Having spent the last decade as editor for Writer’s Digest, Jessica Strawser has edited literally hundreds of articles on the craft of writing and on storytelling excellence. A novelist herself, she shares insights gained from sitting in the editor’s chair and from her writer’s perspective.
Season 1 - Episode 25: Jeffery Deaver
International bestselling crime novelist Jeffery Deaver joins us for an engaging conversation about his writing process, how he shapes his twists, and how to move your writing to the next level. Practical, insightful and guaranteed to help you with your current project.
Season 1 - Episode 24: John Tinker
So you’re binge-watching these days? Seems like everyone else is too. As our viewing habits change, so does the pace and the style of the stories we enjoy. With decades of experience working in Hollywood, Emmy Award-winning screenwriter John Tinker knows what works and what doesn’t. Join us as he talks through the challenges of balancing art with commerce, telling stories that matter, and the changing landscape of television viewership.
Season 1 - Episode 23: Joe Boyd
With a diverse background in acting and improv, and approaching everything with the heart of a dynamic storyteller, Joe Boyd talks about the pragmatic side of being a commercially successful artist, all without giving up your passion to produce art. Find joy and meaning in your work as you tell stories that make a lasting difference in people’s lives.
Season 1 - Episode 22: Nazareth
Comedy uses a great deal of storytelling techniques, and Nazareth is an expert at weaving his stories together. As one of the nation's top inspirational comedians, Nazareth's goal is simple: to bring happiness and encouragement to those who listen to him.
Season 1 - Episode 21: Steve Martini
For the past twenty years, Steve Martini has been one of North America’s bestselling and most critically-acclaimed authors of legal thrillers. Explore what it means to cut close to the bone of reality, how research and location work together to provide the impetus for great stories, and how to dip your imagination into the darkness to write gripping villains.
Season 1 - Episode 20: Linda Seger
Discover how to write with resonance, and what it means to awaken the shadow in the stories you tell. As one of Hollywood’s most renowned and well-respected script consultants, Linda Seger has led seminars, lectured, and worked in 34 countries on 6 continents. Listen in as she shares secrets that she has taught to Hollywood studios, ABC, NBC, CBS, universities, and film schools across the globe.
Season 1 - Episode 19: Davis Bunn
Drawing insights from his own journey to being published, internationally-acclaimed novelist Davis Bunn explains why writers need to move beyond their brand and explore new boundaries to survive (and thrive within) the seismic shifts occurring in today’s publishing industry. Learn how to grow beyond your strengths as you pursue excellence in the stories you tell.
Season 1 - Episode 18: Gayle Lynds
Gayle is one of the top spy novelists in the world. Publishers Weekly listed her book, Masquerade, in their top ten spy novels of all time. Listen in as Gayle takes us on a tour of writing in the world of espionage and shares keys to developing the narrative twists and turns that she’s known for.
Season 1 - Episode 17: Kim Weitkamp
At the root of all she does, Kim Weitkamp is first and foremost a storyteller—from performing internationally at festivals and theaters, to providing keynotes for some of Forbes most recognized companies. With wit and wisdom she offers valuable insights to storytellers of all stripes, especially to speakers and presenters.