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Hosted by Onyemechi Nwakonam · education · EN
About this Podcast:
Buildwriting is a podcast for the intersection of creative writers that are both poets and short fiction writers.While we explore writing craft through a variety of podcast show formats we look at how we can make and find time to write in our busy lives.We look at poetry, short fiction and creativity.This is a podcast from a writer figuring how it works and sharing generously with those that care.Buildwriting releases episodes to educate, entertain and inspire you.Answering your questions,exploring ideas and going deep in tutorials with weekly episodes.Subscribe to join the tribe.
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What is Buildwriting about?
Buildwriting is a podcast for the intersection of creative writers that are both poets and short fiction writers. While we explore writing craft through a variety of podcast show formats we look at how we can make and find time to write in our busy lives. We look at poetry, short fiction and creativity.
Who hosts Buildwriting?
Buildwriting is hosted by Onyemechi Nwakonam. The show has published 90 episodes to date.
What has Buildwriting covered recently?
Recent episodes include "How to Write Poetry About Painful History, Julie L. Moore | Ep 102" (4 October 2026, 66 minutes), "How to Revise a Short Story: What Editors Look For, Trish L. Rodriguez | Ep 101" (31 August 2026, 37 minutes), and "How to Start and Sustain a Literary Magazine for 20 Years, Ralph Pennel | Ep 100" (25 August 2026, 52 minutes).
How often does Buildwriting publish?
Buildwriting publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 90 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Buildwriting?
Booking probability for Buildwriting is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Buildwriting requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Buildwriting's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Buildwriting?
The strongest fits for Buildwriting are Artists, Writers & Performers. Buildwriting has an education audience.
About the host
Onyemechi Nwakonam hosts Buildwriting, an education podcast with 90 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Aug 31, 202637 min
You can spend months polishing a short story and still wonder: Is this actually ready to submit? In this episode of the BuildWriting Podcast, I talk with Trish L. Rodriguez, writer and Editorial Director of Philadelphia...
- Aug 25, 202652 min
What does it really take to start a literary magazine—and keep it alive for 20 years? In this episode of the BuildWriting Podcast, I speak with poet, writer, editor and Midway Journal founding editor Ralph Pennel. Ralph...
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How to Write Better Poetry: Compression, Rhythm and the Right First Line—Wayne Miller | Ep 99
Aug 15, 202651 minHow do you know when a poem has found the right first line ? How much can you cut before it loses what makes it alive? And how do you know when a poem is finally finished? In this episode of BuildWriting , poet, editor...
- Aug 11, 202650 min
What if the stories worth writing aren't hiding in extraordinary experiences, but in the ordinary moments you usually overlook? In this episode of the BuildWriting Podcast, award-winning poet and essayist Sarah Marie...
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- Jul 11, 202651 min
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- Jun 27, 202652 min
Join the BuildWriting newsletter for writing prompts, publishing tips, and behind-the-scenes notes for creative writers: https://buildwriting.com/newsletter/ In this episode of the BuildWriting Podcast, I talk with...
- Apr 28, 20266 min
It's National Poetry Month — and I didn't want to just talk about poetry. I wanted to give you something to actually write. So I took three classic prompts from Ted Kooser, Mary Oliver, and William Carlos Williams and...
- Mar 9, 202643 min
Writing consistently sounds simple — but for most writers, it's the hardest part. In this episode, I sit down with Julie Duffy, founder of Story a Day, a global writing community best known for its short story...
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Poetry as Survival: Writing Through Trauma, Loneliness, and Healing with Patricia Harris | Ep 93
Feb 2, 202646 minWhat happens when writing isn’t just a creative outlet—but a lifeline? In this deeply honest conversation, poet, publisher, and author Patricia Harris opens up about what it means to live with poetry—not as a hobby, but...
- Nov 28, 20251h 1m
In this episode of the BuildWriting Podcast , I sit down with the incredible Cindy Watson —social justice lawyer, award-winning author, founder of Women On Purpose, and someone whose writing journey blends activism...
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How an Actor Turned Daily Writing Prompts into an Audio Fiction Podcast—James Beaumont | Ep 91
Nov 21, 202555 minIn this episode of the BuildWriting Podcast, I sit down for a deeply inspiring conversation with British actor and voice artist James Beaumont . What started as a simple January writing challenge—1,000 words a day using...
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Inside the Poetry Marathon: Writing Poetry Every Hour for a Whole Day—Amanda Potter | Ep 90
Oct 10, 202552 minImagine dedicating 24 hours straight to writing poetry — one poem every hour, guided by unpredictable prompts and fueled by nothing but creativity, snacks, and community. That’s exactly what Amanda Potter, a...
Recent guests
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Wayne Miller
Retired Boston ATF Special Agent and author of "Burn Boston Burn", Independent Community Bankers of America
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Patricia Harris
poet, children’s author, publisher, Women Veterans Support Services, Inc.
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Cindy Watson
senior Expedition Africa keeper, Lighthouse for the Blind
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Trish L. Rodriguez
Philadelphia Stories
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