The Write Word

Join the fellas for episode twenty-three where they discuss what makes or breaks the characters in your story

On this the 22nd episode of The Write Word Podcast the gentlemen play with construction metaphors as they discuss the tips and tricks and tools helpful in breaking into or out of writing. Enjoy!

On a special return episode of The Write Word Podcast the gentleman speak on the differences in drafts and the process in getting from blank page to finished manuscript.

Today, Josiah, Levi, and N.N. Shepherd discuss the assertion that all fiction is political and its ramifications for writers. What role should messaging play in a work of fiction? How intentional should the writer be about getting messages across? When does a message in fiction become preachy? Tune in to find out!

In this episode of the Write Word Podcast Josiah, Levi, and Noah conclude their discussion/debate on the merits or lack thereof of using generative AI models in your creative writing process, specifically the plotting, editing and writing aspects. Let us know in the comments your thoughts and anything we missed in this episode. Thanks for listening!

In today's episode, Josiah, Levi, and Noah debate the place of Generative AI in the creative endeavor, specifically as it pertains to all things writing: story planning, character names, etc. Things get HEATED.

On this episode of The Write Word Podcast the guys chat about what they've been writing and reading in the past month, filling in the gaps between their last recording session. Stephen King, Star Wars, Sinners, Manual Transmissions and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

Join the boys in today's episode as they dive into the weeds of what makes or breaks a book-to-movie adaptation. What are the key elements that make an adaptation work and what are some of the things that can go wrong? Leave a comment with your favorite or least favorite adaptation of the books you love. Enjoy!

In todays episode the titanic trio tackles the topic of ideas, where they come from, where they go, what to do with them when they arrive. Listen and enjoy! Submit your short stories to writewordpod@gmail.com. Keep the word limit to 10k!

In today's episode of The Write Word Podcast Levi and Noah discuss writing about worlds that do not exist. How to come up with them, how to populate them, and how to make them feel real. Enjoy this week's episode all about writing what you don't know!

In today's episode, Levi, N.N. Shepherd, and Josiah review and critique Josiah's short story, "The First Three Seconds." If you have not yet read the story, you can find it on Josiah's website (www.josiahfurcinitti.com) or you can listen to an audio version on the episode aired just before this one. We would love to hear your thoughts on Josiah's story! Please feel free t...

An original short story, written and read by Josiah Furcinitti. CONTENT WARNING: this story contains scenes of graphic violence, focus on death and dying, and harsh language.

Today, Josiah and Levi discuss the particular difficulties and dynamics around being a writer who works full-time in a field outside of the writing world.

Today, we sit down with the multi-talented Nat Cassidy: playwright, actor, musician, and author of Mary, Nestlings, Rest Stop, and the forthcoming When the Wolf Comes Home (available April 22nd). We discuss writing, reading, and his fantastic new book, which you can (and should!) preorder today wherever you get books! https://www.amazon.com/dp/125035434X?tag=macmillan-20

Join us on today's episode of The Write Word Podcast where Josiah Furcinitti and N. N. Shepherd discuss their respective Top 5 novels from the vast catalogue of Stephen King. Spoilers ahead, so be wary!

In this episode, we discuss the two ends of the spectrum when it comes to writing: plotting vs. flying by the seat of your pants (AKA, "pantsing.").

In this episode, we discuss the merit of writing for an intended audience and what role that audience should play in the composition of a new work.

In this episode, we discuss NAMES - are they important? How so?

Today, Levi, Noah, and Josiah discuss ENDINGS: what makes them work? When do they fall flat? Tune in to find out.

They say a first impression is hard to shake... Does that go for the first line of a novel as well? Join Josiah Furcinitti, N.N. Shepherd, and Levi Bushnell as they discuss first lines on this episode of The Write Word Podcast!

N.N. Shepherd, Josiah Furcinitti, and Levi Bushnell discuss tropes: what are they? When do they work? When do they cross into the territory of cliche? Join us and find out! #tropeflip

In today's episode, N.N. Shepherd and Josiah Furcinitti critique N.N.'s short story, The Return.

In this episode, N.N. Shepherd and Josiah Furcinitti dive into 7 tips from Ernest Hemingway on writing well. These (mostly) timeless principles have greatly improved our writing and we hope they will do the same for you!

On today's episode, N.N. Shepherd and Josiah Furcinitti discuss the business of writing: from social media management, to promotion, to the ins and outs of self-publishing. There is so much more to writing than simply getting words down on the page, and The Write Word is here to guide you through it!

In the flagship episode of The Write Word Podcast, N.N. Shepherd and Josiah Furcinitti talk about the bane of a writer's existence: writer's block. What is it? How can it affect a writer? How can you overcome it? Tune in to find out! You can find N.N. Shepherd at www.nnsherpherd.com and Josiah Furcinitti at www.josiahfurcinitti.com