Stay ConnectedDispatches from the creative life. Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. In each bite-sized episode, take a dive into Jonny’s writing process, hear excerpts from his fiction, and follow along as he travels the world. Learn more at www.jweberle.com. Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production of Obscure Studios.
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This is “Dispatches with Jonny Eberle,” a podcast about writing, travel, and the creative process. In each bite-sized episode, I take you inside the writing life. We’ll talk about everything from what it takes to write a novel to where inspiration comes from to how the places we call home influence the stories we tell. I’ll share excerpts from my fiction and travel writing, interview authors and filmmakers, and pull back the curtain on the messy journey from bright idea to final draft—and we’ll do it all in ten minutes or less (usually).
I’m your host, Jonny Eberle. I’m a writer, filmmaker, and podcaster. I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember and have been a professional storyteller for over a decade, publishing articles and short stories, making my own short films and audio dramas, and even working on a documentary film crew.
“Dispatches with Jonny Eberle” comes out in 10-episode seasons that are released twice a month on Wednesdays, with a healthy break in between seasons, because rest is a crucial part of the creative process and, let’s face it, I don’t want to get burned out.
So, brew yourself a nice cup of tea and settle in for the podcast that one listener described as simply “delightful” and another said was both “succinct and insightful.” Find “Dispatches with Jonny Eberle” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and pretty much everywhere podcasts are found.
Subscribe today so you never miss an episode and thank you for listening. Learn more at www.jweberle.com/podcasts. A production of Obscure Studios with music by penguinmusic via Pixabay.
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Jonny interviews fantasy author Thomas D. Lee about his debut novel, which is out now. Perilous Times is a contemporary fantasy that pits the Knights of the Round Table against the existential threats of the 21st century, like political polarization and climate change. We discuss the inspiration behind the book, the lasting appeal of King Arthur, diversity in fantasy, advice for aspiring writers, and the intricacies of the publishing process.
Buy Perilous Times on Bookshop.org and discover more historical fiction and Arthurian retellings recommended by Thomas: https://bookshop.org/lists/king-arthur-and-the-knights-of-the-round-table-in-the-21st-century
Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle.com.
Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production of Obscure Studios. This is the season finale. Be sure to subscribe to be notified when season three drops! Music by Geoff Harvey via Pixabay. Find more shows at www.obscurestudios.net. Thanks for listening!
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As a kid, the Star Trek franchise had a profound effect on me, but it wasn't until I was a teenager playing a text-based roleplay game that Star Trek began to influence my growth as a writer and storyteller. While I mostly write original sci-fi these days, I'd be happy to sit down with Alex Kurtzman and the folks at Paramount to discuss my pitch for a Lost Era show.
Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle.com. Tune in next time for a special conversation with fantasy author Thomas D. Lee!
Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production of Obscure Studios. Music by Dream Protocol and kaazoom via Pixabay. Star Trek sound effects are copyright of CBS and Paramount Pictures. No infringement is intended. Find more shows at www.obscurestudios.net. Thanks for listening!
Transcript: https://jweberle.com/2023/05/10/a-trek-through-the-stars/
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There are a lot of story structures out there—the Hero's Journey, Dan Harmon's Story Circle—but in this episode, Jonny introduces a far simpler alternative, a stranger rides into town, its history, and how to use it to drive your plot forward.
Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle.com.
Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production of Obscure Studios. Music by Qube Sounds, PrettySleepy, brolefilmer, and Gabriel Douglas via Pixabay. Find more shows at www.obscurestudios.net. Thanks for listening!
Transcript: https://jweberle.com/2023/04/26/a-stranger-rides-into-town/
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Does ChatGPT have what it takes to compete with humans in the realm of creative writing? In this dispatch, Jonny investigates whether A.I. language models can write as well as he can—and comes to some startling conclusions about the future of the craft of writing.
Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle.com.
Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production of Obscure Studios. Music by The Mountain from Pixabay. Find more shows at www.obscurestudios.net. Thanks for listening!
Transcript: https://jweberle.com/2023/04/12/will-artificial-intelligence-replace-human-writers/
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"I want to swim in the canals on Mars," says the mysterious man in Jonny Eberle's 2014 short story, "The Observable Universe," a piece about life, death, and our place in the vast universe. The story originally appeared in Creative Colloquy Vol. 1, which you can find at creativecolloquy.com.
Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle.com.
Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production of Obscure Studios. Music from Pixabay. Find more shows at www.obscurestudios.net. Thanks for listening!
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It this dispatch, Jonny lays out his evolving thinking on how to revise fiction with a simple framework—chainsaw edits vs. scalpel edits—and how it took him so long to finally accept that editing is an integral part of the writing process.
Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle.com.
Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production of Obscure Studios. Music by Coma Media from Pixabay. Find more shows at www.obscurestudios.net. Thanks for listening!
Transcript: http://jweberle.com/2023/03/15/the-brutal-delicate-art-of-revision-revised/
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In today's dispatch, Jonny explains how he went from a concept to the first draft of a novel in four months with three simple ingredients: an unpredictable sleep schedule, Google Docs for iPhone, and a whole lot of determination.
Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle.com.
Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production of Obscure Studios. Music by the Andrewkn from Pixabay. Find more shows at www.obscurestudios.net. Thanks for listening!
Transcript: https://jweberle.com/2022/03/28/how-i-finished-first-draft-my-novel/
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In today's dispatch, Jonny reads his short story "Bad Air and Bitter Herbs" published by Creative Colloquy in 2020. This piece of fiction asks us to imagine a world where the medieval plague doctor never entirely disappeared and the legacy of the Black Death lingers over a modern-day pandemic.
Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle.com.
Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production of Obscure Studios. Music by the Guilherme Bernardes from Pixabay. Find more shows at www.obscurestudios.net. Thanks for listening!
Transcript: https://jweberle.com/2020/07/20/new-short-story-bad-air-and-bitter-herbs/
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Happy Early Lunar New Year! In today's dispatch, Jonny shares his first experience of participating in monkeyshines, a quirky annual tradition where glass artists hide handcrafted floats and medallions around the city of Tacoma to create a massive annual scavenger hunt. Special thanks to my father-in-law for tipping me off to the event all those years ago.
Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle.com.
Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production of Obscure Studios. Music by the chillmore from Pixabay. Find more shows at www.obscurestudios.net. Thanks for listening!
Transcript: https://jweberle.com/2014/02/05/in-search-of-monkeyshine/
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