The Right Brain Café
The editors of the Book Worms Horror Zine, James DeFeo, and Regina Saint Claire, offer tips on creativity. Whether you are a writer, musician, fine artist, or just someone wanting to introduce more creativity into your life, this podcast is for you. So join Regina in her haunted library and James in his Office of Demonology to push your creativity to the next level.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 57
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
You Must Put Your Story on the Market
Regina and James discuss Heinlein’s fourth rule for writing.
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How To Get A Literary Agent
Regina is off this week. James gives his thoughts on a free webinar on finding a literary agent.
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You Must Refrain from Rewriting
Regina and James discuss Robert Heinlein’s 3rd Rule for Writers: You Must Refrain From Rewriting, Except to Editorial Order. This rule may be the most controversial rule among the group. Regina and J…
Grady Hendrix Interview
James ' interview with Grady Hendrix from his podcast This Is Some Scene. Since James was sick, we are posting this episode to make up for missing a week. We will return with a new episode at the end…
Finish What You Start
In this Episode:
Regina and James talk about Robert A. Heinlein's 2nd Rule of writing: FINISH WHAT YOUR START. More challenging than it sounds.
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You Must Write
In this Episode:
Regina and James talk about Robert A. Heinlein's 1st Rule of writing: YOU MUST WRITE. Not as easy as it sounds.
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Dressing your Characters
In this Episode:
Regina and James talk about how to describe clothing in your writing.
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Get Your Book Reviewed
In this Episode:
Regina and James talk about how you can ask for reviews of your book as well as how to stay sane when reading your reviews—good or bad.
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How & Why to Use a Pen Name
In this episode, Regina and James talk about pen names. Why would you use a pen name, and what are some examples of established authors and their reasons for choosing a pen name?
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Pantser vs. Plotter
In this episode, Regina & James discuss the pros and cons of writing as a “pantser” vs. a plotter.
Dean Wesley Smith talking about pantsing aka writing into the dark
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Scary Clowns & Super Creeps
Hold on to your seats folks! In this thrilling episode, James and Regina dive deep into the world of horror and explore the role of clowns in it. But that's not all, Regina Saint Claire's latest book…
Beginning with Character
In this episode, Regina and James discuss beginning your story with Character inspired by a quote by John Irving.
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Art is a Marriage of the Conscious and Unconscious
In this episode, Regina and James dive into the following quote by Jean Cocteau: "Art is a marriage of the conscious and the unconscious." Check out our links below.
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Bridging the Creative Gap
In this episode, Regina and James dissect the following quote from Isaac Bashevis Singer: "
Every creator painfully experiences the chasm between his inner vision and its ultimate expression. The chas…
Should Writers hangout with Literary folk?
In this episode, Regina and James discuss a quote by Nelson Algren, an American writer whose 1949 novel The Man with the Golden Arm won the National Book Award and was adapted as the 1955 film of the…
Facing the Blank Page
Regina and James talk about facing the blank page. How do you get started when there are so many possibilities?
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Conquering Procrastination
In this highly anticipated episode of "Book Worms Horror," your hosts Regina Saint Claire and James Ippoliti dive deep into the labyrinth of procrastination, armed with practical strategies and insig…
Mastering the Art of Observation: Unveiling the Writer's Lens
In this episode, Regina and James discuss the art of observation and why it is important for writers.
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Making Sacrifices to Write
In this episode, Regina and James discuss making sacrifices to write and much more.
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Finding Ideas for Your Horror Fiction
Unearth the darkness within your imagination on this spine-chilling episode of the Book Worms Horror Podcast. If you're a writer thirsty for sinister inspiration or a fan of the macabre craving a gli…