DIY MFA Radio
Take your writing from average to awesome, and learn tools of the trade from bestselling authors, master writing teachers, and publishing industry insiders. This podcast will give you tools and techniques to help you get those words on the page and your stories out into the world. Past guests include: Delia Ephron, John Sandford, Steve Berry, Jojo Moyes, Tana French, Guy Kawasaki, and more.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 485
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2024
225: The Bromance Noir Mystery - Interview with Andrew Shaffer
Hey there word nerds!
I’m sooooo excited for today’s interview because I have Andrew Shaffer on the show!
Andrew is the bestselling author of several humorous works of fiction and nonfiction includin…
224: Into the House of Night - Interview with P.C. and Kristin Cast
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And welcome to our extra special Halloween episode, as today I have the pleasure of having the amazing mother-daughter writing team of P.C. and Kristin Cast on the show!
P.C. an…
223: The Imaginary Friend as Narrator - Interview with Melanie Moyer
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Melanie Moyer. Melanie is a debut author and veteran ghostwriter.
She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh where she studied Cr…
222: All About Board Books - Interview with Ruth Spiro
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Ruth Spiro on the show!
Ruth’s journey as a writer is one I think many word nerds can relate to. She never imagined she’d be a writer……
221: Empower Yourself and Your Writing - Interview with Jennie Nash
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Today I have the pleasure of having Jennie Nash on the show!
Jennie is the founder of Author Accelerator, a book coaching service that has helped hundreds of writers complete th…
220: Just Keep Writing and Other Motivational Mantras - Interview with Laurie Petrou
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Today I am so excited to have Laurie Petrou on the show!
Laurie is an author, maker, educator, tea drinker, and avid reader… so basically she’s my kind of people. She is an Asso…
219: The Art and Craft of Self Publishing - Interview with Elisabeth Potts
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Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Elisabeth Potts on the show!
From her time as a student protesting the Vietnam war to her five year fight to save a pristine Central Ca…
218: Mirrors and Windows in Children's Literature - Interview with Anne Sibley O'Brien
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Today I have the pleasure of hosting Anne Sibley O’Brien on the show!
Anne is a children’s book writer and illustrator who has created thirty-seven books, some of which she has …
217: Write Dangerously - Interview with Yang Huang
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Today I am delighted to have Yang Huang on the show!
Yang is an author and former engineer. She grew up in China’s Jiangsu province where she participated in the 1989 student u…
216: Perfect Your Plot Twists - Interview with Steven James
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Today I am so excited to have Steven James on the show!
Steve is the bestselling, critically acclaimed author of sixteen novels. Best known for his psychological thrillers, he h…
215: Fact vs. Fiction in Historical Novels - Interview with Rebecca Behrens
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Today I am so excited to have Rebecca Behrens on the show!
Rebecca is not only a fabulous middle grade author but also a dear friend. In fact, we live directly across the street…
214: Dealing with Darkness through Comedy - Interview with Adam Cayton-Holland
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Today I have the pleasure of hosting Adam Cayton-Holland on the show!
Adam is an author and national touring comic who has appeared on shows including Conan, The Meltdown with J…
213: Writing Strong Female Protagonists - Interview with Lisa Gardner, Jon Land, and Karin Slaughter LIVE from ThrillerFest 2018
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In today’s episode I bring you again live to ThrillerFest 2018! This time I’ve assembled a panel of bestselling thriller authors who all know how to write powerhouse female prot…
212: Poetry and Science - Interview with David L. Harrison
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Today I am so honored to welcome David L. Harrison to the show!
David is an award winning American children’s author and poet. His poetry, fiction, and nonfiction for young read…
211: Adventures in Time and Space - Interview with ThrillerFest Debut Authors 2018
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In today’s episode I bring you live to ThrillerFest 2018, where I have once again assembled a panel of five debut authors from this year’s class.
I am so excited to be speaking …
210: Showing the Diversity within Diversity - Interview with Tami Charles
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Today I am thrilled to have Tami Charles on the show!
Tami is a former teacher and current full-time author of picture books, middle grade and young adult novels, as well as non…
209: The Internal Process of Writing - Interview with Maxine Rosaler
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Today I have the pleasure of hosting Maxine Rosaler on the show!
Maxine has had fiction and nonfiction published in some pretty prestigious markets including (but not limited to…
208: A Character's Heart and Soul - Interview with Gail Honeyman
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Today I have the pleasure of hosting Gail Honeyman on the show!
Gail is the author of the novel Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, which hit shelves in May of last year and ma…
207: Owning Your Story - Interview with Grace Kennan Warnecke
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Today I have the pleasure of talking with author Grace Kennan Warnecke on the show!
Grace is the daughter of George F. Kennan, one of the most influential diplomats of the 20th …
206: A Literary Tea Party - Interview with Alison Walsh
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Today I am delighted to have author Alison Walsh on the show!
And OMG word nerds I am so excited because we’re going to be talking about Alison’s new cookbook: A Literary Tea Pa…