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    The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O’Meara

    The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O’Meara is a weekly podcast that showcases leaders in narrative journalism, essay, memoir, documentary film, radio and podcasts about the art and craft of telling true stories.   Follow the show @creativenonfictionpodcast on Instagram and visit patreon.com/cnfpod to support!

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    Latest Episodes:
    Episode 399: William Ralston Recounts a Harrowing Rescue for The Atavist Feb 02, 2024
    Show notes

    William Ralston is a freelance journalist based out of the UK. In this episode, we talk about his Atavist piece "Mayday."

    Newsletter: Rage Against the Algorithm

    Show notes: brendanomeara.com

    Social: @creativenonfiction podcast on IG and Threads

    Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod

    Episode 398: Emily Sohn Explores the Complicated Legacy of Virginia Kraft Jan 26, 2024
    Show notes

    Emily Sohn is a freelance journalist and wrote "The Catch," a gripping profile of pioneering sports writer Virginia Kraft for Long Lead.

    Emily talks about how she arrived at the story, writing through the research, and the dark night of the soul of a piece of writing.

    Newsletter: Rage Against the Algorithm

    Show notes: brendanomeara.com

    Social: @creativenonfiction podcast on IG and Threads

    Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod

    Now in Paperback: Howard Bryant says, 'Everybody Gets Forgotten' Jan 19, 2024
    Show notes

    This originally aired on June 10, 2022 as Episode 320.

    Howard Bryant is the bestselling author of several books, including Rickey: The Life and Legend of an American Original (Mariner Books).

    Newsletter: Rage Against the Algorithm

    Show notes: brendanomeara.com

    Social: @creativenonfiction podcast on IG and Threads

    Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod

    Now in Paperback: Matt Bell Refuses to be Done, Dammit Jan 12, 2024
    Show notes

    This episode originally aired on March 4, 2022 as Episode 305

    Matt Bell is the author of the craft book Refuse to be Done: How to Write and Rewrite a Novel in Three Drafts. It's published by Soho.

    Newsletter: Rage Against the Algorithm

    Show notes: brendanomeara.com

    Social: @creativenonfiction podcast on IG and Threads

    Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod

    Episode 397: Leah Sottile Riffs on Kurt Vonnegut's Rules on Writing Jan 05, 2024
    Show notes

    Leah Sottile is the author of When the Moon Turns to Blood, which is now out in paperback. She added a new chapter that concludes the Lori Vallow saga.

    Leah also talks about:

    • Kurt Vonnegut's rules on writing
    • Writing about overlooked people
    • And putting a bow on her first book

    Newsletter: Rage Against the Algorithm

    Show notes: brendanomeara.com

    Social: @creativenonfiction podcast on IG and Threads

    Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod

    Episode 396: Rae Nudson on Earning Trust, The Atavist, and the Pint-of-Ice-Cream Moment Dec 29, 2023
    Show notes

    Rae Nudson is a journalist and author and she's on the show to talk about her piece for The Atavist Magazine.

    We also hear from Atavist editor-in-chief Seyward Darby as we close out 2023.

    Newsletter: Rage Against the Algorithm

    Show notes: brendanomeara.com

    Social: @creativenonfiction podcast on IG and Threads

    Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod

    Now in Paperback: Jackie MacMullan on the Fear of Failure, Writing that Teaches You, and the Final Chapter of 'Best American Sports Writing' Dec 22, 2023
    Show notes

    This originally aired as Episode 244 on February 26, 2021.

    Jackie MacMullan is a long time sports writer for The Boston Globe, ESPN.com, and author of several best-selling books covering the NBA. She was the final guest editor of The Best American Sports Writing series.

    Newsletter: Rage Against the Algorithm

    Show notes: brendanomeara.com

    Social: @creativenonfiction podcast on IG and Threads

    Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod

    Episode 395: "The Six," Mini-Deadlines and the Twang with Loren Grush Dec 15, 2023
    Show notes

    Loren Grush is a space journalist for Bloomberg and the author of The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts.

    In this episode, Loren talks about:

    • Centering women in space
    • Mini-deadlines
    • And what is the "twang"?

    Newsletter: Rage Against the Algorithm

    Show notes: brendanomeara.com

    Social: @creativenonfiction podcast on IG and Threads

    Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod

    Episode 394: Athena Dixon is OK with the Plateau Dec 08, 2023
    Show notes

    Athena Dixon is the author of The Loneliness Files (Tin House) and The Incredible Shrinking Woman. Her work has appeared in Hippocampus Magazine, Lit Hub, and The Rumpus.

    In this episode, Athena talks about:

    • Writing quietly
    • Being OK with the plateau
    • Throat clearing
    • And how to find a damn residency

    Newsletter: Rage Against the Algorithm

    Show notes: brendanomeara.com

    Social: @creativenonfiction podcast on IG and Threads

    Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod

    Episode 393: Katya Cengel and Finding Enough 'There' There for The Atavist Dec 01, 2023
    Show notes

    Katya Cengel (@kcengel) is a journalist and author who wrote "The Truth is Out There" for The Atavist Magazine.

    • In this episode we also here from editor Jonah Ogles on:
    • What sets pitches over the top
    • Pitching multiple times

    And trust

    Katya takes over and talks about:

    • Untidy endings
    • Earning trust with sources
    • And finding enough 'there' there

    Newsletter: Rage Against the Algorithm

    Show notes: brendanomeara.com

    Social: @creativenonfiction podcast on IG and Threads

    Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod

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