The Working Writer: Recent Episodes

Brad Staggs

If you're a writer of any kind but have a full-time job (or two) to pay the bills, this is the podcast for you! We can write together and keep each other motivated. Each week, we'll talk about how to use your precious time to get your writing going and be accountable for getting it done! Every other week, we'll feature an interview with somebody who can tell you what they expect out of your writing... actors, directors, producers, and yes, other writers! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brad-staggs/support

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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/

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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

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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

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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/

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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/

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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

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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

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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/

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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

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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

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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

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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/.

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Actor Richard Horvitz kicks of Season 2 of The Working Writer Podcast!

Richard is a world-renowned voiceover artist and actor with more than 200 credits to his name. From working in sitcoms in the early 80's to animation such as Invader Zim, Angry Beavers, and Billy and Mandy (for which he wrote two episodes), Richard is a seasoned pro who works the jobs he loves (see today's YouTube hit Helluva Boss).

He also conducts a class which will teach you how to tell your story whether you're an actor or a writer. Write to Richard for more information at richardhorvitzclasses@gmail.com.

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The great Ridley Pearson is our guest for Episode 21! We talk about writing for Disney, being friends with Dave Barry, and what it takes to be a best-selling author for over 36 years.

Ridley Pearson Website (http://ridleypearson.com)


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Author Michael Koryta is our guest on the podcast! The author of 18 published mysteries... most best sellers... talks to us about how he began writing, publishing his first book at 22! And how he keeps his writing output at such a high level of quality. Of course, we might talk a little Indiana University basketball, too.

Michael Koryta's website (michaelkoryta.com)

Ben Yagoda: The Sound on the Page: Great Writers Talk about Style and Voice in Writing (Available on Amazon)

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How do you write good dialogue? We delve into what it takes this week. Sources: New York Book Editors (https://nybookeditors.com/2017/05/your-guide-to-writing-better-dialogue/) MasterClass (https://www.masterclass.com/articles/strategies-for-improving-dialogue-in-your-writing)

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Dr. Gavin Hughes, Research Associate at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, is our guest! We talk about a bit of Irish history, a bit of Cricket, and a lot of Educational Writing. 

I prove that an American podcaster can be out-classed and out-thought by an Irish historian and that laughter is always welcome.

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What do you think art is? Are you trying to write something that will be considered art forever? You might want to change the way you think.

We also talk about the reasons you might want to become part of a writer's group. Is it worth your time?

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James Still is the playwright in residence for the Indiana Repertory Theatre. Today, he talks to us about his career and gives great advise to beginning writers.

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How do you deal with rejection? Do you take it in stride or shut down? It's part of writing, so you need to steel yourself to it.

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Showrunner, Producer, and Writer Peter Lenkov talks to us about his start in the business (yes, Demolition Man is his) and what it took to reboot three of the greatest television franchises of all time. Come for the conversation, stay for the writing advice.


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Do you have a TV pilot written? Want to film it yourself? Here's how we did it... on a budget.

You can watch the TV pilot of Ex-Kid by clicking HERE or at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0eG0b2zFtdZc-gg5k9-_Pf3fg_IouNNv

You can also see it HERE or by going to https://www.bradstaggsvo.com/ex-kid-television-pilot

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Ian Hauer has written and produced his first full-length play entitled American Brutus. We talk to him about the writing experience and what it's like to see your work on stage for the first time!

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Dave Barry. Yes, THAT Dave Barry, is our guest! The man himself talks to us about how he got started, his road from small-town journalism in Pennsylvania to big-town fun at the Miami Herald, and his writing process. Learn from this living legend and enjoy hearing about the day he won his Pulitzer Prize.

Dave Barry's Website: https://www.davebarry.com

Dave Barry's Blog (https://blogs.herald.com)

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We've put out the One-Act Play Challenge, but do you know how to write a one-act play? In this episode, we discuss what it takes to make a one-act play. I also give you an update on my screenplay in progress, Y Gelli.

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Maj. Gen. (R) Mari K. Eder, author of the new book The Girls Who Stepped Out Of Line is our guest this week. She talks to us about how she got started writing, her Benson books for young readers, her books which have become necessary reading for military Public Affairs professionals, and what it took to write a book of amazing, unrecognized women from throughout military history.

We also announce our first Working Writer Podcast Writer’s Challenge! Sit back and enjoy our conversation.

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Buy The Girls Who Stepped Out Of Line at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WYX7H3L/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_FPGSVHEQ62J8Y6VW3JKS

Wall Street Journal Article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/mari-eder-was-an-army-unicorn-11627662502?fbclid=IwAR2cCpyZ4m8TZrb3iU2jwOFPvRD8aOaQ6VovC0YXeYEIfBWXpCpFBUa5gVk


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What is your writing kryptonite? What can make you stop writing? Let's talk about a few of these things and, hopefully, get you back into that writing frame of mind again.

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Have you always wanted to take an online writing course but don't want to waste your time and money? Leave that to me! We take a look at just a few of the courses available on the interwebs. We then have a proper chat with L.A. playwright and screenwriter Kristen Lazarian! (I apologize now for mispronouncing your name once. Won't happen again.)

bradstaggsvo.com/writing

newplayexchange.org

stage32.com

careerauthors.com

Now get to writing!


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Should you go back and take a look at things you've written in the past? How about things you started and never finished? Today, we talk about whether it's worth your time to live in the past or just look to the future. 

It's a short one but we're just setting up for things to come! Join us!

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What's the difference between Story and Plot? We dive into the details today before we talk to Film Producer/Director Mark Racop from MagicHouse Productions and Fiberglass Freaks in Logansport, Indiana.

https://fiberglassfreaks.com

Now Get to Writing!


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Happy Fourth of July! Let's get our writing motivation going as we talk about characters and character development. As always, I'll give an update about where I am with my latest script "Y Gelli". 

It's been a long week but carve out your time and get to writing!

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In this episode of The Working Writer, we talk to actor Katy O'Brian about what she, as a working actor, expects from the written material she receives. We have a review of several programs which will help you format your project and I give you an update on "Y Gelli."

https://www.finaldraft.com/

https://www.trelby.org

https://4thewords.com

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/ (Scrivener)

https://www.dabblewriter.com

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What do you do when you can't figure out what to do to start writing? This week, we discuss methods of overcoming blank page phobia and how to get started on that writing project you need to get out!

I also give you an update on my screenplay Y Gelli in order to hold myself accountable for writing each week.

You can click HERE and go to the bottom of the page to download the latest version of Y Gelli that we'll be talking about.

Have a brilliant week and get to writing!


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This is it! The first episode of The Working Writer! If you love to write but hold down a regular job or two in order to pay the rent, this podcast is for you!

In this episode, I'm we're going to talk about how to remain motivated when life gets in the way of your writing. I'll also start a writing project which you can hold me accountable for finishing as the podcast goes on. I hope you will start a project of your own!

My special guest is very near and dear to me... my Editor who also happens to be my Wife, Angela Staggs! We'll discuss what an Editor expects out of a writer and what a writer can expect from the editor.


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Are you a writer who just happens to work regular jobs to pay the rent? This podcast is for you! The people who love to write in any genre but need a little motivation after a day (or night) at work. Join me starting Sunday, June 13, for a talk about writing when it's not what keeps a roof over your head. We'll have a guest every other week and you can join me as I start a new project from inception. Now get to writing!


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