The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
Kelton Reid“Learn how acclaimed writers keep the ink flowing, the cursor moving, and avoid writer’s block.” Each week, host Kelton Reid chats with guests like Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah, on life after becoming a laureate; #1 New York Times bestselling author, Emily Henry on her past life as a YA mid-lister; Celebrated author, Walter Mosley, on his conflicted feelings after winning a National Book Award; New York Times bestselling author, Lisa Scottoline, on what she learned from literary lion Philip Roth; #1 New York Times bestselling author Dennis Lehane on what he borrowed from Clint Eastwood; and bestselling author, Matt Haig, on the process behind his novel, The Midnight Library, and serial guest hosts: neuroscientist Michael Grybko, journalist Adam Skolnick, and short story writer Robert Bruce.
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- Very interesting
Thank you for a podcast which doesn’t take ages to listen to. more
Apple Podcasts4Driasprivate
United Kingdoma month ago - A great listen!
If you’re a writer (and even if you’re not), you’ll find listening to The Writer Files to be time well spent. Kelton Reid knows how to interview a writer and keeps it interesting.
Apple Podcasts5Tess Enterline
United States3 months ago - 📣Writers, Writers: Read all about it!
The Writer Files is a great resource. There’s always some interesting little nugget in each episode. The episodes on procrastination are helpful. Kelton’s voice is like smoky honey so you won’t regret listening. Very soothing. I love the mix of interviews, something for everyone.
Apple Podcasts5Woodland5067
Ireland5 months ago - Interviewer needs improvement
Authors are great, but interviewer sounds drunk?
Apple Podcasts3PclarkVNUnited Kingdom7 months ago - My Favorite Podcast on Writing
Just began listening to the show, starting from the first episodes and absolutely love it. Such a fantastic show for writers.
Apple Podcasts51979CamaroUnited States9 months ago
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