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Write Like a Badass
Hosted by Maureen Paraventi · arts · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Write Like a Bad--- is by, for and about writers. Whether you're an indie author just starting out or you're well along on your creative journey, this podcast will bring you inspiration, information and motivation. Hosted by award-winning playwright and journalist, novelist and nonfiction writer Maureen Paraventi, each episode will feature writers, editors, literary agents and others who will share their stories and offer their tips for succeeding (whatever success looks like for you).Maureen is a former morning radio personality, so you'll find that these lively conversations often take unexpected turns! The Write Like a Bad--- podcast is also interactive. Listeners are invited to send in audio clips of their answers to the Question of the Week, and short excerpts of their works in progress, all of which may be heard on the podcast. Like any creative pursuit, writing is tough. Writing like a bad--- will help you overcome obstacles and achieve your writing goals.
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What is Write Like a Badass about?
Write Like a Bad--- is by, for and about writers. Whether you're an indie author just starting out or you're well along on your creative journey, this podcast will bring you inspiration, information and motivation.
Who hosts Write Like a Badass?
Write Like a Badass is hosted by Maureen Paraventi. The show has published 41 episodes to date.
What has Write Like a Badass covered recently?
Recent episodes include "An Indie Writer Earns Enough to Quit His Day Job" (20 October 2026, 41 minutes), "Making Readers Feel Seen" (13 October 2026, 39 minutes), and ""I always start with the killer"" (6 October 2026, 34 minutes).
How often does Write Like a Badass publish?
Write Like a Badass publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 41 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Write Like a Badass?
Booking probability for Write Like a Badass is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Write Like a Badass requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Write Like a Badass's contact route on record: verified email.
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Maureen Paraventi hosts Write Like a Badass, an arts podcast with 41 episodes published.
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Episode #38
Making Readers Feel Seen
Oct 13, 202639 minS1Kestral Gaian is the author of The Boy from Elsewhere, a science fiction, YA, and LGBRQ+ story with a dash of mystery. In this wide-ranging conversation, Kestral talks about how readers of his book are appreciating how...
Episode #36
"I always start with the killer"
Oct 6, 202634 minS1Can murder mysteries be fun? Dani Lewis' readers think so. Dani's cozy mysteries feature offbeat, socially awkward amateur sleuth, Cassie Hunt, and her lovable train wreck best friend, Vanessa. Dani's books offer...
Episode #35
"It's like a full-time job"
Sep 29, 202635 minS1Playwright Erin Osgood shares her techniques for getting so many of her plays produced, and it's an approach that will serve writers of all kinds. Erin also talks about what inspires her, why she writes plays and what...
Episode #34
"You have to earn readers"
Sep 22, 202634 minS1Daniel Coniff lives in Denver and writes short stories and novels. He is passionate about blending theories of psychology, sociology, and anthropology with brutal themes to create sobering yet transformative pieces. On...
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Episode #33
"I just love the character"
Sep 15, 202640 minS1Matt Posner is a multi-genre indie author from Queens, New York. He's also a city high school teacher, a world traveler and an amateur nature photographer. Matt has written YA fantasy novels, literary/sports fiction and...
Episode #32
Why Dan Bonser Doesn't Use a Pen Name
Sep 8, 202639 minS1Dan Bonser writes adult fantasies about a 100+ year-old female elf who is a traveling bard. His stories has action adventure, music, poetry and at least one scene Dan concedes is "shocking." The Ballad of the Emerald...
- Sep 1, 202638 minS1
Dan Bonser's main character is a 100+ year old elfwhose origin story did NOT start on the pages of his books. Where did she come from? You'll hear all about it in this episode. In the first book of his series, Dan wrote...
Episode #30
Ghostwriting for a Living
Aug 25, 202640 minS1Caroline Duggan, a novelist and copywriter, found a new outlet for her writing skill when she was asked to ghostwrite a book for a doctor. That initial experience turned into a career that she loves: transforming other...
Episode #29
"I wanted to make it happen"
Aug 18, 202640 minS1Ian Tadashi Moore writes, illustrates, composes music for and records stories of joy, mindfulness, courage, and resilience for all ages. Ian's website is: iantm.com (You can hear samples of his audiobooks and see...
Episode #28
Advice for Writers - from Writers
Aug 11, 202626 minS1Unless you belong to a writers group or are taking a class, you might be working on your craft all by yourself. Well, you're not alone! Meet some members of your community who are at various places in their creative...
Episode #26
Writing through Truth, Healing through Story
Jul 28, 202637 minS1Interviewing survivors of Hurrican Helene for her book, Hurricane Helene: Resiliency After the Storm , turned out to be a painful process for Rebecca Wells Phillips (who was affected by the storm as well). Far from...
Episode #25
All About the Booktok Indie Author Awards
Jul 21, 202633 minS1Ron Shaw writes dark fantasy / psychological fiction novels. He also puts a considerable amount of time and effort into the Booktok Indie Author Awards, which he founded. In this episode, Ron talks about why it's...
Episode #24
"I'm just a guy on a tugboat writing a book"
Jul 14, 202636 minS1Don Davidson works as a tankerman on a barge, bunkering oil and diesel to ships. Prior to that, he was a corrections officer for 15 years. Don is writing a series called Galactic Riftborne . Book one is called Averra (a...
Episode #22
"You've got to learn to dance with fear"
Jun 30, 202634 minS1When Alexandra Chan's father died, she felt that the "Chan magic" had gone from her life. In this episode, you'll hear how writing down some family stories led her to the realization that she was, in fact, writing a...
- Jun 23, 202634 minS1
Neal Lipschutz's novels can be found at: https://www.tuckerdspress.com/product-page/no-write-way-to-die https://www.tuckerdspress.com/product-page/long-arm-of-the-past (available for preorder) Connect with Neal on...
- Jun 16, 202641 minS1
Lylanne Musselman's poetry has been published in literary journals such as Pank, Tipton Poetry Journal, Bird's Eye reView, Poetry Breakfast, Ekphrastic Review, and New Verse News, among others, and many literary...
- Jun 9, 202644 minS1
The Sukha Company website is: https://www.thesukha.co/ Connect with Steven Puri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-puri/ The book Steven refers to: The Net and the Butterfly : The Art and Practice of...
Episode #18
"Growing up I was always the weird kid"
Jun 2, 202635 minS1<p ></p> <p >The Light Between Us is available on Amazon: (https://www.amazon.com/Light-Between-Us-Nick-Farrant-ebook/dp/B0DX3LXBVY)</p> <p >Read one of Nick's short stories at...
Episode #17
"It's gotten very ambitious"
May 26, 202638 minS1<p></p> <p >Teacher, pet lover, musician, and avid reader, Jessica Glass is fascinated by fairy tales. She's writing a novel based on a reimagining of a Snow White story – but not the one we all know. Her work in...
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