The Written Scene

In this episode of The Written Scene , author and journalist David Coddon is confirmation that while the writer struggle is real to all writers, each writer eventually finds their own way to work with it. Listen in as David discusses scheduling and trying to write before daily responsibilities so the mind is fresh, not thinking about numbers like word count, advantages of the short story, making w...

Author, journalist, and professor David Coddon is pretty sure the writer who only writes for a living is a myth but that's not stopping him from trying to make that a reality. If you enjoy this teaser ahead of the next week's full episode of The Written Scene with David, be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of this podcast. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Author and multi-media artist Jon Kanis has been all around the world attending concerts and live events. Good thing he took notes. In this extensive episode of The Written Scene , Jon discusses how the longer you stick with your discipline the more you can't help refine it, adding personal point of view to third person reporting, following the muse wherever it takes you, Taylor Swift and the spec...

As far as epiphanies go, author, musician, and music historian Jon Kanis had the necessary one when it comes to what's essential to being a writer. Enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Jon. Please also be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene. Music: Addis Ababa

Many writers write for their own various reasons, whether it be pleasure or an unexplainable need. For author, Zen Buddhist priest, and speech pathologist Jennifer J. Hunter , writing is a form of gratitude. In this episode of The Written Scene , Jennifer discusses using a cat as a protagonist, the reminder to write something you're willing to spend a lot of time with, what the definition of a ros...

When you start from the bottom fresh out of grad school, just as author, speech pathologist, and Zen Buddhist priest Jennifer J. Hunter did, even the harshest advice is advice. Enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Jennifer. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Author, former pilot, and one-time lawyer Robin "R.D." Kardon has carved a writing path out of passion and a strong ability to adapt and change. In this episode of The Written Scene , Robin talks about the mental health of pilots, what an angel flight is and why it's so important, how she's always been a writer in a family of storytellers, growing up with Walter Cronkite, what flying taught her ab...

For author and former pilot Robin "R.D." Kardon , thinking big happened at an early age. Please enjoy this teaser with Robin 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

As with most writers, author and retired little leaguer Patrick Holcomb had a few lives before putting out his first novel, Where the Seams Meet . In this episode of The Written Scene , Patrick talks about the difficulty of elevator pitches, why writing fiction was a challenge, adding personal jokes in the editing process, telling the story he wanted to tell, not getting wrapped up in legacy but s...

For author, backpacker, and retired Little Leaguer Patrick Holcomb , having a strong analytical mind is a massive boost to the editing process. Enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Patrick. Please also be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of the podcast. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

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...