182 Douglas McKelvey and Who We Write For (Part 2)

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"If I'm not able to make a living by writing...do I quit writing?"

Today, in the second part of our conversation with Douglas McKelvey, we explore the idea of writing only for the money . . . and how that can quickly go sideways. We also talk about how, when he ended up doing small side jobs just to pay the bills, he ended up asking himself the question above, and how he answered it.

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182 Douglas McKelvey and Who We Write For (Part 2)

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"If I'm not able to make a living by writing...do I quit writing?"

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185 So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye 24:13

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Today, Maile and Shawn talk about entering a new stage of life and how it's led them into a season of paring back on various things...including the podcast. Also, if you're a writer, do you ever have permission to simply quit writing? We love you all. Thanks for listening.

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184 Kate Motaung and the Journey from Traditional Publishing to Self-Publishing...and Back Again 33:38

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Today we talk with Kate Motaung about the emotional investment of writing a memoir, why she's chosen to self-publish a few of her books, and red flags that might lead her to encourage someone not to self-publish...at least not yet. Kate really is a wise and encouraging voice in the publishing world. For more about Kate, head over to her website .…

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183 The Healing Power of Nature in an Anxious World 34:02

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Today we're talking with Jennifer Grant, author of the best-selling children's book, Maybe God is Like That Too and Finding Calm in Nature . She talks about all the anxiety kids live with these days--division, sorrow, and loss--and the healing and soothing power of nature.

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182 Douglas McKelvey and Who We Write For (Part 2) 29:20

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"If I'm not able to make a living by writing...do I quit writing?" Today, in the second part of our conversation with Douglas McKelvey, we explore the idea of writing only for the money . . . and how that can quickly go sideways. We also talk about how, when he ended up doing small side jobs just to pay the bills, he ended up asking himself the question above, and how he answered it.…

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181 A Poet and a Poem: A Compilation of Our Episodes with Leslie Bustard 2:12:36

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In honor of the passing of our dear friend Leslie Bustard, whose memorial service is this coming weekend, we having compiled all three of the podcast episodes we recorded with her over the years. The first was recorded in February of 2021, the second in April of 2022, and the third in November of 2022. Leslie was an author, a reader, a publisher, and an encourager. As you'll find in these episodes, she was also someone who clung to hope. As Douglas McKelvey wrote of her, she was "a poet and a poem." It is a great honor to offer these three episodes to you as one episode today.…

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180 Douglas McKelvey and the Role of Violence and Darkness in the Novel (Part 1) 43:09

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Do the things I believe hold up even in the worst circumstances? Today, we speak with author and song-writer Douglas McKelvey about some of our favorite authors, including Cormac McCarthy and William Gay, and whether or not the violence and darkness in them can have redemptive value. Doug is the author of Every Moment Holy. This is part one of our conversation.…

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179 Sugar! Sugar! Sugar!: On Addiction, Creativity, and Various Ways to Get Unstuck 33:00

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Three weeks ago, Maile gave up eating sugar, and it's had a profound impact on her creativity. Which leads us to consider how addictions in general impact our ability to write, and the various ways we can get unstuck when our writing feels like its source has been blocked. Check out Seth Haines' books HERE.…

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178 This Unpredictable Freelance Life 24:14

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Today Maile and I talk about our freelance life, the benefits and drawbacks of such a life, and why we keep trying to cobble together a life doing the thing that we love: telling stories. Also, how do you know when to abandon a difficult project and when to keep working? For Shawn's recent substack post on the same topic: Living a Life That Has No Rational Explanation…

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177 Erin Bartels and Writing for a Christian Publisher 43:23

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Today we talk with author Erin Bartels about why she waited seven years for a traditional publishing contract instead of self-publishing, how working for a publisher shaped her writing journey, and where she finds the time to do everything (hint: she doesn't). We also talk about what it's like writing books for Christian publishing houses when you're not sure your books fit in that niche. To find out more about Erin and her books, head over to her website .…

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176 Michelle Derusha Walks Away From Writing 43:40

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What happens when a writer makes it into the publishing world...and then decides that kind of writing life isn't for them? Today we're talking with author Michelle Derusha about her journey through publishing, the highs of signing contracts for four traditionally published books...and what happens when our first forays into that world are marked by disappointment. She explains how publishing crushed her writing soul and how she rediscovered herself...by walking away and journeying back into the heart of who she is.…

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175 To Quit or Not to Quit (Writing)...That is the Question 28:35

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Why do I keep writing? When all of my greatest writing dreams and goals remain unfulfilled, why not call it a day and spend my time on something else...like curling, perhaps? Today Maile and I talk about a weekend spent with some of our favorite writer friends and how it feels to realize the first 30,000 words of a novel in progress aren't right (and facing a complete restart). We drill down into why we keep writing, even when our greatest hopes and dreams go unfulfilled. If you're wondering why you keep writing, why you keep creating, or if you're feeling discouraged about the creative journey you're on, this one's for you.…

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174 Malcolm Guite's Journey to Becoming a Poet 41:59

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How does a poet become a poet? Here is one of the many roads available, and it's shared by extraordinary poet Malcolm Guite: deciding to be a poet as a young man, then becoming a teacher, then a priest, where for seven years he didn't write poetry. Then burnout. And a bishop who told him to take a sabbatical. We offer this episode with huge thanks to Square Halo Books. This was recorded in front of a live audience at their recent conference, where Malcolm Guite was the keynote speaker. Also, our online writing community at The Stories Between Us is now open for registration from 2/20 - 2/26! And it's free to join. Just head HERE to find out more. Episode photo by Lancia Smith .…

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173 Jen Pollock Michel and the Problem with Productivity 40:22

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Today we talk with Jen Pollock Michel about our experience of time: the anxieties, the passing of it, the keeping of it, and so much more. In a world and a life where time feels like a scarce resource, how can we find peace in the time we're given? Is productivity really the only grid for the good life? Find out more about Jen Pollock Michel and her new book, In Good Time, over at her website .…

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172 Lore Wilbert Keeps Asking Questions 34:10

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Why do we stop asking questions? What's the relationship between curiosity and silence? Lore Wilbert is one of the most thoughtful writers I know. Today, she talks about the importance of asking (and receiving) honest questions, her relationship with social media, and how she's changed as a writer since her first book. Lore Wilburt's most recent book, A Curious Faith, invites readers to go beyond pat answers and embrace curiosity, rather than certainty, as a hallmark of authentic faith.…

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171 Maile Tells Shawn What's Wrong With His Writing 26:58

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Recently, when Shawn shared his concerns with Maile, that he would never be able to write the book he wanted to write, that it was beginning to feel like all of life was just him practicing writing...she got really honest and told him what she felt was his greatest weakness as a writer. And they're still married. Today, we're talking about the voices in our head and how they can sometimes keep us from creating what we're meant to create. Maile also gives a little update on her manuscript, which is out on submission.…

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155 The Practice that Makes All the Difference 24:02

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Maile talks about what she's returned to that is making all the difference in her creative life, as well as why she wasn't crazy about the beginning of one of Shawn's favorite books. There's a brief update on Maile's book submission process. Michelle DeRusha's Seasons of the Soul enters the conversation. And the children are home from school. Fun all around!…

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154 Getting 2% Better 32:57

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We're back! We're talking about a book that has challenged the way we prioritize writing in our lives, a book that has reminded one of us about the kind of writing we actually want to do, and we're asking for wisdom about a very important topic: how to get your dog to stop eating off the counter.

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153 A Final Episode 16:30

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In this, our final episode of the season, we talk about how, occasionally, hard things happen in life that change our creative direction. The key, we think, is to pay attention, to ground ourselves in this present moment, and to be on the lookout for beauty, even in the midst of devastation. We may or may not come back to record another season. Either way, thanks so much for listening--your encouragement and kind notes through the years have been so generous. And keep writing.…

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152 After Less-Than-Stellar Book Sales...What Now? 21:00

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What now? That's the question Shawn and Maile explore after Shawn's recent check-in with his agent. Unimpressive book sales make it difficult for an author to continue to receive offers on new books, so what do we do if we find ourselves in this situation? We have to figure out, are we going to keep going?…

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151 Creative Goals and the Life of a Writing Mama 28:03

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Shawn finds an 8-year-old goal he set way back in 2014, so he and Maile spend some time talking about it. Maile shares her perspective when it comes to goal-setting in the midst of raising six children. Welcome to the Smucker dinner table! They also talk about a scary experiment Shawn is going to be doing over at shawnsmucker.substack.com. Plus, a few books they're enjoying these days.…

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150 Take What You've Learned...and Make it Yours 22:06

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Graduation is in the air. Today we're talking about our own high school and college graduations, what our hopes and expectations were as young writers, and what we would tell our 18-year-old selves about setting out on the writing journey.

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149 That Thing That Will Transform Your Creative Life 20:43

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Today we're reflecting on having reached the age where we have a high school graduate, what we're reading and watching, and, perhaps most importantly, that one thing that can transform your creative life.

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148 Writing for the Fun of It 24:30

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Today we're talking about a recent interview we watched with Anthony Doerr , author of the Pulitzer-prize winning book All the Light We Cannot See, along with the recent Smucker household favorite, Cloud Cuckoo Land. In Doerr we see a writer who only a few books ago wondered if anything would become of his writing career, someone who still has a childlike giddiness about story-telling. And we wonder...is it enough to write for the fun of it? Could it be the complexity of his novels arises from his commitment to fun and whimsy?…

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147 Devi Laskar Does It Again 34:56

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Today we're talking with author Devi Laskar about why a timed writing practice is so helpful, how she settled on second person for the point of view of her newest novel Circa , and how she gets past the negative voices in her head.

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146 Katy Stafford Writes a Memoir 21:26

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When Katy's fiance called off their engagement a week before the wedding, she was thrown into a tailspin. But in the ensuing weeks, months, and years, she discovered a strength in herself she didn't know was there. So she decided to write a memoir about it. Today Katy tells us how she decided what to include in her story, how the process went, and how she managed to get her first draft written.…

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145 Let Yourself Be Eccentric 30:12

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This week after seeing how a plant-loving friend tried to play down her love for her little green buddies, Maile and I are exploring why we as creative people often try to diminish the creative work we do instead of embracing it.

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144 Russ Ramsey and Rembrandt is in the Wind 39:50

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Russ Ramsey, author of the new book Rembrandt is in the Wind, has had an influence on Shawn's life in two very concrete ways, so it's an honor to have him on the podcast today, where he talks about having urgent heart surgery at the age of 40, why he thinks it's important to compare an artist's early works with their later creation (think suffering), and where he's finding hope in his creative life. You can find his new book HERE.…

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143 Leslie Bustard: Wild Things and Castles in the Sky 37:07

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Two years living with Stage 4 melanoma. Organizing a conference based around CS Lewis and the Inklings. Now, writing a new book. Today we're talking with Leslie Bustard about the invigorating beauty of life, how cancer has opened her eyes, and what she hopes for her new book, Wild Things and Castles in the Sky: A Guide to Choosing the Best Books for Children. Check out Leslie's blog HERE . Order Wild Things and Castles in the Sky HERE . For more information on their 2023 conference, head HERE .…

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142 Tough Parenting Weekends and Good Book Endings 29:21

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Well, that was a weekend. Today we're talking about family life, navigating tough conversations with our kids, and...good book endings. Maile just finished reading a great book, so we talk about what makes a good ending. What makes a good book ending for you?

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141 Elrena Evans and a Special Grace 37:06

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Today we have the great pleasure of talking Elrena Evans, author, dancer, and creative person extraordinaire. We talk about the road to her most recent book, A Special Grace: Prayers and Reflections for Families with Special Needs, how to write about your own family, and what's bringing her hope in the midst of a book release.…

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