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
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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), and "When Characters Take Control: Writing and the Internal Family System" (23 April 2025).
Inside Creative Writing publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 48 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 48 episodes published.
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<h1 >tHE POWER OF LITTLE MYSTERIES:<br />How to Keep Readers Turning Pages</h1> <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...
Inside Creative Writing
<h1 >What If You’re Not the Kind of Writer You Thought You’d Be?</h1> <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...
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<h1 >WHEN CHARACTERS TAKE CONTROL:<br />Writing and the Internal Family System</h1> <p >— a podcast episode —</p> <p >Why do some characters take control of your story?<br />Some characters seem to “take over” your...
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<h1 >PLAN YOUR NOVEL WITH INDEX CARDS!<br />borrowing a Screenwriter’s Tool</h1> <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...
Inside Creative Writing
<h1 >BOREDOM AND CREATIVITY:<br />A Writing Superpower</h1> <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...
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<h1 >WHY DO YOU WRITE?<br />Finding Purpose Beneath the Pressure</h1> <p >— a podcast episode —</p> <p >Should I keep writing even if I never get published?<br />The most important reason to keep writing, even without...
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<h1 >READING LIKE A WRITER:<br />Unlocking the secrets of Great Writing</h1> <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...
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<h1 >Can a Scene Generator AI Help Me Write Better Scenes?</h1> <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...
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<h1 >SHOULD I USE AI TO WRITE MY NOVEL?</h1> <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...
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<h1 >How Figurative Language Makes Writing Better</h1> <p >Figurative language makes writing better by adding depth, emotion, and engagement. Metaphors and similes create vivid imagery, helping readers connect with the...
<h1 >WRITING RESISTANCE: <br />How to Overcome the hidden Obstacles To Writing</h1> <p >— a podcast episode —</p> <p >Helping writers craft authentic, immersive stories.<br />Find out more about us here.</p>
<h1 >Write Great Dialogue… Without Writing Dialogue?</h1> <p >—a podcast episode —</p> <p >Helping writers craft authentic, immersive stories.<br />Find out more about us here.</p>
Want to make your readers feel something real? It’s not about telling them—it’s about showing them in the right way. In this episode, we dive deep into how to craft immersive, emotional moments in your writing using...
Conflict in writing is the tension, struggle, or opposition that drives a story forward. It can be external (character vs. character, society, nature) or internal (character vs. self), but it always creates obstacles...
New writers often overestimate their skills, avoid feedback, and get stuck between rigid rules and total creative freedom. Many write in isolation, struggling to spot their own weaknesses. This episode explores these...
To write vivid descriptions, focus on one or two striking details rather than overwhelming the reader with long lists. Use sensory details—sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch—to make scenes come alive.
A compelling opening is crucial because it sets the tone for your entire story and determines whether a reader will continue or move on to something else. Your first sentence should create curiosity, raise questions, or...
Subtext is the unspoken meaning behind dialogue, character actions, and setting details. Instead of directly stating a character’s personality or emotions, skilled writers use small, intentional cues—like clothing...
Theme is the foundation of a powerful story, yet many writers struggle to define and develop it effectively. If you’ve ever wondered how to integrate theme without being heavy-handed, this episode breaks it down in 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...
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