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 Neuroscientist Michael Grybko Defines Writer’s Block: Part One
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…
00:29:28 |
Mon 11 Jul 2016
How Publishing Consultant, Educator, and Author Jane Friedman Writes: Part Two
Award-winning blogger, publishing consultant, and author Jane Friedman, took a moment to talk with me about her writing process and the business of scribes.
Ms. Friedman is a digital media strategis…
00:18:17 |
Mon 27 Jun 2016
How Publishing Consultant, Educator, and Author Jane Friedman Writes: Part One
Award-winning blogger, publishing consultant, and author Jane Friedman, took a moment to talk with me about her writing process and the business of scribes.
Ms. Friedman is a digital media strategis…
00:19:11 |
Mon 20 Jun 2016
How Bestselling Debut Novelist Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney Writes: Part Two
Instant New York Times bestselling author of The Nest, Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, spoke with me about her life before fiction and how she gets words on the page.
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00:20:52 |
Mon 13 Jun 2016
How Bestselling Debut Novelist Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney Writes: Part One
Instant New York Times bestselling author of The Nest, Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, spoke with me about her life before fiction and how she gets words on the page.
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00:20:41 |
Mon 06 Jun 2016
How Advice Columnist and Author Heather Havrilesky Writes: Part Two
New York magazine’s “Ask Polly” advice columnist, Heather Havrilesky, stopped by the show to chat about her process and the many hats she has worn over her 20 year career as a critic, cartoonist, col…
00:41:04 |
Mon 23 May 2016
How Advice Columnist and Author Heather Havrilesky Writes: Part One
New York magazine’s “Ask Polly” advice columnist, Heather Havrilesky, stopped by the show to chat about her process and the many hats she has worn over her 20 year career as a critic, cartoonist, col…
00:37:50 |
Mon 16 May 2016
How Bestselling Hybrid Author Dean Wesley Smith Writes: Part Two
Wildly prolific, bestselling novelist — Dean Wesley Smith — has been a full-time writer since the ’80s, and he made a visit to the show to talk about how he has written (and ghostwritten) hundreds of…
00:23:10 |
Mon 09 May 2016
How Bestselling Hybrid Author Dean Wesley Smith Writes: Part One
Wildly prolific, bestselling novelist — Dean Wesley Smith — has been a full-time writer since the ’80s, and he made a visit to the show to talk about how he has written (and ghostwritten) hundreds of…
00:23:40 |
Mon 02 May 2016
How Long-Form Journalist Kent Russell Writes: Part Two
Gonzo essayist and creative non-fiction author — Kent Russell — dropped by to chat about his hybrid reportage on the margins of society, and the process of a big city, freelance journalist.
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00:31:26 |
Mon 25 Apr 2016
How Long-Form Journalist Kent Russell Writes: Part One
Gonzo essayist and creative non-fiction author — Kent Russell — dropped by to chat about his hybrid reportage on the margins of society, and the process of a big city, freelance journalist.
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00:32:06 |
Mon 18 Apr 2016
How Punk Rock Entrepreneur Jonny Nastor Writes: Part Two
Author and entrepreneur-hacker — Jonny Nastor — dropped in this week to talk about the transition from podcast to bestselling book, and how he helps digital entrepreneurs and creatives find shortcuts…
00:23:06 |
Mon 04 Apr 2016
How Punk Rock Entrepreneur Jonny Nastor Writes: Part One
Author and entrepreneur-hacker — Jonny Nastor — dropped in this week to talk about the transition from podcast to bestselling book, and how he helps digital entrepreneurs and creatives find shortcuts…
00:22:50 |
Mon 28 Mar 2016
How Acclaimed Horror Author Jonathan Janz Writes: Part Two
Acclaimed horror author — Jonathan Janz — stopped by this week to talk about his passions, his workmanlike process as a writer, and the skeletons in his closet.
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00:42:03 |
Mon 21 Mar 2016
How Acclaimed Horror Author Jonathan Janz Writes: Part One
Acclaimed horror author — Jonathan Janz — stopped by this week to talk about his passions, his workmanlike process as a writer, and the skeletons in his closet.
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00:31:05 |
Mon 14 Mar 2016
How Bestselling Poet Tyler Knott Gregson Writes
National bestselling poet — Tyler Knott Gregson — visited the podcast to discuss his writing process and his journey to finding success.
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00:46:09 |
Mon 07 Mar 2016
How Bestselling Thriller Author Mark Dawson Writes: Part Two
Prolific, international bestselling authorpreneur, Mark Dawson, dropped by to talk about self-publishing versus traditional publishing, and the productivity hacks that have helped him publish over 23…
00:26:54 |
Mon 29 Feb 2016
How Bestselling Thriller Author Mark Dawson Writes: Part One
Prolific, international bestselling authorpreneur, Mark Dawson, dropped by to talk about self-publishing versus traditional publishing, and the productivity hacks that have helped him publish over 23…
00:27:38 |
Mon 22 Feb 2016
How Bestselling Author Maria Konnikova Writes
New York Times bestselling author and New Yorker columnist, Maria Konnikova, took a beat from her hectic schedule to talk with me about her new book and the writer’s process.
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00:31:52 |
Mon 08 Feb 2016
How Award-Winning Sports & Travel Writer Adam Skolnick (Author of One Breath ) Writes: Part Two
Award-winning journalist and author, Adam Skolnick, returned to the podcast and we got down to brass tacks about his writer’s journey, his new book, and the globetrotting life of a travel writer.
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00:25:16 |
Mon 01 Feb 2016
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