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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.

Self-Improvement Arts Writing Education Books
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
43 minutes
Episodes
485
Years Active
2014 - 2024
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405: Change vs. Stasis: Character Development in Literary Fiction - Interview with Claire Stanford

405: Change vs. Stasis: Character Development in Literary Fiction - Interview with Claire Stanford

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Claire Stanford.

Born and raised in Berkeley, Claire holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Minnesota and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in…

00:49:11  |   Wed 13 Apr 2022
404: How to Turn Historical Figures into Characters for Your Novel - Interview with Jody Hadlock

404: How to Turn Historical Figures into Characters for Your Novel - Interview with Jody Hadlock

Today, Lori is interviewing Jody Hadlock.

 

Jody studied journalism and was a television news reporter and anchor serving her community in South Carolina as well as Texas. In addition to writing, her…

00:41:21  |   Wed 06 Apr 2022
403: Setting as Character in Speculative Fiction - Interview with Rob Hart

403: Setting as Character in Speculative Fiction - Interview with Rob Hart

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Rob Hart.

Rob is the author of The Warehouse, a gripping speculative thriller which sold in more than 20 countries and was optioned for film by Ron Howard. …

00:49:55  |   Wed 30 Mar 2022
402: Writing About Difficult Subjects with a Distinct First Person Voice - Interview with Brian Leung

402: Writing About Difficult Subjects with a Distinct First Person Voice - Interview with Brian Leung

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Brian Leung.

Brian is the author of the novels Lost Men, Take Me Home, and Ivy vs Dogg: With a Cast of Thousands!

His short-story collection, World Famous…

00:47:12  |   Wed 23 Mar 2022
401: Marketing Strategies to Help Launch Your Book - Interview with Jeff Walker

401: Marketing Strategies to Help Launch Your Book - Interview with Jeff Walker

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Jeff Walker:

Jeff is one of the world's most successful online entrepreneurs the creator of Product Launch Formula and the #1 NY Times bestselling author of…

00:51:27  |   Wed 16 Mar 2022
400: The 400th Episode Extravaganza with Gabriela Pereira and Lori Walker

400: The 400th Episode Extravaganza with Gabriela Pereira and Lori Walker

Today, I have the esteemed pleasure of interviewing one of my absolute favorite people, Lori Walker. Lori wears a lot of hats at DIY MFA. Her official title is Operations Maven. However, she is also …

01:05:08  |   Wed 09 Mar 2022
399: Neurodiversity, Family Dynamics, and Cooking: Adventures in Contemporary Middle Grade Fiction - Interview with Gillian McDunn

399: Neurodiversity, Family Dynamics, and Cooking: Adventures in Contemporary Middle Grade Fiction - Interview with Gillian McDunn

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Gillian McDunn

Gillian is the author of the middle-grade novels Caterpillar Summer and The Queen Bee and Me, These Unlucky Stars published by Bloomsbury Chi…

00:46:42  |   Wed 02 Mar 2022
398: Trust Your Reader and Trust Yourself: Writing a Multiple Point of View Thriller - Interview with JK Ellem

398: Trust Your Reader and Trust Yourself: Writing a Multiple Point of View Thriller - Interview with JK Ellem

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing JK Ellem.

Jack is the author of the Amazon #1 US & UK Best Selling book, Mill Point Road, A Winter's Kill, and the No Justice Series. He was born in London …

00:48:17  |   Wed 23 Feb 2022
397: Archives, Fandoms, and Committing Your Obsessions - Interview with Isaac Fellman

397: Archives, Fandoms, and Committing Your Obsessions - Interview with Isaac Fellman

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Isaac Fellman.

Isaac is the author of Dead Collections, as well as The Breath of the Sun (published under his pre-transition first name), which won the 2018…

00:44:30  |   Wed 16 Feb 2022
396: When Fantasy and Reality Intersect: Writing Contemporary Middle Grade Fiction - Interview with Ryan Dalton

396: When Fantasy and Reality Intersect: Writing Contemporary Middle Grade Fiction - Interview with Ryan Dalton

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Ryan Dalton.

Ryan is an author, singer, voiceover artist, amateur chef and lover of all things geek. He’s also the author of the young adult and middle-grad…

00:42:34  |   Wed 09 Feb 2022
395: The Many Levels of Character and World Building in a Rom-com - Interview with Alana Quintana Albertson

395: The Many Levels of Character and World Building in a Rom-com - Interview with Alana Quintana Albertson

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Alana Quintana Albertson.

Alana is a Latina bestselling romance author whose books have hit the top of several different charts. She has written thirty book…

00:54:01  |   Wed 02 Feb 2022
394: What Stories Are You Telling Yourself? Marketing Mindset Shifts for Writers - Interview with Sue Campbell

394: What Stories Are You Telling Yourself? Marketing Mindset Shifts for Writers - Interview with Sue Campbell

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Sue Campbell.

As founder of Pages & Platforms, Sue is the mindset and book marketing coach writers look to when they are ready to honor their dreams, share …

00:45:26  |   Wed 26 Jan 2022
393: The Craft of Revision - Interview with William Germano

393: The Craft of Revision - Interview with William Germano

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing William Germano

Bill is professor of English at Cooper Union, where he served as dean of the faculty of humanities and social sciences for more than a decad…

00:44:52  |   Wed 19 Jan 2022
392: World Building and Character Friendships in a YA Fairy Tale Retelling - Interview with Leslie Vedder

392: World Building and Character Friendships in a YA Fairy Tale Retelling - Interview with Leslie Vedder

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Leslie Vedder.

Leslie Vedder is a queer ace author who loves fairytale retellings with girl adventurers and heroes! She grew up on fantasy books, anime, fan…

00:42:40  |   Wed 12 Jan 2022
391: The Medium and the Message: How Poetry Communicates a Deeper Truth - Interview with Ashanti Anderson

391: The Medium and the Message: How Poetry Communicates a Deeper Truth - Interview with Ashanti Anderson

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Ashanti Anderson.

Ashanti Anderson (she/her) is a Black Queer Disabled poet, screenwriter, and playwright. Her debut short poetry collection, Black Under, i…

00:54:15  |   Wed 05 Jan 2022
390: Idea to Premise to Story: Crafting a Dynamic Short Story - Interview with Charlie Jane Anders

390: Idea to Premise to Story: Crafting a Dynamic Short Story - Interview with Charlie Jane Anders

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Charlie Jane Anders.

Charlie Jane is the author of the essay collection Never Say You Can’t Survive along with the short story collection Even Greater Mista…

00:50:14  |   Wed 29 Dec 2021
389: A Master Class on Short Fiction, Voice, and Opening Lines - Interview with J.L. Torres

389: A Master Class on Short Fiction, Voice, and Opening Lines - Interview with J.L. Torres

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing J.L. Torres.

J.L. is the author of a novel, The Accidental Native, as well as the short collection The Family Terrorist and Other Stories, a collection of p…

00:47:22  |   Wed 22 Dec 2021
388: How to Craft Your Supporting Characters - Interview with Sacha Black

388: How to Craft Your Supporting Characters - Interview with Sacha Black

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Sacha Black.

Sacha is an author, rebel podcaster, and professional speaker. She has five obsessions; words, expensive shoes, conspiracy theories, self-impro…

00:45:29  |   Wed 15 Dec 2021
387: A Mouthful of Air: Poetry as a Spoken Artform - Interview with Mark McGuinness

387: A Mouthful of Air: Poetry as a Spoken Artform - Interview with Mark McGuinness

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Mark McGuinness.

Mark is an award-winning poet, author, podcaster and host of The 21st Century Creative, as well as a coach for creative professionals. He i…

00:49:27  |   Wed 08 Dec 2021
386: The Art and Craft of Writing a Romantic Comedy - Interview with Tammy Lough

386: The Art and Craft of Writing a Romantic Comedy - Interview with Tammy Lough

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing someone very special. Aside from being an author of a hilarious romantic comedy, she is also a mainstay of the DIY MFA community. This person is, of course,…

00:46:24  |   Wed 01 Dec 2021
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