creative process Archives - Writers Drinking Coffee

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Episode 221 – A Discussion of Progress

Everyone who wants to write has a work in progress. At least one. Jeannie sits down with Andrew Walsh, a prized hockey network friend-writing crossover, to talk about making progress on writing his first novel. We hope the discussion triggers something in any listener to say, “I could try that” or “yeah, thanks for kicking my ass to get me in motion again.” Because everyone has a story – whether their own or something else in their imagination. Write it! Start right now! … Continue…Episode 221 – A Discussion of Progress

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Episode 173 – Interview with Sharon Lee and Steve Miller

Sharon Lee and Steve Miller are the authors of 25 Liaden Universe novels as of this coming July, and many short stories. These two prolific writers met in college and took classes together – and they just celebrated their 100th collaboration together, and talk about how they work together with different specialties in the creative process. If you love Space Opera, the Liaden Universe and its timelines may be for you! … Continue…Episode 173 – Interview with Sharon Lee and Steve Miller

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Episode 39 – Podcasting in the Time of Cholera

Here we are, all safely quarantined. How do we stay focused on our creativity? How do we keep creating art? Can we use these current events as inspiration for characters, for scenarios, for plot points? I think we can. Have a cup of coffee with John and Jeannie as they chat on the topic of creativity in a stifling, stressful environment. … Continue…Episode 39 – Podcasting in the Time of Cholera

Episode 32 – Deadlines Go Woosh!

In which we talk about the motivational power of the deadline, and missing them, and what to do instead of making a deadline. How do they affect the creative process? … Continue…Episode 32 – Deadlines Go Woosh!

Episode 28 – Interview with Heather Rose Jones

Jeannie sits down with novelist Heather Rose Jones to talk about her creative processes, mainstream lesbian publishing, historic romance for LGBT, and other topics. … Continue…Episode 28 – Interview with Heather Rose Jones