
The Creative Writing Life
From screenplays to TV, novels to video games, everybody has their own path to establishing a creative writing life. Join host Paul Zeidman as he interviews writers from all mediums and genres to find out about them, their work, and what advice and guidance they have for ambitious and aspiring writers.
Latest episodes

Apr 23, 2025 • 48min
Greg Lehman
Runner/poet Greg Lehman talks about the positive relationship between fitness and creativity, being teachable as a writer, and how a book has to earn your respect

Apr 16, 2025 • 50min
Cecelia Tichi
A GILDED DEATH author Cecelia Tichi talks about the world of The Gilded Age, the benefits of reading comic books, figuring out the “who did it & why” of a mystery, the doable-ness of first person perspective, and… zombies!

Apr 9, 2025 • 3min
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Apr 2, 2025 • 48min
Catharine Bramkamp
OUT LOUD author Catharine Bramkamp talks about embracing the lousiness of the first draft, listening when your characters talk to you, and knowing when to take a break from working on a project.

Mar 27, 2025 • 44min
Janice Deal
THE BLUE DOOR author Janice Deal talks about braided storylines, the value of an editor who gets you and asks questions, and characters dealing with issues of loss, redemption, and identity.

Mar 13, 2025 • 46min
Anthony L. Manna
LOUKAS AND THE GAME OF CHANCE author Anthony L. Manna talks about the enduring appeal of folk tales, finding the relatability of your story, and why you should NOT compare yourself to other writers

Mar 3, 2025 • 31min
Paul Miloknay
Attorney Paul Miloknay discusses how a screenwriter/TV writer can legally prepare for a career in the industry, how to find the right entertainment attorney, and red flags when it comes to potential partners.

Feb 26, 2025 • 40min
Amanda DuBois
UNSHACKLED author Amanda Dubois talks about incorporating social issues into fiction, the details involved in writing a book series, and how a city can be a setting and a character

Feb 12, 2025 • 40min
Wendy Dale
Memoirist/writer Wendy Dale talks about her new book THE MEMOIR ENGINEERING SYSTEM and the challenge and process of creating art out of your memories

Jan 29, 2025 • 41min
H.H. Rune
FIND ME: BOOK ONE author H.H. Rune talks about the challenge of being a neurodivergent writer, telling one story using three different methods, and incorporating personal details into your story & characters.
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