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 Author Garrard Conley Writes
New York Times bestselling memoirist turned novelist, Garrard Conley, spoke with me about going from activist to fictionist, the isolation of being an artist, and his debut novel All the World Beside…
00:40:50 |
Fri 15 Mar 2024
Book Publicity Crash Course with Dir. of PR & Founder Leah Paulos
Director of Publicity and Press Shop PR Founder, Leah Paulos, spoke with me about how authors can cut through the noise in a challenging news cycle, when to build your platform, and demystifying the …
00:44:45 |
Fri 08 Mar 2024
How Oscar-Nominated Scribe & Novelist Iris Yamashita Writes: Part Two
Oscar-nominated screenwriter turned novelist, Iris Yamashita, returns to chat with me about the difference between writing for the ear and the screen, fusing plotting and pantsing, and her anticipate…
00:35:50 |
Fri 01 Mar 2024
How Bestselling Author Adelle Waldman Writes
Bestselling author, Adelle Waldman, spoke with me about her former life as a journalist, writerly wish fulfillment, and going undercover for her latest workplace novel, Help Wanted.
Adelle Waldman is…
00:42:16 |
Fri 23 Feb 2024
How Acclaimed Newbery Honor-Winning Author Veera Hiranandani Writes
Newbery Honor-winning children’s author, Veera Hiranandani, spoke with me about her former life in publishing, why no word is ever wasted, and her anticipated middle-grade novel Amil and The After.
V…
00:36:45 |
Fri 16 Feb 2024
How NY Times Bestselling Author Emma Straub Writes: Redux
NOTE: This is an updated replay of my amazing chat with Emma Straub, the New York Times bestselling author of six books for adults, including her novel This Time Tomorrow … She is also the author of …
00:32:43 |
Fri 02 Feb 2024
How to Land a Book Deal with Agent & Author Lucinda Halpern: Part Two
President of Manhattan-based literary agency Lucinda Literary turned author, Lucinda Halpern, returns to chat with me about how to crack the code of publishing, the four types of writers who get book…
00:37:52 |
Fri 26 Jan 2024
How NY Times Bestselling Author Ann Napolitano Writes
New York Times bestselling author, Ann Napolitano, spoke with me about overcoming rejection early on, how grief transformed her writing process, and getting that fateful call from Oprah about Hello B…
00:44:41 |
Fri 19 Jan 2024
How NY Times Bestselling Author Jami Attenberg Writes
New York Times bestselling author, Jami Attenberg, spoke with me about documenting the process of being a writer online and off, building a global literary movement, and her latest, 1000 Words: A Gui…
00:35:19 |
Fri 12 Jan 2024
Best of 2023 - Hot Takes and Shootin’ the Breeze with Adam Skolnick: Part Two
This is the second part of a year-end retrospective with award-winning indie journalist and author, Adam Skolnick, who returns to rap with me about show highlights from the last half of 2023, hot tak…
00:42:08 |
Fri 05 Jan 2024
Best of 2023 - Hot Takes and Shootin’ the Breeze with Adam Skolnick: Part One
This is the first part of a year-end retrospective with award-winning indie journalist and author, Adam Skolnick, who returns to rap with me about show highlights from the last half of 2023, hot take…
00:36:35 |
Fri 29 Dec 2023
Myth-Busting Book Publishing with Agent Lucinda Halpern: Redux
NOTE: This is an updated replay of an amazing chat I had with Lucinda Halpern, Founder and President of Manhattan-based literary agency Lucinda Literary LLC turned author. Lucinda’s new book, Get Sig…
00:39:46 |
Fri 22 Dec 2023
How Acclaimed Debut Novelist Jo Segura Writes
Acclaimed debut novelist, Jo Segura, spoke with me about her love of the romance writing community, why natural history and archaeology are her jam, and her debut romcom RAIDERS OF THE LOST HEART.
Jo…
00:43:14 |
Fri 15 Dec 2023
The Art and Craft of TV Drama with Aaron Tracy: Part Two
Yale educator and TV writer/producer, Aaron Tracy, returns to chat with me about surviving the WGA writer’s strike, finally teaching the podcast at Yale, and his latest audio thriller on Audible, Now…
00:41:56 |
Fri 08 Dec 2023
How National Book Award Winner & Bestselling Author James McBride Writes: Redux
NOTE: This is an updated replay of an amazing chat I had with New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award winner, James McBride. His latest novel, THE HEAVEN & EARTH GROCERY STORE, was …
00:32:04 |
Fri 01 Dec 2023
How Publishing Legend Charles Scribner III Writes
Publishing legend, art historian, and author, Charles Scribner III, spoke with me about growing up surrounded by publishing, Hemingway’s Three Rules to Life, and his memoir/family history SCRIBNERS: …
00:40:06 |
Wed 22 Nov 2023
How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Jim Butcher Writes
#1 New York Times bestselling author, Jim Butcher, spoke with me about how he outlined a hit 20-novel series (years before he had an agent), why all steampunks wear goggles, and the second book in hi…
00:34:36 |
Fri 17 Nov 2023
How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Susan Wiggs Writes: Part Two
#1 New York Times bestselling author, Susan Wiggs, returns to chat with me about her island writing hideout, rescuing two puppies at the same time, holiday genre tropes, and her latest Christmas book…
00:35:27 |
Fri 10 Nov 2023
How Literary Critic & Publishing Insider Bethanne Patrick Writes: Part Two
Longtime literary critic and publishing insider, Bethanne Patrick, is back to chat with me about the return of her hit podcast Missing Pages, her front-row seat to the sea change in publishing, and h…
00:33:52 |
Fri 03 Nov 2023
How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Andrew Child Writes
#1 NY Times bestselling author, Andrew Child, spoke to me about his lifelong obsession with storytelling, working with Jack Reacher co-author and brother Lee Child, and their latest in the series THE…
00:36:35 |
Fri 27 Oct 2023
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