The Written Scene

For writer, teacher, and all around creative artist Brendan Praniewicz, everything seems normal and expected. Or does it? Listen in to hear why Brendan hates setting deadlines and goals, how callings are found if they don't find you first, and what he's learned from the large amount of writing he's submitted for publication.

Find out all the rad things Brendan is involved in, from writing to photography to comedy, on his website.

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For teacher and all around creative human being Brendan Praniewicz, getting in trouble with his mom as a kid had a punishment he really didn't mind at all. In fact, it kinda helped him.

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Fresh off a month of making pies for NaNoPieMo, writer Amy Wallen joins The Written Scene to talk about her latest book, How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies, the differences in how each of her books were published, and why kids are able to proudly draw and share caterpillars and squid that look nothing like actual caterpillar and squid.

Get your copy of How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies (and more) on Amy's site. You can also find it at your local bookstore. If you're in San Diego, check out The Book Catapult in South Park. (It's our fave.)

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When it comes to fostering creativity, writer Amy Wallen believes adults could use it more than kids. Enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene.

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In this episode of The Written Scene, we'll hear from educator and writer Vique Chavez about the differences between academic writing and her own storytelling, how passion for writing can't be taught in school, and all the sweaty ways live storytelling can be like good sex.

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Enjoy this brief teaser of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with educator and storyteller Vique Chavez.

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Neil Kendricks has his hand in all things creative, from art to screenwriting to photography and more, including teaching. In this episode, we'll hear all the ways Neil splits his time between the various creative things he does, how a book is always there to be discovered by new readers after a movie of the book is made differently, and the power of face to face conversations with both friends and students.

Visit Neil's site to see the numerous creative endeavors he's currently in and has been in in the past.

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For screenwriter, artist, and all around creator Neil Kendricks, building character meant checking in with this story's character each and every day.

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Just as it is with seemingly every writer's path, Jennifer Coburn's was a little unsteady at first. In this episode we'll hear about how early on writing or creating things didn't seem like a viable job, the various endings one of her characters went through during rewrites, and how her social media posts are intended to spread the word about both her book and the rise of fascism parallels between then and now.

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For writer Jennifer Coburn, Imposter Syndrome played a big role in the needed research and thought put into her book Cradles of the Reich. Enjoy this brief teaser of next week's full episode of The Written Scene.

Visit Jennifer Coburn's website for more details and get your copy of Cradles of the Reich at your favorite local bookstore.

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