The Creative Writing Life
Paul Zeidman
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.
Episodes
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Dec 10, 2025 • 51min
Antonio Michael Downing
Author Antonio Michael Downing (BLACK CHEROKEE) talks writing to discover, observing life as raw material, letting the story draw what’s on the page, and the importance of Miss Donna’s 3 rules of gardening
Dec 3, 2025 • 32min
Nick Teeguarden
Author Nick Teeguarden (THE COPPER SCROLL) discusses Indiana Jones, writing “clean entertainment”, letting your characters dictate the action, and real life influences on story and characters.http://nickteeguarden.com
Nov 26, 2025 • 39min
Amy Suto
Writer Amy Suto (WRITE FOR MONEY & POWER) discusses how the creative act of writing is precious, moving beyond traditional approaches, making a direct connection to readers, and being in it for the long haul.
Nov 19, 2025 • 46min
David Silverman
Screenwriter/therapist David Silverman (HOW TO BE A ROCKSTAR SCREENWRITER) talks about how the long view is crucial, using the Pomodoro Technique, and the story behind his show THE WILD THORNBERRYShttp://hollywoodscriptwriting.comhttp://davidsilvermanlmft.com
Nov 12, 2025 • 50min
Lee Schneider
Author Lee Schneider (LIBERATION) discusses narrative flow, the trust factor between authors & readers, the joy of writing an over-the-top villain, and the importance of not breaking credibility.http://leeschneiderbooks.com
Nov 6, 2025 • 48min
Patrick Blennerhassett
Author Patrick Blennerhassett (THE DEATH OF BIRTH) talks about creating a “new” protagonist, how your creative muscle makes decisions for you, and falling in love with the writing processhttp://patrickblennerhassett.com
Oct 29, 2025 • 43min
Eric Rickstad
Author Eric Rickstad (THE REMOTE series) talks about having a routine (and knowing when to take a break), using expert feedback to keep things realistic, giving the reader a reason to not put your work down, and Hitchcock filmswww.ericrickstad.com
Oct 22, 2025 • 45min
Cadwell Turnbull
Author Cadwell Turnbull (A RUIN, GREAT AND FREE) talks about communal engagement of media, knowing your ending, revising until everything is set, and the appeal of K-dramashttp://cadwellturnbull.com
Oct 15, 2025 • 29min
David R. Stokes
Author David R. Stokes (THE HOPE NOT PLOT) discusses using a true event as the spine of your story, following timelines, “hunting details”, and the importance of doing your reading and research.http://davidrstokes.com
Oct 8, 2025 • 38min
Lois Buchter
Lois Buchter (DRAWING MAGIC TV) talks about how creativity is good for the brain, listening to your inner voice (and ignoring the negative one), and feeding the always-hungry creative beast.http://drawingmagictv.com
