Dan sits down with one of the best flash fiction writers out there. Kim Chinquee, to discuss her journey as a writer, her new book Snow Dog, and how to keep writing when the world turn's upside down. SnowDog: http://www.kimchinquee.com/ Flash Fiction: Very Short Stories: https://www.amazon.com/Flash-Fiction-Very-Short-Stories/dp/0393308839 Lydia Co…

A new chapter begins for the Write To Survive Podcast. Two years since our last episode, we rejoin Dan as an MFA graduate out in the world trying to figure things out the best way he knows how: talking to other people. The first guest of the new era is Ross Wilcox, a recent PhD graduate from the University of North Texas and the author of The Golde…

This is a JAM-PACKED episode as we reach the best single day in the entire year: HALLOWEEN! Light the pumpkins, spice the cider, and get ready for two hours of spooky, scary goodness! First, Dan and Brigid discuss the War on Halloween and how they're celebrating the auspicious day. Then, an interview with Nina Alvarez from Cosmographia books on her…

We have a whole mess of stuff this week as we prepare for the BEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR: Halloween! In lieu of our normal Monday episode, we're instead bringing you back-to-back interviews with horror writers leading up to an All-Hallows-Eve special! First on the Docket is Lisa Shea, who among many hats is a writer of mystery, romance, and more. She a…

Welcome back to the Spook to Survive Podcast ghosts and ghouls! This week, we delve into the depths of horror as Dan and Brigid try to figure out just what kind of horror they like and why people like it in the first place! Then, Dan talks with poet and musician Joseph Van Buren, who has recently had his work appear in "Haunted Are These Houses" fr…

0:00 Hi's Hello's and Many Meetings Brigid has a new job! 7:29 Self-Publishing Discussion 28:00 Interview with CA Worley https://caworleyauthor.wordpress.com/ 1:15:00 Publishing Opportunities For show notes and other info, visit our website: www.writetosurvivecast.com Follow us on Twitter: @WritingSurvivor Become A Patron: Patreon.com/WriteToSurviv…

Happy September! We're all hyped up for fall and hope you crazy kids are happy to back in school, or hype to not be in school as the case may be. This week we have an interview with Monica Carter, the head of Lambda Literary's "LGBTQ Authors In Schools" program that promotes diversity through engagement between the LGBTQ community of writers and K-…

Do you get scared when you're out on the road, no cars in sight, with nothing but your headlights and a few stars between you and the crushing dark around you? Then you may just like "Lost Highways," the latest collection of dark fiction and horror from returning guest D Alexander Ward, who last appeared in our Halloween special! He and Dan discuss…

It's Dan's first episode back in Kansas! He and Brigid are back this week with a full report on the Hugo Awards as well as a discussion on the fantastic human that is N.K Jemisin. Then, Dan sits down with poet, graphic novelist, and dark fiction writer Robin Sinclair to discuss how they figured out their path in writing, one that lead them to their…

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There's a lot of ways that we can fill our need to write. In this episode, Brigid and Dan discuss a few ways to use your skills in non traditional ways. Dan reports from GenCon and we discuss how games like Dungeons & Dragons or shows like The Adventure Zone are changing the rules of storytelling. Then, Dan sits down with horror author Christa Carm…

Dan and Brigid hold it down this week as they interview acclaimed poet and children's book author Lesléa Newman. They discuss her education with the Beats, how her writing helps her heal, and how the Jewish concept of tikkun olam informs her mission to give voice to the voiceless. Then, Dan and Brigid are joined by WTS Special Library Correspondent…

In this episode: Brigid puts away some graphs, Celia's brains leak out of her ears, and Dan commits troop crimes. Then, an interview with LA-based writer Dan Lopez on community, Lambda Litfest, and surviving in the wake of the 2016 Pulse Shooting. Finally, we visit the Extreme Teen Writer's Corner, discuss the new alt-Nobel Prize in Literature, and…

Lean and clean this week as Dan flies solo with an interview-only episode. No extra biz, no guff. Just our guests. And we've got a hell of a pair of guests this week. In our first dual interview, Dan spoke with legendary poet Mary Meriam and Canadian dancer-turned-poet Carolyn Boll, both from Lavender Press. We talk about everything from the Odysse…

Boy, have we got an episode for you. Brigid and Dan do a deep dive into writing as bisexuals, the value of queer characters, and what still needs to be done on the representation front. Then, Dan talks with Tara Shea Burke, queer poet and editor for Sinister Wisdom, about the tight-rope act of erotic writing, her struggles with identity, and the po…

The second installment of our interview series features writer, editor, and self-described bisexual nerd Gretchen Ellis, Managing Editor for The Fandomentals. We discuss the escapism of writing, the role we play in representation, and why fandom is important despite how silly it all can be.Write to Survive Podcast

In this episode: Dan nerds out over Balrogs, Celia is finally heard, and Brigid goes full librarian on us. Our main subject this week is the MFA. Long considered a "must have" to be a serious writer. But is that the case nowadays? We discuss our paths to, or away from, the MFA, as well as the many variations on the MFA. Also: An interview with Lily…

In this episode: Brigid yells about fanfiction, Dan forgets how to talk, and Celia rises from the grave. Plus: A discussion about Lonely Christopher and his...unique views on writing, an interview with crime writer and Miami PI Matt Ijac, and some great publishing opportunities from Tin House, Iron Horse, and more.…

This week Celia is AWOL, but Brigid and Dan are holding down the fort. They discuss Not A Pipe Publishing, a house that has committed itself to only publishing women authors, as well as the gross male YA authors that necessitate such a commitment. Then, Dan talks with poet and writer Sandra Beasley about her work in Washington DC and her how she ke…

Good conversation about men in publishing as Brigid, Celia, and Dan discuss the recent revelations about the Shitty Men In Media list. Plus: an Ursula Le Guin tribute, the pitfalls of classifying science fiction, and Junot Diaz's call for diverse bookshelves. Opportunities this week came from Pidgeonholes, Litro Magazine, Meow Meow Pow Pow, Sharkpa…

The podcast gets a new face er...voice...er...two new voices as former guests Brigid Phillips and Celia Daniels join Dan as co-hosts. The three discuss the 2017 Bad Sex Awards In Fiction, our favorite writing newsletters, and an interesting way to make failure more fun. Plus: Audrey Hawkes discusses internships at Arizona State and the best route t…

Listen...IF YOU DARE! Nearly two hours of spine-tingling content as I have my first ever DOUBLE episode! In this episode "Brain Eating" Brent Armour from HelloHorror talks about indie horror presses, editing the wild west of online submissions, and the pitfalls of a labor of love."Dracula" D. Alexander Ward, horror author and Bram Stoker award nomi…

In the second installment of our special series on horror writing, I interview Editor and Horror fan Scott Silk about his work at Tales to Terrify, one of the most popular audio horror journals publishing today. Also: Goodreads's Top 10 Favorite Horror Anthologies, Man Booker News, and publishing opportunities with Chicago Literati, Lycan Valley Pu…

Welcome to the first episode of our Horror month! All through October I'll be featuring guests from the spookier side of writing. Kicking us off this week is Erin al-Mehairi, who manages publicity and marketing for Sinister Grin Press, as well as working as an editor. She happens to write her own horror as well! Also: Amazon Horror Bestsellers, Nob…

Special episode this week with some tips for writers who want to be inspired but haven't gotten that spark yet. Also: The Man Book Prize shortlist, the NYT Fiction Bestsellers, and some upcoming opportunities for writers!Write to Survive Podcast

This week, I talk with ghostwriter and podcaster Sarah Rhea Werner about writing, podcasting, and the realities we face when pursuing a creative career. Also: News, the Small Press Distribution Fiction Bestsellers, and upcoming publishing opportunities for poets and prose writers.Write to Survive Podcast

A fantastic episode this week as I talk with Bronx poet Sasha Smith, who had a rather nontraditional journey to writing. We discuss identity, the power of being seen, and her work invigorating the Bronx creative scene. Plus: News, Poetry Bestsellers, and some publishing opportunities for poets and mystery writers!…

We take a dip into professional development this week with a lively discussion about internships. I give you some tips I've picked up to help you make the most of your internship search, and experienced writer and editor Brigid Phillips gives us her take on the life of a creative intern. Also: The Hugo Awards, The New York Times YA Bestsellers List…

In this episode: A Discussion of Art and Music with singer-songwriter Kacie Swierk. We talk about her journey to both writing and music, her life as an artist, and her new album "This is Water." Then: Tips and Tricks for Book Tours and Independent Promotion, NYT Hardcover Fiction Bestsellers, Literary News, and a rundown of journals and contests ac…

Things get speculative as I discuss math vs. writing with Andrew Maben. Then a look at the Amazon Sci-Fi best sellers, news in the literary world, the Nebula Awards, and some contest. Plus: rundown of the "Big Three" of sci-fi and why they matter!Write to Survive Podcast

In this episode I interview journalist, author, and fashionista Sanya Ali on how her career goals have been shaped by her dual disciplines, as well as the way identity influences our writing life. Also: An overview of Creative Nonfiction, the NYT Nonfiction Bestsellers, news in the world of nonfiction and memoir, and upcoming opportunities for writ…

Why am I doing this podcast? What are my goals? What do I want you to take away from each episode? Also: Personal Bio, my Top 5 Podcast Recommendations for Writers, the NYT Hardcover Fiction Bestseller List, and fiction news and publishing info. Show Notes:https://writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/07/21/wtsp-episode-one-introductions/ Websit…

In this episode, I interview poet, essayist, and speculative fiction author Celia Daniels. Also this episode: Special Report from the IU Writers Conference, news from the world of poetry, the underground poetry bestsellers, and upcoming poetry journals and contests. Website: www.writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com Twitter: @Writing Survivor Tumblr:…