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 Journalist and Bestselling Author of ‘The Revenge of Analog’ David Sax Writes: Part One
The business and culture journalist and bestselling author of the recent book The Revenge of Analog, David Sax, dropped by the show to talk about the writing life, the importance of real things in a …
00:30:30 |
Mon 12 Dec 2016
How the Bestselling Author of ‘The Blue Zones’ Dan Buettner Writes
The multiple New York Times bestselling author of The Blue Zones books and National Geographic Fellow, Dan Buettner, dropped by the show to talk about his world travels, life-saving longevity researc…
00:34:46 |
Mon 05 Dec 2016
How #1 Hit Podcast ‘Welcome to Night Vale’ Co-Creator Jeffrey Cranor Writes: Part Two
The co-creator and co-writer of the #1 international hit podcast Welcome to Night Vale and New York Times bestselling co-author of the novel of same name, Jeffrey Cranor, dropped by the show to talk …
00:34:53 |
Mon 28 Nov 2016
How #1 Hit Podcast ‘Welcome to Night Vale’ Co-Creator Jeffrey Cranor Writes: Part One
The co-creator and co-writer of the #1 international hit podcast Welcome to Night Vale and New York Times bestselling co-author of the novel of same name, Jeffrey Cranor, dropped by the show to talk …
00:31:59 |
Mon 21 Nov 2016
How the Author of ‘The Bestseller Code’ Jodie Archer Writes: Part Two
Literary scholar, publishing consultant, and co-author of the critically acclaimed book The Bestseller Code, Jodie Archer dropped by to chat with me about her journey, the coming revolution in publis…
00:27:27 |
Mon 14 Nov 2016
How the Author of ‘The Bestseller Code’ Jodie Archer Writes: Part One
Literary scholar, publishing consultant, and co-author of the critically acclaimed book The Bestseller Code, Jodie Archer dropped by to chat with me about her journey, the coming revolution in publis…
00:25:27 |
Mon 07 Nov 2016
How Bestselling Sci-fi Thriller Author Blake Crouch Writes: Part Two
International bestselling sci-fi and thriller novelist and screenwriter, Blake Crouch, took time-out from his busy schedule to talk to me about his mind-bending new book Dark Matter, and adapting his…
00:22:27 |
Mon 31 Oct 2016
How Bestselling Sci-fi Thriller Author Blake Crouch Writes: Part One
International bestselling sci-fi and thriller novelist and screenwriter, Blake Crouch, took time-out from his busy schedule to talk to me about his mind-bending new book Dark Matter, and adapting his…
00:22:50 |
Mon 24 Oct 2016
How Bestselling Author Jennifer Weiner Writes: Part Two
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of 12 books, Jennifer Weiner, took a few minutes to talk with me about the writer’s life, her new memoir, and Revenge of the Nerds.
Rainmaker.FM is Brought to…
00:22:38 |
Mon 17 Oct 2016
How Bestselling Author Jennifer Weiner Writes: Part One
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of 12 books, Jennifer Weiner, took a few minutes to talk with me about the writer’s life, her new memoir, and Revenge of the Nerds.
Rainmaker.FM is Brought to…
00:25:54 |
Mon 10 Oct 2016
Is the Novel Dead? Part Two
In this special edition of the show, two writers joined me to opine the death of one of the most influential forms in the history of the written word. I posed the question that many great writers hav…
00:35:55 |
Mon 03 Oct 2016
Is the Novel Dead? Part One
In this special edition of the show, two writers joined me to opine the death of one of the most influential forms in the history of the written word. I posed the question that many great writers hav…
00:33:29 |
Mon 26 Sep 2016
The Best of The Writer Files: Volume One
Before kicking off the next season of the show, we wanted to share with you some highlights from our previous seasons.
I don’t want to shortchange the most recent interviews with inspiring guests in…
00:31:55 |
Mon 19 Sep 2016
How Bestselling Author Jay McInerney Writes: Part Two
The bestselling author of 11 books, including the eighties defining Bright Lights, Big City, Jay McInerney, took a break to chat with me about his new book, the writing process, and some timeless tip…
00:21:32 |
Mon 29 Aug 2016
How Bestselling Author Jay McInerney Writes: Part One
The bestselling author of 11 books, including the eighties defining Bright Lights, Big City, Jay McInerney, took a break to chat with me about his new book, the writing process, and some timeless tip…
00:22:04 |
Mon 22 Aug 2016
How ‘Sweetbitter’ Author Stephanie Danler Writes: Part Two
The instant national bestselling author of the acclaimed debut novel Sweetbitter, Stephanie Danler, stopped by the show to chat with me about her not-so-overnight success as a rising literary star.
M…
00:30:18 |
Mon 15 Aug 2016
How ‘Sweetbitter’ Author Stephanie Danler Writes: Part One
The instant national bestselling author of the acclaimed debut novel Sweetbitter, Stephanie Danler, stopped by the show to chat with me about her not-so-overnight success as a rising literary star.
M…
00:27:55 |
Mon 08 Aug 2016
How Wired Magazine’s Senior Maverick Kevin Kelly Writes: Part Two
New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of Wired magazine, Kevin Kelly, stopped by the show to chat with me about his journey from travel journalist to famed futurist.
Mr. Kelly’s storied an…
00:33:40 |
Mon 01 Aug 2016
How Wired Magazine’s Senior Maverick Kevin Kelly Writes: Part One
New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of Wired magazine, Kevin Kelly, stopped by the show to chat with me about his journey from travel journalist to famed futurist.
Mr. Kelly’s storied an…
00:33:33 |
Mon 25 Jul 2016
How Neuroscientist Michael Grybko Defines Writer’s Block: Part Two
Welcome to another guest segment of ‘The Writer’s Brain’ where we pick the brain of a neuroscientist about the elements of great writing. This week’s show covers some possible origins and solutions t…
00:31:43 |
Mon 18 Jul 2016
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