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The 'Writers Are People Too' Podcast
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2011
Here we'll chat about Science fiction and futuristic tech, mages wielding power beyond belief, post-apocalyptic landscapes, and gruesome murders, all written by authors who just won't shut up.
To date, I've interviewed over 70 authors, and until I find out what makes them successful, I'm not going to stop.
To date, I've interviewed over 70 authors, and until I find out what makes them successful, I'm not going to stop.
Writing Secrets and a New Novel from Hollywood Insider Shan Serafin
Shan A. Serafin is a writer-director of Hollywood productions and has also co-authored multiple novels with James Patterson. Here we chat about becoming successful in the industry, the difficulties of publication, different parts of the creative process, writing and directing for the screen, and his new Solo Debut Novel, "The Paris Vendetta".
The Book:
amzn.to/3z4AjsG
00:00 Who is Shan Serapfin?
02:21 How to become successful in the industry
06:42 The Co-writing process
10:20 Writing and directing for film
13:38 Solo Debut Novel, The Paris Vendetta
21:35 What makes a good thriller?
24:06 Character decisions and morality
26:55 Shan's Publishing Journey
30:41 Book Excerpt, The Paris Vendetta
34:40 Writing style and creative decisions
40:37 Challenges with Publishing
43:07 Letting your works refrigerate
48:39 Final Remarks
#author #podcast #writer #crime #thriller #shanserafin #authorinterview #authorsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #books #booktok #booktube
The Book:
amzn.to/3z4AjsG
00:00 Who is Shan Serapfin?
02:21 How to become successful in the industry
06:42 The Co-writing process
10:20 Writing and directing for film
13:38 Solo Debut Novel, The Paris Vendetta
21:35 What makes a good thriller?
24:06 Character decisions and morality
26:55 Shan's Publishing Journey
30:41 Book Excerpt, The Paris Vendetta
34:40 Writing style and creative decisions
40:37 Challenges with Publishing
43:07 Letting your works refrigerate
48:39 Final Remarks
#author #podcast #writer #crime #thriller #shanserafin #authorinterview #authorsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #books #booktok #booktube
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Ink and Faith: Justin Scoggins on Tattoos and Christianity
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Justin and I talk about his tattoos, his beliefs surrounding tattoos as an art form, and how they relate to historical and modern Christianity. Check out the book: amzn.to/3XkgE1e Check out Justin: eidochristos.com jscoggins7 instagram: jscoggins7 00:00 Introduction to Justin and his tattoos 04:58 Tattoos as self-expression in modern culture 07:15 The Book: Inking Christ: A Theolog...
Steamy Scenes, & Dragon Shifters: Brittany Gossin's Bold New Book
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Brittany and I start off talking about her chickens and tattoos, but quickly pivot to her romatasy novels, creativity, and journey to publication. If you like dragon shapeshifters, audacious criminals, and spicy scenes, then you should probably check her out. www.brittanygossinwrites.com/ Dream Walker: amzn.to/3YS1vp5 Unbound: amzn.to/3YQuZnm So, You Wrote a Book: www.brittanygossinwrites.com/s...
How to make a living as a Full-Time Author | Keith Giles
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Every author longs for the ability to turn their creativity and passion into a full-time income stream, but many lack the knowledge; Keith has managed this successfully, and loves sharing some of the things he's learned along the way. Listen in as we discuss the ups and downs of authorhood, creativity, and what it takes to make a living as a full-time author. Get a MAJOR Discount on Author's Ac...
What is the meaning of life, and what happens after we die? | Author Brandy Anderson
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Brandy and I chat about the meaning of life, what happens when we die, communicating with deceased loved ones, and how to reconcile reincarnation with the Christian ideologies of Heaven and Hell. Check out Brandy's Book, "Through the Veil": amzn.to/3YthmKB 00:00 introduction to "Through the Veil" 02:30 Changing one's worldview 04:43 communicating with the deceased 08:42 Heaven and Hell vs. Rein...
He Evaded the Secret Service; Now He Writes True Crime | Author Matthew Cox
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Matthew Cox was responsible for more than $55 million in fraud and was at one time number 1 on the US Secret Service's most wanted list. I chat with him about his book, "Shark in the Housing Pool" which outlines his escapades including his white collar crime, womanizing, and how he went on the run from the authorities for 3 years. We also talk about challenges in writing, and how to be successf...
Modern Christianity's Missing Ingredient: Radical Love | Author Pierce Marks
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Pierce and I chat about his beliefs on God's radical love, and how modern Christians often miss the mark. How does this tie into all of creation, and what can Christians do to apply radical love to their lives? A New Way of Seeing: Meaning in Life and the Christian Vision of Nature amzn.to/4c0CACC 00:00 Philosphy, Morality, and Ethics 03:03 Pierce's creative Persona 04:37 What is Radical Love? ...
Broken promises of 20th century sci-fi; is technology disconnecting us? | Darrell Epp
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Darrell and I discuss his poetry book, "Alien Phonics Primer", musings of a man who sees that technology that should be bringing us closer together, often makes us more secluded. Oh, and it's funny. Check it out here: amzn.to/4ePe9us 00:00 Why Darrell Writes Poetry 03:10 AI, Automation, job loss, and creativity 07:10 Broken promises of 20th century science fiction 13:29 Alien Phonics Primer, te...
Inspire the Next Generation With Our Writing | Author Tarick "PIF" Benjamin
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Tarick "PIF" and I chat about his inspiration for writing kids books, and how it's important to guide the next generation to making a positive impact. Check out Tarick: Www.blackislov3.com 00:00 Tarick "PIF" Benjamin, & His mission 04:21 PIF's creative journey 08:40 The Book, "Just like me" 11:04 Kids need role models 12:41 Writing books for your own children 15:41 How to be good role models fo...
Machoism vs. Creativity; Reconciling 2 Degrees and 5 Books as a Rough Tradesman | Kevin Cramer
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Author: Kevin Cramer Kevin and I chat about the difficulties of being in the trades, reconciling creativity and machosim, and all of the ridiculous things that he's had happen to him while working. Check out American Grunt: amzn.to/3Xf51cb 00:00 Introduction to Kevin 04:50 Near death experiences and construction workers 11:02 Working with Morons 18:40 Writing for money vs. writing for art 21:15...
A Comedy-Fantasy, by an author with fantastic writing tools up her sleeve | Author Eva Sandor
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Here I interview Eva Sandor, an author who has written a comedy-fantasy series about an intelligent talking magpie and his pet human, an exiled court jester. We also talk about StoryGrid and Dramatica tools to better your writing! Check out the Heart of Stone Adventures: amzn.to/4e4oS3Z 00:00 Introduction to Eva 03:05 Publishing Expieriences 06:40 The Heart of Stone Adventures 08:50 Humor in wr...
What does it take to write a New York Times Best Seller? | Author Isaac Marion
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Author: Isaac Marion I chat with Isaac about his NYT bestselling novel "Warm Bodies", the ins and outs of creativity, shed living, publication, and what the future holds for his creative projects. Check out Isaac here: Instagram: @isaacmarion TH-cam: @OuterEdgeOutpost Website: Isaacmarion.com Amazon Books by Isaac: amzn.to/3R1tPAC 00:00 Introduction to Isaac 03:33 Creativity in Solitude 05:53 W...
Non-Duality, Divine Oneness, and 114 Quantum Sayings of Jesus | Author Keith Giles
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Author: Keith Giles The Quantum Sayings of Jesus: amzn.to/44Oc25u Quoir Publishing: quoir.com/ In this interview I discuss The Gospel of Thomas, a lost book often thought of as a Gnostic text, with Keith Giles, who has decoded 114 of Jesus' sayings. 00:00 Who is Keith, and why choose me for the interview? 04:04 He left the church to follow Jesus 12:28 What does Keith believe about Jesus? 19:30 ...
This author re-wrote his life in an autofiction about dealing with grief and loss | David Giles
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This author re-wrote his life in an autofiction about dealing with grief and loss | David Giles
This data scientist wrote a sci-fi about the dangers of AI evolving | Author: Kris Erickson
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This data scientist wrote a sci-fi about the dangers of AI evolving | Author: Kris Erickson
This PKD Fanboy wrote a skater punk scifi horror about the 80s | Author David Agranoff
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This PKD Fanboy wrote a skater punk scifi horror about the 80s | Author David Agranoff
A philosphy professor and I discuss his sci-fi novel, and whether or not humanity can overcome evil
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A philosphy professor and I discuss his sci-fi novel, and whether or not humanity can overcome evil
An Anthology of Authors: Artificial Intelligence, Aliens, and Apocalypse -- Augmented, Volume 1
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An Anthology of Authors: Artificial Intelligence, Aliens, and Apocalypse Augmented, Volume 1
I talk with this survivor of the CA 2018 Camp Fire, and how art and writing have influenced her
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I talk with this survivor of the CA 2018 Camp Fire, and how art and writing have influenced her
This author wrote 4000 words per day for a month to finish his novel! | Author Spencer Steeves
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This author wrote 4000 words per day for a month to finish his novel! | Author Spencer Steeves
This writer and I discuss storytelling, publishing, and filmmaking | Polly Schattel
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This writer and I discuss storytelling, publishing, and filmmaking | Polly Schattel
Shooting films in VR, and telling compelling stories no matter the medium | Author Jason Stokes
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Shooting films in VR, and telling compelling stories no matter the medium | Author Jason Stokes
A novel about a biotech society, by a farmer passionate about sustainability | Author Shane Simonson
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A novel about a biotech society, by a farmer passionate about sustainability | Author Shane Simonson
A professor and I chat about his sci-fi novel, and how improv informs creativity | Author Sam Tanner
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A professor and I chat about his sci-fi novel, and how improv informs creativity | Author Sam Tanner
This novel tells about sentient planets and a Hopi prophecy for the future | Author Renee W Peek
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This novel tells about sentient planets and a Hopi prophecy for the future | Author Renee W Peek
A space opera about a complex sci-fi universe and its inhabitants | Author Brandon Hill
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A space opera about a complex sci-fi universe and its inhabitants | Author Brandon Hill
Is redemption possible for the creator of the time travel industry? | Author N Joseph Glass
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Is redemption possible for the creator of the time travel industry? | Author N Joseph Glass
A sci-fi about divergent human species after a futuristic apocalypse | Author Thomas Norford
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A sci-fi about divergent human species after a futuristic apocalypse | Author Thomas Norford
A novel about a young witch finding passion, and a discussion of ethical vs. predatory publishing
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A novel about a young witch finding passion, and a discussion of ethical vs. predatory publishing
He quit his day job to write sci-fi comedy about the worst crew in the cosmos? | Author Pat Sutphin
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He quit his day job to write sci-fi comedy about the worst crew in the cosmos? | Author Pat Sutphin
Lov this episode!
@@CreatorOfAmoria-Rose Thanks! It was a great conversation!
Communicating constantly with spiritual beings ... relatives or anyone. They're not your Creator, The Creator. John 15:26 is The Way. The Relationship with God, your Creator, The Creator, needs to be a person's goal in this life - traveling alongside God is important to assure a best path in our eternal journey.
That was awesome! 👍
Man... talk about an interesting, eloquent interviewee!
Excellent stuff.Wild to think about how art can help us navigate our way through reality.
@@sachinssharma2 💯 👏
Actually no we are too obsessed with love and tolerance. Its hate as a virtue that we need to rediscover. Not enough hate for evil, evil doers and those who threaten what we ought love.
@@ParanoiaAgent-qm3yw you can debate the philosophy professor on that one if you'd like 🤣
Great stuff, really interesting and actually kinda inspiring!
@@General_Ganja442 💯 👏
That's because you're paying attention only to the "sci" part, yet are seemingly unaware what the "fi" part means. It means fiction. That means it's not real, bubba. Glad I could help.
wondering if you watched the entire video
Great conversation👏
Glad you liked it! Feel free to suggest additional authors you'd like me to get on.
Your interview definitely whet my appetite! I can't wait to read Darrell Epp's latest book! All of his previous poetry collections have the stellar track record of being immersive, resonant and singularly captivating! Take my money!
Great to hear it! Support the authors!
This guy doesn't pay out the authors who publish through them and withholds information regarding sales and publishing distribution. Be super careful in trusting this guy. He is a fraud!
I read Cramer's book and it was totally awesome. Totally worth a read for a quick little trip down memory lane for most of us.
Ya, the excerpt he read was hilarious! I imagine the whole book is more of the same.
Matt! Thank you again for having me on the show- it was great fun talking with you and sharing my insights!
Great to get to know you!
Thank you so much for having me!
Absolutely--was great!
Those are the good ones too! May the Fourth be with you my friend!
I've got good taste >.<
didnt read any of the books today, but i did wear one of my clone wars shirts
Baby steps!
I got force collector in my closet. May the 4th be with you and watch out for the revenge of the 5th
May the 4th be with you! Just learned that today from a bug bang theary yt short just now
WTF?
May the 4th be with you my friend (*^o^)人(^o^*)
Organized religions are cults and either all the gods exist or none of them do
I grew up in a cult [lite] 😂
So the takeaway is that if you believe a god created hell as a default then they aren't a fair or just or good god. Simple really.
The world isnt fair for anybody🙄
Exactly It's crazy to me how In their own narrative people are that they think they are the only person experiencing injustice and hardship in the world.
@samuelmire9389 Agreed; everyone has their own struggles! Some people's struggles are objectively larger than other people's struggles, but each person's largest struggle is still the hardest thing they've ever encountered from their own perspective. We need to learn to be empathetic toward them. Also, how we handle our own struggles is what can define us.
@@marlenathorvald I 100% agree that everyone has their own difficulties. How we handle our struggles is what defines us.
Whats the true reason for the link... "Hot lonely girls to chat in your area, 5.99 the initial rate, 59 cents per minute after, call now"😊😂😊
Watch the section of the full interview on "Hard Video"--we talk about malicious advertising in AR as well!
I've heard of that 'light edit previous chapter, then write next one' approach from others. That's not something I'll often do, but I can see how it works for certain writers.
Ya, I tend to do this, to help prepare my mind for the next scene I'm writing. Hey--whatever works for you though!
Damn the guy above looks like thinner tectone
I guess all bald guys with beards look the same haha >.<
I'm definitely more of a plotter than a pantser, with an outline that I follow with a little pantsing in between. That being said, two of my favorite scenes were completely off-book seat of the pants. But like you, I do a lot of the prewriting in my mind on walks.
Plotting is definitely important for a well-paced book, but you never know what's gonna happen if you give yourself full creative control in the moment!
"... Sit on their @ss... Sorry is this a G rate podcast?" "No, I don't give a $hit." 😂
Love the book!!
Yes! Show the authors some love!
34:39 Using LLMs as a recommender system is an interesting use case. That is a cool idea.
I love this kind of thing. The blending of author's work passions into Sci-Fi writing. I read an indie book (soft sci-fi) called Engaged at Dawn, which was written by a 20 year veteran of the Coast Guard, and was about a cutter doing drug interdiction and finding aliens. No mainstream publisher would pitch or buy that, but indie is able. I've been interested in ants, and now am writing a serial called Space Ants, (audio released serials on my channel) which is a zero-tech biological novella.
"I guess I write 'novel' " 😅
Who is the other guy in the video who's talking about herbs and stuff? Where can I find his gardening advice
Shane Simonsen! Here are links to his projects: zeroinputagriculture.substack.com/ haldanebdoyle.com/
Business takes to creativity out of it because then you’re trying to make something that appeals to everyone
Great insight! I encourage everyone to write the story that they want to read--if it's of high quality then the buyers will come.
Promo sm ☀️
There is no utopia
Agreed--we're certainly not living in a utopia now. Any future utopia will need to be purposefully constructed by Humanity, or we'll end up as just another metric in the fermi paradox.
How about we just fix earth rather than trying to make a new one?
Agreed! I kinda like this place.
As someone whose seen stuff teleporting and beaming off at the speed of light with my own eyes… I’d have to say that the tech is already here… and in our universe we can teleport, and beam vehicles off at the speed of light.. so the electron theory is probably a fact and not just a theory.
The UAP phenomenon is certainly something to look into--who knows what future tech holds! I'm certainly excited for it.
They have tech now that can beam messages into your head using your own senses. A long with, teleporting and beaming off at light.. forgot to mention that… someone or something has some crazy technology right now, somewhere on this planet. I’m hearing Alaska and Antarctica has some bases in the mountains, along with the ocean off the west coast of America. Also people coming out on Shawn Ryan Show. All I’m saying is, it’s either us (America) or it’s “aliens.” But it’s here rn and it’s here to stay 100%.
Co interview
Climate catastrophe…. ? Given the extreme ends the earth’s climate has been through… the climate has been relatively stable for 10;000 years, minus the few years in the dark ages. The dark ages were a climate catastrophe, the past 900 years have been nice.
Sounds interesting 🤔
Nice interview, would’ve been nice to know some more of the context of what he’s written before getting into life/career story
Was 12 min before I knew what sort of book the author had written :)
Do you think it would be better to have the "about the author" later in the podcast, or do you think that having chapters on the video would work as well, so you could skip if you want? Thanks for the feedback, always looking to improve!
This man has been playing dungeons & dragons in real life for too long
#nerdsunite
Dont believe his lies hes an archane lvl 9 wizard
Yea, he did say "no" rather hastily--I should have prodded more!
This was really fascinating and insightful. Not too many guests wearing chainmail, though maybe we should start looking around more :)
I mean, they say to write what you know! Either I need to pick up some more hobbies, or I'm just gonna be writing about reading books and playing video games >.<
Poggers
I felt the same way about Walking Dead. Hence my five book series about how Georgia survives and wins the Z war.
See a need, fill a need! My creativity is also often sparked by watching/reading other people's content.
Thanks not only for the interview, but now for the book show-and-tell as well! Boy I really need to work on my penmanship though!! 📖🖊 Hope you enjoy!! ~JWG
Hey, at least you have something to sign your name on! I'll get there someday!
The hat is back!
You know I love my Santa Hats!!!
Lot of comments I have for this episode haha. Definitely can't resist some good space trilogy references. It's crazy how many things Lewis and Tolkien retold in their own way, or just straight put up in their works. Tolkien's inspirations were wide and varied, maybe not as much as Lewis in some sense though. With stuff from Beowulf, the concept of Middle Earth, and even Earendil being another myth that was a large starting chunk of his world. Lewis is much more blatant with it, which is also interesting. I was just reading through Prince Caspian the other day and Bacchus (Dionysus) of all the random old roman gods shows up. And of course the Merlin stuff, or even in the Magician's Nephew, the rings are said to have their origin in Atlantis. On the note of transcendence. I totally get that. I feel that not only in the creation scene in Magician's Nephew, but also especially at the end of the last battle. It is truly stepping outside this reality and seeing things as they truly are/could be, and it's quite emotional. I have been switching to writing more in poetry for that very reason, to try and express those things better. An interesting thing I picked up in regard to Lewis was a book called 'Planet Narnia'. It's some scholar kind of tying the different Narnia books to different planet attributes that Lewis was into. Also tying in some of his space trilogy and poetry. It's quite fascinating and gave me a new appreciation for how well versed Lewis was of the world and old stories and ways of thinking. Anyways, thanks for the episode. Cheers
Thanks for the comments! You're in good company if you like those authors :). You bring up an interesting point regarding taking something that already exists and extrapolating on it creatively, vs. creating your own thing. Every artist has their own niche.
@@M.J.Struven listen to my latest podcast episode haha. My topic was all about homage vs straight copying. So great timing on this episode