The Written Scene

We all come to writing in our own ways. For some, like author, poet, speaker, and editor Cherie Kephart , it's a pretty harrowing path. Listen in as Cherie discusses why poetry is a therapeutical genre for the reader and writer, how physical movement is important to writing, how we think we know our audience but really don't, what a developmental editor is, the difference between being a writer an...

For author, poet, and speaker Cherie Kephart , it's important to keep the creative juices flowing with various pieces of creative fruit. Enjoy this brief teaser of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Cherie. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and every episode of The Written Scene. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

It's not often you meet a Chinese fantasy and sci-fi translator and writer but if you do, have them on your podcast. In this episode of The Written Scene , author and translator Jeremy Bai discusses how he found (read: snuck) certain books as a teenager, the added difficulty of translating Chinese poetry, why writing and speaking a language are different, how he uses life's responsibilities to mai...

For many writers, seeking out books on our own is a rite of passage. For sci-fi writer and translator Jeremy Bai , it was no different. Just don't tell his parents. Enjoy this brief teaser of The Written Scene with Jeremy before next week's full episode. Please be sure to also subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes. Music: Eshi Era

If you're curious just how much feelings and emotions can come into play for a creator, you're in the right place. In this episode of The Written Scene with screenwriter and teacher Sean Martin , topics include the challenge of ego creeping into our writing, his coloring book creation process, what happens when money is no longer the deciding factor in life, knowing when to move on from a project...

For screenwriter Sean Martin , his years as a chemical engineer have certainly played a part in how compartmentalizing is part of his writing process. Enjoy this brief teaser of next week's The Written Scene episode with Sean.  Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene. You can also sign up for our once-a-month newsletter with fun things to thi...

If you've been listening to The Written Scene for awhile, you'll have heard by now how there is no one single path to writing. For Kate Clapp McGovern, a writer , storyteller, and teacher, her path is equally her own. Listen in to hear why Kate let's a story mentally marinate before writing it down, her preference to write on paper first, the joy of random thoughts that become stories later ( pige...

'80s heartthrob Corey Hart wisely sang you can never surrender. Seems writer and teacher Kate Clapp McGovern has taken that mindset to heart when it comes to her story ideas. Enjoy this brief teaser of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Kate. And that'll be the only ear worm. Probably. If you like this teaser (or just '80s heartthrob Corey Hart... no judgement), please be sure to s...

It doesn't take long to discover Adam Deutsch , a poet, professor, and publisher, takes poetry as seriously as he takes bicycling and road safety for bicyclists and humans in general. (And that's a lot.) While there is some talk of poor urban design, listen in to this episode of The Written Scene to hear how the process of putting together his book was freeing, his reasons for why he loves teachin...

For professor, poet, and publisher Adam Deutsch , putting together his latest book of poetry, EVERY TRANSMISSION , was like lining up the best of the best instead of a having a story he wanted to tell. Enjoy this brief teaser 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. And if you love newsletter...

This episode with Gill Sotu , a writer and performer and so much more, is one of those episodes where two people who enjoy doing the same thing could probably talk for hours about it. Listen to hear what teachers from our past can do for our writing, how your mindset can be a professional deal breaker, a little geeking out on diversity of thought, how a movie was his entrance into slam poetry, and...

When it comes to performing, writer and all around artist Gill Sotu still gets nervous after all these years. What helps, though, is knowing he's prepared and has practiced for moments like this.  Enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Gill Sotu. As always, please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene....

For New York Times bestseller Matt de la Peña , realizing he was in his zone as a Young Adult author came after he wrote his first book, Ball Don't Lie . Listen in to hear how this revelation came about, as well as the difficulties of telling heavy stories to kids, how pickup basketball games were where he learned storytelling, the role of identity and location in his stories, what having a small...

According to New York Times bestselling writer Matt de la Peña , sometimes the market needs a little shove in the right direction. And who knows? Your story might be the one to help make that happen. Enjoy this brief teaser of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Matt de la Peña. Be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes with friends, family, frenemies, ever...

Whoever said writing had to be so serious? Well, in this episode with Kristen Fogle , a writer, teacher, executive director, mom, actress, and singer (to name a few things), silliness abounds. But things do get serious, too. Promise. The conversation includes why understanding rhetoric is useful for writers, why to not be too precious when it comes to the rules, a shared birthday, a little local S...

Sometimes, for a writer, it helps to know your astrology sign. You know, if you believe in that sorta stuff. For writer, teacher, and executive director Kristen Fogle , it's hard to ignore it. It's also hard to ignore fun birthday coincidences. Enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Kristen Fogle. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share thi...

Poet, educator, and long-time nurse Susan J. Farese has a heavy but serendipitous origin story of her entry into the world of poetry. In this episode of The Written Scene , Susan shares how her path has shown her what reinventing throughout life can offer, how readiness and being alert is a boon to your career as a writer and communicator, the various ways of being creative as a teacher, and much...

Poet, nurse, teacher and more, Susan Farese has her hand in many creative and non-creative endeavors in life. And all of them, especially the creative ones, have taught her a valuable thing when it comes to her own writing. Enjoy this brief teaser of next week's full episode of The Written Scene . And as always, be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes.  If you'd like to...

Poet, teacher, editor, and all around special human being Michael Klam knows a thing or seven million about writing. In this episode of The Written Scene , Michael talks about how as a writer it's important to often consider yourself before your audience, what studying another language can do for your own, how teaching is rewarding and political but can teach you a great deal about empathy, and mu...

According to poet, teacher, and wise owl Michael Klam, the role of the audience at a poetry reading, himself included, is important on multiple levels.  Enjoy this brief teaser of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Michael. As always, please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes. Click or tap here to sign up for our once-a-month newsletter. All good th...

Musician and multi-media artist Parker Edison may have that laid back vibe but it doesn't take long to see, hear, and feel just how driven and motivated he is. In this episode of The Written Scene , Parker shares how his parents' music and literature tastes influenced his, his long-game writing process, and why San Diego is the unknown creativity powerhouse.  Do not miss The Parker Edison Project...

It helps to have hip, cool parents who know what you really should be listening to and reading. For musician and multi-media artist Parker Edison , his parents musical and literary influences have shaped who he is as an artist today. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene . We also have a once-a-month newsletter that you can subscribe to by...

In this episode of The Written Scene , writer and storyteller Kevin Cullen explains how Dungeons & Dragons was his writing gateway drug, why writing is an exhausting and taxing job but doing a lot of creative things is still important, and what it means to be a method writer (hint: think method acting). Also, for those with sensitive ears, this has sensitive language. Your "after dark" warning is...

As writer and storyteller Kevin Cullen explains, for artists, perhaps consumption isn't a sin at all. In fact, we both agree that when it comes to our craft, consumption is necessary. Enjoy this brief teaser of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Kevin.  Subscribed to the newsletter yet? Once a month emails about upcoming guests and other fun things to know and think about. Sign up...

In this week's episode with poet and professor Leonora "Leo" Simonovis , we'll hear what it means to live off the land and not be from it, how the way we're taught has an affect on the way we write as writers, and what is worth sacrificing to be a writer. Leo's recent collection of poetry: Study of the Raft Leo's favorite Venezuelan poet: Hanni Ossott (7 poemas en español) As always, please be sur...