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
205: The Epic BookExpo Recap - 2018 Edition
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Welcome to the 2018 Epic BookExpo Recap episode!
If you don’t already know what BookExpo is, it’s the big industry trade show that takes place in the United States every year, a…
204: Bringing Sound to Life on the Page - Interview with Michael Zadoorian
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Today I am so excited to have Michael Zadoorian on the show!
Michael is an author and recipient of numerous awards such as the Michigan Notable Book award, and the Kresge Artist…
203: The Art of Nonfiction Picture Books - Interview with Cynthia Grady
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Today I have the pleasure of interviewing author Cynthia Grady on the show!
Cynthia has earned master’s degrees in Children’s Literature, Library Science, and the Classics. She …
202: Crafting Powerful and Authentic Characters - Interview with NoNieqa Ramos
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Today I am so excited to be speaking with NoNieqa Ramos on the show!
NoNieqa is an award-winning educator, literary activist, and writer of “intense” young adult literature. She…
201: Revising Your Book, and Getting It Right - Interview with Kimmery Martin
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Today I am so excited to have debut author Kimmery Martin on the show!
Kimmery is an emergency medical doctor and, like me, a life-long literary nerd. On top of being a doctor, …
200: DIY MFA Radio’s 200th Episode Extravaganza — Featuring Marielle Orff and Gabriela Pereira
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OMG DIY MFA Radio is 200 episodes old!
Whether you’ve been with me since the beginning of this journey or are just tuning in now, thank you for listening.
Since this is our 200t…
199: Transgender Characters in Literature - Interview with Dharma Kelleher
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Today I have the pleasure of talking with Dharma Kelleher on the show!
Dharma Kelleher is the author of several gritty crime fiction novels from a transgender/queer perspective.…
198: Let’s Talk About the Weather - Interview with Will Dowd
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Today I am so excited to be talking with Will Dowd on the show!
Will Dowd is a writer and artist from the Boston area. He earned a BA from Boston College, an MS from MIT,and an …
197: A Real Picture of the Working Author - Interview with Kate Greathead
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Today I have the pleasure of hosting debut novelist Kate Greathead on the show!
Kate is a graduate of Wesleyan University and the MFA Program for Writers at Warren Wilson Colleg…
196: Finding the Right Voice - Interview with Nathaniel Philbrick
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Today I have the pleasure of hosting award-winning author Nathaniel Philbrick on the show!
Nathaniel is the New York Times bestselling author of Valiant Ambition, Sea of Glory, …
195: The Art of Writing Memoir - Interview with Steven Gaines
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Today I am delighted to have author and journalist Steven Gaines on the show!
Steven is the bestselling author of a number of biographies and nonfiction books including Philisti…
194: The Business of Writing - Interview with Jane Friedman
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Today I am so excited to have my good friend and mentor Jane Friedman on the show!
Jane has 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, with expertise in digital media st…
193: The Aesthetics of Writing - Interview with Michael Imperioli
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Today I have the distinct pleasure of having acclaimed writer and actor Michael Imperioli on the show!
Though Michael is best known for playing Christopher Moltisanti in the The…
192: On Writing and Identity - Interview with David Plante
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Today I am delighted to have David Plante on the show!
David grew up in Providence, Rhode Island, within a French-Canadian parrish, much the same way as Jack Kerouac did in Lowe…
191: Writing Around a Heavy Issue - Interview with Kiersi Burkhart
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Today I’m thrilled to have author Kiersi Burkhart on the show!
Kiersi is an author and freelance writer living in windy, wild Wyoming. She is the co-author, along with Amber J. …
190: Protagonists and Point of View - Interview with Chloe Benjamin
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Today I am delighted to have author Chloe Benjamin on the show!
Chloe received an MFA in fiction from the University of Wisconsin, and her first novel, The Anatomy of Dreams, re…
189: Writing Reality-Based Fiction - Interview with Georgia Hunter
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Today I have the absolute pleasure of interviewing author Georgia Hunter on the show!
Georgia’s debut novel, We Were the Lucky Ones, is an emotional story about a Jewish family …
188: Perfecting Your Process - Interview with Rodrigo Hasbún
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Today I am delighted to have Rodrigo Hasbún on the show!
Rodrigo is a Bolivian novelist whose work has appeared in many top literary magazines such as Granta and Words Without B…
187: A Book with a Purpose - Interview with Eucabeth Odhiambo
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Today I am delighted to have Dr. Eucabeth Odhiambo on the show!
Eucabeth was born in Kenya and her gorgeous middle grade debut novel, Auma’s Long Run,is inspired by her memories…
186: Your Journey into Writing - Interview with Stef Penney
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Today I am so excited to have author Stef Penney on the show!
Stef is a screenwriter and author. Her debut novel, The Tenderness of Wolves,was the winner of the Costa Prize for …