The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers The Hard Joy Of Writing With Sharon Fagan McDermott and M.C. Benner Dixon
Feb 19, 2024
Award-winning poet Sharon Fagan McDermott and author M.C. Benner Dixon share insights on finding joy in writing, dealing with jealousy, and deepening writing with metaphor and sense of place. They discuss the challenges and rewards of writing, embracing playfulness, the power of descriptive writing, and the dynamics of collaborative book writing and promotion.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Embracing Diversification and Adaptation in Writing Careers
05:13 • 5min
AI Models for Creative Content Generation and Ancient Scroll Deciphering
10:40 • 14min
Exploring the Process of Creating a Micro Budget Film and Small Goals for Success
24:46 • 6min
Finding Joy in Writing
30:24 • 14min
Exploring the Significance of Descriptive Writing for Setting and Place
44:29 • 4min
The Power of Place in Writing
48:04 • 8min
Navigating Success, Competition, and Writing Joy
55:54 • 5min
Collaborative Book Writing and Promotion
01:00:41 • 6min