A Podcast for Procrastinating Writers
Writing Excuses
One of the most significant barriers to embracing podcasts is time. A platform dedicated to hour-long discussions often requires a buy-in, such as an already-established personality or popular topic. Writing Excuses is therein unique; first for its brevity (15 minutes or less, or so the podcast promises) and, secondly, as the jumping-off point for several acclaimed hosts, including Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive author Brandon Sanderson and The Calculating Stars author Mary Robinette Kowal.
The moment with Season 7 of its 19-season run that introduces writing prompts for its listeners is where most agree the show really comes into its own. It, alongside interviews with other industry professionals and discussions of everything about writing and publishing, makes it a staple for aspiring authors.
One of the most significant barriers to embracing podcasts is time. A platform dedicated to hour-long discussions often requires a buy-in, such as an already-established personality or popular topic. Writing Excuses is therein unique; first for its brevity (15 minutes or less, or so the podcast promises) and, secondly, as the jumping-off point for several acclaimed hosts, including Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive author Brandon Sanderson and The Calculating Stars author Mary Robinette Kowal.The moment with Season 7 of its 19-season run that introduces writing prompts for its listeners is where most agree the show really comes into its own. It, alongside interviews with other industry professionals and discussions of everything about writing and publishing, makes it a staple for aspiring authors.
—Sasha Bouyear