The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Kelton Reid, Milena Gonzalez

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Booking Overview

This is a weekly author-interview podcast focused on writing habits, productivity, creative process, and the working lives of acclaimed and bestselling writers. PR agencies could credibly pitch established authors, award-winning writers, debut novelists with notable recognition, and experts with distinctive insights into writing practice; booking difficulty is high because guests generally have substantial literary credentials or strong early acclaim.

Metrics

Episodes: 516

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

YouTube: 257 subscribers

Instagram: 207 followers

Contact Information

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Host

Kelton Reid - Host and interviewer examining the habits, productivity, creative processes, and working lives of acclaimed authors.

Milena Gonzalez - Writer, reader, and book reviewer who co-hosts conversations with authors about their writing lives and creative practices.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Bestselling or acclaimed authors, award-winning writers, or emerging novelists with significant publisher, media, or literary recognition and a distinctive writing process to discuss.
Required Achievements:  
New York Times bestseller status, Major literary awards, Acclaimed or notable book releases, National literary appointments or honors, Prominent book-list recognition

Recent Guest Discussions

Kate DiCamillo - Overcoming Rejection, Writing Routines, Daily Page Counts, Workmanlike Process, And Sustaining A Long Literary Career.

Austin Taylor - Writing A Debut Novel, Daily Word Counts, Inspiration From Startup Culture, Reading Habits, And Balancing Law School With A Second Novel.

Recent Topics

Writing, Authors, Productivity, Neuroscience

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
:

How Newberry Medalist and #1 NYT Bestselling Author Kate DiCamillo Writes

July 17, 2026

#1 New York Times bestselling author and two-time Newbery Medal winner Kate DiCamillo spoke with us about overcoming rejection early on, her workmanlike process, and how she stays grounded after more than 25 years in the craft.  Kate DiCamillo is a celebrated author of children's fiction, and famously one of only seven authors to win two Newbery Medals for her outstanding contributions to American children's literature. Because of Winn-Dixie—her debut novel—became a runaway bestseller ...

Introducing What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath

July 17, 2026

New York Times best selling author Dan Heath has a podcast called What It’s Like to Be... where he explores the world of work one profession at a time. It's a fascinating show for all those times when we've met someone with an interesting job and wondered what their day is actually like. We hope you enjoy What It's Like To Be... as much as we do!

Introducing What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath

July 17, 2026

New York Times best selling author Dan Heath has a podcast called What It’s Like to Be... where he explores the world of work one profession at a time. It's a fascinating show for all those times when we've met someone with an interesting job and wondered what their day is actually like. We hope you enjoy What It's Like To Be... as much as we do!

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