Podcasts by Writing the Wrong Way with Jonathan Ball, PhD

Collaborating on the Dead Work from 2022-02-15T20:41:20

Jonathan welcomes more members of the Dead Work Collective: Zach Schuster, Steven Kaul, and Lyndon Radchenka. They discuss their individual Dead Work Anthology stories, how they collaborated to ...

Creating the Dead Work Comics (Kickstarter is Live Now!) from 2022-02-08T12:00

Jonathan welcomes in two more members of the Dead Work Collective, Jordan Patrick Finn and Christopher Smith. They discuss their creative process for their Dead Work stories.

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Back the Dead Work Kickstarter! from 2022-02-02T15:00

Jonathan welcomes Zach Schuster and Lyndon Radchenka back to the podcast to discuss Dead Work, an new indie comics anthology now available on Kickstarter!

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Writing from Life and Teaching the Creative Process with Catherine Hunter from 2022-01-11T12:00

Jonathan welcomes award-winning poet and University of Winnipeg creative writing professor Catherine Hunter for a wide-raging discussion on her craft. The conversation digs deep into the process...

Creative Goals with Lyndon Radchenka (Part 2) from 2022-01-04T12:00

Lyndon Radchenka is a successful writer, letterer and comic creator who has a  plan for his career. Jonathan talks to him about that plan, and about  whether he can achieve the go...

Creative Goals with Lyndon Radchenka (Part 1) from 2021-12-28T12:00

Lyndon Radchenka is a successful writer, letterer and comic creator who has a plan for his career. Jonathan talks to him about that plan, and about whether he can achieve the goals he has set ou...

Wren Brian on Writing and the Theatre from 2021-12-21T12:00

Jonathan welcomes playwright Wren Brian to the podcast to discuss the challenges of writing for the stage.

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Fell Hound on Creating Comics and Commander Rao from 2021-12-14T12:00

Jonathan welcomes illustrator/comic artist Fell Hound to discuss her new one-shot comic Commander Rao, and to talk about the challenges of funding comics through Kickstarter.

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Erín Moure on Poetry and Translation from 2021-12-07T12:00

Jonathan welcomes in University of Winnipeg Writer-in-Residence Erin Moure to speak with his class and answer questions about her career as an acclaimed writer and poet. 

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Writing Horror with Keith Cadieux (Part 2) from 2021-11-30T12:00

Keith Cadieux is a Winnipeg-based horror fiction writer. In this episode, he joins Jonathan's University of Winnipeg writing class to talk about the intricacies of horror.

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Writing Horror with Keith Cadieux (Part 1) from 2021-11-23T12:00

Keith Cadieux is a Winnipeg-based horror fiction writer. In this episode, he joins Jonathan's University of Winnipeg writing class to talk about the intricacies of horror.

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Samurai Kaiju Horror with Jonathan Chance (published by Heavy Metal’s Virus Comics) from 2021-11-16T12:00

Jonathan welcomes fellow Virus Comics label-mate Jonathan Chance to talk about his unique blend of Samurai Kaiju Horror. Check out his new graphic novel Listen

Self-publishing Genre Fiction with Z. F. Sigurdson from 2021-11-09T12:00

Jonathan welcomes genre writer Z.F. Sigurdson to the podcast to discuss his Listen

Creating THRUD via Kickstarter with Comic Artist Zach Schuster from 2021-11-02T11:00

Calgary-based comic book and board game artist Zach Schuster joins the podcast to discuss his comic Listen

On Agent Fit with Emmy Nordstrom Higdon from Westwood Creative Artists from 2021-10-26T11:00

Over the years, Jonathan has been asked many questions about agents, and so today he welcomes Emmy Nordstrom Higdon, a literary agent with Listen

Creating the Heavy Metal Comic The Eye Collector with GMB Chomichuk (Part 1) from 2021-10-19T17:34:50

Jonathan welcomes his friend and collaborator GMB Chomichuk to the podcast to discuss their new comic...

Rappers as Writers: Talking to Bazooka Joe 204 (formerly John Smith from Peanuts & Corn) from 2021-10-12T11:00

Jonathan welcomes rapper Bazooka Joe 204 to talk about his writing process, the challenge of rhyming, and the history of Manitoba's hip-hop scene. 

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kevin mcpherson eckhoff on Humour and Experimental Poetry from 2020-12-08T15:30:05

Poet, actor, and comedian kevin mcpherson eckhoff joins me to talk about writing, humour, and experimental poetry. More at www.writingthewrongway.com. More info on Jonathan’s new book at www.possib...

Ryan Fitzpatrick on Writing Flarf and Experimental Poetry from 2020-12-01T15:30:55

Ryan Fitzpatrick was kind enough to do an interview on his poem "Join the Wrinkle Resistance" and on writ...

Derek Beaulieu on Conceptual Writing and Concrete Poetry from 2020-11-24T15:30:52

Concrete Poet and Conceptual Writer Derek Beaulieu joins me to talk about why you should try experimental writing. More at www.writingthewrongway.com. More info on Jonathan’s new book at www.possib...

95 Books in 2020 with Ryan Fitzpatrick from 2020-11-17T15:30:11

Ryan Fitzpatrick and I update each other on our 2020 reading (this was recorded in August, so it's not quite up to date) as I finish the #95books Challenge early. More info at www.95books.com
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Starting a Creative Business with Lyndon Radchenka - Part 2 from 2020-11-10T15:30:28

Writer and comics letterer Lyndon Radchecka (https://www.infinitestudio.ca) talks with host Jonathan Ball about what one must do and consider when starting a creative business. This is part 2 of a ...

Starting a Creative Business with Lyndon Radchenka - Part 1 from 2020-11-03T15:30:34

Writer and comics letterer Lyndon Radchecka (https://www.infinitestudio.ca) talks with host Jonathan Ball about what one must do and consider when starting a creative business. This is part 1 of a ...

Dennis Cooley On Writing Poetry from 2020-10-27T14:30:06

Poet and professor emeritus Dennis Cooley joins me to talk about writing poetry and his three new books. More at www.writingthewrongway.com. More info on Jonathan’s new book at www.possiblestorms.c...

Working Together Making Comics with Ball, Kaul, Chomichuk and Radchenka from 2020-10-20T14:30:56

A long backyard hangout produces an in-depth discussion of the philosophy, business, and life of making comics and collaborating on art and writing. Featuring your host, Jonathan Ball, alongside St...

Book Launch for The Lightning of Possible Storms from 2020-10-13T14:30:24

On September 30, I launched my book The Lightning of Possible Storms (Book*hug Press) in a virtual event hosted by McNally Robinson Booksellers and MC'd by my editor for the book, the outstanding a...

Saleema Nawaz On Her Accidental Pandemic Novel And Her Writing Roots from 2020-08-25T14:37:08

Author Saleema Nawaz joins Jonathan Ball to talk about SONGS FOR THE END OF THE WORLD, her accidental pandemic novel, and her roots as a student writer. More info at www.writingthewrongway.com
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The Seven Seas Of Story from 2020-08-04T16:00:06

Writing professor Jonathan Ball talks about developing a story idea using the "7 Cs of Story" with specific examples as they relate to developing a feature film script idea. More at www.writingthew...

Ranting, Raving, And Creative Careers With Lyndon Radchenka from 2020-07-21T15:59:59

Lyndon Radchenka hosts me in his garage for a discussion of how to not annoy your girlfriend while living the creative life. Topics: lawyering, spreadsheets, working, procrastination, happiness, cr...

Lovecraft and Samurai, Kickstarter and Comics with Jordan Patrick Finn from 2020-07-07T16:00:01

Comics writer Jordan Patrick Finn on the Kickstarter for his upcoming graphic novel Death Kanji, the influence of Lovecraft, and his love for Kurosawa’s samurai. More info at www.writingthewrongway...

Robert J Sawyer On Science Fiction, Alternative History, And Your Publishing Rights from 2020-06-23T16:00:22

Science fiction writer Robert J. Sawyer talks about his latest novel, The Oppenheimer Alternative, his place in Canadian literature, and how authors should think deeply about their rights and publi...

Heinlein's Rules For Writers With GMB Chomichuk from 2020-06-09T16:00:08

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Lisa Robertson from 2020-05-26T16:00:03

Lisa Robertson talks about writing both poetry and prose and her new novel, THE BAUDELAIRE FRACTAL. More info at www.writingthewrongway.com

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Constraint - Based Poetry With Anthony Etherin from 2020-05-12T16:00:13

Anthony Etherin talks about writing and publishing constraint-based poetry, including palindromes and anagrams. More info at www.writingthewrongway.com

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Writing Workshops With Francine Cunningham from 2020-04-06T12:00:03

Francine Cunningham (www.francinecunningham.ca) joins me to talk about her book ON/ME, developing and running writing workshops, and what it takes to become and remain a writer. More at www.writing...

Dave Bidini Of Rheostatics On Writing Across Artforms And In Troubled Times from 2020-03-30T12:00:12

Dave Bidini of Rheostatics and Bidiniband, writer of numerous books, and publisher of the West End Phoenix, talks about writing song lyrics, writing nonfiction, writing about hockey, and writing in...

Writing Through Trauma And Collage Poetry With Ian Kinney from 2020-03-23T12:00

Ian Kinney fell seven stories and survived. Kinney examines his trauma and recovery in AIR SALT, a poetry collection that blends collage and memoir and experimental methods in an attempt to rewrite...

Writing And Publishing With MC Joudrey Of At Bay Press Part 2 from 2020-03-16T12:00:05

M. C. Joudrey, author of FANONYMOUS and publisher of At Bay Press, joins me to discuss writing, publishing, being part of a literary community, and paying your dues. Part 2 of a two-part interview....

Writing And Publishing With MC Joudrey Of At Bay Press Part 1 from 2020-03-09T12:00

M. C. Joudrey, author of FANONYMOUS and publisher of At Bay Press, joins me to discuss writing, publishing, being part of a literary community, and paying your dues. Part 1 of a two-part interview....

Reading #95books in 2019 with Ryan Fitzpatrick from 2020-03-02T13:00:40

Ryan Fitzpatrick, co-creator of the www.95books.com reading challenge, joins me to discuss our 2019 reading.

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Tracking Your Writing Progress with Jamie Raintree from 2020-02-24T13:00

Jamie Raintree (https://jamieraintree.com) joins host Jonathan Ball (www.jonathanball.com) to talk about tracking progress, why spreadsheets free you to be more creative, and how to have a sustaina...

Visual Storytelling with Justin Currie aka Chasing Artwork from 2020-02-13T02:56:50

Justin Currie aka Chasing Artwork (www.chasingartwork.com) joins host Jonathan Ball (www.jonathanball.com) to talk visual storytelling, career paths for art, business models for creators, and cool ...

Parenting And Productive Writing With Nathan Dueck - Part 2 from 2019-12-23T13:00:23

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Parenting And Productive Writing With Nathan Dueck - Part 1 from 2019-12-17T16:55:14

Parenting And Productive Writing With Nathan Dueck - Part 1. More information at www.writingthewrongway.com

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Your Book Cover with Writer and Illustrator GMB Chomichuk from 2019-12-09T15:23:26

Writer and Illustrator GMB Chomichuk talks about what goes into a good book cover, what writers should expect and consider when working with a publisher or hiring an artist on their own, and red fl...

Lyndon Radchenka on Writing, Lettering, and Creating Indie Comics from 2019-12-02T13:00:03

Lyndon Radchenka talks writing, lettering, and creating independent comics, as author and publisher of RADKAUL. More info at www.writingthewrongway.com

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Joining A Literary Community With Ryan Fitzpatrick from 2019-11-25T13:00:03

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Being Influenced By Other Writers With Poetry Punk Cam Scott from 2019-11-18T13:00:03

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Robin Richardson Of Citadel On The Alternative MFA Program from 2019-11-11T00:00

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Launching The National Gallery With Gary Barwin from 2019-11-04T13:00:02

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Gail Scott On The Rerelease Of Heroine And Playing With Perspective In The Novel from 2019-10-28T12:02:22

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Thriller Author Andrew Pyper On Writing Outlines from 2019-10-22T12:00:22

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Writing in a Haunted House with David Demchuk, Jess Landry, J.H. Moncrieff, and Adam Petrash from 2019-09-23T12:00:06

Writers David Demchuk, Jess Landry, J.H. Moncrieff, and Adam Petrash enter a Haunted House for the purposes of death. And writing. Find out more at www.thinairwinnipeg.ca (Thin Air Winnipeg Interna...

Recent Reading And Playing Of Zelda With Ryan Fitzpatrick from 2019-09-16T17:42:32

Ryan Fitzpatrick and I talk about the #95books challenge, where we are at with our reading, how Skype sucks, and the storyline in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which is my current obsess...

4 Principles For A Writer's Office from 2019-09-09T12:00:06

How should a writer set up office space? Four principles to keep in mind as you try to determine where to work and how best to work while you pursue your creativity. More at www.writingthewrongway....

Grants Funding For Writers With Martine Friesen Of The Manitoba Arts Council from 2019-09-02T20:25:30

What should writers (especially Canadian writers) know about grants funding for artists? Martine Friesen of the Manitoba Arts Council talks about the purpose, process, and passion of arts funding a...

Comics, Fiction, Film and Storytelling in the New World with Nick Burns from 2019-08-26T12:00:06

Veteran author and artist Nick Burns (http://nburnsart.com) on writing comics, fiction, and film in a world where audiences are more fragmented than ever, and some of the challenges that new writer...

Finishing Your Short Fiction Collection With Keith Cadieux from 2019-08-19T12:00:06

How do you finish your short story collection? Keith Cadieux and Jonathan Ball talk about their forthcoming short story collections and the process of getting the manuscripts prepared and then gett...

On Thomas Ligotti And Horror Fiction With Keith Cadieux from 2019-08-12T12:00:07

Keith Cadieux joins me to discuss our shared obsession, horror author Thomas Ligotti. Show notes and links at www.writingthewrongway.com/ligotti

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Editing For Structure - A Radical Process Part 2 from 2019-08-05T12:00:05

Can you self-edit? Do you worry you don't know when to stop editing? Do you struggle with gaining objectivity about your writing? Jonathan Ball walks through a four-stage process for editing, focus...

Editing For Structure - A Radical Process Part 1 from 2019-07-28T15:07:26

Can you self-edit? Do you worry you don't know when to stop editing? Do you struggle with gaining objectivity about your writing? Jonathan Ball walks through a four-stage process for editing, focus...

This Podcast Is Otherwise Provided To You As-Is from 2019-07-22T12:00:04

THIS PODCAST IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED TO YOU AS-IS. Mystery topic!!!!! Well, it's all about www.jonathanball.com/thisbook so not super mysterious. But definitely weird and strange! All about conceptua...

Editing And Writing Questions And Answers With Darren Ridgley Part 2 from 2019-07-15T12:00:04

Writer and editor Darren Ridgley, co-creator of the anthology PARALLEL PRAIRIES: STORIES OF MANITOBA SPECULATIVE FICTION, answers University of Winnipeg student questions about writing, editing, an...

Editing And Writing Questions And Answers With Darren Ridgley Part 1 from 2019-07-08T16:26:02

Writer and editor Darren Ridgley, co-creator of the anthology PARALLEL PRAIRIES: STORIES OF MANITOBA SPECULATIVE FICTION, answers University of Winnipeg student questions about writing, editing, an...

Advice From The Ghost Ship from 2019-06-25T15:46:30

Comics author & artist GMB Chomichuk and my daughter Jessie Taylor join me aboard a Ghost Ship to get advice from beyond the grave.

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Complex Comics, Graphic Novels, And Serial Stories With Scott A. Ford from 2019-06-09T21:21:25

Talking comics, videogame influences, graphic novels, writing, planning a plot, settings, serial fiction, and more with artist Scott A. Ford, author of ARK LAND, GIANTS' WELL and other stories. Sho...

Literary Horror And Dangerous Books With Gregoire Courtois, Author Of The Laws Of The Skies from 2019-06-03T13:00:57

French author Grégoire Courtois is just starting to be translated into English, and here is his first-ever interview in English about THE LAWS OF THE SKIES, a brilliant literary horror novel. Show ...

Chips and Whiskey, Questions and Answers from 2019-05-27T12:00:17

Answering the important questions, like what are the best potato chips? www.writingthewrongway.com

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Recent Reading For The #95Books Challenge With Ryan Fitzpatrick from 2019-05-21T01:32:50

Ryan Fitzpatrick and I discuss our #95books reading, and spend a lot of time with Nikki Reimer’s MY HEART IS A ROSE MANHATTAN. We also talk about the following books:

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What Can Writers Learn from Leatherface? from 2019-04-27T05:22:38

What can writers learn from Leatherface, killer (hero?) of THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE? A talk on writing, horror, and the ethics (and evils) of art. Full text and free sonnets about Leatherface a...

Creating Webcomics with Fantasy Writer S. M. Beiko (author of Krampus Is My Boyfriend) from 2019-04-15T22:07:03

I have been a fan of S. M. Beiko’s webcomic Krampus Is My Boyfriend since page one, and generally impressed with Beiko since I started paying attention to her work. As she finished work on the firs...

Be More Productive And Less Anxious With The Focus Form from 2019-04-08T15:45:36

Having a hard time keeping focused while pursuing your creative work? Try the Focus Form, a simple tool for writers or artists or entrepreneurs designed using principles of cognitive-behaviour ther...

Pontypool Author Tony Burgess On Writing Horror Part 2 from 2019-04-01T04:38:30

Part 2 of my interview with Tony Burgess, author of the zombie horror film PONTYPOOL and the novel it is based on, PONTYPOOL CHANGES EVERYTHING, and many other books and movies. We talk about writi...

Pontypool Author Tony Burgess On Writing Horror Part 1 from 2019-03-25T23:41:55

Part 1 of my interview with Tony Burgess, author of the zombie horror film PONTYPOOL and the novel it is based on, PONTYPOOL CHANGES EVERYTHING, and many other books and movies. We talk about writi...

Mitchell Levy on How to Build a Business Using Books from 2019-03-18T23:41:28

Mitchell Levy (www.mitchelllevy360.com) joins host Jonathan Ball (www.jonathanball.com) to discuss how books can serve as a foundation for business, ghostwriting, and more. Show notes at www.jonath...

Refuse CanLit! #95books Reading Update with Ryan Fitzpatrick from 2019-03-12T14:03:03

Ryan Fitzpatrick, co-creator of the #95books challenge, joins me to talk about our 2019 reading so far, our favourite books and the essay collection REFUSE: CANLIT IN RUINS. Show notes available at...

Having Too Many Ideas from 2019-03-05T13:55:35

How do you choose which projects to work on, discover which ideas will help you grow as an author, and otherwise manage having too many ideas? Visit www.jonathanball.com/27 for the article version ...

Reframing Rejection from 2019-02-18T16:00:50

How can writers best deal with rejection? I analyze an old rejection letter from WEIRD TALES in order to help reframe what rejection means and suggest some methods of dealing with the anxiety that ...

Short Fiction - As We All Should Lie from 2019-02-12T12:55:22

A short story, "As We All Should Lie." SF/Fantasy. PDF download version at www.jonathanball.com/25

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Top 11 Best Screenwriting Books from 2019-02-01T04:20:59

My recommendations for Top 11 Best Screenwriting Books, in the order that you should read them. More screenwriting resources available at www.jonathanball.com/bestscreenwritingbooks

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Why Fear Experimental Art? from 2019-01-20T00:00

What is experimental art, why should you fear it, and why create it? I discuss the nature of experimental, innovative, radical, avant-garde art and what I think artists as wide-ranging as Dan Brown...

Taking Notes - Revisions, Feedback, and Editing from 2019-01-15T13:00:15

Michael Sanders, GMB Chomichuk, and Jesse Hamel give notes on the script for my short film MASK. Read the script and more insights on this revision roundtable at www.jonathanball.com/22

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Your Manuscript Format Reveals Your Mindset from 2019-01-08T12:26:58

A discussion of how a writer's essential mindset is expressed in concrete details like manuscript format, with some notes on proper format and how to professionalize. Show notes at www.jonathanball...

You Can Read #95books This Year - 2018 Reading Roundup With Ryan Fitzpatrick from 2019-01-01T13:00:05

The #95books reading challenge is simple: commit to reading 95 books over 12 months. At www.95books.com, I offer a free ebook called You Can Read #95books This Year that you can download through th...

Be Generous To Be A Better Writer from 2018-12-25T13:00:05

Christmas Day has come, and my gift to you, as it is every Tuesday, is a new episode of the podcast. This week (in keeping with the holiday), I want to talk about generosity. I believe writers shou...

5 Startling Productivity Secrets for Serious Scribes from 2018-12-18T13:00:15

If you want to create great art, you have to sit down at your desk and push all thoughts of that goal from your mind. Instead of the hoped-for product of your work, you need to focus on the work it...

Angie Abdou on Research For Fiction - 017 from 2018-12-11T13:00

Angie Abdou discusses doing research for writing fiction. More info at http://www.writingthewrongway.com

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Making Comics with GMB Chomichuk part 2 - 016 from 2018-12-04T13:00:04

GMB Chomichuk talks making comics, his graphic novel trilogy MIDNIGHT CITY, how to have a creative career, and his newest project: a graphic novel for the Japanese band BABYMETAL.

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Making Comics with GMB Chomichuk part 1 - 015 from 2018-11-27T13:00:04

GMB Chomichuk talks making comics, his graphic novel trilogy MIDNIGHT CITY, how to have a creative career, and his newest project: a graphic novel for the Japanese band BABYMETAL.

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Eden Robinson On Crafting The Trickster Trilogy - 014 from 2018-11-20T13:00:08

Eden Robinson discusses the crafting of her Trickster Trilogy, after the release of its second book, and teases some of the aspects of the unpublished third and final volume.

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Hot Sauce + Editing an Anthology Part 2 with Adam Petrash, Darren Ridgley, and Keith Cadieux - 013 from 2018-11-13T13:00:08

Eating hot sauces and answering spicy questions about editing an anthology. Adam Petrash & Darren Ridgley, co-editors of PARALLEL PRAIRIES, join Keith Cadieux, co-editor of THE SHADOW OVER PORTAGE ...

Hot Sauce + Editing an Anthology Part 1 with Adam Petrash, Darren Ridgley, and Keith Cadieux - 012 from 2018-11-06T13:00:08

Why not eat crazy hot sauce while talking about the complexities of editing an anthology? Listen and find out why. This is a two-part episode. Featuring Adam Petrash & Darren Ridgley, co-editors of...

David Annandale on Writing Tie-In Fiction - 011 from 2018-10-30T12:00:03

David Annandale, author of a million WARHAMMER 40,000 novels, discusses writing tie-in fiction.

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My Daughter Jessie Taylor On Writing Confidence — 010 from 2018-10-23T12:00:33

My daughter, Jessie Taylor, and I talk about what to consider when you think about taking your writing more seriously, and how to do so.

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Ryan Fitzpatrick on Editing a Poetry Book - 009 from 2018-10-16T00:00

Ryan Fitzpatrick and I discuss editing a poetry book. I served as Ryan's editor for his book FORTIFIED CASTLES and we go through the editing process for poetry in a goodly amount of detail.
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Writing in a Haunted House — 008 from 2018-10-09T00:00

Jonathan Ball is joined by Lauren Carter, Kevin Marc Fournier, and Joanna Graham to spend a night in the haunted Dalnavert House as a writing retreat, and discuss dark fiction and developing ideas....

Natalee Caple on Writing Titles - 007 from 2018-10-02T11:30:28

Natalee Caple, novelist, poet, and professor, discusses writing titles.

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Failed Projects – 006 from 2018-09-25T00:00

Before I published my first book, EX MACHINA, I wrote 7 books and 8 feature-length screenplays that were never published or produced. This week, I walk through all of these failed projects one by o...

Daniel Scott Tysdal on Writing Exercises - 005 from 2018-09-18T13:00:06

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Reading for Writers - 004 from 2018-09-11T12:00:06

How should a writer read? I talk about my own process, and suggest a three-part structured approach for reading: thinking about your SELECTION, reading with INTENTION and ATTENTION, and having a pr...

Keith Cadieux on Horror, Weird Fiction, and Publishing, Part 2 - 003 from 2018-08-28T12:11:52

Keith Cadieux, author of GAZE and co-editor of THE SHADOW OVER PORTAGE AND MAIN, visits Jonathan Ball's university creative writing class and answers a variety of questions from students about writ...

Keith Cadieux On Horror, Weird Fiction, And Publishing, Part 1 - 002 from 2018-08-28T11:50:31

Keith Cadieux, author of GAZE and co-editor of THE SHADOW OVER PORTAGE AND MAIN, visits Jonathan Ball's university creative writing class and answers a variety of questions from students about writ...

Foundations for Creative Practice - 001 from 2018-08-27T03:28:17

In the first episode of the Writing the Wrong Way podcast, host Jonathan Ball discusses the foundations for creative practice, the core of what a serious writer needs to consider to become a workin...