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Join journalist Kirk McElhearn, author of Take Control of Scrivener, as he interviews writers of all kinds about their processes, routines, and how they use Scrivener, the app dedicated to long-form writing. Writers share their experiences, their different approaches to getting words down on the page, and how they use Scrivener. Whether you’re a Scrivener user or just interested in writing, this podcast has something for you.

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August 5 · 33 min
Episode 65: Lancali, Author of I Fell in Love with Hope
Lancali s the author of I Fell in Love with Hope, a novel that "explores the turmoil of grief and illness while revealing the unequivocal power of friendship through an endearing cast of characters."
July 1 · 30 min
Episode 64: Tahmima Anam, Author of Uprising
Tahmima Anam's fifth novel, Uprising, is a finalist for the 2026 Orwell Prize.
June 3 · 32 min
Episode 63: Lili Taylor, Actor and Birder
Actor Lili Taylor is an avid birder, and she has written a book about her passion, Turning to Birds: The Power and Beauty of Noticing.
May 6 · 32 min
Episode 62: Erica Wagner, Novelist and Literary Editor
Erica Wagner's latest book is Wash, a historical novel about Washington Roebling, the man who built the Brooklyn Bridge.
April 1 · 28 min
Episode 61: Lorraine Wilson, Speculative Fiction Author
Lorraine Wilson writes speculative fiction, which she says is "writing in between folklore and the wilderness."
March 4 · 28 min
Episode 60: John Garrison Marks, Historian
John Garrison Marks is a historian, whose latest book is Thy Will Be Done: George Washington's Legacy of Slavery and the Fight for American Memory.
February 4 · 32 min
Episode 59: Brad Bigelow, Biographer
Brad Bigelow has written a biography of the neglected author Virginia Faulkner.
January 6 · 31 min
Episode 58: Tessa Hulls, Pulitzer Prize Winning Graphic Artist & Memoirist
Tessa Hulls recently won the Pulitzer Prize for her graphic memoir Feeding Ghosts.
Dec 3, 2025 · 29 min
Episode 57: Jonas Enander, Astrophysicist
Jonas Enander is an astrophysicist whose book is entitled Facing Infinity: Black Holes and Our Place on Earth.
Nov 5, 2025 · 30 min
Episode 56: Alexander Rose, Historian
Alexander Rose is a historian whose latest book, Phantom Fleet, is about how the US Navy captured a German U-Boat on the day before D-Day.
Oct 1, 2025 · 30 min
Episode 55: Maria Reva, Booker Longlisted Author of Endling
Maria Reva's novel *Endling* about snails, romance tours, and the war in Ukraine, is longlisted for the Booker Prize.
Sep 3, 2025 · 29 min
Episode 54: Tim Queeney, Author of a History of Rope
Tim Queeny is an experienced sailor, and his latest book is a Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization.
Aug 6, 2025 · 29 min
Episode 53: Isabella Valeri, Author of Letters from the Dead
Isabella Valeri's first novel, *Letters from the Dead*, is the story of a wealthy dynastic family and its secrets. Isabella lives under an assumed name somewhere in the Alps.
Jul 2, 2025 · 30 min
Episode 52: Jane Friedman, Publishing Industry Specialist
Jane Friedman has been analyzing and reporting on the publishing business for more than 25 years. Her latest book is the second edition of The Business of Being a Writer.
Jun 4, 2025 · 28 min
Episode 51: Lisa Yee, Author of Books for Children and Young Adults
Lisa Yee is a prolific author of books for children and young adults. Her latest series is The Misfits.
May 7, 2025 · 26 min
Episode 50: Michael Jamin, TV and Comedy Writer
Michael Jamin has been writing for TV for decades, and just published his first book of humorous short stories, A Paper Orchestra.
Apr 2, 2025 · 28 min
Episode 49: Nicolas Binge, Science Fiction Author
Nicolas Binge is an author of four science fiction novels; his latest is *Dissolution*.
Mar 5, 2025 · 32 min
Episode 48: Mimi Kwa, Author of a Memoir about Four Generations of a Chinese Family
Mimi Kwa is an Australian television personality and descendant of a Chinese family with a rich history. Her book, House of Kwa, tells about four generations of this family.
Feb 5, 2025 · 28 min
Episode 47: April Davila, Novelist and Mindfulness Instructor
April Davila is a novelist, and she explores how mindfulness can help writers.
Jan 8, 2025 · 33 min
Episode 46: David Goodman, Spy Fiction Author
David Goodman's first novel, A Reluctant Spy, is a story about how a man makes a deal and gets more than he bargained for.

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