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Radio FreeWrite

WebEater, Murph, The Lotus, Krispy, Spud, PC Nottingham

A podcast for lovers of stories- reading them, hearing them, and writing them. We provide a new prompt every week, then share the stories we have created from that prompt. We discuss the stories and the art of storytelling while encouraging listeners to create their own stories along with us.

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60:38

La La Land: A Conversation With The Whisky Type

Radio FreeWrite ·

2026/01/23

The Cru is joined by Carolyn, aka The Whisky Type, to chat all things writing, typewriter, and whisky related. We had a great conversation about the importance of sharing your work, and the joy common to cigars, whisky, and typewriters: they're all meant to be enjoyed slowly. After you tune in, be sure to check out Carolyn's website! NB, stories begin around the 17:15 mark, and while they weren't sponsored by Lagavulin (yet!), like many a Scottish babe they owe some significant...

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72:16

Hygge: Tips and Tricks for Writing a Vibe

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2026/01/16

In our 146th episode, the Cru gather for their annual yuletide retreat to Spliff's Christmas Cabin. There, we discuss hygge: the nordic word for coziness, conviviality, and joy. When a writer attempts to give their piece a vibe---a general impression, a feeling they want the reader to experience---how do they pull it off without it feeling saccharine? The last thing you want is your readers feeling pandered-to. We've got a bagful of tricks for you to try out, including some excellent ad...

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60:04

To Take An Ell: Our Writers Hate Marketing (Yet...

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2026/01/09

In this episode, The Cru chat about the frustrating demands of writing in the social media age. Modern authors are increasingly expected to build their own followings and endlessly promote themselves online—and that… just ain’t us. At the same time, PC scored his first contract through a Twitter contest, so the benefits of online interaction are real. Can writers be private, authentic, and still get published? Join us live! Come write with us at Forest City Brewing on January 16th, 2026! Door...

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84:20

144: Nemo me impune lacessit: POV experiments

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2025/12/12

What does first person pov sound like with minimal use of "I" and "my?" The Cru conclude their series on points of view in fiction with a series of experimental pieces that push the common boundaries around points of view. This was our annual "Brekkie Eppie," too, so expect some breakfast talk (particularly about Sandwich's delicious cinnamon rolls). Stories begin around the 2-:45 mark! Like this weeks episode and wish you could read as well as listen? Subscribe to our Substack for a summary ...

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50:57

143: Neolithic Age: Third-Person Omniscient, Explained

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2025/12/06

In our penultimate episode on point of view in fiction, we load you up with omniscient narrator tips. We discuss everything from the Quran to Tolkien as we tackle third person omniscient in our craft discussion. When do you limit, and when do you embrace the godlike power of omniscience? What are the biggest traps writers fall into with omniscient narrators? We discuss it all. And we have mulled cider, which was extremely pleasant for us, but I doubt it translates to audio particularly w...

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59:37

142: Rabelasian with Johna from Booking It!

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2025/11/21

Poet and podcaster Johna joins us to chat about writing, reading, and buying too many books. On her program, Booking It! With Johna, she interviews indie authors about the hustle and hurdles of life as a writer. We also cover the dangers of book stores (spoiler, Ohio has a ton of great ones), the anxiety of sharing drafts, and omnipresent impostor syndrome. Check out Johna's book of poetry, My Lonely Love, too! Stories begin around the 15:10 mark and include a voyeuristic gaze...

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65:43

141: Gardy Loo – The One In Which Krispy Got (Sort...

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2025/11/14

Ok, he didn't get (sort of) married on the episode, but he's had three weddings to plan so far this year and has been absent for some time, and we were so thrilled upon his return that we promptly forgot about third person omniscient, which was ostensibly the focus of the episode. Krispy isn't legally married (which makes him no less wedded to his wife, in our humble opinion; they just haven't clued in Uncle Sam yet), but perhaps that will come in a later episode. What do we talk ab...

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62:31

140: Flivver: Staying Motivated and Avoiding Creative...

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2025/11/09

This week the Cru swap tales and writing tips for overcoming every writer's stalking shadow: writer's block. PC focuses on writing to a deadline; WebEater lauds the primacy of the editing process (you can't, after all, edit a blank page!), and Murph Kobayashi Marus the whole thing by changing his mindset. Stories start around the 20:30 mark and include a meet cute; a meat cute; a prehistoric intellectual/inventor; and another meet cute (but this time through the nostalgic eyes of a lost...

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61:26

139: White Flag: Author Olivia Snow on Writing,...

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2025/10/31

This week author Olivia Snow joins the Cru to talk regency romance writing, writing while parenting, and the mutual suffering all writers share. We talk shop along the way, from character creation to outlining to marketing, and take a good long look at how to create real depth for characters. The flash fiction portion of the podcast kicks off at 12:40 and includes a crusty (or at least, suspected to be crusty) duke, a light haunting, a snowball fight, and the alteration of travel p...

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138: Nursery: The Sweet Spot of Third Person Limited

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2025/10/27

We continue our series on POV narration this week with a discussion on Third Person Limited. The Cru agrees this is a sweet spot between first person and third person omniscient, offering a balance between the closeness to the character of first person while maintaining enough distance to keep things interesting and open. We give tips for using 3rd limited to maintain reader engagement, craft a character voice, and for juggling multiple character povs in a larger work. Is it possible to have ...

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68:32

137: Amulet of the Ages: Board Game Storytelling with...

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2025/10/17

The Cru sit down with board game designer Bruce Glassco, author of Betrayal at House on the Hill, to chat about narrative game design and literary inspiration in board games. Bruce shares his inspiration for a haunted house game, as well as the challenges (and tricks to overcome them) of writing a horror-genre board game. It's a fun conversation ranging from Wuthering Heights to the challenges of playtesting. Stories begin at the 25:45 mark and include a cursed bargain and the price of eterna...

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69:57

136: Creaky Hallway: Second Person POV (and some...

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2025/10/10

This week you will hear all about second person point of view. You'll enjoy a few choose your own adventure-style (NB- they can't be actual Choose Your Own Adventure stories, as that's trademarked) stories, and you'll hopefully share in the nostalgia the Cru has for those marvelous works of the 80s and 90s. You'll also learn about the immersive narration second person pov provides, including the dangers of using the reader as a character. It's a fun writing challenge, and you're sure to enjoy...

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69:41

135: Dark Dice: The Power (and Pitfalls) of First...

Radio FreeWrite ·

2025/10/03

Welcome to Spooky Season! In our writing craft discussion this week, we focus on first person narration. It can be particularly powerful for horror, but can wear on readers when they have to read "I, I, I" over and over again. So, it must be treated with care! BUT, for those willing to practice with it, it opens plenty of doors. From unreliable narrators to the horrific tension found only inside the head of a madman, we cover it all. Stories this week begin around the 20:40 mark and include a...

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66:21

134: Jinn: The Cru Write Mahfouz

Radio FreeWrite ·

2025/09/26

This week the Cru studies Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz. We discuss his life, his career, and the styles and themes towards which he gravitated. Place and time were super important to Mahfouz, and Krispy shares what it was like to walk through Cairo following Mahfouz's footsteps. Then we shamelessly steal his style as an author imitation challenge, learning from his style to strengthen our own. Stories begin at the 23:30 mark and include the life of a jinn, told through her own words; a train...

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133: Mountains of the Moon – Submissions, Rejections,...

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2025/09/19

In this episode, the Cru dives into the world of submissions: the grind of rejection slips; the rare joy of a personal note from the editor; the endless predawn hours of "why did I have to fall in love with writing;" and the importance of READING THE DANG GUIDELINES when sending your work to literary magazines. We swap insights on what editors look for, how to handle feedback, and the value of old-fashioned gumption. Stories this week begin around the 31:30 mark (yeah, we packing in a LOT of ...

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68:13

132: Ca’ canny – Stories of Labor, Resistance, and...

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2025/09/12

The Cru returns for Season 5 of Radio FreeWrite! In this episode, we set fresh writing goals, reflect on unions and collective action, and laugh about Monty Python as we take on the Scots phrase ca’ canny: a call to ease up, work slow, and resist. Stories this week begin at the 16:30 mark and explore resistance in many forms: a poetic plea for freedom from work and a greening earth, a Joycean sketch of paralysis on the farm, a futuristic Uber ride tinged with climate anxiety, a fantasy where ...

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80:46

131: Batrachomyomachia – Reflecting on Writing Goals...

Radio FreeWrite ·

2025/08/01

In the Season 4 finale, the Radio FreeWrite crew looks back on their writing goals—ranging from dialogue practice to poetic experimentation—and what they’ve learned along the way. Krispy shares how a season of poetry shaped his approach to language, while PC, Spud, and WebEater reflect on growth, discipline, and finding focus as writers. Then, inspired by the prompt Batrachomyomachia (“the battle of frogs and mice”), they read original first-draft stories: an epic blank-verse poem on anxiety,...

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72:15

#130: Propaganda

Radio FreeWrite ·

2025/07/10

Join WebEater, B52, Murph, and Sandwich as they tackle this episode's prompt: Propaganda! Did you know that "propaganda" was originally a committee of cardinals established in Rome for propagating the faith throughout the world? The word is now used, famously, as anything influencing personal or public opinion. Happy writing everyone! Stories start around 19 minutes in. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (if that's your sort of thing). Please do send us an email with your story if you write a...

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64:05

#129: Queensberry Rules

Radio FreeWrite ·

2025/06/14

Bam! Pow! The Queensberry Rules are a set of regulations for boxing matches, and introduced the use of padded gloves in boxing as well as the 10-second count. We hope you enjoy this episode's stories, and that they inspire you to write your own! Be sure to follow us on Instagram (if that's your sort of thing). Please do send us an email with your story if you write along, which we hope you will do. Episodes of Radio FreeWrite are protected by a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives ...

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61:42

#128: U and Non-U

Radio FreeWrite ·

2025/05/26

According to Brewer's, U and Non-U is an outdated term to describe the differences between English social classes based on usage of certain words. "U" is upper class and "Non-U" is non-upper class. For example, it is U to say "luncheon" and Non-U to say "lunch." Does the language we use determine our reality, and if so to what extent? Interesting questions. Perhaps ponder them while giving our episode a listen. Stories start around 19:05. Happy writing everyone! Be sure to follow us on Insta...

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