

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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Aug 25, 2021 • 33min
Episode 4: Annik Lafarge, Author of Chasing Chopin
After a career in publishing, from being a publicist to senior editor, Annik Lafarge is now a consultant and advisor to authors. Her latest book is Chasing Chopin: A Musical Journey Across Three Centuries, Four Countries, and a Half-Dozen Revolutions. Annik talks about how important it is for authors to help market their books.
"I honestly don't think I could have written this book without without Scrivener."
Show notes:
Annik Lafarge
Chasing Chopin
David Bellos: The Novel of the Century, The Extraordinary Adventure of Les Misérables
Michael Gorra, Portrait of a Novel, Henry James and the Making of an American Masterpiece
Tony Horwitz, Confederates in the Attic, Dispatches From the Unfinished Civil War
Scott Huler, Defining the Wind, The Beaufort Scale and How a 19th-Century Admiral Turned Science Into Poetry
Catherine Raven, Fox & I
Maggie O'Farrell, Hamnet
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Jul 21, 2021 • 33min
Episode 3: J.T. Ellison, Thriller Author, TV Show Host, and Publisher
J.T. Ellison has written more than 25 novels: standalone thrillers, three series, and has recently published the first in a series of co-authored young adult novels. She co-hosts a literary TV show, and is also a publisher. She also "loves Scrivener with the passion of a thousand fiery suns."
Show notes:
J.T. Ellison
Latest book: Her Dark Lies
@thrillerchick
A Word on Words (TV show)
Jeff Abbott
Story Planner
The Wine Vixen
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Jun 23, 2021 • 29min
Episode 2: Dan Moren, Science Fiction Author, Journalist, and Podcaster
Dan Moren juggles a triple career: that of a science fiction author, tech journalist, and podcaster. He discusses his the "sci-fi espionage capers" he writes, how he transitioned from journalism to fiction, and how he has used Scrivener to write each of his novels.
Show notes:
Dan Moren
Latest novel: The Aleph Extraction
My writing finances, 2020
Create Custom Templates for Your Scrivener Projects
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May 20, 2021 • 26min
Episode 1: Peter Robinson, Author of the Alan Banks Crime Fiction Series
We welcome Peter Robinson, best-selling author of the Alan Banks crime series. Peter has written more than two dozen novels, and discusses his characters, how he uses music in his novels, and how Scrivener helps him manage his manuscripts.
Show notes:
Peter Robinson
Latest novel: Not Dark Yet
Bob Dylan: Not Dark Yet
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.