

Write Now with Scrivener
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Join journalist Kirk McElhearn, author of Take Control of Scrivener, as he interviews writers of all kinds about their processes, routines, and how they use Scrivener, the app dedicated to long-form writing. Writers share their experiences, their different approaches to getting words down on the page, and how they use Scrivener. Whether you’re a Scrivener user or just interested in writing, this podcast has something for you.
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9 snips
Jan 3, 2024 • 30min
Episode 34: Fonda Lee, Science Fiction and Fantasy Author
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.

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Dec 6, 2023 • 31min
Episode 33: Carl Zimmer, Science Writer
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

Nov 1, 2023 • 32min
Episode 32: John Wyver, Television Historian and Film Producer
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.

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Oct 4, 2023 • 30min
Episode 31: Mary Robinette Kowal, Science Fiction and Fantasy Author
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.

Sep 6, 2023 • 30min
Episode 30: Sean Carroll, Quantum Physicist
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.

8 snips
Aug 2, 2023 • 33min
Episode 29: Michael Jecks, Medieval Mystery Author
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
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Jul 5, 2023 • 30min
Episode 28: Sheila O'Flanagan, Romance Author
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
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11 snips
Jun 7, 2023 • 31min
Episode 27: S J Watson, Thriller Novelist
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
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24 snips
May 3, 2023 • 32min
Episode 26: Jaime Green, Science Journalist
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
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Apr 5, 2023 • 32min
Episode 25: Becca Caddy, Science and Technology Journalist
Becca Caddy writes about science and technology, and is a self-avowed tech addict. Her book Screen Time tells us how to make peace with our tech devices and not be overwhelmed by them.
Show notes:
Becca Caddy
Screen Time
Composition Mode and other focus features in Scrivener
Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone, This Is How You Lose the Time War
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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.