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

Join the host as he chats with John Wyver, a historian and media producer, about his diverse experiences in the arts and television industry. From discussing the evolution of TikTok to exploring the early history of British television and the use of Scribner for writing books, this podcast covers a range of interesting topics. John also shares his insights on researching screen adaptations of the Royal Shakespeare Company and delves into the limitations of the world and recommends a book called 'Material World' by Ed Conway.

Mary Robinette Kowal, science fiction and fantasy author, discusses her transition from puppetry to writing and how it influences her work. They explore the role of puppetry in creating lifelike characters, express their love for sci-fi and fantasy, and talk about their latest novel with martini recipes. They also discuss using Scrivener for writing, the challenges of voice to text technology, and recommend 'Craft in the Real World' and 'Unrelenting' as noteworthy books.

Quantum physicist, Sean Carroll, discusses the challenges of understanding quantum mechanics, the benefits of using Scrivener for organization, the importance of citation in scientific writing, the intersection of science and science fiction, and book recommendations on the end of the universe and pursuing astrophysics despite battling cancer.