The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience Podcast
1) How Award-Winning Author & Journo Elizabeth Arnott Writes: Redux
Happy pub' day Elizabeth! Award-winning author and journalist Elizabeth Arnott spoke with us about her early studies of serial killers, a wild journalism career, and her latest period-set crime novel...Show More
2) How NY Times Notable Novelist Emily Listfield Writes
New York Times Notable author and journalist, Emily Listfield, spoke with us about quitting her waitressing job after her first advance, the true value of beta readers, and the rich people behaving ba...Show More
3) How NY Times Bestselling Author Emma Straub Writes: Part One - Redux
In anticiapation of the second part in this series! ï»żNew York Times bestselling author, Emma Straub, spoke to me about why everything in life is timing, how to write a book for yourself, time travel,...Show More
4) How NY Times Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz Writes: Part Two
New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author, Gregg Hurwitz, returns to chat with us about his unflagging curiosity and fascinating research process, how to find your true writing voice, a...Show More
5) How Acclaimed Debut Novelist Rosie Storey Writes
Acclaimed debut novelist Rosie Storey spoke with us about her rejection advice for writers, chasing personal authenticity, and the "accidental catfishing" at the heart of DANDELION IS DEAD. Rosie Sto...Show More
6) How Award-Winning Author & Journo Elizabeth Arnott Writes
Award-winning author and journalist Elizabeth Arnott spoke with us about her early studies of serial killers, a wild journalism career, and her latest period-set crime novel THE SECRET LIVES OF MURDER...Show More
7) How NY Times Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz Writes: Part One - Redux
In anticipation of the author's return to the pod ... New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author, Gregg Hurwitz, spoke with me about why all writing is a process of self-discovery, how ...Show More
8) How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Dean Koontz Writes Writes
#1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz spoke with me about his secret desire to run away with the carnival, struggling as a young writer, finding his voice, the evolution of his process, and...Show More
9) How Bestselling Author & Literary Agent Betsy Lerner Writes: Redux
Listen to a replay of 2025's other 3rd most popular episode (it was a statistical tie)! Bestselling author and literary agent Betsy Lerner spoke with me about being a âlate bloomer,â what 35 years in...Show More
10) How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Marissa Meyer Writes: Redux
Listen to a replay of 2025's 3rd most popular episode! #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer spoke with me about cutting her teeth on fanfiction, working briefly in publishing, and THE...Show More