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 NY Times Bestselling Suspense Novelist Joseph Finder Writes
New York Times bestselling author, Joseph Finder, took a timeout to talk with me about how to write prescient, cutting-edge suspense, his writing rituals, overcoming impostor syndrome, and how to com…
00:35:21 |
Wed 05 Feb 2020
How to Ghostwrite a Bestseller with Author Adam Skolnick: Part Two
In Part Two of this file we return with an exclusive look into the process behind not only how a writer gets paid to ghostwrite a title for a celebrity, but also the writing, researching, and indie p…
00:35:38 |
Wed 29 Jan 2020
How to Ghostwrite a Bestseller with Author Adam Skolnick: Part One
Welcome back to a special edition of the show we traditionally call “Writer Porn.” To kick off 2020 we have a very enlightening show for you that you're not going to want to miss.
It’s an exclusive …
00:31:55 |
Wed 22 Jan 2020
How Award-Winning Novelist Juan Pablo Villalobos Writes
Acclaimed, award-winning Mexican author and critic, Juan Pablo Villalobos, spoke with me from Barcelona, Spain about making difficult subjects accessible to young adults, the challenge of shifting fr…
00:42:22 |
Tue 31 Dec 2019
How Tony Award-Winning Broadway Producer Ken Davenport Writes
Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, writer, and artrepreneur, Ken Davenport, stopped by this week to talk with me about what it takes to consistently create hit musical theatre, his passion for sto…
00:37:01 |
Wed 18 Dec 2019
How Oscar Nominated Screenwriter Kim Krizan Writes: Part Two
In Part Two of this file the Academy Award nominated screenwriter, actor, and author, Kim Krizan, returned to discuss how she came to work with director Richard Linklater on the critically acclaimed …
00:35:33 |
Wed 11 Dec 2019
How Oscar Nominated Screenwriter Kim Krizan Writes: Part One
Academy Award nominated screenwriter, actor, and author, Kim Krizan, joined me this week to discuss how she came to work with director Richard Linklater on the critically acclaimed Before Sunrise fil…
00:31:27 |
Wed 04 Dec 2019
How Netflix Showrunner Aron Eli Coleite Writes: Part Two
In Part Two of this file the showrunner and Executive Producer of Netflix's Daybreak, Aron Eli Coleite, returned to chat with me about what it takes to survive high school (at the apocalypse), paying…
00:37:36 |
Wed 27 Nov 2019
How Netflix Showrunner Aron Eli Coleite Writes: Part One
Showrunner and Executive Producer of Netflix's Daybreak, Aron Eli Coleite, took a break to chat with me about what it takes to survive high school (at the apocalypse), paying his dues in Hollywood, a…
00:31:00 |
Wed 20 Nov 2019
How NY Times Bestselling Nonfiction Author Andrew Maraniss Writes: Part Two
In Part Two of this file the award-winning, New York Times bestselling narrative nonfiction author, Andrew Maraniss, returned to chat about what it was like to grow up around so many famous journalis…
00:32:29 |
Wed 13 Nov 2019
How NY Times Bestselling Nonfiction Author Andrew Maraniss Writes: Part One
Award-winning, New York Times bestselling narrative nonfiction author, Andrew Maraniss, stopped by to chat about what it was like to grow up around so many famous journalists, why he chooses to weave…
00:25:35 |
Wed 06 Nov 2019
How to Write a Bestselling Children's Book with Laurie Wright
Bestselling children's author and publishing coach, Laurie Wright, joined me this week to talk about her mission to help the emotional welfare of kids around the world, how she self-published a bests…
00:36:46 |
Wed 30 Oct 2019
How NY Times Bestselling Thriller Author Tess Gerritsen Writes
International and New York Times bestselling author, Tess Gerritsen, dropped by to chat with me about the role of luck in finding success as a writer, where she draws inspiration for her thrillers, h…
00:31:53 |
Tue 22 Oct 2019
How to Recharge Your Creative Batteries with Bestselling Author Kim Petersen: Part Two
In Part Two of this file bestselling author, Kim Petersen, returned to talk with me about tactics to tap into age-old wisdom, quiet your inner critic, get back to basics, rediscover your voice, and r…
00:28:54 |
Wed 16 Oct 2019
How to Recharge Your Creative Batteries with Bestselling Author Kim Petersen: Part One
Bestselling author, Kim Petersen, spoke with me about tactics to tap into age-old wisdom, quiet your inner critic, get back to basics, rediscover your voice, and recharge your creative batteries.
“…
00:31:04 |
Wed 09 Oct 2019
How to Write Impactful Historical Fiction with Award-Winning Author Talia Carner: Part Two
In Part Two of this file the award-winning novelist, speaker, and activist Talia Carner spoke with me about the intensive research processes that go into her novels, why she chose fiction to write ab…
00:32:06 |
Tue 24 Sep 2019
How to Write Impactful Historical Fiction with Award-Winning Author Talia Carner: Part One
Award-winning novelist, speaker, and activist Talia Carner spoke with me about the intensive research processes that go into her novels, why she chose fiction to write about global social issues, the…
00:25:37 |
Wed 18 Sep 2019
Secrets for Beating Writer’s Block with TV Writer & Comedian Jorjeana Marie: Part Two
In Part Two of this file the award-winning actress, comedian, and screenwriter, Jorjeana Marie, returned to talk with me about fulfilling her childhood dream of writing for Disney, how writers can re…
00:38:05 |
Wed 11 Sep 2019
Secrets for Beating Writer’s Block with TV Writer & Comedian Jorjeana Marie: Part One
Award-winning actress, comedian, and screenwriter, Jorjeana Marie, took a break to talk with me about fulfilling her childhood dream of writing for Disney, how writers can rewire their inner-critic, …
00:30:01 |
Wed 04 Sep 2019
How NY Times Bestselling Memoirist Lisa Brennan-Jobs Writes: Part Two
In Part Two of this file the New York Times bestselling memoirist and journalist, Lisa Brennan-Jobs, returned to talk about her decades long journey to publication, why it's so important to find your…
00:40:14 |
Tue 27 Aug 2019
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