Dr. Isaac Prilleltensky on ‘mattering’ and how we can use his research findings to write more, worry less about our status and embrace a lightness in our creative work.

Penny Wincer, an author, writer and non-fiction book coach on how writers can think deeply about their living spaces and the art of writing narrative non fiction.

Literary Agent (RCW Agency) and children’s author Sam Copeland on what he’s looking for in his submissions pile, how to write a compelling pitch letter, what he thinks about submitting to agents internationally and how he constructs funny middle-grade fiction.

Award-winning cookbook writer, blogger and novelist Kate Young on how she turned her blog into a series of cookbooks, and her approach to plotting and writing rom coms.

Practical advice from Irish poet Pádraig Ó Tuama on writing and editing poetry and expanding your world with poetry. Highlights from a previous episode. For the full episode, listen to interview episode #103.

Rachel and her literary agent, Juliet Pickering. We discuss Costanza's path to publication, what makes manuscripts stand out to agents, and techniques for crafting 'outrageously evocative' fiction.

A curation of our favourite questions and poems from our interview with poet David Whyte (Ep #32)

Lyn Slater on going viral with her blog, Accidental Icon in her 60s, writing memoir How to Be Old and starting a Substack in her 70s and why being old can be the most invigorating phase of life—full of rebellion, reinvention, connection, and creativity.

Olivia Petter, award-winning journalist & author on breaking into journalism, the power of vulnerability, writing about consent and celebrity (Gold Rush), finding her niche in journalism and landing a book deal.

Marketing strategist, editor and author Charlie Hoehn on the key things he sees bestselling authors doing to create a successful and shareable book. We talk about how to test and launch a nonfiction idea, creating a brand around your book, effective marketing strategies and the merits of self-publishing. Plus overcoming burnout and the importance of play.

Sunday Times Bestseller Beth Morrey (Saving Missey, Lucky Day) on her journey as a writer and TV producer and writing humorous upmarket books while exploring darker themes. We talk about her latest book Lucky Day and what it means to stop saying ‘yes’ and start living for yourself.

Nora Neus, Emmy-nominated producer, writer, and freelance journalist (CNN, Vice News, The Washington Post) and creator of the Long Form Lab on finding a story from the seed of an idea, how writers can discover and use their strengths and how to choose which media to use for a potential story.

Spoken word artist and writer Oisín McKenna on Oscar Wilde as inspiration, finding his footing in the spoken word world, turning his hand to writing a book, how he wrote his book in fragments and later added structure, and why you should be kind to yourself and how to trust that your writing will improve and get to where it needs to be.

Short story writer, literary novelist and former Hachette Editor, Niamh Mulvey on how to create memorable characters, finding her voice as a writer after years of failing and what she’s learned from her years in the publishing industry.

David Heinemeier Hansson, serial entrepreneur and bestselling author turning blogs into bestselling books, finding meaning in business and writing and why working more than 40 hours a week isn’t smart.

Young Adult Bestselling author Krystal Sutherland on the reality of hitting the New York Times Bestseller list, how she constructs compelling hooks and endings for each chapter, moving across genres, and her advice for getting your book done and creating a page-turner.

Rupal Patel, an ex-CIA agent and author of From CIA to CEO on applying CIA tools to your personal and creative life. Plus she gives us tips for how to create more time and how to pitch a non-fiction book.

The poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama tells us about his journey into poetry, how he knows a poem is complete and how poets might practice noticing. He also reads from his collection and deconstructs his poetry. We also discuss what it means to make a living as a poet.

TV writer Michael Jamin (‘Just Shoot Me!’ and ‘King of the Hill.’) on his experience as a writer and showrunner, growing his platform and how he created, promoted and self-published his book A Paper Orchestra.

The First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid on her writing habits, her creative life and why the Iceland Writers’ Retreat is a perfect place for writers.

Clara Vulliamy, a children’s author of over 30 books on how she approaches collaboration, and what she’s learned from decades in the world of children's publishing as an author and illustrator.

Before Sunrise cowriter, Kim Krizan on plotting for the screen, creating memorable characters for Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy and advice on how to start writing a screenplay.

New York Times bestselling author Learning to Love Midlife on why life gets better with age, midlife as a chrysalis & awakening and how we can create the ideal condition for a Creative Life.