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Lifewriting: Write for Your Life!

Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due | Realm
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Kamala Harris
Sinners
The Reformatory
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A Quiet Place: Day One

Authors and screenwriters Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due (and guests!) on writing, the writer's life, Hollywood, the work/family balance and relationships - the tools writers need to make themselves the heroes/heroines of their own story. - LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast (We might play your message!) - Join our MAILING LIST at www.lifewritingweekly.com

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive play the trailer to their short film, THE KEEPER, and talk about their experience at their first film festival as directors, the Blackstar Film Festival. They also discuss their plans to make a feature! And quest... more

In this episode recorded LIVE with an audience, Steve and Tananarive talk about the unveiling of their new masterclass, "Make Your Own Short Film!" based on their experience directing their upcoming short film, The Keeper.

Tananarive also talks abou... more

In this episode, Tananarive catches up with her college classmate from Northwestern University, award-winning and bestselling author Dan Chaon. They talk about his most recent novel, ONE OF US, research for wriring, the writing life, and how creating... more

Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due share updates and Lifewriting tools for staying centered while creating under stress. Due announces a People Magazine cover reveal for her upcoming horror novel, Mazywood (out September 22), describes its contemporary... more

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Recent Guests

Nelena Kai
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Listener/Reader community
Episode: LIFEWRITING LIVE! Make Your Own Short Film! (And book updates from Tananarive and Steve!)
Melana Kaya (Macromagrompg.com)
Listener who connected with the hosts and offered contact for writing coaching
Independent author/coach
Episode: LIFEWRITING LIVE! Make Your Own Short Film! (And book updates from Tananarive and Steve!)
Dan Chaon
Author of One of Us, Ill Will, Await Your Reply
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Episode: Guest Dan Chaon! (One of Us, Ill Will, Await Your Reply)
Markus Redmond
An actor, director, screenwriter, and author of the novel *Blood Slaves*
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Episode: Markus Redmond! (Blood Slaves)
Adrienne Marie Brown
Author, activist, and creator of the concept of Emergent Strategy
AK Press
Episode: Creating Art in the Midst of Chaos (adrienne maree brown)
Josh Ruben
Director known for the horror comedy 'Heart Eyes'.
Episode: Guest Josh Ruben! (Heart Eyes, Werewolves Within)
Clay McLeod Chapman
Author, playwright, and actor
Episode: Clay McLeod Chapman! Wake Up and Open Your Eyes (Finding Hope in Horror)
Gabino Iglesias
Acclaimed horror writer and professor
Episode: Best of Lifewriting - Gabino Iglesias! (The Devil Takes You Home, House of Bone and Rain)
Nadine Pinede
A poet, author, editor, translator, and education consultant, the first Rhodes Scholar of Haitian descent
Candlewick Press
Episode: On Writing Through Pain - Guest Nadine Pinede! (When the Mapou Sings)

Hosts

Steven Barnes
Host of Lifewriting Podcast (co-host) and author/screenwriter
Tananarive Due
Co-host of Lifewriting Podcast and author

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 88 ratings
  • Waiting With Baited Breath

    If not already aware, wanted to let yall know all episodes are showing an error message of “temporarily unavailable.” I reported the complication to Apple. Would love to hear your podcast and hope the issue is mended soon.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Batg!rl
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you!

    This podcast is such a gift. I’ve been searching for a podcast like this for so long, without even knowing it. The few episodes I’ve listened to have really opened my eyes to aspects of the craft of writing and helped me to develop on my own skills. Thank you so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deletingyourpod
    United States2 years ago
  • Great advice!

    Great advice for writers trying to get back to the pen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jazz9685345
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Advice for Writers (New

    This is a great resource for nascent writers as Tananarive and Steven speak with seasoned writers across different mediums while sprinkling in their experiences as well. It’s also filled with plenty of things for writers that have been at the keyboard for decades.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sleepingsickness
    United States3 years ago
  • All around inspiring

    I look forward to each episode so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    moniqueadcock
    United States3 years ago

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LIFEWRITING LIVE! Make Your Own Short Film! (And book updates from Tananarive and Steve!)
Q: What practical steps can I take to publish a book or get noticed by publishers?
Set a clear timeline with milestones like completing a manuscript, finishing and submitting stories monthly, and aiming for a contract with a publishable track record; visualize where you want to be in a year and write letters from your future self to your present self to build motivation and clarity.
LIFEWRITING LIVE! Make Your Own Short Film! (And book updates from Tananarive and Steve!)
Q: How should I think about editors when you're navigating notes on a draft?
Trust the editor as a partner, evaluate notes for the emotional impact on readers, and use beta readers to confirm if changes clarify the story; don't automatically yield to every suggestion, but consider them thoughtfully and contextually.
LIFEWRITING LIVE! On Overcoming Interruptions and Chaos
Q: How can I turn my journal into a story without asking permission from others?
Create a character dealing with the issues from your journal and make it a short story.
LIFEWRITING LIVE! On Overcoming Interruptions and Chaos
Q: What do you work on first when there are a lot of projects piling up?
It's crucial to have self-imposed deadlines for the work you care about.
Tananarive and Steve's story in The End of the World As We Know It (based in the world of Stephen King's The Stand)!
Q: How were you able to keep it quiet about your surgery?
I didn't want people worried about me. I figured it was best to tell them only after the surgery was over.

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This show centers on writing as a holistic craft, blending practical craft guidance with real-world life balance for authors and screenwriters. Hosts explore topics like building a sustainable writing career, navigating Hollywood, independent film production, publishing strategies, and personal health while pursuing ambitious projects. Guests range from novelists and screenwriters to actors and filmmakers, often discussing authentic storytelling, writing routines, production challenges, and the relationship between art and life. The format tends to mix candid narratives, actionable tips, audience Q&A, and behind-the-scenes insights into bringing projects—from books to films—to life. A notable strength is the long-running duo's ability to bl... more

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