Write Now with Scrivener

Write Now with Scrivener

Literature & Latte

Episodes 63
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (89)
Since May 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
90%
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About This Podcast

Join journalist Kirk McElhearn, author of Take Control of Scrivener, as he interviews writers of all kinds about their processes, routines, and how they use Scrivener, the app dedicated to long-form writing. Writers share their experiences, their different approaches to getting words down on the page, and how they use Scrivener. Whether you’re a Scrivener user or just interested in writing, this podcast has something for you.

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Episode 63: Lili Taylor, Actor and Birder

Jun 03, 2026 32m

Actor Lili Taylor is an avid birder, and she has written a book about her passion, Turning to Birds: The Power and Beauty of Noticing. Show notes: Lili Taylor Turning to Birds: The Power and…

Episode 62: Erica Wagner, Novelist and Literary Editor

May 06, 2026 32m

Erica Wagner has written Wash, a historical novel about Washington Roebling, the man who build the Brooklyn Bridge. Show notes: Erica Wagner Wash Daniel Kehlmann: The Director Learn more about…

Episode 61: Lorraine Wilson, Speculative Fiction Author

Apr 01, 2026 28m

Lorraine Wilson writes speculative fiction, which she says is "writing in between folklore and the wilderness." Show notes: Lorraine Wilson We Are All Ghosts In The Forest The Salt…

Episode 60: John Garrison Marks, Historian

Mar 04, 2026 28m

John Garrison Marks is a historian, whose latest book is Thy Will Be Done: George Washington's Legacy of Slavery and the Fight for American Memory. Show notes: John Garrison Marks Thy Will Be…

Episode 59: Brad Bigelow, Biographer

Feb 04, 2026 32m

Brad Bigelow has written a biography of the neglected author Virginia Faulkner. Show notes: Brad Bigelow Virginia Faulkner - A Life in Two Acts The Neglected Books Page The Space Age Pop Music…

Episode 58: Tessa Hulls, Pulitzer Prize Winning Graphic Artist & Memoirist

Jan 06, 2026 31m

Tessa Hulls is an artist and writer who recently won the Pulitzer Prize for her graphic memoir Feeding Ghosts. Note that the companion article for this episode on the Literature & Latte website…

Episode 57: Jonas Enander, Astrophysicist

Dec 03, 2025 29m

Jonas Enander is an astrophysicist whose book is entitled Facing Infinity: Black Holes and Our Place on Earth. Show notes: Jonas Enander Facing Infinity Jonas Enander on Instagram DEVONthink Ed…

Episode 56: Alexander Rose, Historian

Nov 05, 2025 30m

Alexander Rose is a historian whose latest book, Phantom Fleet, is about how the US Navy captured a German U-Boat on the day before D-Day. Show notes: Alexander Rose Phantom Fleet: The Hunt for…

Episode 55: Maria Reva, Booker Longlisted Author of Endling

Oct 01, 2025 30m

Maria Reva's novel Endling about snails, romance tours, and the war in Ukraine, is longlisted for the Booker Prize. Show notes: Maria Reva Endling Ed Yong: The Last of Its Kind Salvador…

Episode 54: Tim Queeney, Author of a History of Rope

Sep 03, 2025 29m

Tim Queeney is an experienced sailor, and his latest book is a Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization. Show notes: Tim Queeney Rope Knot (unit) - Wikipedia Sarah…

Episode 53: Isabella Valeri, Author of Letters from the Dead

Aug 06, 2025 29m

Isabella Valeri's first novel, Letters from the Dead, is the story of a wealthy dynastic family and its secrets. Isabella lives under an assumed name somewhere in the Alps. Show notes: Isabella…

Episode 52: Jane Friedman, Publishing Industry Specialist

Jul 02, 2025 30m

Jane Friedman has been analyzing and reporting on the publishing business for more than 25 years. Her latest book is the second edition of The Business of Being a Writer. Show notes: Jane…

Episode 51: Lisa Yee, Author of Books for Children and Young Adults

Jun 04, 2025 28m

Lisa Yee is a prolific author of books for children and young adults. Her latest series is The Misfits. Show notes: Lisa Yee The Misfits Miranda July: On All Fours Learn more about Scrivener,…

Episode 50: Michael Jamin, TV and Comedy Writer

May 07, 2025 26m

Michael Jamin has been writing for TV for decades, and just published his first book of humorous short stories, A Paper Orchestra. Show notes: Michael Jamin A Paper Orchestra Learn more about…

Episode 49: Nicolas Binge, Science Fiction Author

Apr 02, 2025 28m

Nicolas Binge is an author of four science fiction novels; his latest is Dissolution. Show notes: Nicholas Binge Dissolution Richard Powers: Playground Learn more about Scrivener, and check out…

Episode 48: Mimi Kwa, Author of a Memoir about Four Generations of a Chinese Family

Mar 05, 2025 32m

Mimi Kwa is an Australian television personality and descendant of a Chinese family with a rich history. Her book, House of Kwa, tells about four generations of this family. Show notes: Mimi…

Episode 47: April Davila, Novelist and Mindfulness Instructor

Feb 05, 2025 28m

April Davila is a novelist, and she explores how mindfulness can help writers. Show notes: April Davila 142 Ostriches The Field Guide for Getting Lost, Rebecca Solnit Learn more about…

Episode 46: David Goodman, Spy Fiction Author

Jan 08, 2025 33m

David Goodman's first novel, A Reluctant Spy, is a story about how a man makes a deal and gets more than he bargained for. Show notes: David Goodman A Reluctant Spy The Americans Moscow X, David…

Episode 45: Jean Kwok, Author of The Leftover Woman

Dec 04, 2024 30m

Jean Kwok is the best-selling author of four novels, including her latest, The Leftover Woman. Show notes: Jean Kwok The Leftover Woman Danielle Trussoni: The Puzzle Box Learn more about…

Episode 44: Holly Seddon, Thriller Author

Nov 06, 2024 30m

Holly Seddon has written several thrillers, and says that she "writes novels under cover of darkness." Show notes: Holly Seddon The Short Straw 59 Minutes (release August 2025 in the UK, and…

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