Hosted by Antony Johnston · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 33 episodes
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A podcast about why, how, and what we write. Bestselling writer Antony Johnston talks frankly with other authors about their motivations, methods, and processes. A must-listen for anyone interested in the craft and business of writing.
Antony Johnston hosts Writing and Breathing, a arts show with 33 episodes published.
Jenni Hill (Editorial Director of Orbit Books) joins Antony for our first episode with a non-author, to talk about being a book shepherd, how acquisitions can be beauty contests, and why the job involves much less actual
Simon Scarrow (Eagles of the Empire, Blackout) joins Antony to discuss balancing research with the needs of a story, how every reader creates their own version of a book, and why Italian tomatoes still haunt him. Simon S
Jody Houser (Critical Role, Doctor Who) joins Antony to talk about finding new directions in existing properties, whether thinking about writing counts as writing, and getting irate about notes. Jody Houser on Twitter: h
Helene Wecker (The Golem and the Djinni, The Hidden Palace) joins Antony to discuss telling details, research that both enlightens and frustrates, and pulling the spine out of a manuscript. Helene Wecker on Twitter: http
Vinay Patel (Doctor Who, Murdered by My Father) joins Antony to talk about using practice to push yourself, focusing on nailing the parts only you can do, and the balance between empathy and sympathy. Vinay Patel on Twit
Bonnie MacBird (Tron, Sherlock Holmes) joins Antony to discuss applying cinematic writing to prose, why truth is important even in fiction, and the joys and dangers of writing a beloved character. Bonnie MacBird on Twitt
Joshua Hale Fialkov (Chicago Med, The Bunker) joins Antony to talk about collaboration in TV, being too mainstream for indie (but too indie for the mainstream), and solving problems instead of creating them. Joshua Hale
Ram V (Paradiso, Catwoman) joins Antony to discuss being a planner who doesn't stick to the plan, making sure every scene exists for more than one reason, and hating structural changes. Ram V on Twitter: http://twitter.c
Robert Muchamore (Cherub, Henderson’s Boys) joins Antony to talk about too much research, meticulous planning, and wondering what other authors do all day. Robert Muchamore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robertmuchamore
Toiya Kristen Finley (Outer Rims, The Game Narrative Toolbox) joins Antony to discuss seeing stories in her head, building stories on epiphanies, and imagining fuzzy apples. Toiya Kristen Finley on Twitter: https://twitt
Patrick Gale (A Place Called Winter, Take Nothing with You) joins Antony to talk about stories existing independently of how we tell them, using research as immersion, and being a non-linear writer who also doesn’t outli
Zoë Sharp (Killer Instinct, Dancing on the Grave) joins Antony to discuss women who can look after themselves, ending stories at just the right speed, and the value of summarising your own book. Zoë Sharp on Twitter: htt
For Hallowe’en, horror writer Stephen Graham Jones (Mongrels, The Only Good Indians) joins Antony to talk about the exhilaration of terror, finding a story’s unique voice, and making the boring bits interesting. Stephen
James Moran (Cockneys vs Zombies, Doctor Who) joins Antony to discuss digital brains, spending months on preparation, and working harder than everyone else. James Moran on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesmoran/ James M
Fonda Lee (Jade City, Exo) joins Antony to talk about finding the courage to start, unexpected skillsets for being a writer, and the value of even a poorly-drawn map. Fonda Lee on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FondaJLee F
Greg Rucka (The Old Guard, Stumptown) joins Antony to discuss perpetual dissatisfaction, changing techniques (a lot!), and writing angry. Greg Rucka on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruckawriter/ Greg Rucka on the
Rhianna Pratchett (Tomb Raider, Mirror's Edge) joins Antony to talk about hitting deadlines, the advantages of having a roadmap, and being surprised that the work gets done. Rhianna Pratchett on Twitter: https://twitter.
CL Taylor (Sleep, Strangers) joins Antony to discuss turning disasters into opportunities, reading non-fiction, and hating revisions. CL Taylor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/callytaylor CL Taylor on the web: https://cl
John Gruber (Daring Fireball) joins Antony to talk about being your own editor, writing in an idiosyncratic voice, and just what is a 'system', anyway? PS Stick around after the closing music for some extended nerdery ab
James Swallow (Nomad, Deus Ex) joins Antony to discuss transferring writing skills between media, writing licensed franchise novels, and revising half a book. James Swallow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmswallow James
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Writing and Breathing is hosted by Antony Johnston. The show is categorised under Arts (Fiction) and has published 33 episodes.
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