The Working Writer

BBC Radio Cornwall presenter and first-time author David White is our guest on today’s episode of The Working Writer! He’s talking to us about where his ideas come from, his writing process, and what it feels like to get that finished novel in your hands. Join us for all the fun! Show Notes: You can listen to David from 2 to 6 pm Monday through Friday on BBC Radio Cornwall and Devon or find him on his social media pages at:  Facebook: TheDavidWhiteShow Instagram: @davidwhiteauthor and @davidwhiteshow Get your copy of “Crimson Agenda” and “The Salzburg Cipher” at Amazon now! Write to the Working Writer Podcast at workingwriterpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at WorkingWriterPodcast Twitter: @bradstaggs Instagram and Threads: bastaggs YouTube: @bstagg001

Screenwriter and Author Paul Zeidman joins us to talk about the industry and the things that he’s learned over the years. Get out your notepad because you’re going to need it!   Show Notes:   Find Paul on the internet at:  Creative Writing Life Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-writing-life/id1488636423 YouTube: @CreativeWritingLife Twitter (X): @maximum_z Facebook: paul.zeidman Instagram: pezscreenwriting Get your copy of “Go Ahead And Ask!: Interviews About Screenwriting (And Pie)” at Amazon   Write to the Working Writer Podcast at workingwriterpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at WorkingWriterPodcast Twitter: @bradstaggs Instagram and Threads: bastaggs YouTube: @bstagg001

Independent Author Kaylin R. Boyd talks to us this week about her process of writing and publishing her two books, ‘Tell City’ and ‘The Netherworlds: Curse of Fate’. If you want to self-publish, listen and get your notepad ready!   Show Notes:   Find Kaylin on the internet at: https://kaylinrboyd.wixsite.com/author Twitter (X): @kr_boyd Facebook: kaylinrboyd Instagram: Kaylin.r.boyd YouTube: @kaylinrboyd TikTok @kaylinrboyd_   IngramSpark Book Publishers: https://www.ingramspark.com   Tell City and The Netherworlds are available on Amazon.   Write to the Working Writer Podcast at workingwriterpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at WorkingWriterPodcast Twitter: @bradstaggs Instagram and Threads: bastaggs YouTube: @bstagg001

Romance Author Emma Bennet is our guest, talking to us about how she started writing, the fun of working in the romance genre, and what you should do to get started! She also talks about National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and the book she is publishing to help you get the most out of it. She is brilliant, funny, and inspirational and you will find her to be, as well.   Show Notes: Find Emma on the internet at: https://www.emma-bennet.co.uk Twitter (X): @romanceemma Facebook: emmabennetwriter Instagram: @romanceemma YouTube: @EmmaBennetAuthor   Joffe Books: https://joffebooks.com   National Novel Writing Month: https://nanowrimo.org   Write to the Working Writer Podcast at workingwriterpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at WorkingWriterPodcast Twitter: @bradstaggs Instagram and Threads: bastaggs YouTube: @bstagg001

Join us as we talk with Danny Manus, owner of No Bullscript Consulting, as we talk about what he can do to help get your script into fighting shape and ready to be read! If you're a script writer, this is one to pay attention to. Show Notes: No Bullscript Consulting: https://www.nobullscript.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danny.manus.9 Twitter: @DannyManus Write to the Working Writer Podcast at workingwriterpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at WorkingWriterPodcast Twitter: @bradstaggs Instagram and Threads: bastaggs YouTube: @bstagg001

It’s time to get inspired by the one and only Demetrius Witherspoon, creator of the Submerge Universe! We talk about where his ideas come from and, more importantly, what it takes to turn those ideas into actual product… especially when you don’t live in Hollywood.   Show Notes:   Find all the Submerge Universe product at: https://dventertainmentpictures.com   Twitter @SubmergeUnivers   Facebook: SubmergeUniverse   Instagram: dventertainmentpictures   YouTube: @submergeuniversechannel806   Write to the Working Writer Podcast at workingwriterpodcast@gmail.com   Follow us on Facebook at WorkingWriterPodcast   Twitter: @bradstaggs   Instagram and Threads: bastaggs   YouTube: @bstagg001

Screenwriter and Producer Joe Russo joins us this week to talk about the horror genre, how he got started, and being a WGA Strike Captain! He's a great interview and gives us invaluable information that you'll want to pay close attention to. Show Notes: Hollywood Hangover Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollywood-hangover/id1324637867 Follow Joe on Twitter @joerussotweets Writer to us at workingwriterpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WorkingWriterPodcast/

It's time to talk animation writing with Simpsons Writer and Producer Michael Price! We discuss the difference in writing animation when he first started versus now and what to expect when writing animation today. We also, of course, discuss the strike and how the writers are fighting for your future. Don't miss this one! Show notes: Michael Price on Twitter: @mikepriceinla Writer to us at workingwriterpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WorkingWriterPodcast/

Do you feel anxious about your writing? What about when you try to publish or sell your writing? Author, Director, and Writer Christopher Glatis talks to us about his new book When Your Mind Screams: Finding Peace and Confidence in the Midst of Anxiety. Everybody feels anxious on some level. Let's talk about it. Show notes: Christopher Glatis' website: https://www.christopherglatis.com/ Instagram: christopherglatis Twitter: @ChrisGlatis Facebook: Christopher Glatis You can download a free chapter of When Your Mind Screams on Chris' website or order it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/When-Your-Mind-Screams-Confidence/dp/1544535384/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JEP44W8L9PKM&keywords=christopher+glatis&qid=1687704088&sprefix=christopher+glatis%2Caps%2C373&sr=8-1 K.M. Weiland's website: https://www.kmweiland.com/ Write to us at The Working Writer at workingwriterpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at workingwriterpocast

Have you been wanting to know what's really going on with the Writer's Guild of America strike? Television writer, show runner, and producer Mike Royce is here to tell us what's going on as he gets his 18,000 steps a day in while picketing! We also talk to him about the shows he's worked on and created from his Emmy-winning turn on Everybody Loves Raymond to the short-lived but pivotal Enlisted and through the reboot of One Day at a Time. Mike's advice for beginning writers is also something you don't want to miss. Mike's the real deal so don't miss this amazing interview! (Oh yes, and there is some salty language in this one... so just be warned!) Show Notes: Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeRoyce Writer to us at workingwriterpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WorkingWriterPodcast/

Playwright Becky Schlomann joins us to talk about how to write 10-minute plays that theater companies are looking for and where to find the opportunities to submit your work. She's gotten a lot of work out in a short time and she's smart! Give her a listen. Show notes: Becky Schlomann on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becky.schlomann Read her work on the New Play Exchange at https://newplayexchange.org/users/52316/becky-schlomann Write to us at workingwriterpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WorkingWriterPodcast

Children's book author and artist Duane Willoughby stops by to talk to us about putting together a children's book with artwork. Entertainment and art all in one place? Yes, please! Show notes: Find Duane Willoughby at https://duanewrites.com/ https://sidekicksstudio.com/ Twitter: @Duanewrites Instagram: duane writes Link to "Influencer of Instagram" - https://sidekicksstudio.com/art Affinity Design Studio: https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/ Email the Working Writer Podcast at workingwriterpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WorkingWriterPodcast

In this episode, we discuss marketing with Brock Swinson, host of the Creative Principles podcast and writer for Creative Screenwriting online. You can also get FREE STUFF... that's right, I said FREE STUFF at Brock's website. It's time to learn! Show Notes: Brock Swinson's website where you can get a free book download: http://brockswinson.com/ Creative Principles Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-principles/id1292130289 Creative Screenwriting: https://www.creativescreenwriting.com/ Write to us at workingwriterpodcast@gmail.com or join our online community at our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WorkingWriterPodcast

Ron May, author of four books on World War II veterans of Indiana and historic monuments, talks to us about what it takes to write books covering true, historical events using eyewitness interviews and historic photos.   Show Notes:   Ron May’s Website: https://ronaldpmay.com   Our Service, Our Stories on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OurServiceOurStories   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@worldwariihistorystorieswi1187   The Working Writer on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkingWriterPodcast   Email us at workingwriterpodcast@gmail.com  

Do you have a problem accepting compliments or marketing yourself because you would have to talk about... yourself? You may have Imposter Syndrome. How do we deal with it when people are always asking us about ourselves and what we've done? Let's talk about it. We also have an update about what past guests of the Working Writer Podcast are up to now. Everybody's busy and needs our support. Show Links: The Girls Who Fought Crime by Mari K. Eder - https://a.co/d/4gKh0Fw Swamp Story by Dave Barry - https://a.co/d/8ipKMAi Inheritance, The Shimmer by Ridley Pearson - https://a.co/d/9MscADA Hyperion Players - https://www.hyperionplayers.com/ I Love My Zombie - A new play by Brad Staggs https://newplayexchange.org/plays/405059/i-love-my-zombie Working Writer Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WorkingWriterPodcast

She’s here! Singer/Songwriter Jennie DeVoe talks to us about songwriting, recording in England, and being threatened with a baseball bat when trying to get a cover photo! If you’ve ever been interested in the mystery that is songwriting or learning some behind-the-scenes facts about the process of recording… or if you just love Jennie DeVoe as we do… this is the episode for you.   This episode was recorded live at the Working Writer Podcast Studios (otherwise known as our dining room) so you will hear guest appearances by Angela Vitosky Staggs and our dogs, Georgia and Lennie. Rob DeVoe is also there giving moral support and keep the trains running.   Snippets of Jennie’s songs appear throughout and, yes, she gave permission for her music to be used. Enjoy it and then click on the links to Jennie’s website and buy everything! I mean it… right now…   Show Links:   https://www.jenniedevoe.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenniedevoe   Twitter: @jenniedevoe   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JennieDeVoeOfficialChannel   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniedevoe/ Jennie DeVoe music used in this podcast: Strange Sunshine (from the album Strange Sunshine) https://www.jenniedevoe.com/strange-sunshine Blue Sky, Big Sun (from the album Blue Sky Radio Hour) https://www.jenniedevoe.com/blue-sky-radio-hour Try Harder (from the album Fireworks & Karate Supplies) https://www.jenniedevoe.com/fireworks-and-karate-supplies Andy (from the album Fireworks & Karate Supplies) ⁠https://www.jenniedevoe.com/fireworks-and-karate-supplies⁠ The Big Amen (from the album Fireworks & Karate Supplies) ⁠https://www.jenniedevoe.com/fireworks-and-karate-supplies⁠ Redeeming (from the album Fireworks & Karate Supplies) ⁠https://www.jenniedevoe.com/fireworks-and-karate-supplies⁠ Here on Earth (from the album Fireworks & Karate Supplies) ⁠https://www.jenniedevoe.com/fireworks-and-karate-supplies⁠ How I Feel (from the album Ta-Da) https://www.jenniedevoe.com/ta-da I Break Down (from the album Strange Sunshine) https://www.jenniedevoe.com/strange-sunshine The book recommended by Jennie, Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon, is available at https://www.amazon.com/Steal-Like-Artist-Things-Creative/dp/0761169253/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZQUIUD9A6FRO&keywords=steal+like+an+artist&qid=1681652385&sprefix=Steal+Like%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-1   Photographer Dale Bernstein: https://www.instagram.com/dab_photography/     The Working Writer on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkingWriterPodcast   Leave a comment or email us at workingwriterpodcast@gmail.com

Marcia Eppich-Harris joins us to talk about playwrighting, getting published, and her Shakespearean musical! Playwright Marcia Eppich-Harris is not only a Shakespearean scholar, she’s also a multi-instrumentalist who has decided that Shakespeare only lacks in his inclusion of a good show-stopping tune! Join us as we talk about founding the Southbank Theatre Company, watching your play get produced, and getting published. Show Notes: Learn more about the Southbank Theatre Company at ⁠https://southbanktheatre.org Marcia’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcia.eppichharris Follow her on Twitter: ⁠@EppichHarris Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/WorkingWriterPodcast/⁠ Email: workingwriterpodcast@gmail.com

Ridley Pearson returns to take us all to writing school! This is why we have a podcast and this week, we get to learn. Ridley Pearson is not only an extremely talented and successful writer, he also teaches a college writing course. He wanted to come back and talk to all of you about the basics of writing. You do NOT want to miss this one! Show Notes: Keep up with Ridley Pearson at https://ridleypearson.com/ Ridley's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ridleypearson Ridley's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RidleyPearson Ridley's Instagram: https://instagram.com/RidleyPearson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkingWriterPodcast/ Email: workingwriterpodcast@gmail.com

Writer/Director Paul Schoulberg (Ms. White Light, The Good Catholic, So Cold The River) is our guest this week. Find out what he has to say about his writing process, working with the amazing John C. McGinley, and rooting for Indiana University (or not). Show Notes: Paul Schoulberg on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6841432 Paul on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2749225/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkingWriterPodcast Email: workingwriterpodcast@gmail.com

We're back!  Writer/Director/Stuntman and all-around good egg Jesse V. Johnson gets us back on track. Jesse is known for The Hitman Diaries, The Debt Collector, and Hell Hath No Fury. Unfortunately, since this interview took place on a horrible internet connection on a military base in the Middle-East, some of the audio has a ring to it. I apologize and promise it won't happen again! You will find Jesse on Twitter at @jessevjohns and Facebook at www.facebook.com/actionjessevjohnson/. Follow The Working Writer Podcast at our Facebook page www.facebook.com/WorkingWriterPodcast/. Email us at workingwriterpodcast@gmail.com