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The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How Award-Winning Author & Journo Elizabeth Arnott Writes

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 44:39


Award-winning author and journalist Elizabeth Arnott spoke with us about her early studies of serial killers, a wild journalism career, and her latest period-set crime novel THE SECRET LIVES OF MURDERERS' WIVES. Elizabeth Arnott has written critically acclaimed historical fiction as Lizzie Pook (her maiden name). As a journalist, she covered everything from true crime to Arctic exploration and appeared in publications such as The Sunday Times, National Geographic, The New York Times Book Review, and The Guardian among others. She has described her much-anticipated latest historical crime novel as Mad Men with murders, and Lessons in Chemistry with a body count. The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives [available for pre-order and landing March 3, 2026; Berkley Hardcover], is a story that “... centers on three unlikely friends—all former wives of serial killers—and their efforts to solve a string of local killings in 1966 California.” The book was acquired in a heated seven-way auction and named one of “The Best Books for Book Clubs in 2026” by Glamour, and among “The 10 Most-Anticipated Mystery-Thriller Books of 2026” by Marie Claire. Parade wrote of the book, “... a story that feels like Bright Young Women collided with Mindhunter …. a propulsive, period-set whodunit perfect for anyone who loves early criminal profiling and Mad Men-era aesthetics with bite.” [This episode is sponsored by Ulysses. Go to ⁠ulys.app/writeabook⁠ to download Ulysses, and use the code FILES at checkout to get 25% off the first year of your yearly subscription."] [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Elizabeth Arnott, Milena and I discussed: Elizabeth's early obsession with the film Almost Famous Renting a flat above a brothel in grad school Her freewheeling freelance days traveling the globe for stories When her journalism career hit rock bottom The path to writing about the forgotten victims of violent crimes How to write a novel in six weeks And a lot more! Show Notes: Elizabeth Arnott on Instagram The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives By Elizabeth Arnott – March 3, 2026 (Amazon) Elizabeth Arnott on Twitter Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram Kelton Reid Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rich Roll Podcast
Bruce Wagner Writes Transgressive Novels About Tragedy & Transcendence

The Rich Roll Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 122:21


Bruce Wagner is a novelist, former student of Carlos Castaneda, and author of fifteen books, including his latest, "Amputation." This conversation explores his use of Hollywood as a laboratory for human behavior, crafting transgressive fiction that skewers the desperate while searching for transcendence. We discuss his decade with Castaneda, writing "Amputation" after the LA fires, the relationship between suffering and art, Buddhist and Sufi wisdom, and why fiction is our most potent vehicle to truth. He describes inhabiting his most malevolent characters with the same proximity as his saintly ones—because we're all interchangeable, all searching for transcendence. Bruce is infinitely fascinating, one of the most interesting people I've ever met. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: Shokz: Use code RICHROLL for $10 off your purchase

The Future of Work With Jacob Morgan
One Employee Replaces Teams At Meta, AI Writes the Code, & Companies Are Hiring Storytellers!?

The Future of Work With Jacob Morgan

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 23:12


January 29, 2026: Today a series of stories made it impossible to ignore how fast work is changing. Meta says AI now allows one employee to do the work of entire teams. Engineers at Anthropic and OpenAI say AI writes nearly 100% of their code. Amazon and Dow announced thousands of job cuts as they restructure for efficiency. And at the same time, companies are hiring storytellers to help cut through the growing flood of AI-generated content. In this episode of Future Ready Today, I connect the dots across these developments and explain what they reveal about shrinking teams, disappearing roles, changing career paths, and the rising importance of human skills in an AI-driven world. These aren't isolated headlines — they're signals of a deeper shift in how companies are redesigning work right now. I break down what's actually happening inside organizations, share the data behind these changes, and offer a futurist lens on what this all means for leaders, employees, and anyone trying to stay future ready.

WBBM Newsradio's 4:30PM News To Go
Bill Kurtis, writes memoir: "Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News"

WBBM Newsradio's 4:30PM News To Go

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 1:54


A new book is giving the world an in-depth look at the life and career of longtime Channel 2 anchorman, Bill Kurtis, and people may or may not be surprised by why Kurtis who is 85 years old decided to write the book "Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News" now. "What prompted it, was a fear that my tombstone would have 'Anchorman, The Movie' written on it because so many people now say 'oh yeah, you were the narrator in that movie,' and I like to say 'you know, I did a lot more -- like 60 years -- before that movie came along," explains Kurtis.

WBBM Newsradio's 4:30PM News To Go
Legendary television journalist and anchorman, Bill Kurtis, writes memoir: "Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News"

WBBM Newsradio's 4:30PM News To Go

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 3:45


A new book is giving the world an in-depth look at the life and career of longtime Channel 2 anchorman, Bill Kurtis, and people may or may not be surprised by why Kurtis who is 85 years old decided to write the book "Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News" now. "What prompted it, was a fear that my tombstone would have 'Anchorman, The Movie' written on it because so many people now say 'oh yeah, you were the narrator in that movie,' and I like to say 'you know, I did a lot more -- like 60 years -- before that movie came along," explains Kurtis.

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox
Classic Radio 01-27-26 - Liz Writes a Song, Custers Last Hamburger Stand, and Danny to Washington

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 144:27 Transcription Available


Comedy on a TuesdayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast January 27, 1950, 76 years ago, Liz Writes a Song.  Liz can't carry a tune with a shovel, but that won't stop her from writing a hit song. Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast January 27, 1949, 77 years ago, General Custers Last Hamburger Stand.  Sam Shovel solves "The Case Of The General Who Opened Up A Drive-In and Was Caught Selling Horse Meat," or "Custer's Last Hamburger Stand." Then, The Danny Kaye Show, originally broadcast January 27, 1945, 81 years ago, Flying to Washington DC.   Danny is flying to Washington, D.C.Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop,  originally broadcast January 27, 1957, 69 years ago, This Crazy Life starring Henry Morgan.  The story of a funny man, who isn't really, and his wife who doesn't love him, but really does. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast January 27, 1948, 78 years ago, Telephone Negotiations.  A Yankee bargains.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

The City's Backyard
The City's Backyard Ep 191 The BURRITO BROTHERS front man CHRIS P. JAMES talks about the bands long history and brand new album The Magic Time Machine of Love!

The City's Backyard

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 34:07


 We are going out to TENNESSEE to chat with Chris P. James is their front man. He plays keyboards and guitar and harmonica. Writes great songs too. He wound up with the Burrito Brothers in 2009. He was offered and accepted a record deal to make a new Burritos album in 2010 by the group that would trademark the name “Burrito Brothers” and would enable them to continue performing and recording as The Burrito Brothers, thus, continuing the band's legacy. Will James from Gram Parsons International says, ““This latest incarnation is the closest to the original FBB sound of all of the previous bands.” Gram Parsons said it best…The idea'll keep going on. It's not like it's dead or anything. Whether I do it or anybody else does it, it's got to keep going."   The band has a new album entitled, The Magic Time Machine of Love, released worldwide on the TLAK record label.For more on The Burrito Brothers check out their website! https://www.theburritobrothers.net 

New Books Network
Erika Quinn, "This Horrible Uncertainty: A German Woman Writes War, 1939-1948" (Berghahn Books, 2024)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 35:06


Through the diaries and personal papers of a German woman, Vera Conrad, This Horrible Uncertainty: A German Woman Writes War, 1939-1948 (Berghahn Books, 2024) documents her wartime experiences and deepens our understanding of the complex experiences of trauma and grief that National Socialist supporters experienced. Building on scholarship about mourning and widowhood that largely focuses on state policies and public discourses, This Horrible Uncertainty provides an interpretive framework of people's perceptions of events and their capacity to respond to them. Using a history of emotions approach, Erika Quinn establishes that keeping the diary allowed Conrad to develop different selves in response to her responsibilities, fear, and grief after her husband was declared missing in 1943.Deep Acharya is a PhD student and a George L. Mosse fellow of Modern European Cultural History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison working on the history of fatherhood in 20th century Germany.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in Military History
Erika Quinn, "This Horrible Uncertainty: A German Woman Writes War, 1939-1948" (Berghahn Books, 2024)

New Books in Military History

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 35:06


Through the diaries and personal papers of a German woman, Vera Conrad, This Horrible Uncertainty: A German Woman Writes War, 1939-1948 (Berghahn Books, 2024) documents her wartime experiences and deepens our understanding of the complex experiences of trauma and grief that National Socialist supporters experienced. Building on scholarship about mourning and widowhood that largely focuses on state policies and public discourses, This Horrible Uncertainty provides an interpretive framework of people's perceptions of events and their capacity to respond to them. Using a history of emotions approach, Erika Quinn establishes that keeping the diary allowed Conrad to develop different selves in response to her responsibilities, fear, and grief after her husband was declared missing in 1943.Deep Acharya is a PhD student and a George L. Mosse fellow of Modern European Cultural History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison working on the history of fatherhood in 20th century Germany.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

New Books in German Studies
Erika Quinn, "This Horrible Uncertainty: A German Woman Writes War, 1939-1948" (Berghahn Books, 2024)

New Books in German Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 35:06


Through the diaries and personal papers of a German woman, Vera Conrad, This Horrible Uncertainty: A German Woman Writes War, 1939-1948 (Berghahn Books, 2024) documents her wartime experiences and deepens our understanding of the complex experiences of trauma and grief that National Socialist supporters experienced. Building on scholarship about mourning and widowhood that largely focuses on state policies and public discourses, This Horrible Uncertainty provides an interpretive framework of people's perceptions of events and their capacity to respond to them. Using a history of emotions approach, Erika Quinn establishes that keeping the diary allowed Conrad to develop different selves in response to her responsibilities, fear, and grief after her husband was declared missing in 1943.Deep Acharya is a PhD student and a George L. Mosse fellow of Modern European Cultural History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison working on the history of fatherhood in 20th century Germany.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/german-studies

The Geek Buddies with John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung
LOBO Teaser, Christina Hodson Writes DCU's 'Batman', MOTU Trailer Breakdown

The Geek Buddies with John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 71:45


On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel talk the latest updates from DC including a LOBO teaser to pomote SUPERGIRL and Christina Hodson writing DCU's BATMAN movie. They also talk their thoughts on the Oscars nominations and the trailers for Masters of the Universe, Maul - Shadow Lord, and the Muppets. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #dc #superman #jamesgunn #lobo #supergirl #oscars #sinners #mastersoftheuniverse #heman #starwars #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 1:28 Oscars Thoughts - Sinners, OBAA, Superman Not Getting a Nomination 18:48 LOBO Teaser, Christina Hodson Writes DCU's 'Batman' 33:08 Masters of the Universe, Maul Shadow Lord, The Muppets Trailers FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_geek_bu... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How NY Times Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz Writes: Part One - Redux

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 36:47


In anticipation of the author's return to the pod ... New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author, Gregg Hurwitz, spoke with me about why all writing is a process of self-discovery, how to humanize a trained assassin, and the latest Orphan X thriller, THE LAST ORPHAN. Gregg Hurwitz is an award-winning and internationally bestselling author of 23 thrillers including the ORPHAN X series. He has been published in 33 languages, and the Los Angeles Times called him “... a thriller giant."  He is also a NY Times bestselling comic book writer, having penned stories for AWA (Knighted and the critically acclaimed anthology NewThink), Marvel (Wolverine, Punisher) and DC (Batman, Penguin). His eighth Orphan X novel is The Last Orphan, the ongoing series featuring The Nowhere Man, “Evan Smoak, a man with skills, resources, and a personal mission to help those with nowhere else to turn. He's also a man with a dangerous past.” #1 NY Times bestselling author Meg Gardiner said of the book, "Just when I thought the Orphan X novels couldn't get any better, Gregg Hurwitz takes the series to an even higher level. The Last Orphan is pulse-pounding, heart-stopping, and thought-provoking.” Gregg Hurwitz has written screenplays and TV scripts for many of the major studios and networks, has published poetry, numerous academic articles on Shakespeare, and has taught fiction writing at USC. [This episode is sponsored by Ulysses. Go to⁠ ⁠ulys.app/writeabook⁠⁠ to download Ulysses, and use the code FILES at checkout to get 25% off the first year of your yearly subscription."] [Discover⁠ The Writer Files Extra⁠: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at⁠ writerfiles.fm⁠] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please⁠ click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews⁠. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Gregg Hurwitz and I discussed:  The reason he never took a creative writing class Why Orphan X is the culmination of his career Plot as character in motion How every writer's voice is as distinctive as a fingerprint Writing Batman vs Bruce Wayne and villains vs antagonists Grabbing a bourbon with William Faulkner And a lot more! Show Notes: ⁠GreggHurwitz.net⁠ ⁠The Last Orphan⁠ By Gregg Hurwitz (Amazon) ⁠Gregg Hurwitz Amazon Author Page⁠ ⁠Gregg Hurwitz on Facebook⁠ ⁠Gregg Hurwitz on Instagram⁠ ⁠Gregg Hurwitz on Twitter⁠ Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer⁠ ⁠diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram⁠ ⁠Kelton Reid Instagram⁠ ⁠Kelton Reid on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Arthur Podcast
Arthur Writes a Story

The Arthur Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 14:58


Arthur has to write a story for a school assignment, but he's convinced that his ordinary life is just too boring. How can he possibly make the tale of how he got his dog Pal exciting? Maybe a few dancing elephants in outer space will do the trick!

Ben Davis & Kelly K Show
Feel Good: Man Writes a Song For Wife's Resume

Ben Davis & Kelly K Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 1:28


This guy on TikTok is trying to help his lawyer wife find work in Chicago...and it might be working! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/tiktok-musician-writes-hilarious-song-based-on-his-wifes-resume/

Grace Hill Church - Collierville, TN
Acts: When the Spirit Writes the Next Chapter

Grace Hill Church - Collierville, TN

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 35:50


The book of Acts tells the story of how the risen Jesus continues His work through the power of the Holy Spirit. In this sermon series, Grace Hill Church walks through Acts to explore how God shapes ordinary people for an extraordinary mission, forming a Spirit-filled community marked by courage, generosity, justice, and hope. Each message invites listeners to see themselves in the story: called, empowered, and sent into the world to live for God's kingdom. Whether you are curious about faith, returning to church, or seeking a deeper understanding of Scripture, these teachings offer a thoughtful, honest, and gospel-centered look at what it means to follow Jesus in real life.

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Dean Koontz Writes Writes

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 36:51


#1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz spoke with me about his secret desire to run away with the carnival, struggling as a young writer, finding his voice, the evolution of his process, and his latest novel THE FRIEND OF THE FAMILY. International bestselling author Dean Koontz was a senior in college when he won an Atlantic Monthly fiction competition. He has never looked back. Koontz has written over 120 novels, been published in over 38 countries, and sold an incredible 500 million copies to date.   His masterful suspense thrillers, which blend science fiction, horror, crime and comedy, have earned him worldwide acclaim–and 14 hardback #1 NYT bestsellers–making him one of only a dozen writers to achieve that milestone (incl. One Door Away From Heaven, From the Corner of His Eye, Midnight, Cold Fire, The Bad Place, Hideaway, Dragon Tears, Intensity, Sole Survivor, The Husband, Odd Hours, Relentless, What the Night Knows, and 77 Shadow Street). His latest novel, The Friend of the Family, is described as the story of “A girl liberated from a carnival sideshow [who] discovers her mysterious purpose in a moving novel about family, sacrifice, and transcendent love…” Dean Koontz has been hailed by Rolling Stone as “America's most popular suspense novelist,” and The New York Times has called his writing “psychologically complex, masterly and satisfying.” Many of his books have been made into films. [This episode is sponsored by Ulysses. Go to ⁠ulys.app/writeabook⁠ to download Ulysses, and use the code FILES at checkout to get 25% off the first year of your yearly subscription."] [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Dean Koontz and I discussed: What to do when you're down and out When he realized he wasn't a true sci-fi writer The author's low threshold for boredom and genre-defying work Why he stays away from in-person events  Writing The Friend of the Family and the inspiration behind it Why writers need to find humor in their mistakes Having a nice red wine with Charles Dickens And a lot more! Show Notes: deankoontz.com The Friend of the Family by Dean Koontz – January 20, 2026 (Amazon) Dean Koontz Amazon Author Page Dean Koontz on Facebook Dean Koontz on Instagram Dean Koontz on Twitter Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram Kelton Reid Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supermanagers
AI Writes 99% of Your Code and Updates Docs Instantly with Amir M. of Humblytics

Supermanagers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 49:59


Amir (Co-Founder at Humblytics) shares how he builds an “AI-native” company by focusing less on shiny tools and more on change management: assessing AI fluency across roles, setting the right success metrics, and creating shared context so AI can reliably ship work. The big theme is convergence—engineering, product, and design are collapsing into tighter loops thanks to tools like Cursor, MCP connectors, and Figma Make. Amir demos workflows like: AI-generated context files + auto-updated documentation, scraping customer domains to infer ICPs, turning screenshots into layered Figma designs, then converting Figma to working React code in minutes, and even running an “AI co-founder” Slack bot that files Linear tickets and can hand work to agents.Timestamps0:00 Introduction0:06 Amir's stance: “no AI experts” — it's constant learning in a fast-changing field.1:59 Cursor as the unlock: not just coding, but PM/strategy/design work via MCPs.4:17 The real problem: AI adoption is mostly change management + fluency assessment.5:18 The AI fluency rubric (helper → automator → augmentor → agentic) and why it matters.8:13 Cursor analytics: measuring AI-generated code and usage across the team.9:24 “New code is ~99% AI-generated” + how they keep quality via tight review + incremental changes.10:58 Docs workflow: GitBook connected to repo → AI edits docs and pushes live fast.14:02 ICP building: export Stripe customers → scrape domains with Firecrawl → cluster personas.17:45 Hallucination in the wild: AI misclassifies a company; human correction loop matters.34:43 Wild move: they often design in code and use an AI-generated style guide to stay consistent.38:10 Best demo: screenshot → Figma Make → layered design → Figma MCP → React code in minutes.45:29 “AI co-founder” Slack bot (Pixel): turns a bug report into a Linear ticket and can hand off to agents.48:46 Amir's wish list: we “solved dev”; now we need Cursor for marketing/sales → path to $1M ARR.Tools & technologies mentionedCursor — AI-first IDE used for coding and product/design/strategy workflows; includes team analytics.MCP (Model Context Protocol) — “connector” layer (Anthropic-origin) that lets LLMs interface with external tools/services.ChatGPT — used as a common baseline tool; discussed in the context of prompting practices and workflows.Microsoft Copilot — referenced via the law firm incentive story; used as an example of “usage metrics” gone wrong.Anthropic (AI fluency framework) — inspiration source for the helper/automator/augmentor/agentic rubric.GitBook — documentation platform connected to the repo so docs can be updated and published quickly.Firecrawl (MCP) — agentic web scraper used to analyze customer domains and infer ICP/personas.Stripe — source of customer export data (domains) to build ICP clustering.Figma — design collaboration tool; used here with Make + MCP to move from design → code.Figma Make — feature to recreate UI from an image/screenshot into editable, layered designs.Figma MCP — connector that allows Cursor/LLMs to pull Figma components/designs and generate code.React — front-end framework used in the demo for generating functional UI components.Supabase — mentioned as part of a sample stack when generating a PRD.React Router — mentioned as part of the sample stack in PRD generation.Slack — where Amir runs internal agents (including the “AI co-founder” bot).Linear — project management tool used for creating tickets from Slack/agent workflows.CI/CD — their deployment/review pipeline; emphasized as the human accountability layer.Subscribe at⁠ thisnewway.com⁠ to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows.

The Burning Platform
Who really writes our laws? With RISE Mzansi's Makashule Gana and The New South Institute's Ivor Chipkin

The Burning Platform

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 45:26


How do South Africa's laws and policies come to be, and what can you do to be part of the change? Phumi Mashigo dives into the stages and processes involved in making or changing a law, with RISE Mzansi's Makashule Gana and The New South Institute's Ivor Chipkin. This episode brings an understand of the nation's policy making process, how the public can participate in the legislative process, and shedding light on some of the legal changes we can anticipate in 2026. The Burning Platform

World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN
On his latest album, William Prince writes his way back to Peguis First Nation

World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 29:45


The Canadian songwriter reflects on home and ambition as his sound grows bolder on Further from the Country.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How Bestselling Author & Literary Agent Betsy Lerner Writes: Redux

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 36:22


Listen to a replay of 2025's other 3rd most popular episode (it was a statistical tie)! Bestselling author and literary agent Betsy Lerner spoke with me about being a “late bloomer,” what 35 years in publishing has taught her, and portraying mental illness in her debut novel SHRED SISTERS. Betsy Lerner is the author of the popular advice book to writers, The Forest for the Trees, and the memoirs Food and Loathing and The Bridge Ladies. With Temple Grandin, she is the also co-author of the New York Times bestseller Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns and Abstractions. Her debut novel, Shred Sisters, is described as “... an intimate and bittersweet story exploring the fierce complexities of sisterhood, mental health, loss and love.” The book was longlisted for The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, a New York Times Notable Book of 2024, and a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice and Best Book of the Year So Far, among many other accolades. Betsy received an MFA from Columbia University in Poetry and was selected as one of PEN's Emerging Writers. She also received the Tony Godwin Publishing Prize for Editors. After working as an editor for 15 years, she became an agent and is currently a partner with Dunow, Carlson and Lerner Literary Agency. [This episode is sponsored by Ulysses. Go to⁠⁠ ⁠ulys.app/writeabook⁠⁠⁠ to download Ulysses, and use the code FILES at checkout to get 25% off the first year of your yearly subscription."] [Discover⁠ The Writer Files Extra⁠: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at⁠ writerfiles.fm⁠] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please⁠ click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews⁠. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Betsy Lerner and I discussed: Getting kicked out of film school How "No Bad Dogs" inspired her to write The Forest for the Trees about writer personalities Working with punk rock icon Patti Smith The secrets behind her writing process Why she wants to have dinner with filmmaker Greta Gerwig And a lot more! Show Notes: ⁠betsylerner.com⁠ ⁠Dunow, Carlson & Lerner Literary Agency⁠ ⁠Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner⁠ (Amazon) ⁠The Forest for the Trees: An Editor's Advice to Writers by Betsy Lerner⁠ (Amazon) ⁠Betsy Lerner Amazon Author Page⁠ ⁠Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Max Revenue Show
How Tony Brunini Writes $750K+ a Year In This Unique RE Niche

The Max Revenue Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 42:57


In this episode, Trey talks with Top Producer, Tony Brunini.Tony Brunini didn't get into insurance until he was 40. Now he writes $750K+ a year specializing in a unique RE vertical....

GIVE A HECK

Have you ever wondered how life's most devastating losses can become the foundation for your greatest purpose? In this profound episode, I sit down with John DeDakis, an awardwinning novelist, journalist, and writing coach whose 45year career in journalism includes serving as a White House correspondent during Ronald Reagan's presidency and working as an editor on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer.John shares his remarkable journey from witnessing a cartrain collision at age nine to channeling decades of grief into six traditionally published novels in the Lark Chadwick mystery series. His raw honesty about losing his sister to suicide and his son to a heroin overdose reveals how writing became his pathway to healing and helping others process their own pain.This conversation is packed with wisdom for anyone who's experienced loss, struggles with creative expression, or simply wants to understand how our earliest experiences continue to shape us throughout life. Whether you're dealing with grief, seeking your creative voice, or looking to turn your pain into purpose, you'll find valuable insights to help guide your journey.Don't miss this opportunity to learn how life's most challenging moments can become catalysts for profound personal growth and service to others. Your pain doesn't have to be meaningless – it can become the very thing that helps you connect with and heal others.⭐ Key Takeaways

Jamie and Stoney
Caller Tom from Commerce writes some serious head-canon

Jamie and Stoney

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 3:57


Tom argues that the Red Wings did Fedorov "dirty" by retiring his jersey on a Monday night in January

The Habit
Joyce McPherson Writes Books 45 Minutes at a Time

The Habit

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 36:02 Transcription Available


Joyce McPherson has written ten biographies–as well as several middle-grade novels–in 45 minute increments snatched from a busy life as a mother of nine and as a college instructor. Her most recent book is a biography of Jane Austen. In this episode, Joyce McPherson and Jonathan Rogers talk about how her mother convinced her to start writing for publication when she had two small children. We talk about research for biographies and historical fiction. And we talk about Joyce’s experiences with both traditional publishing and self-publishing.Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KissFAQ Podcast
Ep.618 - Top 5 Vinnie co-writes with KISS...

KissFAQ Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 81:58


Word of Life Podcast - Church of the Harvest
Rewritten: When God Writes Your Story - Pastor Chris Goins

Word of Life Podcast - Church of the Harvest

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 51:19


Leveraging AI
257 | We are in the singularity" (Elon), Claude Code writes 100% of Claude Code, AI in everything (CES) 2 mega acquisitions, and more important AI news for January 8, 2026

Leveraging AI

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 52:45 Transcription Available


The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Marissa Meyer Writes: Redux

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 32:44


Listen to a replay of 2025's 3rd most popular episode! #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer spoke with me about cutting her teeth on fanfiction, working briefly in publishing, and THE HAPPY WRITER, a guide to writing with less stress and more JOY. Marissa Meyer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, Heartless, The Renegades Trilogy, and Instant Karma, as well as the graphic novel duology Wires and Nerve. Marissa also created and hosted a popular podcast, The Happy Writer, that inspired her debut writing guide, The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond. Described as, “Applicable to writers in all genres and disciplines—from screenwriters to novelists, journalists to picture book authors, aspiring to many-times published—The Happy Writer is a heartfelt and optimistic guide that will show you the way to a happier writing journey.” Marissa holds a BA in Creative Writing from Pacific Lutheran University and a MA in Publishing from Pace University. [This episode is sponsored by Ulysses. Go to⁠ ⁠ulys.app/writeabook⁠⁠ to download Ulysses, and use the code FILES at checkout to get 25% off the first year of your yearly subscription."] [Discover⁠ The Writer Files Extra⁠: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at⁠ writerfiles.fm⁠] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please⁠ click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews⁠. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Marissa Meyer and I discussed: How an overactive imagination led to a lifetime of storytelling What she learned about the author/editor relationship early on  Why optimism has always been a part of her brand How to bring more joy to your writing “process” Embracing lifelong creativity And a lot more! Show Notes: ⁠marissameyer.com⁠ ⁠The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond⁠ By Marissa Meyer ⁠Marissa Meyer Amazon Author Page⁠ ⁠Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need⁠ by Jessica Brody (Amazon) ⁠Marissa Meyer on Facebook⁠ ⁠Marissa Meyer on Instagram⁠ ⁠Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

But I'm Still A Good Person by Vince Nicholas
Billy Joel is ugly, writes terrible lyrics & his voice is nothing special (and other stuff I learned watching his 5 hour doc)

But I'm Still A Good Person by Vince Nicholas

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 10:26


The Write Question
Beyond words: Brian Buckbee writes, dictates ‘We Should All Be Birds' (with Carol Ann Fitzgerald)

The Write Question

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 29:15


This week on ‘The Write Question,' host Lauren Korn speaks with Missoula, Montana-based writer Brian Buckbee, author of ‘We Should All Be Birds' (Tin House Books; Zando Projects), written with Carol Ann Fitzgerald, who joins them for the first half of their conversation.

The Write Question
Beyond words: Brian Buckbee writes, dictates ‘We Should All Be Birds' (with Carol Ann Fitzgerald)

The Write Question

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 29:15


This week on ‘The Write Question,' host Lauren Korn speaks with Missoula, Montana-based writer Brian Buckbee, author of ‘We Should All Be Birds' (Tin House Books; Zando Projects), written with Carol Ann Fitzgerald, who joins them for the first half of their conversation.

The Joined Up Writing Podcast
How Dan Howarth Writes Every Day and Why Comfort Is the Enemy

The Joined Up Writing Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 64:43


In this episode of The Write Place Podcast, I'm joined by Dan Howarth, returning for his third appearance on the show.We talk about Lionhearts, a brutal, timely novel that sits somewhere between social realism and psychological horror. Dan discusses the real-world event that sparked the story, why he chose to write from inside the head of an angry, dispossessed protagonist, and the risks of tackling themes like online radicalisation, nationalism and moral compromise in fiction.We also dig into Dan's writing discipline, why he writes every weekday without fail, the value of routine over motivation, and how indie publishing has given him the freedom to follow darker, stranger ideas without compromise.This is a frank, thoughtful conversation about responsibility in storytelling, creative discomfort, and what it really means to keep going as a writer.Topics CoveredThe real incident that inspired LionheartsWriting every day vs waiting for inspirationWhy Dan values freedom over validation in publishingIndie publishing, creative control and long-term thinkingKnowing when a book is finished and when it is notDan Howarth is a fiction writer from the North of England, known for dark, unsettling stories that sit at the edges of horror, crime and social realism.He is the author of several novels and novellas, including Lionhearts, Last Night of Freedom, and Territory, as well as numerous short stories published in magazines and anthologies. His work often explores anger, masculinity, isolation and the quieter horrors of everyday life.Dan has been shortlisted for multiple writing awards, including the Northern Writers' Awards, and his fiction has been published by both independent presses and as self-published work. He is also the editor of the Dark Missives anthology series.Alongside fiction, Dan writes candidly about the realities of the writing life on his Substack, Hard-Earned Writing Lessons, where he shares practical, no-nonsense reflections on discipline, doubt and persistence.Books MentionedLionheartsLast Night of FreedomTerritoryFind Dan OnlineSubstack: Hard-Earned Lessons in WritingInstagram / X / Bluesky: @danhowarth20About the PodcastThe Write Place Podcast features honest, long-form conversations with writers about craft, persistence and the realities of building a writing life.If you're working on a book and want practical help getting it finished, published or back on track, you can find details of my writing courses, mentoring and self-publishing services at:

She Read She Said
*MY HEROINE JOURNEY PODCAST PREVIEW: WORLDBUILDING: HOW YOUR MIND WRITES YOUR STORY PART 2

She Read She Said

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 36:13


*Enjoy a preview of our new My Heroine Journey podcast:Are you ready for big mindset shifts, but don't know how to get started, let alone make it across the finish line?It's probably because you were never taught the real rules to the inner workings of the unconscious mind. Until now.Back for Part 2 of “Worldbuilding: How Your Mind Writes Your Story,” Megan and Kate are jumping right back into the foundational understandings you need to know to start building your dream kingdom from the inside out, including:The Universal Energetic Law of Focus and how to finally use it in your favor More prime directives of the unconscious mind and how to use them to write a new story A tried and true practice for starting to build the world you want from the inside out Scotland is calling! Join our APRIL 2026 Scotland Fantasy Tour HERE Want to explore the world of SJM with us? Become a PATRON and gain access to our entire Sarah J. Maas series collection! LISTEN to our new My Heroine Journey podcast and follow us here: APPLE / SPOTIFY / WEBSITE

The Mixtape Treasury
Rap Is Outta Control (DJ Eclipse & DJ Riz) 28 December 25

The Mixtape Treasury

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 119:39


A Dj mix show that debuts new underground Rap and Hip Hop along with some of the hottest DJ's available, @itsdjeclipse & @djriznyc Be prepared for a non-stop musical journey. Dillon & Paten Locke feat. Diamond D “Down With The Kings” (prod. by Paten Locke, cuts by Dillon) Apollo Brown & Ty Farris “No Celebrations” (prod. by Apollo Brown) Atmosphere feat. Evidence “Effortless” (prod. by Ant) Roc City Gunnah feat. Mr. Ripley “The Cost of Lames” (prod. by Bigg Classic Beats) PA. Dre feat. Boaz “The Meaning” (prod. by PA. Dre) Heem B$F feat. Figg Newton “Buffalo To Bompton” (prod. by Big Bro Wavy) Tona “City Limits” (prod. by Y-Not) Recognize Ali “One Time For Ya Mind” (prod. by Anu El) Meeco & DJ Access feat. Planet Asia “Worldwide” (prod. by Meeco, cuts by DJ Access) Shortee Sha x Da Inphamus Amadeuz “War Or Peace” (prod. by Da Inphamus Amadeuz) Brutal Caesar feat. Bobby J From Rockaway, Freddie Black & Prestigious “Braggin' Writes” (prod. by Brutal Caesar) Soviets (Jeff Spec & Chaix) “Professional” (prod. by Chaix) Ryu “Heartbreaker” (prod. by Hang10) De La Soul “The Package” (prod. by Pete Rock) DJ G.I. Joe “Who's Better Than You (Chino XL Scratch Tribute)” (prod. & cuts by DJ G.I. Joe) Bun B x Statik Selektah feat. Nems & Talib Kweli “Crooklyn 25” (prod. by Statik Selektah) De La Soul “Sunny Storms” (prod. & cuts by DJ Premier) Nas & DJ Premier “Writers” (prod. & cuts by DJ Premier) Erick Sermon feat. EPMD “Test Me” (prod. by Erick Sermon) Key-Kool & Rhettmatic “Quite Unique” (prod. & cuts by DJ Rhettmatic) Masta Ace & Tom Caruana “Uncle Larry” (prod. by Tom Caruana) Natural Elements “NE Against The World” (Charlemagne Remix) Oh No feat. Rah Digga & Talib Kweli “Around Here” (prod. by Oh No) De La Soul feat. Black Thought “EN EFF” (prod. & cuts by DJ Premier) NapsNDreds x Wordsworth “Point 2 It” (prod. by DJ Manipulator) The Bad Seed “True Religion” (prod. by Silverback Lauren) The Twilite Tone feat. Madison McFerrin & Common “I Still Need Love 2” (prod. by The Twilite Tone) DJ Chuck Chillout & Kool Chip “Go Down” (prod. & cuts by DJ Chuck Chillout) RUN-D.M.C. “Christmas In Hollis” (prod. by RUN-D.M.C.)

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How Award-Winning TV Writer & Novelist Georgia Jeffries Writes: Redux

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 47:48


Listen to a replay of 2025's 2nd most popular episode! Thank you for your ears and we look forward to a raucous writerly 2026 ... Award-winning TV writer/producer turned novelist Georgia Jeffries spoke with me about why Cagney and Lacey was her film school, teaching screenwriting at USC, and the ghosts, grief, and grievance in her debut novel THE YOUNGER GIRL. Georgia Jeffries is the Emmy-nominated TV writer/producer who became the first individual female screenwriter to earn a Writers Guild Award for Episodic Drama for her work on the ground-breaking series Cagney & Lacey. Her debut is The Younger Girl: A Dark Labyrinth of Family Betrayal, based on a true crime. It was described by bestselling author Rachel Howzell Hall as “...historical fiction at its best. … [and] an eye-opening, immersive story about a family, then and now, nearly stripped bare from greed and the steadfast refusal to acknowledge a painful past.” Jeffries has written docudramas and series pilots for CBS, ABC, NBC, HBO, and Showtime and is a professor at USC's School of Cinematic Arts where she created the first undergraduate screenwriting thesis program at an American university. [Discover ⁠The Writer Files Extra⁠: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at ⁠writerfiles.fm⁠] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please ⁠click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews⁠. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Georgia Jeffries and I discussed: Her early years as a journalist How she received rave rejections on her first attempt at a novel Why she based her debut on true events from her family's past The throughline of her quest for justice and love of noir fiction Writing genre-bending historical suspense And a lot more! Show Notes:  ⁠georgiajeffries.com⁠ ⁠The Younger Girl: A Dark Labyrinth of Family Betrayal⁠ by Georgia Jeffries (Amazon) ⁠Georgia Jeffries on IMDb⁠ ⁠Georgia Jeffries on Instagram⁠ ⁠Kelton Reid Instagram ⁠Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She Read She Said
*MY HEROINE JOURNEY PODCAST PREVIEW: WORLDBUILDING: HOW YOUR MIND WRITES YOUR STORY PART 1

She Read She Said

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 49:27


*Enjoy a preview of our new My Heroine Journey podcast:Do you find yourself ready for big change, but don't know why you still feel chained to same old habits, emotions, and beliefs? It's not your fault, you just haven't been taught the real rules to the world we live in.In this first part of their worldbuilding series, Megan and Kate lay down foundational understandings you need to know in order to conquer your world, including:The Universal Energetic Law of Free Will and why it's the key to freedomPrime directives of the unconscious mind and how they are dictating your lifeThe first step to choosing a new path and getting the rules of the world to work in your favor Stay tuned for Part 2 of the Worldbuilding Series!Support the showScotland is calling! Join the Scotland Fantasy Tour HERE Want to explore the world of SJM with us? Become a PATRON and gain access to our entire Sarah J. Maas series collection! LISTEN to our new My Heroine Journey podcast and follow us here: APPLE / SPOTIFY / WEBSITE

The Tara Show
H2 - 19 Atty Generals sue Trump Admin for banning Trans Surgeries, The American Medical Assn used to treat Transgenderism as a mental illness in 80s, A texter writes, Why do we have an Invisible Governor?, The Trump Admin will soon be garnishing paycheck

The Tara Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 31:21


H2 - 19 Atty Generals sue Trump Admin for banning Trans Surgeries, The American Medical Assn used to treat Transgenderism as a mental illness in 80s, A texter writes, Why do we have an Invisible Governor?, The Trump Admin will soon be garnishing paychecks for student loan repayments

Our Reimagined Life: Empowering Me, You, and Us Seeking Happiness and Self Worth
84: Certainty Writes RealityWe Never Get What We Want

Our Reimagined Life: Empowering Me, You, and Us Seeking Happiness and Self Worth

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 16:42


What if the reason things aren't moving isn't because we're doing something wrong—but because we're still negotiating with the outcome? In this episode, I explore the idea that certainty is the force that shapes reality. Not belief. Not wishing. Not hoping. But the quiet, embodied knowing that the outcome is already decided. We talk about why belief can still wobble, why faith has been taught across centuries, and how certainty lives deeper—in the body, the nervous system, and our identity. We look at real-world examples where certainty moved mountains long before proof existed, and why reality consistently responds to clarity instead of effort. This conversation is about moving differently.Choosing differently.And taking responsibility for what we're being certain about—consciously or unconsciously. If this episode found you, consider it a sign to move with more confidence, more faith, and more ownership of your life. Stop waiting for permission. Decide who you are. Decide what's next. And let reality adjust. I love you. Julie

Sights & Sounds
Jeff Chang writes about the complexities of race, culture and immigration in the life of Bruce Lee

Sights & Sounds

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 53:50


On today's show it's all about Bruce Lee! Writer Jeff Chang has a new book. It's called "Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America."

C4 and Bryan Nehman
December 23rd 2025: Ivan Bates Writes Letter Disputing Abell Report; BGE Only Gets Half of What They Asked For; Andy Harris

C4 and Bryan Nehman

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 83:49


Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  C4 & Bryan kicked off the show this morning discussing the Baltimore Sun article on the juvenile crime data debate between the state's attorney's office and the Abell Foundation. Mitt Romney wants the wealthy to be taxed more; what does the Wall Street Journal have to say about that? Plus, the Maryland Public Service Commission only gives BGE half of what they asked for. Congressman Andy Harris joined the show to discuss congressional maps and the possibility of a government shutdown. Listen to C4 & Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30 to 10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5.

Web and Mobile App Development (Language Agnostic, and Based on Real-life experience!)
AI Writes Code, Engineers Build Systems (feat. Ran Aroussi)

Web and Mobile App Development (Language Agnostic, and Based on Real-life experience!)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 60:08


In this conversation, Krish Palaniappan interviews Ran Aroussi, founder of AutoMaze, discussing the transformative impact of AI on software development and the training of junior developers. Ran shares insights on how AI tools are reshaping coding practices, the importance of understanding software architecture over syntax, and the evolving role of non-developers in the coding process. The discussion also touches on the future of consulting in the age of AI and the reimagining of user interfaces to enhance user experience.

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How NY Times Bestselling Author Emma Knight Writes: Redux

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 32:09


Listen to a replay of 2025's most popular episode! New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and entrepreneur Emma Knight spoke to me about finding the courage to write fiction, the Loch Ness Monster of motherhood, and her breakout debut novel The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus. Emma Knight is an author, journalist, Co-Founder and Head of Brand at Greenhouse, an award-winning organic beverage company, and co-author of The Greenhouse Cookbook (2017), a national bestseller. Her debut novel and instant New York Times bestseller, The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus, is described as a “coming-of-age story, part family drama, and part campus novel.” #1 New York Times bestselling author Carley Fortune called the book “A spellbinding debut about friendship, motherhood, first love, and the choices that bind us . . . I couldn't put it down.” Emma Knight also has an MA in Journalism, and her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Walrus, The Globe and Mail, Literary Hub, and more. [Discover⁠ ⁠⁠The Writer Files Extra⁠: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at⁠ ⁠⁠writerfiles.fm⁠] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please⁠ ⁠⁠click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews⁠. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Emma Knight and I discussed: The contrast of her whirlwind world tour after five years of writing Why you can only write one sentence at a time The process of removing your ego from the work Taking the same advice she shared with her daughters Why it's so much better to make things up for a living And a lot more! Show Notes: ⁠The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus⁠ by Emma Knight (Amazon) ⁠Emma Knight talks how debut novel is a metaphor for motherhood⁠ - Today ⁠Emma Knight on Instagram⁠ Kelton Reid Instagram⁠ ⁠Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books Network
Diane Botnick, "Becoming Sarah" (She Writes Press, 2025)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 28:37


Sarah Vogel was born in Auschwitz and liberated at age three, but she has no memories of being there and nobody to tell her the story of her birth or her mother. Becoming Sarah (Diane Botnick, She Writes Press 2025) grapples with identity, memory, belonging, and reinventing oneself. Sarah's trajectory is filled with both happiness and extreme loss, and she finds love, friendship, and home, but the lies she invented as a survivor follow her through her daughters and granddaughters, each of them survivors of something. Diane was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, but always knew she'd wind up in New York City. Her first night in Greenwich Village she went to a double feature of Godard's “Weekend” and Wiseman's “Titicut Follies,” and her romance with the city began. For the next 30 years, Diane worked around, starting out in Italy assisting people like Jerome Robbins and Ellen Stewart with their contributions to the Spoleto Festival, then back in the City for the Dia Art Foundation, Isamu Noguchi, Great Performances at WNET, and finally, Workman Publishing. Along the way, she returned to school in pursuit of a master's in creative writing at City College. Fulfilling all requirements but unable to pass the French exam (with a dictionary!), she was never awarded her diploma. However, the privilege of being mentored by Donald Barthelme and being appointed student editor of the literary magazine FICTION gave her far more than a diploma ever could. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Your Passion, Purpose and Personal Brand
The Book That Writes You: Mike Kim on Identity, Chaos, and the Mandate to Create

Your Passion, Purpose and Personal Brand

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 47:10


What if writing a book wasn't just about telling your story, but about becoming who you're meant to be? In this episode of Your Passion, Purpose, and Personal Brand podcast, host Lisa McGuire is joined by bestselling author and brand strategist Mike Kim, to uncover the raw, creative, and often chaotic truth behind writing a transformational book. Mike doesn't just teach branding. He lives and embodies it. And in this conversation, he opens up about the mandate to write, the emotional rollercoaster of authorship, and how your book may end up shaping you more than you shape it. If you've ever felt a whisper saying "you have something to say," this episode is your invitation to start. You'll walk away not only with practical steps to begin, but a new way to see yourself as someone already becoming the next version of who you were meant to be. KEY TAKEAWAYS Writing a book can change the author more than the audience. There's a big difference between wanting to write, feeling called, and being mandated. Your manuscript is not a project—it's a relationship. Most people quit in the "messy middle," but that's where the transformation begins. There is no perfect writing process—only your process. AI can't replace your energy, stories, or lived experience. Writing connects you to a deeper identity—one you've been evolving toward. Creating space from social media can reignite creative fire. The "book that writes you" reveals truths you didn't know you were carrying. CONNECT WITH MIKE Mike Kim's Book Writing Accelerator: http://mikekim.com/writeyourbook Website: https://mikekim.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikekim/  CONNECT WITH LISA Register for the Beyond the Transaction Mastermind -  Apply to join the group: https://beyondthetransactionmm.com/register Sign up for Lisa's "so much more" newsletter: https://www.thediyframework.com/so-much-more-subscribe  Freedom Reset: Your Next Steps to Realignment  Register: https://go.lisamcguire.com/freedom-reset  Human Design Masterclass Waitlist: https://go.lisamcguire.com/human-design-masterclass-waitlist  Ideal Client Workshop Waitlist: https://go.lisamcguire.com/ideal-client-workshop-waitlist-icww785155  Get your free Human Design Bodygraph: https://lisamcguire.com/get-your-free-chart/  LET'S GET SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlisamcguire/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamlisamcguire LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mcguire/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamlisamcguire/videos

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How NY Times Bestselling Author Peter Heller Writes: Part One - Redux

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 42:00


Part 1 of 2 Throwback to a Pre-Pandemic podcast! Pete has some big news on the radar … The New York Times bestselling novelist, award-winning adventure writer, and journalist, Peter Heller, spoke with me about his early life as a starving poet, breaking into journalism, how he makes things up for a living, and what it's like to be compared to your heroes. Peter is a longtime contributor to NPR, and a former contributing editor at Outside Magazine, Men's Journal, and National Geographic Adventure. He received an MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop in fiction and poetry, is the author of four nonfiction books, and winner of the National Outdoor Book Award for Literature. Heller is also a notable bestselling author of a half-dozen novels including The Dog Stars – a lauded breakout bestseller, now published in 22 languages – The Painter, and Celine (a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize that won the prestigious Reading the West Book Award, shared in the past by Western writer Cormac McCarthy). His latest novel, and Edgar Award Nominee, The River, has been called a "... heart-pounding survival story of .... two college students on a wilderness canoe trip – [and] a gripping tale of a friendship tested by fire, white water, and violence." The New York Times called The River, “[A] modern-day survival tale .... [with] the urgency of a thriller.” [This episode is sponsored by Ulysses. Go to⁠ ⁠ulys.app/writeabook⁠⁠ to download Ulysses, and use the code FILES at checkout to get 25% off the first year of your yearly subscription."] [Discover⁠ The Writer Files Extra⁠: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at⁠ writerfiles.fm⁠] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please⁠ click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews⁠. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Peter and I discussed: How the author channels his fictional characters The only way to start a novel Why once you start "making it up" you can never go back Productivity hacks for writing 1000 words a day, rain or shine The importance of connecting with your  #writingcommunity And fantastic advice from other award-winning authors to help you relax and let it rip    Show Notes: The River: A novel⁠ by Peter Heller [Amazon] peterhellerauthor.com  ⁠Peter Heller on Amazon⁠ ⁠Peter Heller on Facebook⁠ Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer⁠ ⁠diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram⁠ ⁠Kelton Reid Instagram⁠ ⁠Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Roof Strategist Podcast
STOP Writing Job Ads, Just Talk to AI Like This & It Writes Everything

The Roof Strategist Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 12:14


Writing job ads and job descriptions is torture… Staring at a blank screen, wondering where to start, questioning every word.But last week I hired for a critical General Manager role, and I didn't need to write a single thing myself.Instead, I just talked.I spoke into my computer for about five minutes, describing exactly what I was looking for.Then I used 3 no-cost AI tools to turn my rambling thoughts into a powerful job description and hiring ad.The whole thing took less than 10 minutes.I show you the exact step-by-step process in this new video.=============FREE TRAINING CENTERhttps://adamsfreestuff.com/ FREE ROOFING MARKET REPORT:https://roofmarketreport.com/FREE COACHING FROM MY AI CLONEhttps://secure.rsra.org/adams-cloneJOIN THE ROOFING & SOLAR REFORM ALLIANCE (RSRA)https://www.rsra.org/join/ GET MY BOOKhttps://a.co/d/7tsW3Lx GET A ROOFING SALES JOBhttps://secure.rsra.org/find-a-job CONTACTEmail: help@rsra.orgCall/Text: 303-222-7133PODCASTApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fSQiev Spotify: https://bit.ly/3eMAqJe Available everywhere else :)FOLLOW ADAM BENSMANhttps://www.facebook.com/adam.bensman/   https://www.facebook.com/RoofStrategist/ https://www.instagram.com/roofstrategist/ https://www.tiktok.com/@roofstrategist https://www.linkedin.com/in/roofstrategist/#roofstrategist #roofsales #d2d  #solar #solarsales #roofing #roofer #canvassing #hail #wind #hurricane #sales #roofclaim #rsra #roofingandsolarreformalliance #reformers #adambensman

Blocked and Reported
Episode 286: Curtis Yarvin Writes A Poem

Blocked and Reported

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 61:12


This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the politics of poetry and a controversy surrounding an indie lit magazine. Plus, a Chuck Johnson update. Katie's Duke eventJesse's Austin eventInvestor sues Chuck Johnson for “falsely presenting ... as intelligence agent” | SemaforWhere Wokeness Went Wrong | Susan Neiman | The New York Review of BooksA MeToo Mob Tried to Destroy My Life as a Poet. This Is How I SurvivedOpen Letter to Open-Minded ProgressivesInside the New Right, Where Peter Thiel Is Placing His Biggest BetsCurtis Yarvin's Plot Against America‘The Interview': Curtis Yarvin Says Democracy is Done - The New York TimesSpectra PoetsGroup ThinkFor William and KristineA Close Reading of Curtis Yarvin This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

The Prof G Show with Scott Galloway
How to Get Involved in Politics, How Scott Galloway Writes, and How He Follows the News

The Prof G Show with Scott Galloway

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 18:54


Scott Galloway answers listener questions on how to get involved in politics beyond just voting, how he comes up with his ideas and develops his writing voice, and where he actually gets his news in a world run by algorithms.  Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com, or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Might Get Weird
TMGW #361: Mamrie Writes the Next Zootopia

This Might Get Weird

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 59:36


This Week Grace and Mamrie discuss organizing storage, puzzles, crafting, Zootopia 2, The Traitors UK, Drag King Names, Muppets for Auction and fears of AI. Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/WEIRD to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Go to http://quince.com/tmgw for free shipping and 365 day returns. Go to http://uncommongoods.com/weird for 15% off your next gift. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/tmgw #rulapod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chilluminati Podcast
Episode 325: It Writes Itself

Chilluminati Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 103:02


Alex takes Mike, Jesse and all of you into the world of fictional characters made real and the authors who met them. All you lovely people at Patreon! HTTP://PATREON.COM/CHILLUMINATIPOD CashApp HeroForge The Molecule Mindset - http://www.youtube.com/@themoleculemindset Jesse Cox - http://www.youtube.com/jessecox Alex Faciane - http://www.youtube.com/user/superbeardbros Editor - DeanCutty http://www.twitter.com/deancutty Show art by - https://twitter.com/JetpackBraggin http://www.instagram.com/studio_melectro