The Writer Files: Writing, Productivi...

Learn how acclaimed writers keep the ink flowing, the cursor moving, and avoid writer’s block.

Each week, host Kelton Reid chats with guests like Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah, on life after becoming a laureate; #1 New York Times bestselling author, Emily Henry on her past life as a YA mid-lister; Celebrated author, Walter Mosley, on his conflicted feelings after winning a National Book Award; NY Times bestselling author, Lisa Scottoline, on what she learned from literary lion Philip Roth; #1 NY Times bestselling author Dennis Lehane on what he borrowed from Clint Eastwood; and bestselling author, Matt Haig, on the process behind his novel, The Midnight Library, and serial guest hosts: neuroscientist Michael Grybko, journalist Adam Skolnick, and short story writer Robert Bruce.

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How Acclaimed Horror Author Jonathan Janz Write...
Acclaimed horror author — Jonathan Janz — stopped by this week to talk about his passions, his workmanlike process as a writer, and the skeletons in his closet. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than 80,000 companies in 135...
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How Bestselling Poet Tyler Knott Gregson Writes
National bestselling poet — Tyler Knott Gregson — visited the podcast to discuss his writing process and his journey to finding success. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than 80,000 companies in 135 countries choose WP...
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How Bestselling Thriller Author Mark Dawson Wri...
Prolific, international bestselling authorpreneur, Mark Dawson, dropped by to talk about self-publishing versus traditional publishing, and the productivity hacks that have helped him publish over 23 books. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By ...
23 min
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How Bestselling Thriller Author Mark Dawson Wri...
Prolific, international bestselling authorpreneur, Mark Dawson, dropped by to talk about self-publishing versus traditional publishing, and the productivity hacks that have helped him publish over 23 books. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By ...
24 min
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How Bestselling Author Maria Konnikova Writes
New York Times bestselling author and New Yorker columnist, Maria Konnikova, took a beat from her hectic schedule to talk with me about her new book and the writer’s process. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than 80,000...
28 min
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How Award-Winning Sports & Travel Writer Adam S...
Award-winning journalist and author, Adam Skolnick, returned to the podcast and we got down to brass tacks about his writer’s journey, his new book, and the globetrotting life of a travel writer. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why...
21 min
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How Award-Winning Sports & Travel Writer Adam S...
Award-winning journalist and author, Adam Skolnick, returned to the podcast to get down to brass tacks about his writer’s journey, his new book, and the globetrotting life of a travel writer. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more...
30 min
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How Oscar Nominee Emma Donoghue (Screenwriter o...
International bestselling author and critically acclaimed screenwriter of Room — Emma Donoghue — talked with me about her writing process and adapting her best known work into an award-winning movie. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover...
15 min
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How Oscar Nominee Emma Donoghue (Screenwriter o...
International bestselling author and critically acclaimed screenwriter of Room — Emma Donoghue — talked with me about her writing process and adapting her best known work into an award-winning movie. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover...
20 min
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How Bestselling Author Jeff Goins Writes: Part Two
The bestselling author of The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do — Jeff Goins — stopped by for a marathon return to The Writer Files to cap off 2015. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than...
45 min
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How Bestselling Author Jeff Goins Writes: Part One
The bestselling author of The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do — Jeff Goins — stopped by for a marathon return to The Writer Files to cap off 2015.   Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By   Discover why...
34 min
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How NextDraft’s Dave Pell Writes
The most fascinating news on the internet always seems to find its way into Dave Pell’s carefully curated — and always entertaining — .   Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By   Discover why more than 80,000 companies in 135 countries...
40 min
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How Bestselling Author Joanna Penn Writes: Part...
Prolific, multi-brand entrepreneur Joanna Penn has turned her passion for writing into a successful career as both an educator and bestselling indie author.   Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By   Discover why more than 80,000 companies in...
18 min
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How Bestselling Author Joanna Penn Writes: Part...
Prolific, multi-brand entrepreneur Joanna Penn has turned her passion for writing into a successful career as both an educator and bestselling indie author.   Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By   Discover why more than 80,000 companies in...
25 min
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How Critically Acclaimed Literary Scholar Jonat...
Mr. Gottschall is the author or editor of seven books, including The Storytelling Animal — a New York Times Editor’s Choice Selection and a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize — and most recently he published a fascinating book titled The...
21 min
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How Critically Acclaimed Literary Scholar Jonat...
Mr. Gottschall is the author or editor of seven books, including The Storytelling Animal — a New York Times Editor’s Choice Selection and a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize — and most recently he published a fascinating book titled The...
18 min
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How Hollywood Screenwriter and Director John Au...
Critically acclaimed screenwriter and director John August stopped by the show to chat with me about his writing process, the film business, and his hit podcast Scriptnotes.   Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By   Discover why more than...
18 min
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How Hollywood Screenwriter and Director John Au...
Critically acclaimed screenwriter and director John August stopped by the show to chat with me about his writing process, the film business, and his hit podcast Scriptnotes.   Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By   Discover why more than...
22 min
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How Michelle Miller (Writer and Producer of ‘Th...
From incredibly successful transmedia serial writer to internationally published author, this week’s guest — Michelle Miller — has tapped into her former life in high finance to create a hit franchise in The Underwriting.   Rainmaker.FM...
22 min
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How Michelle Miller (Writer and Producer of ‘Th...
From wildly successful transmedia serial writer to internationally published author, this week’s guest — Michelle Miller — has tapped into her former life in high finance to create a hit franchise in The Underwriting.   Rainmaker.FM is...
24 min
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How Joe Berkowitz (Journalist and Fast Company ...
Author and Fast Company Editor Joe Berkowitz stopped by the podcast this week. His latest, a humor book titled You Blew It!: An Awkward Look at the Many Ways in Which You’ve Already Ruined Your Life, lands this October. He took a break from his busy...
32 min
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How Joe Berkowitz (Journalist and Fast Company ...
Author and Fast Company Editor Joe Berkowitz stopped by the podcast this week. His latest, a humor book titled You Blew It!: An Awkward Look at the Many Ways in Which You’ve Already Ruined Your Life, lands this October. He took a break from his busy...
28 min
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How Andy Weir (Bestselling Author of ‘The Marti...
The New York Times bestselling author of The Martian dropped by to chat with me about his writing process and the upcoming movie adaptation of his hit book directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon (release date October 2nd, 2015).   ...
23 min
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How Andy Weir (Bestselling Author of ‘The Marti...
The New York Times bestselling author of The Martian dropped by to chat with me about his writing process and the upcoming movie adaptation of his hit book, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon (release date October 2nd, 2015).   ...
19 min
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How Neuroscientist Michael Grybko Defines Story...
Have you ever wondered why storytelling is such an omnipresent theme of human life? Welcome to another guest segment of “The Writer s Brain” where I pick the brain of a neuroscientist about elements of great writing.   Rainmaker.FM is...
34 min