The Written Scene

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

Victoria's favorite thing about teaching and coaching other writers is watching their growth and discovery of the story they were meant to tell. Still, if she has a deadline for her own writing, there's a good chance she'll knock it out last minute, thanks to episodes of manicness and ADHD. And yet she still crushes it every time.  This episode contains strong language. But so does the news these...

Enjoy this brief teaser of next week's episode with writer and teacher Victoria Leyva. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Caryn has spent around half of her life in the marketing world. Because of this, she has significant insight into why we creatives struggle with the marketing end of our work. And if you didn't know, Caryn's a pretty great poet, too. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Enjoy this brief, shining moment with marketer and writer Caryn Josepher.  Be sure you are subscribed to The Written Scene to hear the full episode next week, as well as catch up on the all the previous episodes. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Chris was always a creatively driven kid, from art to acting to making movies. But his mind was always on writing, as his first story, The Hungry Lion, will attest. And while it didn't start out easy, the amount of heart found in his stories these days makes you wonder if he maybe knows something about writing we don't. Visit Chris's website to learn about his books, events, and more. Music: Addis...

Enjoy this brief teaser of next week's episode with kid lit author and teacher Chris Baron. Please subscribe, rate, and review on all the places you listen to podcast, and share with a friend. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Leslie's path to writing, much of which was documented in her memoir When I Was Her Daughter, was not an easy one. But it was one she didn't shy away from. Her fearless yet patient attitude towards both life and writing is proof.  Subscribe, listen to, rate, review, and share The Written Scene on all the places. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Enjoy this teaser of next week's episode of The Written Scene with memoirist and poet Leslie Ferguson. Please rate, review, subscribe, and share. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Ant Black's path of evolving into a poet had some twists and turns along the way, including a little luck and fate. But one thing is clear: Ant has always written with intention. And so his quest for liberty continues through poetry and sociology, and is fueled and strengthened by community and family. And vinyl records. Definitely some vinyl records involved, too. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Ant Black, aka Dr. Anthony Blacksher, is next week's guest on The Written Scene. Enjoy this brief teaser. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Brent knows his job as a copywriter is just that, a 9 to 5, even though he really enjoys getting to the heart of why consumers consume things. But that's not what personally motivates him. What gets to Brent's own heart? Storytelling. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Next week's guest is storyteller and copywriter Brent Hannify. Enjoy this brief teaser.  Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Just like any good writer, Anastasia has her writing rituals. And yes, that includes a specific mug for her coffee. But one thing Anastasia doesn't have time for? Inspiration's fickle behavior. Purchase Anastasia's book, A CERTAIN SERENITY, through Puna Press. Available 4/9/22. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Next week's guest on The Written Scene is poet Anastasia DiFonzo. Pre-order her book A CERTAIN SERENITY from Puna Press now. Publication date: 4/9/22. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Taylur is a writer and storyteller and is pretty sure you've done your job as a writer if you can make your mom cry with your writing.  Subscribe now to The Written Scene on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era