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.

Michael Jecks has written more than 50 novels, including 33 in his Templar series of medieval mysteries. He also writes books in other series, set in modern times, the Tudor period, and 1920s Shanghai. Show notes: Michael Jecks Michael Jecks's books Medieval Murderers Michael's Morris Dancing George MacDonald Fraser: Quartered Safe Out Here Learn more about Scrivener, and check out the ebook Take Control of Scrivener. If you like the podcast, please follow it in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. Leave a rating or review, and tell your friends. And check out past episodes of Write Now with Scrivener.

Sheila O'Flanagan left a career as a banker for writing, and has written more than 30 romance novels, which "put women in situations where they have to dig deep inside themselves to find their inner strength even though sometimes they struggle to realise it’s there." "You always regret the things you didn't do more than the things that you did do." Show notes: Sheila O'Flanagan What Eden Did Next Bridget Walsh, The Tumbling Girl Learn more about Scrivener, and check out the ebook Take Control of Scrivener. If you like the podcast, please follow it in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. Leave a rating or review, and tell your friends. And check out past episodes of Write Now with Scrivener.

S J Watson, author of the hugely popular Before I Go to Sleep, is starting a new project called The Experiment, where he shows readers his first drafts. S J Watson, author of the hugely popular Before I Go to Sleep, is starting a new project called The Experiment. He will write a novel, showing readers his first drafts as he progresses, and inviting readers to suggest how the novel is to proceed. Show notes: S J Watson Before I Go to Sleep Faber Academy The Experiment Learn more about Scrivener, and check out the ebook Take Control of Scrivener. If you like the podcast, please follow it in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. Leave a rating or review, and tell your friends. And check out past episodes of Write Now with Scrivener.

Jaime Green has just published her first book, The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination, and Our Quest for Kinship in the Cosmos, where she discusses whether there is life out there, and, if so, whether we will ever know. Show notes: Jaime Green The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination, and Our Quest for Kinship in the Cosmos Merlin Sheldrake, Entangled Life Learn more about Scrivener, and check out the ebook Take Control of Scrivener. If you like the podcast, please follow it in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. Leave a rating or review, and tell your friends. And check out past episodes of Write Now with Scrivener.