On writing, craft, worry & joy. mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com
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Signup to Generate a PitchRecent episodes include "I'm Gonna Kick Tomorrow" (8 June 2026, 67 minutes), "Ripple in Still Water" (18 May 2026, 36 minutes), and "No, You Can't Do This Writing Thing Alone." (1 May 2026, 50 minutes).
Sitting in Silence publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 106 episodes.
Booking probability for Sitting in Silence is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Sitting in Silence requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Sitting in Silence's contact route on record: public web form.
Sitting in Silence is an arts podcast with 106 episodes published.
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<p>Hey, y’all. How’s June treating you? In this episode, I talk about some of what’s making me happy—the rebirth of popular cinema, great music, and my Guggenheim trip. We have to take joy wherever it may be found...
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<p>You ever wonder what’s the point of all this writing? I mean, who needs to write in era where machines can do it in a flash and most people would rather mainline hours of video content? Well, I have an idea: You...
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<p>Whew. I just closed out my busiest month of the year. I wrote. I conducted panels and gave talks. That all took a lot of energy. But did you know it’s possible to recharge your battery? How? The secret is other...
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<p>Hi y’all,</p><p>This is a brief BREAKING NEWS podcast episode about a very cool thing that happened today. I’ll be back with a regular newsletter but for now: thanks! Here’s a list of fiction winners...
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<p>I’ve finally done it. I ran my mouth for well over an hour. But it’s all for a good cause. In an era in which Hollywood is shrinking, streaming services dominate—can you believe people watch films on their cell...
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<p>Every year they say book publishing is dead. Every year they’re wrong. When will they stop saying that? </p><p>Listen to today’s podcast on what’s really happening in publishing. </p> <br/><br/>This is a public...
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<p>I still dream that one day AWP will wake up and come to New Orleans (it feels like a no-brainer, right?). But until then, I’ll leave my writing nest like the rest of you and have an adventure. In today’s episode...
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<p>Hi, this is repost of yesterday’s episode, which had a technical problem.</p><p>Enjoy this year’s final patron podcast on the importance of committing oneself to making good art. Happy holidays!</p><p></p>...
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<p>Hello, Dear Listeners! Isn’t it crazy that January is mostly over? It’s been said that you don’t have to get ready if you stay ready. Are you doing what you can to foster your writing life? Could you do more? What...
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<p>Happy New Year, friends! In today’s podcast, let’s level-set on dedication. What are you making this year? What are you willing to do to make that dream come to fruition?</p><p><p>Sitting in Silence is a...
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<p>Nothing like a 202-year old poem to get you into that holiday spirit, right? Grab your hot chocolate, marshmallows, and cozy up with the family around the fireplace while I recite this classic for you. Merry...
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com<br/><br/><p>Last Patron Pod of 2026!</p>
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<p>Hi and welcome to Sitting in Silence, the podcast for thoughtful and curious thinkers. Thanks to patron, Rachel Sams, for today’s topic! Writing a book is an extremely difficult task. But you don’t have to go it...
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<p>Here at the end of 2025, I thought it would be a good time to level set. Hope you’re well. Happy holidays to you and yours!</p><p><p>Sitting in Silence is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and...
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<p>In today’s lesson, I crack open three of my all-time favorite books and show you how author’s display their narrator’s frustration to effectively set up and develop story. Thanks for subscribing at the Patron...
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<p>A huge thank you to listeners and readers of Sitting in Silence. Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays. </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...
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<p>This is a podcast episode about how to deal with the challenges of the late fall and winter season when the days get dark and cold. All the best too you. </p><p>If you like Sitting in Silence, consider becoming a...
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<p>Hi all, I hope you enjoy tonight’s episode. Not much to say other than, please consider becoming a patron. </p><p><p>Sitting in Silence is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work...
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com<br/><br/><p>Hi all and welcome to my annual quick hitter series for patrons. If you’re a patron, thank you for the support...
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<p>Hi all, this year’s craft series kicked off with the live craft session and continues here with a free podcast on desire. More posts will follow in the newsletter and the podcast. </p><p>Love what I’m doing with...
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