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 to Crack the ‘Bestseller Code’ with Jodie Archer & Matt Jockers: Part Two
In the cliffhanger conclusion to my chat with author and publishing consultant, Jodie Archer, we are joined this week by Dr. Matthew Jockers, English Professor & Dean at the University of Nebraska, a…
00:30:02 |
Tue 28 Nov 2017
How to Crack the ‘Bestseller Code’ with Jodie Archer: Part One
Writer, literary scholar, publishing consultant, and co-author of the internationally acclaimed book The Bestseller Code, Jodie Archer, returns one year later to chat with me about the book’s runaway…
00:42:58 |
Thu 23 Nov 2017
How the Bestselling Sci-Fi Author of ‘The Martian’ Andy Weir Writes
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Martian, Andy Weir, dropped by the show in 2015 to chat with me about his writing process in the days just prior to the release of the Oscar Nominated …
00:45:47 |
Tue 14 Nov 2017
How Noted Scientist & Bestselling Author of ‘Soonish’ Dr. Kelly Weinersmith Writes
The noted research scientist, top 20 podcast host, and co-author of the instant New York Times bestselling book Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything, Dr. Kelly We…
00:42:10 |
Tue 07 Nov 2017
How WNYC Podcast Host and Author of ‘Bored and Brilliant’ Manoush Zomorodi Writes
Award-winning podcast host, managing editor of WNYC Studios’ “Note to Self,” and author of Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self, Manoush Zomorodi, to…
00:48:27 |
Tue 31 Oct 2017
How Essayist & Author of Debut Novel ‘The Floating World’ C. Morgan Babst Writes
Acclaimed essayist, short fiction writer, and author of the debut novel The Floating World, C. Morgan Babst, took a few minutes to rap with me about the wrath of hurricanes, writing a love letter to …
00:37:52 |
Tue 24 Oct 2017
How New York Times Bestselling Author & Mortician Caitlin Doughty Writes
Alternative mortician, YouTube personality, and New York Times bestselling nonfiction author of From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death, Caitlin Doughty, rang me up this wee…
00:38:09 |
Tue 17 Oct 2017
How Content Marketing Pioneer & Serial Entrepreneur Brian Clark Writes: Part Two
In Part Two of this file the self-confessed serial entrepreneur, founder of Copyblogger, and CEO of Rainmaker Digital, Brian Clark, stopped by to rap with me about his journey to success, the evoluti…
00:41:06 |
Tue 03 Oct 2017
How Content Marketing Pioneer & Serial Entrepreneur Brian Clark Writes: Part One
The self-confessed serial entrepreneur, founder of Copyblogger, and CEO of Rainmaker Digital, Brian Clark, stopped by this week to rap with me about his hero’s journey to success, the evolution of bl…
00:32:20 |
Wed 27 Sep 2017
How Data Journalist & Author of ‘Nabokov’s Favorite Word is Mauve’ Ben Blatt Writes: Part Two
In Part Two of this file the former Slate staffer, ultimate data/word nerd, and acclaimed author of Nabokov’s Favorite Word Is Mauve, Ben Blatt, dropped in to talk about crunching the numbers of clas…
00:26:09 |
Tue 19 Sep 2017
How Data Journalist & Author of ‘Nabokov’s Favorite Word is Mauve’ Ben Blatt Writes: Part One
The former Slate staffer, ultimate data/word nerd, and acclaimed author of Nabokov’s Favorite Word Is Mauve, Ben Blatt, dropped in this week to talk about crunching the numbers of classic and modern …
00:25:09 |
Tue 12 Sep 2017
More International ‘Writer Porn’ with Journalist Adam Skolnick
Award-winning journalist, author, and serial guest, Adam Skolnick, is back on the show as our international correspondent to catch us up on the globetrotting life of a travel writer, his journey to s…
00:55:33 |
Tue 29 Aug 2017
Busting the Myth of the Starving Artist with Jeff Goins: Part Two
In Part Two of this file the multiple bestselling author of five books, including his latest — Real Artists Don t Starve — Jeff Goins, returned for a special edition of the show to talk with me about…
00:27:38 |
Tue 25 Jul 2017
Busting the Myth of the Starving Artist with Jeff Goins: Part One
The multiple bestselling author of five books, including his latest — Real Artists Don t Starve — Jeff Goins, returned for a special edition of the show to talk with me about “The New Renaissance,” h…
00:30:52 |
Tue 18 Jul 2017
How Award-Winning Short Story Writer Abigail Ulman Writes: Part Two
In Part Two of this file the recent Wallace Stegner Fellow at Stanford University and acclaimed author of the award-winning short story collection Hot Little Hands, Abigail Ulman, visited the show th…
00:29:10 |
Tue 11 Jul 2017
How Award-Winning Short Story Writer Abigail Ulman Writes: Part One
The recent Wallace Stegner Fellow at Stanford University and acclaimed author of the award-winning short story collection Hot Little Hands, Abigail Ulman, visited the show this week to talk about hav…
00:27:49 |
Mon 03 Jul 2017
How Merriam-Webster Lexicographer and Author Kory Stamper Writes: Part Two
In Part Two of this file the associate editor and lexicographer at Merriam-Webster, and acclaimed author of the book Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries, Kory Stamper, paid me a visit to ta…
00:25:26 |
Tue 27 Jun 2017
How Merriam-Webster Lexicographer and Author Kory Stamper Writes: Part One
The associate editor and lexicographer at Merriam-Webster, and acclaimed author of the book Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries, Kory Stamper, paid me a visit to talk about being a celebrit…
00:28:35 |
Tue 20 Jun 2017
How Bestselling Author Ryan Holiday Writes
Reformed “media manipulator,” proponent of stoic philosophy, expert marketer, and bestselling writer, Ryan Holiday, has accomplished more in ten years than most will in a lifetime. He spoke with Robe…
00:45:25 |
Tue 13 Jun 2017
How Award-Winning Author & Educator K.M. Weiland Writes: Part Two
In Part Two of this file the multiple award-winning, internationally published author, podcaster, and writing coach, K.M. Weiland, stopped by the show to chat with me about Helping Writers Become Aut…
00:27:14 |
Tue 06 Jun 2017
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