The Written Scene

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. Enjoy this brief teaser of next week's full episode of The Written Scene . Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this teaser and all other episodes. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

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 A...

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. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene . Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

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. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share The Written Scene podcast . Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Enjoy this brief teaser of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with educator and storyteller Vique Chavez. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

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 an...

For screenwriter, artist, and all around creator Neil Kendricks, building character meant checking in with this story's character each and every day.  Enjoy this brief teaser of next week's (lengthy) episode with Neil. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this teaser and all episodes of The Written Scene . Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

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...

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. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

For many, the path to publication is a long game. For poet, storyteller, and professional organizer Bethel Swift, she had no patience for that. In this week's episode of The Written Scene, Bethel talks about the origin story of Swift & Sparrow Press, how representation matters when telling a story, and how it's a myth that clutter has an effect on creativity. Visit Swift & Sparrow Press to get a c...

Every writer's first story they wrote as a kid is always a treat to hear. Poet and writer Bethel Swift has a first story of her own, and it's a clean one. Pun intended. Enjoy this brief teaser of next week's episode. As always, please subscribe, rate, review, and share The Written Scene podcast. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

This podcast couldn't cover the many levels, lives, and talents of poet Dennis Young but we tried. Listen in as Dennis talks about poetry experiencing a resurgence and renaissance, as well as how his new book, The Ascension Key, is a catalog of his life. Get your copy of The Ascension Key here .  Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi era

Without realizng it, poet and multi-talented Dennis Young's book, The Ascension Key, was in the works for decades. Enjoy this brief teaser of next week's full episode of The Written Scene. Please also be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share with friends, family, and even strangers. Music:  Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

In this episode of The Written Scene, poet and writer Jane Muschenetz doesn't believe you just one thing in life, and this applies whether you're an artist or an engineer. Jane also discusses the burden and beauty of Russian poetry, how the work on the poet's page and in the poet's mind is never done, and also how poetry really can save a life. Oh, and if you hear a child laugh about an hour in, t...

Writer and poet Jane Muschenetz may not have practiced her art until later on life, but that didn't stop her from growing as an artist. Enjoy this brief teaser of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Jane. As always subscribe, rate, review, and share this teaser and podcast. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

In this episode of The Written Scene, we'll hear from writer and storyteller Anastasia Zadeik about how she enjoys the writing process, what's so frightening about publishing a book and being a writer, and whether writers should read their reviews. Blurred Fates by Anastasia Zadeik Creativity book mentioned and (very poorly) described by Adam: Bored and Brilliant by Manoush Zomorodi Please subscri...

For writer Anastasia Zadeik, it's important to celebrate every accomplishment and positive step forward in writing. Until next week's full episode with Anastasia, let's celebrate this teaser. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Seth Combs, a long-standing journalist in the San Diego arts scene, knows exactly how tough it is to survive as an artist in San Diego. In this episode of The Written Scene, Seth discusses path and process, how to write on a word budget, and the necessary mindset for both artists and the arts scene to feed instead of starve. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share The Written Scene. ...

Seth Combs enjoys other creative endeavors along with his career as a journalist. In this brief teaser for next week's episode, Seth encounters a wall many creatives encounter along the way. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share The Written Scene podcast with friends and family. Enemies, too. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

For some creatives, the drive to create and constantly be creating is strong. It can sometimes even be overwhelming. But poet Hilary Broman knows her life without balance of other creative and non-creative endeavors besides poetry would make for a frustrating life. Not only is she still focused on finishing a delayed college career in speech pathology, she teaches dancing to kids on the side. This...

With everything, balance is needed for poet Hilary Broman. In this brief teaser she explains why. Hear the full episode next week. Please subscribe, rate, review, and share The Written Scene. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Jim will never stop writing, even if one day he creates something as masterful as the Coen Brothers film "Barton Fink." Whether it's fiction or screenplay or other genres not named poetry, it's a part of who he is and will always be. Please subscribe, rate, review, and share The Written Scene with your friends and family. Or enemy, if you see fit.  Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Enjoy this brief teaser of next week's episode with writer Jim Ruland. Please subscribe, rate, review, and share The Written Scene podcast. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Early on, Omar had no significant aspirations to be a poet or musician until that one fateful day when a teacher literally woke him up in class and sparked a creative fire in him that carries on to this day. Omar is a poet, musician, school counselor, father, and fantastic human being to talk to and be around. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode and entire podcast ser...

Enjoy this brief teaser of next week's episode with Omar Musisko, a poet, musician, and overall great human being. As always, please subscribe, rate, review, and share. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era