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Lifewriting: Write for Your Life!

Lifewriting: Write for Your Life!

By: Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due | Realm
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Authors and screenwriters Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due (and guests!) on writing, the writer's life, Hollywood, the work/family balance and relationships - the tools writers need to make themselves the heroes/heroines of their own story. - LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast (We might play your message!) - Join our MAILING LIST at www.lifewritingweekly.com© 2022 Lifewriting: Write for Your Life! Art
Episodes
  • LIFEWRITING LIVE! Make Your Own Short Film! (And book updates from Tananarive and Steve!)

    LIFEWRITING LIVE! Make Your Own Short Film! (And book updates from Tananarive and Steve!)
    Jul 30 2026
    In this episode recorded LIVE with an audience, Steve and Tananarive talk about the unveiling of their new masterclass, "Make Your Own Short Film!" based on their experience directing their upcoming short film, The Keeper. Tananarive also talks about the amazing reviews for her upcoming thriller novel, MAZYWOOD (Sept. 26), her upcoming Amazon Original novelette, "Battle of the Round House" (loosely inspired by her family history) - and Steve talks about his newest novel with collaborator Larry Niven, ICE VEGAS! Also, Q&A from the live audience to talk about writing and life. Sign up for the filmmaking course: www.hollywoodloophole.com! Never miss a live episode! For the link, join one of our mailing lists: Tananarive's mailing list at https://tananarivelist.comSteve's mailing list at https://stevenbarneslist.com Join our social media site! Lifewriting on Circle: https://lifewrite.com Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Guest Dan Chaon! (One of Us, Ill Will, Await Your Reply)

    Guest Dan Chaon! (One of Us, Ill Will, Await Your Reply)
    Jun 26 2026
    In this episode, Tananarive catches up with her college classmate from Northwestern University, award-winning and bestselling author Dan Chaon. They talk about his most recent novel, ONE OF US, research for wriring, the writing life, and how creating art can create hope during challenging times. Tananarive also talks a bit about her upcoming novel, MAZYWOOD (Sept. 22). Never miss a live episode! For the link, join one of our mailing lists: Tananarive's mailing list at https://tananarivelist.comSteve's mailing list at https://stevenbarneslist.com Join our social media site! Lifewriting on Circle: https://lifewrite.com Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • LIFEWRITING LIVE! On Tananarive's upcoming novel, MAZYWOOD! And Steve's MAGIC Formula for Success

    LIFEWRITING LIVE! On Tananarive's upcoming novel, MAZYWOOD! And Steve's MAGIC Formula for Success
    Mar 21 2026
    Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due share updates and Lifewriting tools for staying centered while creating under stress. Due announces a People Magazine cover reveal for her upcoming horror novel, Mazywood (out September 22), describes its contemporary survival-horror plot and old-Hollywood historical origins, and discusses anxiety about reader reactions. Barnes reports improved health and emphasizes “The Magic Formula” of becoming the person who can do the work. And listener Q&A on writing! Never miss a live episode! For the link, join one of our mailing lists: Tananarive's mailing list at https://tananarivelist.comSteve's mailing list at https://stevenbarneslist.com Join our social media site! Lifewriting on Circle: https://lifewrite.com Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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