Writing and Breathing
Antony JohnstonA podcast about why, how, and what we write. Bestselling writer Antony Johnston talks frankly with other authors about their motivations, methods, and processes. A must-listen for anyone interested in the craft and business of writing.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 33 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Categories | FictionArts | ||||
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Jenni Hill (Editorial Director of Orbit Books) joins Antony for our first episode with a non-author, to talk about being a book shepherd, how acquisitions can be beauty contests, and why the job involves much less actual editing than you might think.... more
Simon Scarrow (Eagles of the Empire, Blackout) joins Antony to discuss balancing research with the needs of a story, how every reader creates their own version of a book, and why Italian tomatoes still haunt him.
Simon Scarrow on Twitter: tw... more
Jody Houser (Critical Role, Doctor Who) joins Antony to talk about finding new directions in existing properties, whether thinking about writing counts as writing, and getting irate about notes.
Jody Houser on Twitter: twitter.com/Jody_House... more
Helene Wecker (The Golem and the Djinni, The Hidden Palace) joins Antony to discuss telling details, research that both enlightens and frustrates, and pulling the spine out of a manuscript.
Helene Wecker on Twitter: twitter.com/helenewecker more
Vinay Patel (Doctor Who, Murdered by My Father) joins Antony to talk about using practice to push yourself, focusing on nailing the parts only you can do, and the balance between empathy and sympathy.
Vinay Patel on Twitter: twitter.com/Vina... more
Bonnie MacBird (Tron, Sherlock Holmes) joins Antony to discuss applying cinematic writing to prose, why truth is important even in fiction, and the joys and dangers of writing a beloved character.
Bonnie MacBird on Twitter: twitter.com/macbi... more
Joshua Hale Fialkov (Chicago Med, The Bunker) joins Antony to talk about collaboration in TV, being too mainstream for indie (but too indie for the mainstream), and solving problems instead of creating them.
Joshua Hale Fialkov on Twitter: t... more
Ram V (Paradiso, Catwoman) joins Antony to discuss being a planner who doesn't stick to the plan, making sure every scene exists for more than one reason, and hating structural changes.
Ram V on Twitter: twitter.com/therightram
Ram V on the ... more
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- Excellent podcast for those interested in the nature of writing
Antony Johnston talks to a variety of different writers, there’s bound to be one you’re interested in. My favourites so far were Rucka and Gillen as I read a lot of their work as well as Johnston’s. Definitely worth a listen.
Apple Podcasts5Baron Fortnightly
United Kingdom5 years ago - Fascinating insight
Whether you’re a creative, a writer or just enjoy the end product of a writer’s craft, this show gives you a great view of the writer’s process. The host strikes just the right chord of enthusiasm and knowledge and the guests are open and forthcoming.
Apple Podcasts5Melbourne Geordie Mal
Australia6 years ago - Distilled Excellence
Antony and his excellent guests all write different types of things, have different processes and have different tips and tricks for making writing better and ‘making it’ in the world of writing.
This is an absolute goldmine for anyone who enjoys writing or wants to get better at it. I eagerly await each and every episode and his audiobook whenever it comes out!
Apple Podcasts5DCXIIIUnited Kingdom6 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #190 |  India/Arts |
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