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 Memoirist Lisa Brennan-Jobs Writes: Part One
The New York Times bestselling memoirist and journalist, Lisa Brennan-Jobs, joined me this week to talk about her decades long journey to publication, why it's so important to find yourself in the pa…
00:31:23 |
Wed 21 Aug 2019
'The Writer's Brain' on Procrastination: Part Two
In Part Two of another special edition of The Writer Files called "The Writer's Brain," a guest series with neuroscientist Michael Grybko, we dig further into the dreaded procrastination – a malady w…
00:28:02 |
Tue 13 Aug 2019
'The Writer's Brain' on Procrastination: Part One
Welcome to another special edition of The Writer Files called "The Writer's Brain," a guest series with neuroscientist Michael Grybko, and in this episode we dig into the dreaded procrastination – a …
00:31:41 |
Tue 06 Aug 2019
How to Outsmart Writer’s Block (with Neuroscience)
Welcome back to another special edition of the show with some thoughts on the malady that we rarely care to whisper of ... even on our most prolific days.
We’ll kick off the show with the iconic, in…
00:26:52 |
Wed 31 Jul 2019
Challenges on the Writer's Journey with Prominent Book Editor Peter Guzzardi: Part Two
In Part Two of this file the prominent book editor-turned-author, Peter Guzzardi, spent some time with me this week to discuss how he pulled back the curtain on the writer's life, finding courage in …
00:27:10 |
Tue 23 Jul 2019
Challenges on the Writer's Journey with Prominent Book Editor Peter Guzzardi: Part One
Prominent book editor-turned-author, Peter Guzzardi, spent some time with me this week to discuss how he pulled back the curtain on the writer's life, finding courage in front of the blank screen, an…
00:23:04 |
Wed 17 Jul 2019
How to Write a Novel in One Month with NaNoWriMo's Grant Faulkner
The author, podcaster, and Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month (AKA NaNoWriMo), Grant Faulkner, joined me this week to talk about the Fitbit for novelists, how to write a novel in a mo…
00:34:36 |
Tue 09 Jul 2019
How to Get Unstuck and Back to Writing with Bestselling Author Jennifer Louden: Part Two
In Part Two of this file the bestselling author and creativity coach, Jennifer Louden, returned to talk with me about her twisty career path, the wicked feedback loop of procrastination, how to find …
00:29:51 |
Tue 02 Jul 2019
How to Get Unstuck and Back to Writing with Bestselling Author Jennifer Louden: Part One
Bestselling author and creativity coach, Jennifer Louden, dropped by this week to talk with me about her twisty career path, the wicked feedback loop of procrastination, how to find your voice, and s…
00:33:57 |
Tue 25 Jun 2019
Publishing Secrets from Top NY Literary Agent Mark Gottlieb: Part Two
In Part Two of this file the top-ranked New York literary agent, Mark Gottlieb – of Trident Media Group – returned to enlighten me about all things publishing including what it's like to work at one …
00:31:07 |
Wed 19 Jun 2019
Publishing Secrets from Top NY Literary Agent Mark Gottlieb: Part One
Top-ranked New York literary agent, Mark Gottlieb – of Trident Media Group – dropped by this week to enlighten me about all things publishing including what it's like to work at one of the world's le…
00:28:50 |
Tue 11 Jun 2019
How New York Times Bestselling Author Sherrilyn Kenyon Writes: Part Two
In Part Two of this file the prolific, award-winning, #1 New York Times and international bestselling author, Sherrilyn Kenyon, returned to talk about what it's like to be a literary legend with over…
00:29:34 |
Tue 04 Jun 2019
How New York Times Bestselling Author Sherrilyn Kenyon Writes: Part One
Prolific, award-winning, #1 New York Times and international bestselling author, Sherrilyn Kenyon, joined me this week to talk about what it's like to be a literary legend with over 70 million copies…
00:26:54 |
Wed 29 May 2019
How to Finish Your Big Scary Book with Jennie Nash: Part Two
In Part Two of this special edition of the show the author, educator, book coach and founder of Author Accelerator, Jennie Nash, returned to go deeper on tools and strategies for writers on the windi…
00:33:57 |
Tue 21 May 2019
How to Finish Your Big Scary Book with Jennie Nash: Part One
Author, educator, book coach and founder of Author Accelerator, Jennie Nash, joined me this week in a special edition of the show dedicated to unearthing tools and strategies for writers on the windi…
00:33:33 |
Wed 15 May 2019
How Bestselling Author Elizabeth Ann Atkins Writes: Part Two
In Part Two of this file the multi-hyphenate and bestselling author of over 20 books, Elizabeth Ann Atkins, returned to share her inspiring and winding journey from Pulitzer Prize nominated journalis…
00:35:41 |
Wed 08 May 2019
How Bestselling Author Elizabeth Ann Atkins Writes: Part One
The multi-hyphenate and bestselling author of over 20 books, Elizabeth Ann Atkins, joined me this week to share her inspiring and winding journey from Pulitzer Prize nominated journalist to groundbre…
00:24:18 |
Wed 01 May 2019
How to Stay Creative with Bestselling Author Austin Kleon: Part Two
In Part Two of another special edition of The Writer Files focused squarely on creativity and how to keep the creative juices flowing under duress, New York Times bestselling author, Austin Kleon, re…
00:26:44 |
Tue 23 Apr 2019
How to Stay Creative with Bestselling Author Austin Kleon: Part One
Welcome back to another special edition of The Writer Files focused squarely on creativity and how to keep the creative juices flowing under duress. New York Times bestselling author, Austin Kleon, r…
00:27:43 |
Tue 16 Apr 2019
‘The Writer’s Brain’ on Productivity vs. Creativity: Part Two
In Part Two of another special edition of The Writer Files called “The Writer’s Brain,” with guest host neuroscientist Michael Grybko, we’ll dig back into the inextricable link between productivity a…
00:35:21 |
Wed 16 Jan 2019
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