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This Creative Life with Sara Zarr

Listen between the lines of the writing life with author Sara Zarr in interview and solo episodes, with a focus on the practical and psychological aspects of writing and publishing, the creative process, and that tricky intersection where art meets commerce. Past guests include filmmaker Scott Teems, National Book Award Winner Malinda Lo, and podcaster and author Dave Holmes.

S3 E6: What Counts as Writing

Aug 1, 2025

When your word count is down but you've got lots of dishes to do.

Writers Circle waitlist

Angel Down by Daniel Kraus

E Lockhart on TCL back in 2015

Incubation and the creative process

And preparing for incubation! (point 6)

Thanks to Dave Connis for the theme music!

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Bestselling Author E. Lockhart – This Creative Life ep 36

Sep 13, 2014

E. Lockhart is the author of nine–nine!–novels for young adults, a host of other books under the name Emily Jenkins, and short and collaborative projects. Her 2008 release–The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks–was given a National Book Award Finalist medal and a Printz Honor. She chaired the Young...