The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
“Learn how acclaimed writers keep the ink flowing, the cursor moving, and avoid writer’s block.”
Each week, host Kelton Reid chats with guests like Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah, on life after becoming a laureate; #1 New York Times bestselling author, Emily Henry on her past life as a YA mid-lister; Celebrated author, Walter Mosley, on his conflicted feelings after winning a National Book Award; NY Times bestselling author, Lisa Scottoline, on what she learned from literary lion Philip Roth; #1 NY Times bestselling author Dennis Lehane on what he borrowed from Clint Eastwood; and bestselling author, Matt Haig, on the process behind his novel, The Midnight Library, and serial guest hosts: neuroscientist Michael Grybko, journalist Adam Skolnick, and short story writer Robert Bruce.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 456
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
How the Screenwriter of ‘The Batman’ and 'Project Power' Mattson Tomlin Writes
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Busy screenwriter and director, Mattson Tomlin, took a minute to rap with me about debuting a film during a pandemic, what it takes to break into Hollywood, and how he was brou…
00:35:18 |
Tue 18 Aug 2020
How NY Times Bestselling Novelist S. A. Cosby Writes: Part One
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Award-winning, neo-noir novelist and short story writer, S. A. Cosby, took time to speak with me about his pulp fiction influences, the hard work that went into his 10-year ove…
00:44:13 |
Tue 11 Aug 2020
How Bestselling Legal Thriller Author Marcia Clark Writes
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#1 NY Times bestselling author and famed criminal lawyer, Marcia Clark, dropped by to chat about the perils of celebrity, how she got her start as a TV producer, and the highs …
00:45:20 |
Tue 04 Aug 2020
The 'State of Travel Writing' Roundtable with Award-Winning Journalist Adam Skolnick
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Award-winning international journalist, author, and serial pundit, Adam Skolnick, co-hosted our pandemic edition "state of travel writing" roundtable with several like-minded tr…
01:21:29 |
Wed 22 Jul 2020
How Emmy-Winning Showrunner of 'The Handmaid’s Tale' Bruce Miller Writes
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The creator, executive producer, and showrunner of the award-winning TV series The Handmaid’s Tale, Bruce Miller, spoke with me about his storied career as a TV writer/producer…
00:43:19 |
Tue 30 Jun 2020
How 'It's Always Sunny' Creator and Star Rob McElhenney Writes
The writer, producer, and actor – best known for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and recent hit Apple TV+ show Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet – Rob McElhenney took a timeout at the apocalypse to rap…
00:38:33 |
Fri 12 Jun 2020
How Bestselling Novelist Aris Janigian Writes
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The bestselling, award-winning novelist, Aris Janigian, had a candid conversation with me about the recently "mandated dystopia," his circuitous path to bestselling author, the…
00:54:49 |
Tue 02 Jun 2020
How to Write Commercial Fiction with NY Times Bestselling Author Jeffery Deaver
The internationally bestselling author of over 35 novels, Jeffery Deaver, took a few minutes to discuss his advice on how to write emotionally engaging fiction, the merits of plotters vs. pantsers, a…
00:35:08 |
Wed 27 May 2020
Productivity Secrets from NY Times Bestselling Author John Zeratsky
New York Times bestselling author and productivity expert, John Zeratsky, made time to chat with me about his mission to help you improve your focus, find greater meaning in your work, and get more o…
00:49:39 |
Thu 21 May 2020
How NY Times Bestselling Author James Swallow Writes: Part One
Award-winning New York Times, Sunday Times, and Amazon #1 bestselling author, James Swallow, spoke with me about his superhero origin story, how he found success channeling his own anger, and the mos…
00:53:40 |
Thu 14 May 2020
How to Publish Your First Novel with Acclaimed Author Abbigail N. Rosewood
Award-winning writer and debut novelist, Abbigail N. Rosewood, joined me to discuss the roller coaster of emotions first-time authors face, how she overcame rejection and uncertainty, and her advice …
00:39:43 |
Wed 06 May 2020
Earth Day Special with Terrain.org Editor-in-Chief Simmons Buntin
Editor-in-Chief of Terrain.org, Simmons Buntin, helped me celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day by discussing why we need strong writing voices now more than ever, how to deal with the current …
00:38:50 |
Wed 22 Apr 2020
The Legacy of Robert Ludlum with Author Joshua Hood
Military thriller author, Joshua Hood, stopped by the podcast to talk with me about being given the keys to the Bentley of Robert Ludlum's storied writing legacy, the military toughness that's writte…
00:31:30 |
Thu 16 Apr 2020
How Editor-in-Chief of the LA Review of Books Tom Lutz Writes
Award-winning author, founder and editor-in-chief of the Los Angeles Review of Books, Tom Lutz, took a timeout to talk with me about his early years as a literary ne'er-do-well, what it's like to han…
00:50:42 |
Thu 02 Apr 2020
How NY Times Bestselling True Survival Author Michael Tougias Writes
New York Times bestselling creative nonfiction author, Michael Tougias, joined me to talk about how he translated his success in the true survival genre for younger audiences, his unique research pro…
00:46:25 |
Wed 25 Mar 2020
How Emmy Nominated TV Writer Sandy Fries Writes
The Emmy-nominated TV writer and professor, Sandy Fries, joined me this week to talk about the lessons he learned over his storied, 20-year career in Hollywood, and how he wrote hundreds of popular T…
00:55:29 |
Wed 18 Mar 2020
How Bestselling Novelist Peter Heller Writes
Bestselling novelist, award-winning adventure writer, and journalist, Peter Heller, jumped on the phone to talk with me about his early life as a starving poet, breaking into journalism, how he makes…
00:42:01 |
Wed 11 Mar 2020
How to Design Your Writing Space with Award-Winning Architect Donald M. Rattner
Author, educator, and award-winning architect, Donald M. Rattner, stopped by this week to expound on invaluable research into the latest psychology and productivity studies to offer practical tips fo…
00:56:57 |
Wed 04 Mar 2020
How International Bestselling Crime Novelist Adam Croft Writes: Part Two
In Part Two of this file the international bestselling hybrid author and crime novelist, Adam Croft, returned to chat with me from overseas about the processes, productivity hacks, and professionalis…
00:38:00 |
Wed 19 Feb 2020
How International Bestselling Crime Novelist Adam Croft Writes: Part One
The international bestselling hybrid author and crime novelist, Adam Croft, spoke with me from overseas about the processes, productivity hacks, and professionalism that have helped him become one of…
00:28:19 |
Thu 13 Feb 2020
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