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Books & Writers: Novelists, Screenwriters, Poets, Journalists, Playwrights, Non-fiction Writers & Showrunners Talk Writing, C

Novelists, Screenwriters, Poets, Playwrights, Non-fiction Writers, Journalists & Showrunners Talk Writing - Creative Process Original Series
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Books & Writing episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. To listen to ALL arts & creativity episodes of “The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society”, you’ll find our main podcast on Apple: tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, Spotify: tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists &... more

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Artwork for Books & Writers: Novelists, Screenwriters, Poets, Journalists, Playwrights, Non-fiction Writers & Showrunners Talk Writing, C

Latest Episodes

Today, we hear from writers Yann Martel, Carl Safina and David George Haskell on the practice of listening to the living world. Tom Chi discusses the dangerous volatility of a one-degree shift. Clayton Aldern explores how climate change alters brain ... more

What if the defining revolution of Earth's history wasn't led by animals or humans, but by flowers? Are we truly individuals, or are our bodies and minds just walking ecosystems?Our guest today is David George Haskell, a biologist who has spent much ... more

Step into the deep time of the forest floor, where a single fallen leaf contains the history of the world, and invisible fungal networks hum with ancient conversations. Biologist and acclaimed author David George Haskell reveals a staggering truth: w... more

"The thing that puzzled him was why people don't agree to be fully expressed while they're alive. Why does it only happen in their last moment? Why wouldn't you live being fully expressed?"My guest today is AL Kennedy. She is one of Britain’s most ac... more

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Recent Guests

David George Haskell
Biologist and author of The Forest Unseen and How Flowers Made Our World
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Episode: How Flowers Made Our World: DAVID GEORGE HASKELL on Deep Time, Plant Intelligence & Listening to the Living World
AL Kennedy
Writer and activist; Costa Book Award winner
Author of Alive in the Merciful Country
Episode: The Art of Fiction, Democracy & Truth with AL KENNEDY
Doug Woodham
Author of 'Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Making of an Icon' and former President of Christie's Americas
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Episode: JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT: The Making of an Icon with DOUG WOODHAM, Fmr. President of Christie's Americas
Megan Abbott
Edgar Award-winning author of crime novels
Episode: Exploring Family Dynamics & Fierce Female Friendships with Novelist MEGAN ABBOTT
Hala Alyan
Author of the memoir "I'll Tell You When I'm Home" and clinical psychologist
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Paul Lynch
Author of five novels, including the Booker Prize-winning Prophet Song.
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Dr. Guy Leschziner
Consultant neurologist and professor of neurology and sleep medicine at King's College London.
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Jaron Lanier
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Host

Mia Funk
Founder and creative educator; host of The Creative Process; engages with writers, artists, and thinkers across arts and STEM.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • WOW. Really enjoy this series

    Great guests opening up to their lived experiences and sharing insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sophie Gillum121
    France2 years ago
  • Awesome!

    Through engaging conversations, this podcast delves into the lives, work, and artistic practices of writers, artists, and leaders in various fields. What makes this podcast exceptional is its ability to offer valuable insights and real experiences from its notable guests. Must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rabouti
    United States3 years ago
  • A Great Resource

    This podcast is a wonderful way to learn about different thriving communities. It’s awesome to see what efforts are being made to make art, educate, and learn. The interviews are always so thoughtfully hosted. This is a really strong podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vic700208
    United States3 years ago
  • A Spectacular Resource

    This podcast has been a great way to understand the minds of successful artists and trailblazers. It’s wonderful to see how different communities are thriving. The interviews are always masterfully hosted, too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jude.Vi
    United States3 years ago
  • Elevating human creativity and empowering people!

    So happy I found this show! New fan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Claude Legrande
    France3 years ago

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Listeners consistently praise the thoughtful, in-depth conversations that reveal craft and human stories behind writing.
Fans note the show as a valuable resource for writers and educators seeking practical and philosophical perspectives on storytelling.
Episodes are described as inspiring and insightful, with strong host-guest dynamics and thoughtful questions.

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The book offers a perspective that while grief transforms, it is rooted in love. It's about adapting to loss and cherishing memories, which can build a sense of solidarity in family and personal journeys.
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Q: What felt particularly relevant about this book to you now?
It's about addressing the emotional work we all need to do that impacts our political interactions.
THE DREAM HOTEL with LAILA LALAMI
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about what happened in the interval that led you to take it up again?
Lalami recalls how during the COVID-19 lockdown, she noticed a significant increase in dependence on technology, prompting her to revisit and complete the manuscript she'd set aside.
THE DREAM HOTEL with LAILA LALAMI
Q: Could you give just a brief synopsis of the novel, its key elements, maybe sketch out a plot line or two?
The Dream Hotel follows Sara Hussain, a museum archivist and busy mom of two, who is detained at LAX because agents have determined that she is at risk of committing a crime, based on an algorithmic assessment of her dreams.
In Open Contempt: Confronting White Supremacy in Art & Public Space with IRVIN WEATHERSBY JR.
Q: What do you think is the purpose of current museums holding contested artifacts?
Some museums need a reckoning on how their collections were obtained and how they can honor the cultures they represent.

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