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]]> episodic no Keith Conrad learnfromtheprose@gmail.com false full Christopher M. Wash: Writer of Miss Holmes Christopher M. Wash: Writer of Miss Holmes Keith Conrad Christopher M. Walsh wrote Miss Holmes for Lifeline Theatre in Chicago, which was also turned into an audiodrama in the spring of 2020. He talked about how he works as both a writer and an actor.


(0:38) Working as an actor and a writer

(1:30) Dealing with self doubt

(2:22) Adapting material vs original stories

(3:36) Coming up with ideas

(4:37) The mulling phase of writing

(6:32) First writing project

(9:49) Deadlines and motivation

(12:32) Advice for fellow writers

]]> <p>Christopher M. Walsh wrote Miss Holmes for Lifeline Theatre in Chicago, which was also turned into an audiodrama in the spring of 2020. He talked about how he works as both a writer and an actor.</p><p><br></p><p>(0:38) Working as an actor and a writer</p><p>(1:30) Dealing with self doubt</p><p>(2:22) Adapting material vs original stories</p><p>(3:36) Coming up with ideas</p><p>(4:37) The mulling phase of writing</p><p>(6:32) First writing project</p><p>(9:49) Deadlines and motivation</p><p>(12:32) Advice for fellow writers</p> 20997784-f442-4f21-b365-e6fb8d0c1bb4 https://www.keithconradmedia.com Wed, 26 May 2021 22:29:16 +0000 1008 false full Kyle T. Davis: Author of A Protector's Beginning Kyle T. Davis: Author of A Protector's Beginning Keith Conrad Kyle Davis published his first novel “A Protector's Beginning” last summer. He talked about his experience as a first time writer and how that’s impacted his latest projects.


(1:32) Kyle explains his motivation for becoming a writer

(5:04) Editing is harder than writing

(6:25) Origins of the idea for A Protector's Beginning

(9:44) How long did it take to write your first book?

(16:10) How has the experience impacting your writing since then?

(18:00) Dealing with self doubt

(20:45) What advice do you wish you had gotten when you started writing?

]]> <p>Kyle Davis published his first novel “A Protector&#39;s Beginning” last summer. He talked about his experience as a first time writer and how that’s impacted his latest projects.</p><p><br></p><p>(1:32) Kyle explains his motivation for becoming a writer</p><p>(5:04) Editing is harder than writing</p><p>(6:25) Origins of the idea for A Protector&#39;s Beginning</p><p>(9:44) How long did it take to write your first book?</p><p>(16:10) How has the experience impacting your writing since then?</p><p>(18:00) Dealing with self doubt</p><p>(20:45) What advice do you wish you had gotten when you started writing?</p> fae48706-a39a-4ee6-9229-3734df5f5ba6 https://www.keithconradmedia.com Wed, 19 May 2021 22:09:51 +0000 1445 false full Nancy Cohen: Author of the Bad Hair Day Mysteries Nancy Cohen: Author of the Bad Hair Day Mysteries Keith Conrad Nancy Cohen is the author of the Bad Hair Day Mysteries and more than two dozen books overall. I talked with Nancy about how she overcame the typical early doubts to find success as a writer.


(1:03) Becoming a writer

(2:30) Starting as a part-time writer while working as a nurse

(4:42) Switching from romance to mystery

(5:58) Writing your own ideas vs. market demand

(7:00) Is it easier to write a series or stand alone story

(9:30) Changes to writing process with experience

(12:30) Balancing new and existing readers

(14:20) Advice for new writers

]]> <p><span>Nancy Cohen is the author of the Bad Hair Day Mysteries and more than two dozen books overall. I talked with Nancy about how she overcame the typical early doubts to find success as a writer.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>(1:03) Becoming a writer</span></p><p><span>(2:30) Starting as a part-time writer while working as a nurse</span></p><p><span>(4:42) Switching from romance to mystery</span></p><p><span>(5:58) Writing your own ideas vs. market demand</span></p><p><span>(7:00) Is it easier to write a series or stand alone story</span></p><p><span>(9:30) Changes to writing process with experience</span></p><p><span>(12:30) Balancing new and existing readers</span></p><p><span>(14:20) Advice for new writers</span></p> 5705fce4-39fd-44df-9a3a-a9c77b8cff04 https://www.keithconradmedia.com Wed, 12 May 2021 21:48:34 +0000 1004 false full Chuck Murphree: Author of "Everything That Makes Us Feel" Chuck Murphree: Author of "Everything That Makes Us Feel" Keith Conrad Chuck Murphree's full-time job is working as a teacher at Waunakee High School in Wisconsin. He wrote his first novel “Everything That Makes Us Feel” aimed at young adults, hoping the book will raise awareness about teen mental health. It was published in 2020. Chuck talked about what motivated him to get started writing and how his writing process has evolved now that he is a grizzled writing veteran.


(2:20) How did you balance working as a teacher and writing?

(3:20) Did you set a deadline for yourself while you were writing?

(5:00) Inspiration for "Everything That Makes Us Feel"

(8:00) Lots of bad writing before you find your voice

(10:00) "I need to write and get my words out there"

(12:00) Dealing with rejection and learning from it

(13:00) How long did it take to write your first book?

(16:00) Staying motivated despite setbacks

(19:00) Dealing with the vulnerability of putting your ideas out there

(21:00) How has your process changed since your first book?

]]> <p>Chuck Murphree&#39;s full-time job is working as a teacher at Waunakee High School in Wisconsin. He wrote his first novel “Everything That Makes Us Feel” aimed at young adults, hoping the book will raise awareness about teen mental health. It was published in 2020. Chuck talked about what motivated him to get started writing and how his writing process has evolved now that he is a grizzled writing veteran.</p><p><br></p><p>(2:20) How did you balance working as a teacher and writing?</p><p>(3:20) Did you set a deadline for yourself while you were writing?</p><p>(5:00) Inspiration for &#34;Everything That Makes Us Feel&#34;</p><p>(8:00) Lots of bad writing before you find your voice</p><p>(10:00) &#34;I need to write and get my words out there&#34;</p><p>(12:00) Dealing with rejection and learning from it</p><p>(13:00) How long did it take to write your first book?</p><p>(16:00) Staying motivated despite setbacks</p><p>(19:00) Dealing with the vulnerability of putting your ideas out there</p><p>(21:00) How has your process changed since your first book?</p> cf3dd09e-9c6d-417e-9cd7-a1b79082ca9e https://www.keithconradmedia.com Wed, 05 May 2021 20:50:24 +0000 1697 false trailer Learn From The Prose coming May 5th Learn From The Prose coming May 5th Keith Conrad Tales from writers for writers putting pen to paper. Hosted by Keith Conrad.

]]> <p>Tales from writers for writers putting pen to paper. Hosted by Keith Conrad.</p> 4c5d0fa6-af8e-43c6-af0a-7de3d07dc6e7 https://www.keithconradmedia.com Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:35:05 +0000 91 false