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Inside Creative Writing is your go-to podcast for mastering the art and craft of storytelling. Whether you're writing your first novel or refining your skills, this podcast delivers practical techniques, deep insights, and real-world strategies to help you craft immersive, authentic stories.Hosted by Brad Reed, a writer, educator, and coach, Inside Creative Writing explores the techniques behind compelling fiction and creative nonfiction. Each episode dives into essential writing topics, from developing complex characters and crafting vivid scenes to structuring powerful narratives and revising with purpose.What You’ll Discover in This Podcast:Proven Writing Techniques – Learn practical methods used by successful authors to enhance your storytelling.Deep Dives into Craft – Explore the nuances of characterization, voice, pacing, and immersive world-building.Inspiration & Motivation – Break through writer’s block and stay committed to your creative journey.Expert Insights – Gain va
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Signup to Generate a PitchInside Creative Writing is your go-to podcast for mastering the art and craft of storytelling. Whether you're writing your first novel or refining your skills, this podcast delivers practical techniques, deep insights, and real-world strategies to help you craft immersive, authentic stories.
Recent episodes include "The Power of Little Mysteries" (9 May 2025, 32 minutes), "What If You’re Not the Kind of Writer You Thought You’d Be?" (1 May 2025, 43 minutes), and "When Characters Take Control: Writing and the Internal Family System" (23 April 2025, 24 minutes).
Inside Creative Writing publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 50 episodes.
Booking probability for Inside Creative Writing is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Inside Creative Writing requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Inside Creative Writing's contact route on record: public web form.
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Inside Creative Writing is an education podcast with 50 episodes published.
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tHE POWER OF LITTLE MYSTERIES:<br />How to Keep Readers Turning Pages <p >— a podcast episode —</p> <p >How do you keep readers engaged in a novel without constant action or plot twists?<br />One of the most effective...
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What If You’re Not the Kind of Writer You Thought You’d Be? <p >— a podcast episode —</p> <p >What if I’m not the kind of writer I thought I’d be?<br />Many writers start with a fixed idea of the kind of stories they’re...
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WHEN CHARACTERS TAKE CONTROL:<br />Writing and the Internal Family System <p >— a podcast episode —</p> <p >Why do some characters take control of your story?<br />Some characters seem to “take over” your story because...
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PLAN YOUR NOVEL WITH INDEX CARDS!<br />borrowing a Screenwriter’s Tool <p >— a podcast episode —</p> <p >How can I use index cards to plot a novel?<br />The index card method helps novelists visualize and organize their...
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BOREDOM AND CREATIVITY:<br />A Writing Superpower <p >— a podcast episode —</p> <p >Why is boredom important for writers?<br />Boredom gives the brain space to reflect, wander, and make creative connections. Without...
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WHY DO YOU WRITE?<br />Finding Purpose Beneath the Pressure <p >— a podcast episode —</p> <p >Why do writer’s write?<br />Writers write to explore, express, and make sense of their inner and outer worlds—whether to...
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Reading Like a Writer:<br />Unlocking the secrets of Great Writing <p >— a podcast episode —</p> <p >What is reading like a writer?<br />To read like a writer means looking past the story to study how it was built...
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Can a Scene Generator AI Help Me Write Better Scenes? <p >— a resource video —</p> <p >Can a Scene Generator AI Help Me Write Better Scenes?<br />Yes, but not by replacing your creativity. Instead, it serves as a...
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Should I Use AI to Write My Novel? <p >— a podcast episode —</p> <p >Can AI help you write a novel?<br />AI can assist with structuring ideas, tracking details, and refining prose, but it lacks true creativity...
WRITING RESISTANCE: <br />How to Overcome the hidden Obstacles To Writing <p >— a podcast episode —</p> <p >Helping writers craft authentic, immersive stories.<br />Find out more about us here.</p> <p >Inside Creative...
Write Great Dialogue… Without Writing Dialogue? <p >—a podcast episode —</p> <p >Helping writers craft authentic, immersive stories.<br />Find out more about us here.</p> <p >Inside Creative Writing</p> <br /> <br />...
How to Make Readers Feel Emotion: <br />The Key to Powerful Storytelling <p >— a podcast episode —</p> <p >Helping writers craft authentic, immersive stories.<br />Find out more about us here.</p> <p >Inside Creative...
CONFLICT IN WRITING: <br />How to Create Tension That Hooks Readers <p >— a podcast episode —</p> <p >Conflict in writing is the tension, struggle, or opposition that drives a story forward. It can be external...
WRITING CHALLENGES: <br />Lessons from a New Writer’s Journey with Jesse Hawley <p >— a podcast episode —</p> <p >New writers often overestimate their skills, avoid feedback, and get stuck between rigid rules and total...
HOW TO WRITE VIVID DESCRIPTIONS: <br />Master the Art of Immersive Storytelling <p >— a podcast episode —</p> <p >To write vivid descriptions, focus on one or two striking details rather than overwhelming the reader...
HOW TO HOOK a READER: <br />The Power of First Impressions in Writing <p >— a podcast episode —</p> <p >Confirmation bias in writing influences how readers, agents, and publishers perceive a book based on first...
HOW TO WRITE SUBTEXT: <br />every Detail is An Argument <p >— a podcast episode —</p> <p >Subtext is the unspoken meaning behind dialogue, character actions, and setting details. Instead of directly stating a...
THEME IN FICTION WRITING: <br />How to Develop Meaningful Stories <p >— a podcast episode —</p> <p >What is theme in fiction writing?<br />Theme in fiction writing is the underlying message or central idea that gives a...
Staring at a blank page, unsure what to do next? If you’ve ever felt stuck, this episode is for you. Writer’s block can feel paralyzing, but there are proven techniques to break through and keep writing—even when...
Great dialogue isn’t just about what’s said—it’s about what’s left unsaid. Writing subtext in dialogue helps create realistic, emotionally charged conversations that engage readers and reveal deeper character...
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