Lifewriting: Write for Your Life!

In this episode, Tananarive talks one-on-one with debut author Johnny Compton, author of the terrifying novel THE SPITE HOUSE. Compton talks about Due's influence on him and they celebrate the power of hauntings and horror -- and how he struggled to finally finish a novel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk about the power of group storytelling and collaboration: how to make it work, how it can go wrong, and how artists can grow from moving from the solitary to being a part of a Mastermind group.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to New York Times bestselling author (SOMEBODY'S DAUGHTER) and podcaster Ashley C. Ford about the current renaissance in horror and Black Horror. She also talks about the difficulty writing her memoir and the tools she used to cope emotionally during the process.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk about the benefits of learning creative flexibility to write in many forms and genres: adapting a short story from a novel, or writing a graphic novel, screenplay or scripted podcast in addition to traditional prose. Learn to break down internal barriers to make the most of your creative talents! ENROLL FOR THE COURSE: www.lifewritingpremium.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk about their first experience in a TV writers' room and interview Al Letson (Horror Noire, Moonhaven, Godzilla series) about how he broke into television writing and his advice to aspiring TV writers. His five biggest tips! LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast (We might play your message!)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Valentine's Day episode from 2022, Steve and Tananarive talk about how they first realized they could collaborate, how it led to their first fight as a couple, and how they have triumphed to collaborate on short stories, novels and screenplays. They also share advice on how the tools they have learned in more than 23 years might help make you a better collaborator too. LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast (We might play your message!)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive unpack the themes and events in Jordan Peele's latest film, NOPE. On spectacle, Hollywood, horror, marginalized artists - and a Black director solidifying his place as one of the most influential in Hollywood history. LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast (We might play your message!)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to horror writer Paul G. Tremblay about what it's like to have your novel (The Cabin at the End of the World) adapted into a major film by a major director, M. Night Shyamalan (Knock at the Cabin). Tremblay talks about why he loves horror, his choice to make his protagonists a queer married couple and their adopted Asian daughter, and what happens when Stephen King tweets about your book. LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast (We might play your message!)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk about their preparation to start working in a television writers' room and the practices they use to keep centered in both mind and body when life gets busy - including Tai Chi. Learn more about the Tai Chi class Steve teaches at www.firedancetaichi.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Best of Lifewriting episode from May 22, 2022, Steve and Tananarive talk to screenwriter/producer Akela Cooper about her process, why she loves horror and science fiction, and writing for the new Paramount Plus series "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." She also talks about writing the hit horror movie MALIGNANT (directed by James Wan).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices