
Aspiring writers, best-selling scribes, and award-winning screenwriters confront existential dread and writing angst! A podcast for the conversationalist.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1117 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsTV & FilmBooks | |||

Host Caitlin Malcuit and Daniel Ford discuss the recent layoffs at The Washington Post.
Suggested reading and resources:
• "You Can't Kill Swagger" by Sally Jenkins
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Author Kathleen Boland joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her debut novel Scavengers.
To learn more about Kathleen Boland, visit her official website.
This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and the Is It Streaming podcast, the newest additi... more
Author Alejandro Varela (The Town of Babylon, The People Who Report More Stress) returns to the show and chats with Daniel Ford about his latest novel Middle Spoon.
To learn more about Alejandro Varela, visit his official website. Also listen to o... more
Host Caitlin Malcuit brews up the first Friday Morning Coffee of 2026 by discussing *deep breath* Canadian Brass' tuba rendition of "Flight of the Bumblebee," the rad Lowell, Mass.-based, aptly named brass ensemble The Party Band, Somerville's HONK! ... more
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Loved the Keith O’Brien episode. Great job interviewing!
I think the host asks terrific questions. Plus he has a great voice, my # rule for a podcast.
I want to appreciate that hosting a podcast comes with expenses, but I just spent five minutes listening to advertising before getting to any content at which point I no longer really wanted to listen to the podcast. I suppose I don’t understand doing a podcast this way? Why not spread the advertising out throughout. Or maybe it’s done on purpose so that we can fast forward to the first five minutes, but as someone who’s relatively new to the podcast I honestly didn’t get past the first five min... more
My new fav writing podcast. Insightful questions and inspiring guests! Bravo 🤍
This is such a brilliant podcast for writers and readers alike. Daniel Ford is an excellent host.
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A platform for aspiring writers and literary enthusiasts, conversations typically center around the art and challenges of writing, featuring a diverse array of guests from best-selling authors to emerging voices. Common themes include personal storytelling, the intricacies of the writing process, and discussions on the nuances of publishing and audience engagement. Each episode often highlights the personal journeys of writers, providing insights into their creative influences and challenges faced in the literary world.
This podcast stands out due to its blend of interviews with notable literary figures and a focus on both the emotional and technical aspects of writing, making it appealing to those in the writing community as well as to cr... more
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