The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara

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Episode 261: Wudan Yan and Jenni Gritters Talk All Things Coaching, Freelancing, and Mindset Monsters Jun 04, 2021

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"Everything we do as freelance business owners is a leap of faith," says Wudan Yan (@wudanyan), co-host of The Writers' Co-op Podcast with Jenni Gritters (@jenni_gritters).

They talk about:

Business proposals
The most common questions they get as coaches
Jenni "leaving" journalism
And so much more!

Sponsors: West Virginia Wesleyan College's MFA in Creative Writing and HippoCamp 2021

Episode 260: Jordan Michael Smith Spins a True-Crime Yarn for The Atavist May 31, 2021

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Jordan Michael Smith (@WriterJMS) came by CNFPod HQ to talk about his piece for The Atavist Magazine, a true-crime zinger.

We talk about:

Structure and pacing
Obsession and singular focus
How he's a better reporter than a writer
And depth of commitment

Social media: @CNFPod

Support the show: patreon.com/cnfpod

Episode 259: Lilly Dancyger on Building Community and Finding Her Father in 'Negative Space' May 28, 2021

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Lilly Dancyger (@lillydancyger) came by CNF Pod HQ to talk all things memoir and her new book Negative Space.

She talks about how:

It took her 10 years to write it
Sticking to her creative guns
Community over networking
And taking the slime off of branding

Patreon: patreon.com/cnfpod

Social media: @cnfpod and @BrendanOMeara

Episode 258: The Saturation of Not Doing It with Brian Broome May 21, 2021

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Brian Broome (@bbromb) is the author of the memoir Punch Me Up to the Gods (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt).

In this episode we talk about:

Shame
Black masculinity
Writing
Memoir
And Writing on the Bus

Patreon: patreon.com/cnfpod

Social Media: @CNFPod

Episode 257: From the Backside to the Vatican with Joe Drape May 14, 2021

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Joe Drape is a sports writer for The New York Times and the author of The Saint Makers, among other books.

He's @joedrape on Twitter and you can keep the conversation going @CNFPod.

Head over to patreon.com/cnfpod to support the show and get access to the audio magazine!

Episode 256: G'Ra Asim and His Mixtape to His Brother 'Boyz in the Void' May 07, 2021

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G'Ra Asim, author of Boyz in the Void: A Mixtape to My Brother (Beacon Press), stopped by CNF Pod HQ to talk about this incredible book, punk rock, and straight edge culture.

Great talk.

Social media: @notjadedpunk, @CNFPod

Patreon.com/cnfpod

Episode 255: Maddy Crowell and the 'Invisible Kid,' Plus The Atavist Gets a New Look Apr 30, 2021

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Maddy Crowell comes by the show to talk about "Invisible Kid," her piece for The Atavist Magazine.

Lead editor Jonah Ogles teases the piece and Ed Johnson talks about the brand new design.

Keep the conversation going @CNFPod and consider becoming a CNFin' member at patreon.com/cnfpod.

Episode 254: Elena Passarello on Weird Freelance Work, Podcasting, and Oatmeal Brain Apr 23, 2021

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Elena Passarello is the author of Animals Strike Curious Poses, Let Me Clear My Throat, and the co-host of I'll Find Myself When I'm Dead.

Keep the conversation going on social media @CNFPod and consider being a member in the Patreon group, patreon.com/cnfpod.

Stay cool, CNFers, stay cool forever!

Episode 253: Julie DiCaro Won't Be 'Sidelined' Apr 16, 2021

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Sports writer, podcast host, radio host, Julie DiCaro comes by to talk about her book Sidelined, a book about being a woman in America.

Keep the conversation going on Twitter @CNFPod and find show notes to this and other episodes at brendanomeara.com.

Check out patreon.com/cnfpod for ways to support the show and get some cool swag!

Episode 252: 60 Songs that Explain the 90s ... and The Ringer's Rob Harvilla Apr 09, 2021

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There's a stealth memoir quality to The Ringer's Rob Harvilla on his incredible podcast "60 Songs that Explain the 90s."

Yes, they are songs that define the decade, but they are also songs that define him.

Keep the conversation going on social media @CNFPod and subscribe wherever you podcast.

Consider becoming a member at patreon.com/cnfpod to get exclusive access to the audio magazine and other goodies. Shop around!

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