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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... more
FAQs about The Creative Writing Life:How many episodes does The Creative Writing Life have?The podcast currently has 228 episodes available.
March 11, 2026Zeeva BukaiAuthor Zeeva Bukai (THE WORLD BETWEEN) talks about the intimacy of a first person narrative, discovering the character’s objective, writing as an actor, and the relevance of the 100-page mark.http://zeevabukai.com...more56minPlay
March 04, 2026Maureen DevlinAuthor Maureen Devlin (LET’S GO BACKER AND BACKER!) talks the challenge of writing for kids, opening eyes and ears, instilling a love of learning, and embracing your creative impulses.http://maureendevlinauthor.com...more43minPlay
February 25, 2026Jackie KashianComedian Jackie Kashian (ALTER-KASHIAN) talks writing what you’re thinking about, adjusting expectations with audience reactions, getting words on the page, self-editing, and the jokes-as-pasta metaphorhttp://jackiekashian.comhttp://familypetancestry.com...more50minPlay
February 18, 2026Sarit ZadokAuthor Sarit Zadok (THE CORRECTION, VOL 1) talks about writing philosophical sci-fi, layering on top of layering, applying a Canterbury Tales-esque structure, and seeking A-ha! momentshttp://thecorrection.xyz...more36minPlay
February 04, 2026Wolfgard BraunAuthor Wolfgard Braun (FALLOUT FROM THE SINGULARITY) talks AI as a tool, not a replacement, and how it can help with writer’s block, but falls flat in terms of storytelling and originality.http://wolfgardbraunbooks.wordpress.com...more42minPlay
January 28, 2026Andrea J. SteinAuthor Andrea J. Stein (DEAR ELIZA) talks the value of writing groups, impacting the feel of emotions in your story, writing unpredictable characters, and how grief never really goes away....more42minPlay
January 21, 2026Brian GallagherAuthor Brian Gallagher (BASEBALL FIGURES) talks about the multiple aspects of a cross-country journey, the value of details, being open with yourself for a memoir, and the importance of planning (to a certain extent)....more48minPlay
January 14, 2026Annie DikeAuthor Annie Dike (CLOVIS) talks about writing in different voices, how setting is a character, creating “real scenes”, and the Book-Cookie Dough Analogyhttp://anniedikeauthor.com...more46minPlay
January 07, 2026Barbara CaverAuthor Barbara Caver (A LITTLE PIECE OF CUBA) talks utilizing multiple sources in writing a memoir, asking “what’s pulling at you?” when telling your story, and playing catch with your muse.http://www.barbaracaverauthor.com...more41minPlay
December 31, 2025Last Show for 2025A quick look back at the show in 2025, and plans for 2026...more5minPlay
FAQs about The Creative Writing Life:How many episodes does The Creative Writing Life have?The podcast currently has 228 episodes available.