May 27
Suleika Jaouad: NYT Bestselling Author Teaches Writing | How I Write
Suleika Jaouad says: "If you want to write a good book, write what you don't want others to know about you. But if you want to write a great book, write what you don't want to know about yourself." She's had a lifelong love for words, ever since she was a little kid. She began wr ... Show More
57m 25s
Sep 2017
Ep. 140: How & Why To Become A More Creative, Better Writer w/ Grant Faulkner of National Novel Writing Month
Today we are going to talk about creativity, and to do that, we are inviting someone on the show who really has helped thousands and thousands of people become more creative in a way that might surprise you. His name is Grant Faulkner, and he is the executive director of National ... Show More
39m 2s
Oct 2025
It’s Fun Being Hot (and Talented): How to Stay Confident, Creative & Uncopyable Online w/ Poster Journal
<p>You might not know his name, but you’ve definitely shared his quotes.</p><p>In this episode, I’m sitting down with Poster Journal, the anonymous creator behind the viral “I say what you’re thinking” quote posts that have taken over the internet. </p><p>If you’ve ever wondered ... Show More
1h 16m
I interviewed Alain de Botton, a philosopher and writer who has turned personal pain into universal wisdom. He's written dozens of books and built The School of Life into a YouTube channel with nearly 10 million subscribers, but the thing that makes him unique is that he approaches writing as a form of emotional archaeology. We talked about why good writing ... Show More
Tom Segura, a comedian known for specials like "Completely Normal" and "Sledgehammer", is also the creator of the TV show "Bad Thoughts". He's appeared on "Conan" and "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert". Today, he's here to teach us how to write comedy. What makes Tom's humor so ... Show More
