A Girl
In this episode Vera Blossom tells the story of How To Fuck Like A Girl. Along the way she covers: Gender/genre crossover Diary...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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26:05
"Too Many Emotions and No Tranquility" — Jessica E. Johnson Tells the Story of Mettlework
In this episode, Jessica E. Johnson tells the story of Mettlework. Along the way she covers: Agent troubles Her poetry collection
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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40:18
"A Dream Come True" — Polly Rosenwaike tells the story of Look How Happy I'm Making You
In this episode Polly tells the story of Look How Happy I'm Making You. Along the way she covers: - When your conversation partner f...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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31:43
Writing From Post-Election Anxiety — Danny Goodman Tells the Story of Amerikaland
In this episode, Danny Goodman tells the story of Amerikaland. Along the way he covers:- Anxiety as writing fuel- how sports can be lite...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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38:23
Wonderful and Terrible — Jazmina Barrera Tells The Story of Linea Nigra
In this episode, Jazmina Barrera tells the story of Linea Nigra. Along the way she covers: World-altering experience of becoming a parentGendered double-standards in terms ...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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35:14
"No One Can Read It If It Doesn't Get Published" — Kate Brody tells the story of RABBIT HOLE (Paperback out Tuesday!)
Kate Brody tells the story of Rabbit Hole. Along the way she covers: Choosing a genre container to move her plot alongSelling fa...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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30:26
"Nobody Can Write A Book Everyone Loves" — Brittany Means Tells the Story of Hell If We Don't Change Our Ways
In this episode Brittany tells the story of Hell If We Don't Change Our Ways. Along the way she covers: - Taking care of your...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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35:43
Moving from Doubt to Self-Belief — Kate Weinberg tells the story of There's Nothing Wrong With Her
In this episode, Kate Weinberg tells the story of There's Nothing Wrong With Her. Along the way she covers: why it is hard to liv...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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Memoir as an Exercise in Perspective — Cheryl Klein Tells the Story of Crybaby
In this episode Cheryl Klein tells the story of Crybaby. Along the way she covers: Big Feelings and sexism in our beliefs about what is worthy of b...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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33:09
The Power of Lemon Cake — Marie Mutsuki Mockett tells the story of The Tree Doctor
In this episode Marie Mutsuki Mockett tells the story of The Tree Doctor. Along the way she covers: ...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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41:03
"Writing is a place I love to come back to" — Rebecca J. Sanford tells the story of The Disappeared
Rebecca J. Sanford tells the story of The Disappeared. Along the way she covers: The Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo in Argentina A new querying technique Being on submissio...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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16:25
