The Written Scene

Author and shaman Matthew Pallamary is always paying attention. His writing deserves it. In this episode of The Written Scene , Matthew talks being a one man show after working in publishing, the origin of the Santa Barbara Writers Conference, having a foot in several different writing genres, why porn for the sake of porn is boring, being regular with writing, how to accomplish conflict in short/...

For author, educator, and shaman Matthew Pallamary, without the love story, it's just porn, and that's boring. Please enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene. Be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of the podcast. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Our experiences in life shape so much of our work as creators. For author and illustrator Jessica Woo , she relishes the inspiration it brings. In this episode of The Written Scene , Jessica discusses writing for both kids and the parents, competing in non-farming activities for 4H (and don't worry, she explains what 4H is), how critiquing other writing helps your own writing, what is learned abou...

According to author and illustrator Jessica Woo , inspiration for stories can only be found if you experience life outside your doors. Enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene . If you like this and other episodes, please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of the podcast. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

As fun as it is to create characters and build worlds, the same holds true for our own writing voice. For author K.A. Fox , writing also as Krysta Fox and Kristi Fox allows her to have several ways to tell stories. In this episode of The Written Scene , K.A. discusses why she uses pen names, the dread of killing off characters due to emotional attachment, reading for escape from the real world, th...

A pen name can say a lot. A sexy pen name? Well, that says it all. For author K.A. Fox, the name allows her to have some fun. Enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene. And don't worry, it'll be safe for work. Promise. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

If you like a thick Chicago accent— and who doesn't— have we got an episode for you. In this episode of The Written Scene , author and former U.S. Secret Service agent Richard Podkowski discusses how working in law enforcement both helped and hurt him as a writer, the genesis and karma of his debut novel The Walk-On through Acorn Publishing , getting inspiration from the Hallmark Channel, why stor...

Sure, skill is necessary to writing a novel. But for author and former U.S. Secret Service agent Richard Podkowski, a little karma doesn't hurt either. Enjoy this brief teaser of The Written Scene ahead of next week's full episode with Richard. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

When it comes to having a fun name for every trick of the writing trade, Marni Freedman , an author, writing coach, and the co-founder of the San Diego Writer's Festival , has you covered. In this episode of The Written Scene , Marni discusses bridging gaps in the San Diego writing community, how creativity is a life-giving force we can all tap into, opening doors to share power dynamics, being a...

According to author and force of nature Marni Freedman (as well as some scientific proof), sometimes not writing is writing. Please enjoy this brief teaser of The Written Scene ahead of next week's full episode with Marni. San Diego Writer's Festival is April 6th. Hope to see you there. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era  

Many people have a story to tell. For author and educator Dr. Darla Calvet , it was imperative. In this week's episode of The Written Scene , Darla talks about never giving up on writing if it's a passion, being in a familiar spot to get in the zone while writing, becoming more addicted and skilled when you give in to your muse, how writing can be both cathartic and painful, reading in the area in...

For author and educator Dr. Darla Calvet , writing her story required defying death. Twice. Enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene.

In over two years of The Written Scene podcast, we've heard about the various paths writers take to becoming an author. If there's one thing you can count on, it's that there is no one single way to becoming an author. Once again, author and law professor Justin Brooks provides further proof. In this episode, Justin discusses the grind of non-fiction, bias as a writer that can ruin the story you w...

Weekends are meant for your true love: writing fiction.  Enjoy this brief teaser of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with author and law professor Justin Brooks, and be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Before we dive in, just a quick note. This episode of The Written Scene marks two years of the podcast. It has been a fantastic hell of a journey so far. No matter how long you've been listening, whether from the beginning or if this is your first time, thank you so much. Expect more good things to come. Ok, now on with the show notes. Many writers have a love of writing and storytelling that resi...

All the ideas, all the books, all the reason to keep writing and reading. We'll get to them eventually. Enjoy this brief teaser with author Dennis K. Crosby ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Author G.J. Berger has had a love of good storytelling since he was a child. Over the years, this has driven him to not only tell his own stories but also on constant lookout for the best story. In this episode of The Written Scene , G.J. discusses using pen names, how we once were able to find time to read because of a lack of modern distractions, using the mind behind our mind to write instead o...

According to author G.J. Berger, readers reading your writing will tell you more about how to write effectively than you reading everything you can get your hands on. Enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with G.J. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all other episodes of The Written Scene. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

There are many reasons Holly Kammier , author and co-founder of Acorn Publishing , enjoys books. One of them is because of that crinkly plastic wrapping they put on the covers of books at libraries. So good. In this episode of The Written Scene , Holly discusses what makes a good manuscript, what a hybrid publisher looks like, the books she read as a kid (for better or worse), making the want vs....

Publisher and writer Holly Kammier was introduced to books by both of her parents- for better or worse- at a very young age. Please enjoy this brief teaser of The Written Scene with Holly before next week's full episode. If you do enjoy it (and we're pretty sure you will), please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of the podcast. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

For publisher and poet Adam Stutz , writing doesn't come easy. And while he doesn't expect it to, he also wouldn't want it any other way. In this episode of The Written Scene , Adam (the guest, not the host) discusses the lifespans and handoffs of poetry readings, how the LA scene is different than the SD scene, the creative ways of publishing and sharing poetry, why it's difficult to get paid as...

Moving to a new city with an already established literary and open mic scene- a scene that is as vast as the city (Los Angeles)- can be a good thing. For poet and publisher Adam Stutz, it is that and, unexpectedly, a little more. Enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Adam. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of Th...

Writing has been a significant part of Allan Musterer's life and career as an engineer. In his 80's, Allan is discovering the creative side of writing. In this episode of The Written Scene, Allan discusses how his love of writing came about, the way he experiences and processes death (grieving in a positive way), why being an engineer made his writing almost too organized, what it was like writing...

Every writer has their moment when their love of books and storytelling dawns on them. For memoirist Allan Musterer , it happened very early on and in a very endearing way. Enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Allan. And please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

For many writers, the joy of writing is unmatched by many things in life. For poet Katie Kemple , that joy is evident in her voice when it's merely brought up in a conversation. In this episode of The Written Scene , Katie talks about how to sell poetry books in a non-traditional way, why travel and experience can help spark ideas, workshopping poetry before submitting for publication, why old and...