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Writer Syndrome

Writer Syndrome

By: Russ Capasso and Tim Letteney
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 Writer Syndrome is a podcast about writing – from start to finish. Russ and Tim chat about writing and their process as they work towards publishing their first books. Learn with them in this unscripted podcast navigating the absolute sh**show that is writing.Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • Rediscovering The Path

    Rediscovering The Path
    Dec 16 2025

    A reflective journey about finding your way back to the page after doubt, distraction, or burnout. This episode Russ and Tim talk about what it means to rediscover the path of writing, how creativity drifts and returns, and why the act of writing itself can feel like coming home again.
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    32 mins
  • Not Worth The Paper It's Written On

    Not Worth The Paper It's Written On
    Dec 2 2025

    Who wrote "Not Worth The Paper It's Written On?" Was it film producer Samuel Goldwyn or an Irish Politician who coined this famous idiom? In this episode, Russ and Tim delve into the past to uncover the origins of this well-known phrase and how it went "viral" in the late 1800s, becoming what it is today.
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    36 mins
  • Facts In Fiction

    Facts In Fiction
    Nov 18 2025

    How factual should fiction be? What level of real-world detail is necessary for a story, its plot, and characters to feel authentic? In this episode, Russ and Tim explore the role of facts in fiction, reflect on their own manuscripts, and debate when facts enhance a story and when they get in the way of good storytelling.
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    34 mins
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