You don’t have to be an author to enjoy the entertaining and informative discussions on THE WRITE NOTE. Through tips, tricks, picks, reviews, and recommendations we explore all aspects of writing, storytelling, and the written word’s impact on pop culture. Hosted by indie authors J Ryan Fenzel and Keira F Jacobs, THE WRITE NOTE delivers a wide-ranging slate of writing topics and author conversations, all enhanced by the father/daughter, GenX/GenZ, male/female, seasoned/newbie perspectives of the hosts. The Write Note drops new episodes on the first Wednesday of each month.
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The Write Note is hosted by J Ryan Fenzel. The show has published 47 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Talkin' Tropes: The Horror Story" (7 October 2026, 36 minutes), "5 Manuscript Must-Haves to Query an Agent" (2 September 2026, 21 minutes), and "American Lit 250: The Top 10 Greatest American Authors" (1 July 2026, 35 minutes).
The Write Note publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 47 episodes.
Booking probability for The Write Note is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Write Note requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Write Note's contact route on record: public web form.
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J Ryan Fenzel hosts The Write Note, an arts podcast with 47 episodes published.
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Episode #46
In this episode we discuss a list of 13 tried-and-true tropes that make the horror genre…horrifying. Highlights: 02:50 Trope or cliché? 04:16 Character is King: Horror Story Edition 11:07 Presenting our 13 horror story...
Episode #45
In this episode we share insider information to bring you the 5 must-have elements your manuscript submission package needs to query a literary agent. Highlights: 01:16 Our inside informant in the lit agent world 01:55...
In this episode we reveal our list of the Top 10 Greatest American Authors to celebrate America 250. Highlights: 01:58 Preamble Ramble 06:20 Character is King: All-American Edition 11:40 Top-10 Greatest American Authors...
In this episode we look at the two sides of love through the lyrics of songs filled with joy, desperation and despair in Volume 7 of our Lyrically Speaking series. Highlights: 01:34 Nothing inspires like love 04:50...
In this episode action speaks louder than words as we share writing tips to craft awesome action scenes that elevate the impact of your story and lock in reader engagement. Highlights: 01:12 The pivotal action scene...
Episode #40
In this episode we share key elements you need to develop to create a custom-made world for your story. Highlights: 01:24 Why worldbuilding is essential 03:33 Character is King: World Builder Edition 07:00 Your story’s...
Episode #39
In this episode we hail The Bard himself, William Shakespeare, and celebrate the enduring impact his writing has had on Western literature and entertainment for over 400 years. Highlights: 01:30 The Titan of Western...
Episode #38
In this episode we share a creative writing exercise that teaches authors how to avoid the predictable and unleash the vivid. Episode Highlights: 01:27 The Goldberg Prompt 02:42 Setting up the exercise 03:30 An example...
Episode #37
In this episode we take on writer’s block and share tried & true strategies to break through the wall and get those words flowing again. Episode Highlights: 01:44 Character is King: Communication Problem Edition 08:45...
It's our annual Christmas Special! Join us as we unwrap a Yuletide edition of our Lyrically Speaking series to discuss the lyrics of classic Christmas songs and the stories behind the music. Highlights...
Episode #35
In this episode we examine the key elements that make up a great short story, and we share a collection of classic tales to illustrate the power of the format. Episode Highlights: 01:30 What a short story does...
Episode #34
In this episode we expose weird and whacky conspiracy theories from the literary, film, and music worlds and reveal the secrets “they” don’t want you to know. Episode Highlights: 02:55 “Paul is Dead” catches...
Episode #33
In this episode we present a new collection of classic idioms and share the histories and origins that made them timeless expressions of speech. Episode highlights...
Episode #32
In this episode we break down the elements and genres that make up a great beach read novel, and we share our Top 5 list of titles that pair perfect with sun and sand. Episode highlights...
Episode #31
In this episode we take a close look at taglines. From big business to blockbusters to books we discuss how these brief blurbs of exposition just might be the most valuable marketing tool ever devised and share key tips...
Episode #30
In this episode we roll out Volume 5 of our Lyrically Speaking series and celebrate the musical. Join us as we explore the lyrics of classic showtunes from Broadway and beyond in this fun retrospective. Episode...
Episode #29
In this episode we examine the MacGuffin, its history, popularization, and use in modern storytelling. We also share our Top 5 list of all-time great MacGuffins. Episode highlights...
Episode #28
In this episode YA fantasy author Carrie Anne Noble joins us to discuss folklore, fairy tales, and how she finds new stories to tell. Carrie reveals behind-the-book details about her new novel THE SPRINGBORN, and shares...
Episode #27
In this episode Christian author Taylor S Newport joins us to discuss her debut into the thriller genre, the perfect balance of action and integrity, and the potential to be prolific. Episode highlights...
In this episode we ring in the New Year with a Top 5 list of resolutions for writers to engage and improve their craft in 2025. Episode highlights...
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