The Experience: Conversations with Creatives

Becky and Scott Minor, co-founders of Realm Makers, talk about animation, writing fantasy, Shakespeare, the origins of Realm Makers, managing busy family life, living with chronic illness, finding margin, and the deep calling of building spaces where creatives can thrive.   Follow Becky and Scott Minor: Realm Makers on Instagram Realm Makers on Facebook RealmMakers.com Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hal...

Author and entrepreneur Megan Schaulis joins Clint to share her journey from imaginative kid to debut novelist, growing up in Arizona, her early love for writing and theater, her Orlando Bloom phase (yes, really), launching her first book six weeks after giving birth, navigating the creative chaos of motherhood, co-owning a branding agency, finding confidence in her storytelling voice, and what it...

Author Philip Wilder returns to the podcast to talk about his journey as a self-published author, his mission work in the Middle East, the importance of engaging in spiritual conversations, the significance of overcoming fear and trusting in God's guidance, and his new book, Jake Rogers' Planet .   Buy  Jake Rogers' Planet  now!   Follow Philip Wilder: Philip Wilder on Instagram Philip Wilder on F...

Steve Laube returns to the podcast for an in-depth discussion of culture and community within organizations, specifically Enclave Publishing. Steve and Clint also talk about the complexities of free will and divine sovereignty, the balance between profit and purpose in business, emphasizing the need for a clear mission, the positive role of competition in the publishing landscape, and much more. ...

Author Deborah Raney talks about growing up on a farm in Kansas, her early experiences with writing, the realities of the publishing world, dealing with asthma, the impact of self-publishing in today's market, the importance of believing in your own stories, and the role of faith in her career.    Follow Deborah Raney: DeborahRaney.com   Deborah Raney on Facebook   Deborah Raney Facebook Readers G...

Culture writer, author, and podcaster Jeff Giles visits the podcast to discuss his early influences, the evolution of the music industry, the dangers of fame, his experiences in graphic design, how he rediscovered his passion for writing, the balance between creativity and commerce, and the inspiration behind his humorous fiction novel, Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane...

Author and book reviewer D. T. Powell joins Clint for a fascinating conversation about the spiritual gift of mercy, the challenges of navigating emotional connections, how a story helped her understand grace, writing - particularly fan fiction - as a means of expressing her spiritual journey, and much more.   Follow D. T. Powell: D. T. Powell on Instagram D. T. Powell's website Clean Fiction Magaz...

Author Bob McGough joins the podcast to delve into the differences between conventions and conferences, the self-publishing journey, the significance of community, setting realistic goals, the personal growth that comes from navigating setbacks, and more.   Buy The Jubal County Saga and other great books from Bob!   Follow Bob McGough: Bob McGough's website Bob McGough on Facebook Bob McGough on I...

Shawn Reilly Simmons, author and managing editor for Level Best Books, discusses her experiences in the film industry, her journey from being a chef to an author, the importance of confidence, the necessity of embracing failure as part of success, navigating the publishing industry, how opportunities arise from persistence, and more.   Follow Shawn Reilly Simmons: Shawn Reilly Simmons's website Le...

New York Times bestselling author John Jackson Miller joins the podcast to talk about  the significant impact of English teachers on his writing journey, his early influences, and the turning points in his career, his writing process when working within established franchises, and his latest book, Batman: Resurrection.   Order Batman: Resurrection now!*   Follow John Jackson Miller: John Jackon Mi...

Scott Cramton, founder of American Immersion Theater, joins the podcast to talk about adopting a cat in the middle of a ghost tour, his journey through theater from Detroit to New Orleans, the importance of discomfort in personal growth, the value of experiences over mere consumption, the shift in society from participation to observation, and much more!   Buy tickets for The Murder Mystery Co. at...

Author Peter F. Hamilton shares his approach to world-building and character development,  writing a book set in a video game universe, his early experiences with writing, the role of social commentary in science fiction, and his new book, Exodus: The Archimedes Engine.      Buy Exodus: The Archimedes Engine now!*   Follow Peter F. Hamilton:  Peter F. Hamilton on the Pan Macmillan website Peter F....

Author Lauren H. Brandenburg joins the podcast to discuss creating a captivating setting for readers, the importance of perseverance in the publishing process, battling self-doubt, knowing your target audience, the homeschooling market, the differences between middle grade and young adult books, advice to aspiring authors, and more.   Buy Lauren's books! *   Follow Lauren H. Brandenburg:  LaurenHB...

Recorded live at Realm Makers! Lindsay A. Franklin, author and managing editor at Enclave Publishing, discusses her journey as a writer, her role at Enclave, the impact of technology on creativity, the inspiration behind her books, the importance of being true to yourself, and her new book, The Unraveling of Emlyn DuLaine.   Preorder The Unraveling of Emlyn DuLaine now! *   Follow Lindsay A. Frank...

Award-winning producer and co-founder of Incandescent Films Jiarui Guo shares her journey in the film industry, managing production logistics, the importance of making meaningful films, the need to surround yourself with the right people, advice for aspiring filmmakers, and more.     Follow Jiarui Guo: Jiarui Guo on Instagram Jiarui Guo IMDb     Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hal...

Authors J.J. Johnson, Jason Joyner, and Steve Raza join the podcast to talk about their collaboration process, the challenges of merging their individual writing styles, the importance of having a supportive community, and their collaborative novel, Interstice Undone.   Buy Interstice Undone now!*   Follow the authors: J.J. Johnson on Amazon J.J. Johnson on Instagram J.J Johnson on Substack   Stev...

Author Nadine Brandes is back on the podcast! In this episode, we discuss Nadine's return to Enclave, switching genres, her approach to writing, staying rooted in purpose, her thoughts on platform building, balancing writing with family life, and her new book, The Nightmare Virus.   Buy The Nightmare Virus Now!*   Follow Nadine: Nadine's website (sign up for her newsletter) Nadine Brandes on Insta...

My wife, Stefanie, joins the podcast to help me answer your questions!   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter   You can also find me at  clinthall.com.   Host: Clint Hall   Guest: Stefanie Hall   Producers: Hector Arocho, Clint Hall

No episode this week but I do make an announcement about what's coming up on the podcast for the rest of July!   Submit your questions for the Q&A episode on my social channels or through my website: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter clinthall.com/contact   Host: Clint Hall   Producers: Clint Hall  

Author Candice Pedraza Yamnitz joins the podcast to discuss her journey of working with literary agents, dealing with setbacks, seeking God's guidance, collaborative writing, providential relationships, and much more.     Follow Candice: Candice Pedraza Yamnitz on Instagram Candice Pedraza Yamnitz website Candice Pedraza Yamnitz on Amazon     Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall o...

Authors Tricia and Nathan Goyer join the podcast to discuss their experiences with conventions, homeschooling, co-writing as mother and son, their writing process, the importance of trust and collaboration, their love for speculative fiction, and their new book, Breath of Bones .   Buy  Breath of Bones now (Affiliate link)   Follow Tricia Goyer: TriciaGoyer.com Tricia Goyer on Facebook Tricia Goye...

Yuri Gorbachow (music editor for Vikings: Valhalla, Halo, The Handmaid's Tale ) joins the podcast to talk about his passion for mentorship, editing mixtapes, piecing together music for film and television, representing the composer's best interests while also serving the needs of the production, the importance of teamwork, the satisfaction of creating a seamless and cohesive final product, and mor...

Author Lyndsey Lewellen joins the podcast to discuss her love for comic books and the X-Men, her experience with rejection and perseverance, the importance of refining her pitching skills, Christian punk rock, the vulnerability of writing fiction, and her debut novel, The Chaos Grid , a Mad Max-like story set in futuristic Texas.   Buy The Chaos Grid now! (Affiliate Link)   Listen to  The Chaos Gr...

Brett Harris (bestselling author of  Do Hard Things  and co-founder of The Young Writer's Workshop and The Author Conservatory) joins the podcast to talk about childhood adventures in the wilderness, ambition viewed through the lens of eternity, unexpected book deals, success at a young age, the importance of faithfulness in each season of life, finding joy amid challenges, and much more.   Buy Br...

Graphic designer Collin Smith joins the podcast to discuss the time when he realized he was on the wrong creative path, discovering his true calling, transitioning from ministry to full-time graphic design, a very important night in Denny's, working with Enclave Publishing, gaming as a dad, and much more.    Follow Collin Smith: collinsmithcreative.com Collin Smith on Instagram   Follow Clint Hall...