Write Now with Scrivener
Join journalist Kirk McElhearn, author of Take Control of Scrivener, as he interviews writers of all kinds about their processes, routines, and how they use Scrivener, the app dedicated to long-form writing. Writers share their experiences, their different approaches to getting words down on the page, and how they use Scrivener. Whether you’re a Scrivener user or just interested in writing, this podcast has something for you.
- Update frequency
- every 29 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 54
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Episode 54: Tim Queeney, Author of a History of Rope
Tim Queeney is an experienced sailor, and his latest book is a Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization.
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Episode 53: Isabella Valeri, Author of Letters from the Dead
Isabella Valeri's first novel, Letters from the Dead, is the story of a wealthy dynastic family and its secrets. Isabella lives under an assumed name somewhere in the Alps.
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Episode 52: Jane Friedman, Publishing Industry Specialist
Jane Friedman has been analyzing and reporting on the publishing business for more than 25 years. Her latest book is the second edition of The Business of Being a Writer.
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Episode 51: Lisa Yee, Author of Books for Children and Young Adults
Lisa Yee is a prolific author of books for children and young adults. Her latest series is The Misfits.
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Episode 50: Michael Jamin, TV and Comedy Writer
Michael Jamin has been writing for TV for decades, and just published his first book of humorous short stories, A Paper Orchestra.
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Episode 49: Nicolas Binge, Science Fiction Author
Nicolas Binge is an author of four science fiction novels; his latest is Dissolution.
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Episode 48: Mimi Kwa, Author of a Memoir about Four Generations of a Chinese Family
Episode 47: April Davila, Novelist and Mindfulness Instructor
April Davila is a novelist, and she explores how mindfulness can help writers.
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Episode 46: David Goodman, Spy Fiction Author
David Goodman's first novel, A Reluctant Spy, is a story about how a man makes a deal and gets more than he bargained for.
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Episode 45: Jean Kwok, Author of The Leftover Woman
Jean Kwok is the best-selling author of four novels, including her latest, The Leftover Woman.
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Episode 44: Holly Seddon, Thriller Author
Holly Seddon has written several thrillers, and says that she "writes novels under cover of darkness."
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- Holly Seddon
- The Short Straw
- 59 Minutes (release August 2025 in the UK, and Novem…
Episode 43: Veronica Roth, Fantasy Author
Veronica Roth is the author of many fantasy novels, including the Divergent series.
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Episode 42: William Shaw, Author of Crime Fiction and Adventure Thrillers
William Shaw writes crime fiction and adventure thrillers.
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Episode 41: Natasha Bell, Thriller Author and Creative Writing Teacher
Natasha Bell writes psychological thrillers and teaches creative writing.
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Episode 39: Kate Heartfield, Historical Fantasy Author
Kate Heartfield writes historical fantasy novels, games, and stories.
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Episode 38: Veronica G. Henry, Fantasy and Mystery Author
Veronica G. Henry writes fantasy, mystery, and speculative fiction novels.
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Episode 37: Debbie Urbanski, Science Fiction Author
After many years writing short stories and essays, Debbie Urbanski has published her first novel, After World, about AI at the end of humanity's physical presence on earth.
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Episode 36: Todd Henry, Productivity and Creativity Author
Todd Henry writes books helping people improve their productivity, creativity, and teamwork. He calls himself "an arms dealer for the creative revolution."
I can't imagine writing a book in anythin…
Episode 35: George Stevens Jr., Movie Producer and Director
George Stevens Jr. has been a movie producer and director for decades, and has written a memoir about his life in Hollywood.
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