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Hosted by Kelton Reid · arts · EN · 539 episodes
If you’re searching for a show that pulls back the curtain on the mystique of the writing life, look no further than The Writer Files. Hosts Kelton Reid and Milena Gonzalez study the habits, habitats, and brains of the biggest and brightest authors of our time. Tune in each week to learn from bestselling and acclaimed writers on how to keep the ink flowing, the cursor moving, and avoid writer’s block. Please follow The Writer Files wherever you get your podcasts, and leave us a rating or review to help other writers find us.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIf you’re searching for a show that pulls back the curtain on the mystique of the writing life, look no further than The Writer Files. Hosts Kelton Reid and Milena Gonzalez study the habits, habitats, and brains of the biggest and brightest authors of our time.
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience is hosted by Kelton Reid. The show has published 539 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "How National Book Award-Winner and NYT Bestselling Author Elizabeth Acevedo Writes" (16 October 2026, 37 minutes), "How Bestselling Author Isabel Cañas Writes: Part One - Redux" (14 October 2026, 33 minutes), and "How NY Times Bestselling Author China Miéville Writes" (1 October 2026, 45 minutes).
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 539 episodes.
Booking probability for The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience requires a Pod Score of 89 or higher. The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience are Artists, Writers & Performers. The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience has an arts audience.
Kelton Reid hosts The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience, an arts show with 539 episodes published.
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The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Acevedo spoke with us about her journey from National Poetry Slam champion to winning the the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, and her new YA novel, ANGER IS...
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
Mexican-American writer and historian, Isabel Cañas, spoke to me about how to binge-write a novel, her fear of the dark, and swinging for the fences with her gothic debut "The Hacienda." Isabel is a speculative fiction...
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
New York Times bestselling author China Miéville spoke with us about his career origins, philosophy on genre, practical writing advice, and the grueling evolution of his latest novel, THE ROUSE. China Miéville is...
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
#1 New York Times bestselling author Jeneva Rose returns to speak with us about motherhood and creativity, her transition from thrillers to horror, and her highly anticipated novella collection, SOMETIMES I SCARE...
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
#1 New York Times bestselling author, Jeneva Rose, spoke with us about betting on herself, spurning the crown of “Queen of Twists,” her viral social media fame and latest post-apocalyptic romance, DATING AFTER THE END...
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
Bestselling author Ellen O’Clover spoke with us about her career as a copywriter, her writing process, making the transition from YA to adult romance, and her latest novel IF NOT YOU. Ellen O’Clover is the acclaimed...
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
#1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult returns to speak with us about her research process, writing habits, book bans, recurring characters, and her 30th novel, HOLLOW BONES. Jodi Picoult is the award-winning...
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
#1 New York Times bestselling author, Jodi Picoult, spoke with me about writing for Wonder Woman, adapting books for musical theater, and the question of Shakespeare's true authorship in her upcoming novel BY ANY OTHER...
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
Critically acclaimed debut novelist Jessica Goldstein spoke with us about her career path from teen mag intern to freelance culture writer, time travel, and her nostalgic debut, RETRO. Jessica M. Goldstein is a...
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Aveyard spoke with us about her journey from USC screenwriting to publishing, her writing process, and her upcoming adult fantasy debut, TEMPEST. Victoria Aveyard is the #1...
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
Acclaimed debut author Kevin C. Morris spoke with us about exploring the Alaskan coastline in search of a mysterious island, his query and publishing journey, and the resultant novel UNTAMED COAST. Kevin C. Morris...
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
New York Times bestselling author Sarah Pinborough spoke with us about her approach to plotting twists, the stark difference between writing novels and screenplays, and her latest THEY SAY A GIRL DIED HERE. Sarah...
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
#1 international bestselling author Raphael Montes spoke with us about his dual career in TV and fiction, finding commercial success while maintaining authenticity, and the US publication of his hit book THE SECRET...
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
#1 New York Times bestselling author Karin Slaughter spoke with us about her writing origins, cabin-based creative process, TV adaptations, and her new novel THE SECRETS WE HIDE, a follow-up to #1 hit WE ARE ALL GUILTY...
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
Novelist, veteran screenwriter, and longtime Blue Bloods showrunner Kevin Wade spoke with us about the challenges of transitioning across writing mediums, storytelling principles, and book two of his debut crime series...
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
New York Times bestselling author Gillian McAllister spoke with us about how to deal with rejection, deleting full drafts, the business side of adaptations, and her latest US release, the thriller THAT NIGHT. Gillian...
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
Bestselling author and storytelling expert Abbie Emmons spoke with us about topping 600K YouTube followers, helping writers craft emotionally resonant narratives, and her new writing guide MAKE YOUR STORY MATTER. Abbie...
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
New York Times bestselling author Laura Moriarty spoke with us about her teaching philosophy as a creative writing professor, the craft of historical fiction, and the research process behind her latest novel, SUNLIGHT...
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
Bestselling memoirist, chef, and former restaurateur Sarma Melngailis spoke with us about her much-loved restaurant, Pure Food and Wine, reclaiming her narrative post Bad Vegan, and her eight-year journey writing THE...
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
Bestselling memoirist, chef, and former restaurateur Sarma Melngailis spoke with us about her much-loved restaurant, Pure Food and Wine, reclaiming her narrative post Bad Vegan, and her eight-year journey writing THE...
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