Actor Richard Horvitz kicks of Season 2 of The Working Writer Podcast! Richard is a world-renowned voiceover artist and actor with more than 200 credits to his name. From working in sitcoms in the early 80's to animation such as Invader Zim, Angry Beavers, and Billy and Mandy (for which he wrote two episodes), Richard is a seasoned pro who works the jobs he loves (see today's YouTube hit Helluva Boss). He also conducts a class which will teach you how to tell your story whether you're an actor or a writer. Write to Richard for more information at [email protected]. Follow the Working Writer Podcast at our Facebook page www.facebook.com/workingwriterpodcast. Email us at [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brad-staggs/support

The great Ridley Pearson is our guest for Episode 21! We talk about writing for Disney, being friends with Dave Barry, and what it takes to be a best-selling author for over 36 years. Ridley Pearson Website (http://ridleypearson.com) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brad-staggs/support

Author Michael Koryta is our guest on the podcast! The author of 18 published mysteries... most best sellers... talks to us about how he began writing, publishing his first book at 22! And how he keeps his writing output at such a high level of quality. Of course, we might talk a little Indiana University basketball, too. Michael Koryta's website (michaelkoryta.com) Ben Yagoda: The Sound on the Page: Great Writers Talk about Style and Voice in Writing (Available on Amazon) The Working Writer Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/WorkingWriterPodcast) Email us at [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brad-staggs/support

How do you write good dialogue? We delve into what it takes this week. Sources: New York Book Editors (https://nybookeditors.com/2017/05/your-guide-to-writing-better-dialogue/) MasterClass (https://www.masterclass.com/articles/strategies-for-improving-dialogue-in-your-writing) Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WorkingWriterPodcast. Email us at [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brad-staggs/support

Dr. Gavin Hughes, Research Associate at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, is our guest! We talk about a bit of Irish history, a bit of Cricket, and a lot of Educational Writing.  I prove that an American podcaster can be out-classed and out-thought by an Irish historian and that laughter is always welcome. Listen to the Homespun History Podcast at homespunhistory.podbean.com Follow Homespun History on Facebook at www.facebook.com/homespunhist and on Twitter @HistoryHomespun Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WorkingWriterPodcast and on Twitter @BradStaggs --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brad-staggs/support

What do you think art is? Are you trying to write something that will be considered art forever? You might want to change the way you think. We also talk about the reasons you might want to become part of a writer's group. Is it worth your time? Write to us at [email protected] Follow us at www.facebook.com/WorkingWriterPodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brad-staggs/support

James Still is the playwright in residence for the Indiana Repertory Theatre. Today, he talks to us about his career and gives great advise to beginning writers. Email the Working Writer Podcast ([email protected]) Indiana Repertory Theatre Website (https://www.irtlive.com) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brad-staggs/support

How do you deal with rejection? Do you take it in stride or shut down? It's part of writing, so you need to steel yourself to it. Email The Working Writer Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brad-staggs/support

Showrunner, Producer, and Writer Peter Lenkov talks to us about his start in the business (yes, Demolition Man is his) and what it took to reboot three of the greatest television franchises of all time. Come for the conversation, stay for the writing advice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brad-staggs/support

Do you have a TV pilot written? Want to film it yourself? Here's how we did it... on a budget. You can watch the TV pilot of Ex-Kid by clicking HERE or at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0eG0b2zFtdZc-gg5k9-_Pf3fg_IouNNv You can also see it HERE or by going to https://www.bradstaggsvo.com/ex-kid-television-pilot You can write to us at [email protected] and follow us on Facebook. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brad-staggs/support