Write Now with Scrivener

William Shaw, an author celebrated for his crime fiction and adventure thrillers, dives into his unique character-naming process influenced by social media. He discusses aphantasia and its surprising impact on creativity and storytelling. Shaw also reflects on the decline of adventure novels while advocating for their revival as essential escapism. Unpacking the modern portrayal of heroism, he highlights multilingualism in adventure tales. Throughout, he shares insights on using Scrivener to enhance writing organization and reader engagement.

Natasha Bell, a psychological thriller author and creative writing teacher, dives into the art of storytelling. She discusses how life experiences shape her characters and the complexities of managing multiple timelines in narratives. Bell emphasizes the importance of community in teaching creative writing and shares insights on revisiting unfinished projects. She also highlights the significance of structure in storytelling and shares tips on using Scrivener for non-linear writing, blending practical advice with her personal writing journey.

Speculative fiction writer and poet, Wendy Van Camp, discusses astropoetry, SFWA, and intertwining poetry with science fiction. She shares insights on using Scrivener for long writing projects and exploring the Regency era. Learn how Scrivener software can aid in effective organization and management for writers.

Kate Heartfield, historical fantasy author, discusses her transition from journalism to fiction writing, the challenges of historical accuracy, and drawing inspiration from Norse mythology. The podcast explores balancing historical accuracy with fantasy elements and ends with a unique fantasy novel recommendation.

Veronica G. Henry, fantasy and mystery author, shares her writing journey and discusses transitioning genres. Topics include forest bathing, storing notes in Scrivener, and influences like Tracy Clark. She explores writing styles, African American representation in literature, and the impact of deforestation. The podcast also delves into nature's inspiration, writing with Scrivener, and the benefits of Amazon publishing for authors.

Debbie Urbanski, a sci-fi author, discusses AI at the end of humanity in her novel 'After World'. She shares insights on how daydreaming boosts creativity and using Scrivener for writing. The podcast touches on human extinction, nature's resilience, and post-apocalyptic fiction themes.

Todd Henry discusses productivity, creativity, and teamwork. He uses Scrivener for distraction-free writing. The importance of routines for creative output is highlighted. Strategies for overcoming self-doubt in writing and finding creative voice are explored.

George Stevens Jr., renowned movie producer and director, discusses his memoir 'My Place in the Sun' and highlights his accomplishments and past experiences working with famous stars. The chapter also delves into the golden age of Hollywood, the importance of respecting the audience, the role of the American Film Institute in film preservation, and the long-lasting impact of films and books over time.

Fonda Lee, fantasy author, discusses her writing journey, including her transition from corporate strategy to writing and how her past career influences her storytelling. They also talk about using Scrivener for long projects and the advantages of writing trilogies. Learn about their writing habits and productivity tips, including the importance of a dedicated writing space and writing retreats.

Carl Zimmer, science writer and author of 14 books, discusses the challenges of covering diverse scientific topics, the process of becoming a science writer, exploring the concept of chi and the search for what it means to be alive, the impact of the pandemic, using Scrivener and Bookends for organizing research and writing books, and the influence of literature on science