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Sitting in Silence

On writing, craft, worry & joy.

On writing, craft, worry & joy. mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com

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The Reason Most Writers Don't Get Published

Sitting in Silence ·

2024/08/02

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.comIf you like this podcast, please like, rate, and review. It helps people find me!Sitting in Silence is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

31:43

#16 - Planning for the Future

Sitting in Silence ·

2024/07/17

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1:15

PSP10: Finding Your Talents in Others

Sitting in Silence ·

2024/06/12

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.comHi! Today’s episode of the Sitting in Silence: Premium Subscriber Podcast is a little different. I provide suggestions on how to decide what conferences, workshops, and residencies to attend. I hope this helps!Premium subscribers are invited to submit craft topics for discussion. Drop them in the comments or message me.

45:10

#15 - How to Find The Zone

Sitting in Silence ·

2024/06/11

I hope your week is going well! Today’s episode is about that place all creative people wish to find and stay in: The Zone. Perhaps, some of my chat will help you find that place. That’s my hope for you, at least.Note: the Large Print/Library Binding edition of The American Daughters is available for preorder. It’s beautiful and available only through Amazon. Have a look!And here’s a link to the online class I’m teaching in August: How to Write a Historical Novel. Sign up if you’re interested!Feel

55:25

#14 - The Best Time is Now

Sitting in Silence ·

2024/06/03

Hi everyone! I hope you enjoy today’s talk about the best time to give yourself the gift of writing. Sitting in Silence is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com/subscribe

1:20

PSP9: Avoid too much

Sitting in Silence ·

2024/05/23

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49:25

#13 - On Estrangement

Sitting in Silence ·

2024/05/20

Sitting in Silence is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com/subscribe

27:03

PSP6: How Writers Become Authors

Sitting in Silence ·

2024/05/01

Hi! Today’s episode of the Sitting in Silence: Premium Subscriber Podcast is a little different. I provide suggestions on how to train yourself to become the author you dream of being. Hope this helps!And yes…The American Daughters is now a National Bestseller. Thanks to all who bought a copy! I appreciate your support and reviews. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com/subscribe

48:17

#12 - The Long Road

Sitting in Silence ·

2024/04/30

If you like the podcast, say hi :)Today, I talk about the many challenges writers face over the long journey toward self-actualization. Also, this is my most recent book: The American Daughters. You might like it. If you do, leave a review. Plus, you’ll be able to find this pod on Spotify soon. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com/subscribe

1:38

PSP8: See How They React

Sitting in Silence ·

2024/04/25

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.comIn this episode of the Sitting in Silence Premium Subscriber Podcast (“PSP”), I’m going to my Story Craft Explorer and offering thoughts on the eight bullet point of the document. I use the Explorer on my own drafts and when I teach.My new book, The American Daughters, has been out for almost three months and the reviews and general response have been e…

1:58

PSP7: Bad Choices Make Good Stories.

Sitting in Silence ·

2024/04/11

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.comHi! Today’s episode of the Sitting in Silence: Premium Subscriber Podcast returns to my Story Craft Explorer. I talk about nudging your characters in the wrong direction. Hope this helps!And yes…The American Daughters is now a National Bestseller. Thanks to all who bought a copy! I appreciate your support and reviews.

49:50

The Interview with Annell López

Sitting in Silence ·

2024/04/09

Greetings to new subscribers and welcome to Sitting in Silence, a newsletter for writers, readers, and thinkers. The Interview is a popular ongoing feature of the newsletter. I love talking to writers about writing, craft, worry and joy. They never disappoint. So, from time to time, you’ll find intimate and enlightening conversations in this space.This week is a first. The interview was recorded for your listening pleasure.Today’s guest is my friend, Annell López, whose story I’m sure you’ll find

48:43

#10 - One Month Publication Update

Sitting in Silence ·

2024/03/28

The American Daughters is a National Bestseller! Enjoy the podcast. :)If you like the show, say “hi.”https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735684/the-american-daughters-by-maurice-carlos-ruffin/Sitting in Silence is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Thank you for reading Sitting in Silence . This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other

49:55

#9 - The Life of an Author on Book Tour

Sitting in Silence ·

2024/03/19

Enjoy the podcast. :)If you like the show, say “hi.”https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735684/the-american-daughters-by-maurice-carlos-ruffin/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com/subscribe

4:02

PSP5: Introduce a Supporting or Opposing Character

Sitting in Silence ·

2024/03/11

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.comIn this episode of the Sitting in Silence Premium Subscriber Podcast (“PSP”), I’m going to my Story Craft Explorer and offering thoughts on the fifth bullet point of the document. I use the Explorer on my own drafts and when I teach.My new book, The American Daughters, has been out for almost two weeks and the reviews and general response have been exce…

59:37

#8 - Annual Oscars Preview Episode

Sitting in Silence ·

2024/03/04

The New York Times ran a rave review of The American Daughters. So did the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Here’s a great review from the Southern Review of Books. Feel free to pick up a copy of The American Daughters. I’d love to hear your thoughts!Here’s some bonus reading, an essay I call “The Sweetness at the Core.” It’s about the positive, humanizing power of fiction. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

56:56

#7 - What to Expect When You're Expecting a Book

Sitting in Silence ·

2024/02/26

The American Daughters comes out TOMORROW Tuesday, Feb. 27. It’s available in all bookstores. If you buy a copy, let me know.We’re having a big book release event in New Orleans. Join us if you’re in town. Please register here for the event at Baldwin & Co., so we’ll have a headcount. The event is free and open to the public. Bring your pals!Also, I’ll be on tour. Here’s part one of the tour schedule. If I’m in your neighborhood, I’d love to see you. Thanks! Thank you for reading Sitting in Silence

4:22

PSP4: Your Character has a Grievance

Sitting in Silence ·

2024/02/23

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.comIn this episode of the Sitting in Silence Premium Subscriber Podcast (“PSP”), I’m going to my Story Craft Explorer and offering thoughts on the fourth bullet point on the document. I use the Explorer on my own drafts and when I teach.My new book, The American Daughters, comes out February 27! Pre-order if you’d like to. It helps us authors a lot.The boo…

47:56

#6 - A Day in the Life of a Writer

Sitting in Silence ·

2024/02/19

Enjoy the podcast. :)If you like the show, say “hi.”The American Daughters comes out Tuesday, Feb. 27. We’re having a big book release event in New Orleans. You can register here for the event, which is at Baldwin & Co. The event is free and open to the public. Full tour schedule coming soon!Thank you for reading Sitting in Silence . This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

48:09

#5 - Writers and Loneliness

Sitting in Silence ·

2024/02/13

Hi and welcome back to The Sitting in Silence Podcast, the show for writers, readers, and thinkers. Let’s talk about writing and loneliness. The two are tied together, but if you’re a writer, you already know that. Well…what do we do about it?I spent some time at AWP in Kansas City and it was great to run into so many people who listen to or read a version of Sitting in Silence. I’m glad you get something out of it it. If you like this episode, please comment below.Of course, this is a special time

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