The Written Scene

Authors often draw from what we have lived. In author Carl Vonderau 's book, Saving Myles , he had to do the same, and it wasn't always easy. Please enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene . You can also subscribe to our once-a-month newsletter by clicking or tapping here. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

For author and writing coach Natasha Tynes, working for yourself is important. However, getting used to the feast or famine part of the job took some time. In this episode of The Written Scene , Natasha talks about taking breaks between writing and other projects, getting her publishing start in journalism, feeling like there's no time to celebrate publications, choosing your creative path and not...

For author and writing coach Natasha Tynes , having a full-time job helped her remain disciplined when it came to writing.  Please enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene . Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Having been in the filmmaking industry for nearly three decades, filmmaker and author Scott Marcano has seen some things. In this episode of The Written Scene , Scott discusses the many but expensive avenues to getting published, the weight of artists doing jobs others used to do, why it's important to read and how we schedule time for it, how he became the co-writer for the movie Bio-Dome , writi...

For filmmaker, artist, and author Scott Marcano , the writing part of any project is enjoyable. The actual production part? Well, that depends on the project. Please enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Scott.  Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Author, researcher, and professor Robbie Maakestad is not lacking in confidence when it comes to submitting. At least not right away. In this episode of The Written Scene , Robbie discusses what he's learned about writing through teaching, using a highlighter to organize notes, the formulaic nature of early reader books, how we learn to read and the impact it has on our reading style, falling in l...

For author and professor Robbie Maakestad , the best part about being homeschooled was all the reading his teacher (aka his mother) implemented into the curriculum.  Please enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene and be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of the podcast. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Author Jill G. Hall knew early on she wanted to be a teacher. Little did she know how big a role being an author would come into play in her lifetime. In this episode of The Written Scene , Jill talks about the research process of her new book " On a Sundown Sea ," getting out of research rabbit holes, what the process of an intuitive writer is like, the obligations of a historical fiction author,...

For author Jill G. Hall , the nudge to write a new novel—even after vowing to never write a second one—came from a question that surfaced the memory of a strange story she heard as a child. Enjoy this teaser with Jill ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene . Subscribe and listen everywhere.  Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Author and librarian Kristen Arnett knows what it's like to do research for a book, including the pitfalls and results of doing too much research. Fortunately, she also knows how to correct course. In this episode of The Written Scene , Kristen discusses how being a child of the '80s helped with her novel about clowns, not having the time to write all the story ideas we come up with, deleting work...

For author and librarian Kristen Arnett , sometimes the story is more what you don't know but are willing to learn. Please enjoy this teaser with Kristen ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene . Music: Addis Ababa

Author, professor, and social scientist JD Clapp has written and published many scientific articles. None of them, however, have provided the creative outlet needed that his poetry and fiction has. In this episode of The Written Scene , JD talks about the flexibility of indie presses, having familiarity with a publisher before submitting, how the writing is different between a 25 year old and a 45...

For author, researcher, and professor JD Clapp , having both an analytical and creative mind has its advantages. Please enjoy this brief teaser with JD ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene . Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Dean Nelson , an author, professor at Point Loma Nazarene University , and host of the Writer's Symposium by the Sea , always had a gift for writing. Still, that didn't stop him from a short-lived stint in medical school before settling in as a journalist. In this episode of The Written Scene , Dean discusses the main focus of the Writer's Symposium by the Sea, why not all writers are good speaker...

If there's anyone who knows how difficult it can be sometimes to interview authors, it's Dean Nelson , creator and host of the Writer's Symposium by the Sea , now in its 30th year. Please enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Dean. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Poet and musician Anthony Green Jr. grew up around music and books, thanks to his parents. These days he tries to honor them and his own family with being the best version of an artist he can be. In this episode of The Written Scene , Anthony discusses starting out with music and how poetry was a natural progression, having parents who find importance in reading and artistic endeavors, why digital...

For poet and musician Anthony Green Jr. , watching his son just be a kid and use his imagination was a reminder and motivator to do the same for himself. Please enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Anthony. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Author Thomas Wing 's path to writing was often hidden from others, and by choice. But after decades in the Navy and filling his brain with naval boats and warfare, his confidence and desire to write about it became too much to ignore. In this episode of The Written Scene , Thomas discusses using real historical events to explore humanity through fictional characters, going down research rabbit ho...

For author Thomas Wing , access to his parents' library consisting of over 5000 books on every topic imaginable was a boon to not just his reading interests but also his writing path. Please enjoy this teaser with Thomas ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene . Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

For much of his life, author and musician Anthony Adams knew the creative world was where he always wanted to be. After decades in music, he has co-authored his debut novel, Chasing Shadows , and has plans for many more books and other creative endeavors. In this episode of The Written Scene , Anthony discusses traveling the world to research their novel, following every bread crumb when writing a...

For author, musician, and playwright Anthony Adams , the liberation of writing a novel made writing even more enjoyable. Please enjoy this brief teaser of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Anthony. If you're reading this before June 19th, don't miss Anthony and co-author and wife Christina Adams under the nom de plume A.C. Adams discussing their debut novel Chasing Shadows at the...

It doesn't take a harrowing life to be able to tell a story. But for author, musician, and creative mind Christina Adams , it was a story she couldn't pass up writing. In this episode of The Written Scene , Christina talks about the writing process with her husband and other co-writer Anthony Adams, why they chose to write a true story in the fiction genre, using music and books to escape life as...

Proof that two brains working together can sometimes write better than one working on its own. Enjoy this brief teaser with Christina Adams, one-half of the power couple A.C. Adams , ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene . And don't miss your chance to meet Christina and Anthony (whom you'll hear from soon) at the Coronado Library on June 19th for  a discussion about their newest...

For author and philanthropist Puja Shah , writing has a way of teaching her things about herself she didn't know before. Listen in as Puja discusses how she found story and inspiration in Uganda, the ways Toni Morrison motivated Puja to work within social justice and writing, what witnessing an educator challenging the system did for her, why the scariest part about writing is also the most exciti...

Just more proof that if you put your writing out there, your audience will find you, even if it's not the audience you expected. Please enjoy this teaser with author Puja Shah ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene . Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era