The Creative Writing Life
From screenplays to TV, novels to video games, everybody has their own path to establishing a creative writing life. Join host Paul Zeidman as he interviews writers from all mediums and genres to find out about them, their work, and what advice and guidance they have for ambitious and aspiring writers.
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THE BLUE DOOR author Janice Deal talks about braided storylines, the value of an editor who gets you and asks questions, and characters dealing with issues of loss, redemption, and identity.
LOUKAS AND THE GAME OF CHANCE author Anthony L. Manna talks about the enduring appeal of folk tales, finding the relatability of your story, and why you should NOT compare yourself to other writers
Attorney Paul Miloknay discusses how a screenwriter/TV writer can legally prepare for a career in the industry, how to find the right entertainment attorney, and red flags when it comes to potential partners.
UNSHACKLED author Amanda Dubois talks about incorporating social issues into fiction, the details involved in writing a book series, and how a city can be a setting and a character
Memoirist/writer Wendy Dale talks about her new book THE MEMOIR ENGINEERING SYSTEM and the challenge and process of creating art out of your memories
FIND ME: BOOK ONE author H.H. Rune talks about the challenge of being a neurodivergent writer, telling one story using three different methods, and incorporating personal details into your story & characters.
