
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara is a weekly podcast that showcases leaders in narrative journalism, essay, memoir, documentary film, radio and podcasts about the art and craft of telling true stories. Follow the show @creativenonfictionpodcast on Instagram and visit patreon.com/cnfpod to support!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 523 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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"Take pride in your rejections. It's a tough industry for putting yourself out there. You're like, doing a ton of work up front, not knowing if anyone will be interested in it. It's very easy to feel deflated about it. Your rejections are reaching fo... more
"It's not actually about the questions you ask. It's about shutting up," says Julian Brave NoiseCat, author of We Survived the Night.
It’s episode 501 with Julian Brave NoiseCat, author of the memoir We Survived the Night. It’s published by Knopf. I... more
"Anything beats writing. Writing is tough," says John McPhee, staff writer for The New Yorker and author of more than thirty books of nonfiction.
Hey CNFers, this is Episode 500 of The Creative Nonfiction Podcast, the show where I speak to tellers o... more
"You start to wonder was it all worth it? Or what's the point in trying to do it again? You know, if there's going to be more disappointment in the future. I think it is something that you know probably just changes as you go on, regardless, right? I... more
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I’ve listened to Brendan’s earliest episodes, the later ones and most of his latest episodes and I’ve learned much and been entertained by all of them. He encourages his guests to be relevant and to the point, while at the same time allowing for a free flowing conversation. Congrats for the 500.
All the interjections in this show destroy the flow of the interviews, as well as any illusion of intimacy.
As an aspiring author myself, having access to a constant stream and massive archive of talented writers, talking through how they made their sausage, and all the ups and downs in the process is extremely valuable. And inspiring. Brendan is doing great work here.
Just listened to your discussion with Isa Adney and thought it was fantastic. You asked her a lot of good questions about the challenges of being a creative person with “dreams” (or “goals,” per your discussion!) and she had such thoughtful answers. I felt so grounded after listening to the conversation. Loved it!
Love this podcast and hearing about others’ creative processes. The editor interviews are especially insightful to me, someone always on the other end of that process. Thank you!
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The content focuses on the art and craft of narrative nonfiction, featuring conversations with authors, journalists, and other creatives. Frequent themes include writing processes, challenges in storytelling, and the intersection of personal experiences with broader cultural narratives. The discussions provide valuable insights, especially for aspiring writers, about the complexities of crafting true stories in various formats, including essays, memoirs, and documentaries. Notably, the conversational style encourages guests to share candid reflections and personal anecdotes, making for engaging and relatable episodes that resonate with both writers and avid readers alike.
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1. Julian Brave NoiseCat
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