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
‘The Writer’s Brain’ on Productivity vs. Creativity: Part One
Welcome back 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’ll dig into the inextricable link be…
00:40:49 |
Wed 09 Jan 2019
Happy Holidays! Coming Attractions 2019
Happy holidays from the Writer Files, this is just a quick update that we are on hiatus until 2019. Thank you so much for listening and helping us find our audience! I hope 2018 has been a creative, …
00:03:06 |
Sat 22 Dec 2018
The Bright Future of Audiobooks with Tina Dietz: Part Two
In Part Two of this file the audiobook publisher, award-winning podcast producer, and internationally acclaimed speaker, Tina Dietz, returned to wrap up our chat about her passion for helping authors…
00:29:05 |
Tue 11 Dec 2018
The Bright Future of Audiobooks with Tina Dietz: Part One
This week audiobook publisher, award-winning podcast producer, and internationally acclaimed speaker, Tina Dietz, took a timeout to chat with me about her passion for helping authors grow their audie…
00:26:33 |
Tue 04 Dec 2018
How Bestselling Sci-Fi Author Richard K. Morgan Writes: Part Two
In Part Two of this file the acclaimed New York Times bestselling sci-fi author, Richard K. Morgan, spoke with me from overseas about his winding journey from English tutor to bestseller, having his …
00:41:21 |
Mon 19 Nov 2018
How Bestselling Sci-Fi Author Richard K. Morgan Writes: Part One
Acclaimed New York Times bestselling sci-fi author, Richard K. Morgan, spoke with me from overseas about his winding journey from English tutor to bestseller, having his novel adapted for the small s…
00:39:37 |
Tue 13 Nov 2018
How Professional Comedy Writer & Author James Breakwell Writes: Part Two
In Part Two of this file the prolific pro comedy writer, author, and amateur parenting expert, James Breakwell, took a timeout to rap with me about @XplodingUnicorn and his rise to viral Twitter fame…
00:25:22 |
Tue 06 Nov 2018
How Professional Comedy Writer & Author James Breakwell Writes: Part One
Prolific pro comedy writer, author, and amateur parenting expert, James Breakwell, took a timeout to rap with me about @XplodingUnicorn and his rise to viral Twitter fame, how he juggles multiple wri…
00:22:37 |
Tue 30 Oct 2018
How Bestselling Self-Published Author Steff Green Writes: Part Two
In Part Two of this file the prolific, bestselling author of the paranormal and dark fantasy, Steff Green, returned to talk with me about overcoming rejection, perseverance, her inspiring journey fro…
00:22:10 |
Tue 23 Oct 2018
How Bestselling Self-Published Author Steff Green Writes: Part One
Prolific, bestselling author of the paranormal and dark fantasy, Steff Green, dropped by the show to talk with me about overcoming rejection, perseverance, her inspiring journey from copywriter to be…
00:24:21 |
Tue 16 Oct 2018
How Literary Journalist and Novelist Michael Scott Moore Writes
The author of the captivity memoir, The Desert and the Sea: 977 Days Captive on the Somali Pirate Coast, Michael Scott Moore joined me this week to talk about his fascinating journey as a writer, how…
00:31:05 |
Tue 09 Oct 2018
How to Make a Living as a Pro Content Writer: Part Two
In the second half of this special edition of the show we’re shining the light on two more freelance writers out there who are making it happen as professional online content creators. These are scri…
00:42:20 |
Tue 02 Oct 2018
How to Make a Living as a Pro Content Writer: Part One
In this special edition of the show we’re shining the light on freelance writers out there who are making it happen as professional online content creators. These are scribes who have found success —…
00:42:10 |
Tue 25 Sep 2018
How Bestselling Self-Published Author Mark Dawson Writes: Part Two
In Part Two of this archival file from early 2016, the prolific international bestselling thriller author and self-publishing advocate, Mark Dawson, rapped with me about self-publishing versus tradit…
00:26:51 |
Tue 11 Sep 2018
How Bestselling Self-Published Author Mark Dawson Writes: Part One
Prolific international bestselling thriller author and self-publishing advocate, Mark Dawson, dropped by the show back in early 2016 to talk with me about self-publishing versus traditional publishin…
00:28:00 |
Tue 04 Sep 2018
5 Things Only Serious Writers Do: Part Two
In Part Two of this special edition of the show we traditionally call “writer porn” I’ve invited back my old friend, award-winning international journalist, author, pundit, and bad penny, Adam Skolni…
00:47:34 |
Wed 29 Aug 2018
5 Things Only Serious Writers Do: Part One
Welcome to a special edition of The Writer Files, we’re back from an extended summer hiatus.
My old friend, the award-winning international journalist, author, pundit, and bad penny, Adam Skolnick, …
00:45:20 |
Tue 21 Aug 2018
What’s Your Writing Productivity Type? (with Bec Evans of Prolifiko): Part Two
In Part Two of another special edition of the show we traditionally call “writer porn,” writer, educator, and co-founder of Prolifiko, Bec Evans, returned to conclude our chat about writer personalit…
00:24:55 |
Tue 31 Jul 2018
What’s Your Writing Productivity Type? (with Bec Evans of Prolifiko): Part One
Welcome to another special edition of the show we traditionally call “writer porn,” and this week the writer, educator, and co-founder of Prolifiko, Bec Evans, stopped by to chat with me about writer…
00:23:18 |
Tue 24 Jul 2018
21 Productivity Hacks from 21 Prolific Writers: Part Two
In Part Two of this special edition of the show we traditionally call “writer porn” I’ve invited back award-winning international journalist, author, and serial pundit, Adam Skolnick, to discuss a pi…
00:49:37 |
Tue 17 Jul 2018
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