Rob, creator of Super Penguin, interviews other authors. On the show they'll talk about their books, the writing process, dealing with imposter syndrome, festivals, conventions, and anything else that comes up in the life of being an author. Rob will interview authors of all genres and experience levels.
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Rob Witzel hosts On Writing, a arts show with 47 episodes published.
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Dalton Halls On Writing Music
Aug 10, 202638mEp. 14S2
Welcome back to the show! This week we are talking with Dalton Halls, a musician from Danville, Illinois. We'll be analyzing the similarities and differences that occur when writing music and writing literature. Tap here
Gretchen A. Carlson On Writing Christian Historical Fiction
Jul 27, 202632m
Welcome back to On Writing! On this episode we chat with Gretchen A. Carlson who has written two middle grade historical fiction novels that take place during The Great Depression and World War II. For more infomation ab
Welcome to On Writing! This episode we hosted Ekta R. Garg who shared her journey with us. Topics include information on Hybrid Publishing, Reimagining Public Domain Fairy Tales and Novel Book Camp. For more information
Welcome back to On Writing! In this episode, New York Times Bestseller JD Barker returns to talk about his experience writing T he First Scarlet Door , the prequel to his best selling 4MK Trilogy . JD shares best bets va
Brian K. Morris On Writing New Pulp Fiction, Public Domain Characters & Anthologies
Jun 22, 202652m
Welcome back to the show! This week Rob interviews Brian K. Morris, a writer of "New Pulp" (among other things). The conversation also includes tapping into the public domain and getting involved with anthologies. Check
On Writing Fan Fiction with Serena a.k.a Hafling_Gummy_Bear
Jun 15, 202630m
On this week's episode, Serena (also know by her Fan Fiction handle Halfling_Gummy_Bear) shines a light on the world of Fan Fiction and shares info about her Lord of the Rings inspired story, If you'd like to read Serena
On this episode of On Writing, Rachael Salten joins the conversation and shares her middle-grade novel, Faylinn: The Cup of the Sidhe. Raechel shares how she blends Celtic folklore with modern storytelling to create her
Thanks for checking out our podcast! This week's guest is Jean Davis, writer of Spec-Fic (horror, sci-fi, and fantasy). Jean writes multiple genres and for all age groups. She also travels to book events with LIVE CHICKE
Cindy Lynn Sawyer On Writing STEM & SEL Children's Books
Apr 20, 202633mEp. 6S2
On this episode, Rob chats with author Cindy Lynn Sawyer on her books Remy's Sticky Situation and The Wonder of Under. Cindy shares her story behind becoming an author and the importance of teaching STEM and SEL in her b
On this episode of On Writing, Meg Hamand returns to the show to take a deeper dive into her book Diamonds in Auschwitz. She shares her process of balancing history and fiction, the struggles between getting an agent and
On this episode of On Writing, Rob talks with Danville's own, Michael Kasper and his book, At the Heart of Danville: The History of Bresee Tower. We'll discuss the ins and outs of the non-fiction genre, why this building
Aaron Mizell On Writing Psychological Horror, Fantasy and DnD Expansions
Mar 23, 202648mEp. 3S2
On this episode of On Writing, Rob chats with Aaron Mizell (also known by his pen-name C.R. Guardian) and his book Guild of Four, a psychological horror involving an underground society of assassins . Aaron shares his ex
Today we talk to Camille Starkey, a longtime friend of Rob's who co-wrote a children's book as a tribute to her Grandpa Al. In Ponder Lake, Camille uses fish characters to tell the story of Molly the Minnow and her frien
Shawn Lamb: On Writing Christian Fantasy, Historical Fiction, and 80s Cartoons
Mar 2, 202640mEp. 5S2
We are BACK for Season 2 of On Writing with a very special guest, Shawn Lamb. Shawn's writing journey began as a freelance TV writer for BraveStarr. Years later, she wrote her first fantasy novel at her daughter's reques
Episode 29: E.S.Fein, Sci-Fci, Fantasy and Writer of the Weird
Dec 22, 202534m0
It's the final show of 2025 and Season 1 of the show! Thanks for going on this ride with us! If this is your first time listening, welcome to the On Writing! Each episode is a different interview with a writer including
Episode 28: Jaz Green a.k.a Sonesta Wilde, Poetry & Prose
Dec 8, 202540m0
Welcome to On Writing! A podcast that interviews authors from all over the country to talk about their books and their journeys in becoming authors. Each episode will have a different guest. We will be interviewing autho
Episode 27: Emily Chappell, Children's Book Author
Nov 24, 202538m0
Welcome to On Writing! A podcast that interviews authors from all over the country to talk about their books and their journeys in becoming authors. Each episode will have a different guest. We will be interviewing autho
Welcome to On Writing! A podcast that interviews authors from all over the country to talk about their books and their journeys in becoming authors. Each episode will have a different guest. We will be interviewing autho
Episode 25: Richard Mills from Sentinel Studios, Murder Mystery Audio Drama
Oct 13, 202544m0
Welcome to On Writing! A podcast that interviews authors from all over the country to talk about their books and their journeys in becoming authors. Each episode will have a different guest. We will be interviewing autho
Episode 24: Finding God in Video Games, Devotionals
Oct 1, 202541m0
Welcome to On Writing! A podcast that interviews authors from all over the country to talk about their books and their journeys in becoming authors. Each episode will have a different guest. We will be interviewing autho
To pitch On Writing, visit https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rob-witzel0 for contact information, then craft a tight one-paragraph hook that ties your expertise to a gap in their recent arts coverage.
Who is the host of On Writing?
On Writing is hosted by Rob Witzel. The show is categorised under arts (books) and has published 47 episodes.
How many episodes does On Writing have?
On Writing has published 47 episodes.
What topics does On Writing cover?
On Writing regularly covers arts, books. It sits in the arts category, with a books focus.
Is it hard to get booked on On Writing?
On Writing is accessible for guests with genuine arts expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.
Is On Writing currently accepting guest pitches?
On Writing hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.
How long are On Writing episodes?
Episodes of On Writing average 37 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.
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