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<p>In this episode, Julia F. Green and Ralph Walker welcome novelist, professor, and 5am Writers Club stalwart Penny Zang for a heated discussion about Tobias Wolff’s rule-breaking short story, “Bullet in the...
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Julia F. Green and Ralph Walker explore getting lost in the writing process, finding their way through rich storytelling, and the importance of creative community. writingisjoy.substack.com
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What is Writing in the Dark about?
Julia F. Green and Ralph Walker explore getting lost in the writing process, finding their way through rich storytelling, and the importance of creative community.
What has Writing in the Dark covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Season 4, Episode 3: This Story Breaks All the Rules" (30 May 2026, 55 minutes), "Season 4, Episode 2: In Search of a Hero" (24 April 2026, 49 minutes), and "Season 4, Episode 1: A Fairy Tale Flipped" (16 March 2026, 40 minutes).
How often does Writing in the Dark publish?
Writing in the Dark publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 40 minutes across 33 episodes.
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Booking probability for Writing in the Dark is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Writing in the Dark requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Writing in the Dark's contact route on record: public web form.
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Writing in the Dark is a fiction podcast with 33 episodes published.
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Episode #2
Season 4, Episode 2: In Search of a Hero
Apr 24, 202649 minS4<p>In this episode, Julia and Ralph are joined by award-winning novelist and Army veteran Nancy Stroer to dissect a short story by Benjamin Inks in which Jack Fleming, a fictional character invented as a joke, becomes a...
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Season 4, Episode 1: A Fairy Tale Flipped
Mar 16, 202640 minS0<p>Writing in the Dark is back! </p><p>To kick off Season 4, Julia F. Green and Ralph Walker welcome Betsy Ellor to discuss The Daughter Cells, a short story by Daniel M. Lavery from the collection Merry...
Episode #10
Season 3, Episode 10: Time is F——
Dec 30, 202529 minS3<p>Time is fake? Time is a fungus? Time is f——?</p><p>As the year draws to a close, Ralph and Julia debate the truth of time and its role in the creative process. They discuss how they evaluate progress beyond word...
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Season 3, Episode 9: The Third Mission to Jupiter
Nov 14, 202525 minS0<p>Greetings Space Travelers,</p><p>Ralph & Julia here from Writing In The Dark. We are thrilled to share a very special episode with you about our most recent Journey To Jupiter. </p><p>In this episode, we’ll take you...
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Season 3, Episode 8: Still
Sep 22, 202542 minS0<p>In this episode, Julia F. Green and Ralph Walker welcome Heather Sweeney to discuss Casey Mulligan Walsh’s Still, a micro-nonfiction published in Split Lip Magazine. </p><p>Read: Still by Casey Mulligan Walsh (learn...
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Season 3, Episode 7: Housewifely Arts
Aug 15, 202546 minS0<p>In this episode, Julia F. Green and Ralph Walker welcome Jennifer Savran Kelly to discuss Megan Mayhew Bergman’s short story Housewifely Arts, published in her collection Birds of a Lesser Paradise.</p><p>Read...
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Season 3, Episode 6: My Savage Year
Jul 18, 202550 minS0<p>In this episode, Julia F. Green and Ralph Walker welcome Steve Weddle to discuss Jordan Harper’s short story My Savage Year, published in the Southwest Review. Together they dig into a well-crafted tale that’s...
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Season 3, Episode 5: The Bear
Jun 20, 202546 minS0<p>In this episode, Julia F. Green and Ralph Walker dissect the pilot episode of the television series The Bear, whose protagonist Carmy returns to Chicago to run a restaurant amid grief and strained relationships with...
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Season 3, Episode 4: Opening a Portal
May 16, 202539 minS0<p>In this episode, Julia F. Green and Ralph Walker welcome special guest E. J. Wenstrom to discuss Charles Yu’s short story “Open” from his 2012 story collection Sorry Please Thank You.</p><p>Reading: Open by Charles...
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Season 3, Episode 3: Something Amazing
Apr 18, 202537 minS0<p>In this episode, Julia F. Green and Ralph Walker welcome special guest Caroline Manring to help dissect Elizabeth McCracken’s short story “Something Amazing,” from her 2014 story collection...
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Season 3, Episode 2: Boys Go to Jupiter
Mar 14, 202536 minS0<p>In this episode, Julia and Ralph explore Danielle Evans’ short story "Boys Go to Jupiter,” dissecting the complicated protagonist Claire as well as the story’s themes of racism and grief. They discuss how the...
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Season 3, Episode 1: Learning from Losing Streak
Feb 14, 202532 minS0<p>Julia F. Green and Ralph Walker kick off Season 3, which will focus on narrative craft particularly through the lens of shorter works. In this episode, they discuss Kathryn Schultz's 2017 New Yorker piece “Losing...
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Season 2, Episode 12: Celebrating the Creative Journey
Dec 27, 202429 minS0<p>In this episode of Writing in the Dark, Julia F. Green and Ralph Walker reflect on a productive and joyful year as they delve into their writing experiences, the importance of creative community, and their annual...
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Season 2, Episode 11, Burning Bright long after Jupiter
Dec 13, 202431 minS0<p>In this emotional episode, Julia F. Green and Ralph Walker reconnect with three writers who attended the Journey to Jupiter retreat: historical fiction writer Susan Klobuchar (Instagram, Bluesky, Substack), UCLA...
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Season 2, Episode 10: The Art of Revision
Nov 8, 202441 minS0<p>In this episode of Writing in the Dark, Julia F. Green and Ralph Walker dive deep into the revision process. They discuss the joy of making creative messes, the importance of iterative drafts, and the various methods...
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Season 2, Episode 9: Creative Rest
Oct 1, 202430 minS0<p>In this episode, Julia F. Green and Ralph Walker delve into the concept of creative rest, exploring how rest is essential to fueling creativity and improving storytelling. They discuss the importance of taking breaks...
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Season 2, Episode 8: The Plot Thickens
Aug 23, 202447 minS0<p>In this episode of Writing in the Dark, Julia F. Green and Ralph Walker dive into the complexities of plotting in both genre and literary fiction. They discuss the layering process of crafting a plot, the...
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Season 2, Episode 7: Postcard from Jupiter
Jul 17, 20241h 10mS0<p>In this episode, Julia F. Green and Ralph Walker welcome Penny Zang and Caroline Manring to discuss their experiences at the first Journey to Jupiter writing retreat in 2023. Penny and Caroline reflect on their...
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Season 2, Episode 6: Making A Scene
Jun 18, 202432 minS0<p>In this episode, Julia F. Green and Ralph Walker discuss the importance of scene development in both literary and genre fiction. They delve into how scenes function as the building blocks of storytelling and the...
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