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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Sep 11, 2024 • 39min
Preeti Chhibber
Author Preeti Chhibber talks about the appeal of coming-of-age stories, when characters experience identity anxiety, writing when you don’t feel like it, and why everybody likes Spider-Man
Sep 4, 2024 • 48min
Aislinn Brophy
Author Aislinn Brophy discusses the challenges of writing contemporary YA fiction, how to deal with two main characters and their individual worlds, and writing a character who is absolutely nothing like you
Aug 29, 2024 • 43min
Jonathon E. Stewart
Screenwriter Jonathon Stewart discusses writing for animation, writing with a partner, screenwriting Twitter, how a screenplay is never truly finished, and why you need to WORK THAT SAMPLE
Aug 22, 2024 • 53min
CJ Spataro
Author CJ Spataro discusses writing speculative fiction, working through the creative process, the importance of persistence and resiliency, and using the setting of your story as a character.
Aug 15, 2024 • 42min
Sean McLachlan
Author Sean McLachlan discusses writing historical fiction, the benefits of research, and some great tips on being a more prolific writer!
Aug 7, 2024 • 38min
Gabe Diani
Actor-writer-filmmaker Gabe Diani talks about being versatile when it comes to writing, writing material you plan to make yourself, and why the work of Mark Twain is still relevant
Jul 31, 2024 • 53min
Andrew Zinnes
Screenwriter Andrew Zinnes talks about his new book Screenwriters Advice: From Popular and Award-winning Film, TV and Streaming Shows, and we discuss the multiple benefits & resources it provides to writers
Jul 24, 2024 • 33min
Cindy Benezra
Author Cindy Benezra discusses the story behind her memoir UNDER THE ORANGE BLOSSOMS, how writing about personal trauma is a personal choice, and the importance of self-help.
Jul 17, 2024 • 55min
Author-Storyteller Elisabeth Sharp McKetta
Author-storyteller Elisabeth Sharp McKetta discusses how fairy tales and legends can apply to how you tell your story, and an explanation and the benefits of “life-editing”
Jul 10, 2024 • 54min
Writer Brad Staggs
Writer Brad Staggs talks about the development and production of his new play I LOVE MY ZOMBIE, why a writer should be open to changes, and focusing on characters over formula
