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
325: Reinventing a Legend — Interview with Nathan Makaryk
Hey there word nerds!
Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Nathan Makaryk.
Nathan is the author of Nottingham, which deconstructs the mythology of Robin Hood in a realistic historical context. …
324: Story is Your Marketing Superpower - Conversation with Erica Wexler
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Today we’re doing something a little bit different. This is a special episode, created in partnership with INBOUND, one of my favorite marketing conferences where I have had the…
323: The Importance of Composting in the Writing Process — Interview with Helen Zuman
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Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Helen Zuman.
Helen Zuman is the author of Mating in Captivity, a memoir of her five years, post-Harvard, at Zendik Farm, a neo-hippie …
322: Heroes, Villains, and Writing a Story That Matters — Interview with Ace Atkins
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Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Ace Atkins.
Ace Atkins is the author of twenty-six books, including ten Quinn Colson novels and eight New York Times–bestselling novel…
321: From Feature Article to Book: The Art of Storytelling in Nonfiction — Interview with Matt Hongoltz-Hetling
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Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Matt Hongoltz-Hetling.
Matt is a freelance journalist specializing in narrative features and investigative reporting. He has been a fi…
320: Tropes in Romance (and How to Keep Things Interesting) — Interview with Julia London
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Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Julia London.
Julia is the New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher's Weekly best-selling romance author of the popular contemporary r…
319: Writing in the Tom Clancy Multiverse - Interview with Mike Maden
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Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Mike Maden.
Mike grew up working in the canneries, feed mills and slaughterhouses of California’s San Joaquin Valley. A lifelong fasci…
318: Voice, Pacing, and Sensitivity: The Art of Writing a 911 Thriller - Interview with R.H. Herron
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Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing R.H. Herron.
Rachael Herron is the internationally bestselling author of more than two dozen books, including thriller (under R.H. Her…
317: Be True to the Character and Tell Your Truth — Interview with Syed M. Masood
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Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Syed M. Masood.
Syed M. Masood grew up in Karachi, Pakistan, and now lives with his wife and children in Sacramento, California, where…
316: Truth with a Capital T — Interview with Lauren Sharkey
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Our show notes are at DIYMFA.com/316 because it’s episode 316!
Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe on iTunes, GooglePlay (you know, all the usual places) and please…
315: From Painting to Memoir, a Visual Artist’s Journey Into Writing — Interview with Miriam Feldman
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Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Miriam Feldman.
Miriam is a painter, writer, and mother originally from Los Angeles, California. After her son, Nick's, diagnosis with…
314: Magic, Politics, and Relationships: Using Fantasy to "Literalize the Metaphor" - Interview with Django Wexler
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Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Django Wexler.
Django graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh with degrees in creative writing and computer science, a…
313: In the Spirit of Jane Austen - Interview with Natalie Jenner
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Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Natalie Jenner.
Natalie Jenner was born in England, raised in Canada, and graduated from the University of Toronto with degrees in Eng…
312: Plot Twists, Surprises, and How to Keep Your Reader Guessing — Interview with Laura Hankin
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Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Laura Hankin.
Laura has written for McSweeney’s and HuffPost, among other publications. The viral videos that she creates and stars in…
311: World-Building in Middle Grade Fantasy — Interview with Henry Clark
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Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Henry Clark.
Henry is the author of What We Found in the Sofa and How It Saved the World as well as The Book That Proves Time Travel H…
310: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at an Historical Fiction Series — Interview with Pamela Taylor
Hey there word nerds! Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Pamela Taylor.
Pamela brings her love of history to the art of storytelling. An avid reader of historical fact and fiction, she finds …
309: Experiments and Happy Accidents in Novel Writing — Interview with Susann Cokal
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Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Susann Cokal. Susann is a moody historical novelist, a pop-culture essayist, book critic, magazine editor, and sometime professor of …
308: Setting, Characters, and Identity: Your Story's Ecosystem - Interview with Abbigail Rosewood
Hey there word nerds! Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Abbigail Rosewood. Abbigail was born in Vietnam, where she lived until the age of twelve. She holds an MFA in creative writing from Co…
307: Mindfulness and Memoir — Interview with Mag Dimond
Hey there word nerds! Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Mag Dimond.
Mag Dimond has been a world traveler since the age of eleven, when her mother took her to live in Italy. She has traveled …
306: Recipes for Poetry and Creativity - Interview with Marilyn Singer
Hey there word nerds! Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Marilyn Singer.
Winner of the National Council of Teachers of English Award for Excellence in Poetry, 2015, Marilyn Singer has written…