People Who Do Things
Join hosts John H. Matthews (Runt, Designated Survivor) and Laura Buchwald for conversations with creators, including authors, screenwriters, musicians, playwrights and more, as well as chats between the hosts about the basics of writing, inspiration, getting over writer's block, and more.
Podcasting since 2021 • 39 episodes
People Who Do Things
Latest Episodes
39. Writing About Place
In this episode, Laura and John dive into the power of place in fiction—how setting does more than anchor a story; it breathes life into it. They explore how writers can craft landscapes that shape mood, theme, and even character behav...
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38. Beyond the First Book: Writing Sequels
In this episode, John and Laura dive into the challenges and rewards of writing sequels and building book series. They discuss how to keep momentum after the first book, balancing character growth with expanding the world, and sequel fatigue. D...
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37. The Coat Check Girl is Out Now!
John talks with Laura about her newly released debut novel, The Coat Check Girl.
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