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

Kelton Reid, Milena Gonzalez

Booking Overview

This is a weekly author interview show focused on writing habits, creative process, productivity, and the working lives of published writers, typically featuring bestselling, award-winning, or critically acclaimed authors with current books. PR agencies could credibly pitch established authors, debut novelists with strong reviews or notable publishing credentials, and experts on writing practice or publishing; booking difficulty is medium because the show welcomes emerging authors but also attracts prominent bestsellers.

Metrics

Episodes: 541

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 267 subscribers

Instagram: 219 followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

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partners@thepodglomerate.com

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Host

Kelton Reid - Writer, editor, and podcast host focused on the habits, processes, and working lives of authors.

Milena Gonzalez - Writer, reader, and book reviewer who covers authors and contemporary books.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors with a current or notable book, especially bestselling, award-winning, critically acclaimed, or highly reviewed writers. Strong candidates may also have recognized journalism, publishing, adaptation, or writing-related credentials.
Required Achievements:  
Bestseller-list recognition, Award nominations or wins and strong critical reviews, Published debut or established novel with notable industry attention, Book adaptations for film, television, or theater, Bylines in prominent national or cultural publications

Recent Guest Discussions

Jeneva Rose - Overcoming Rejection, Writing With A New Baby, Social Media And Author Platform, Inspiration, And Her Novel Dating After The End Of The World.

Ellen O'Clover - Her Writing Process, Moving From Young Adult To Adult Romance, Transitioning From Pantser To Plotter, Emotionally Driven Fiction, And Lessons From Copywriting.

Jodi Picoult - Research Methods, Writing Habits, Book Bans, Recurring Characters, Free Speech, Publishing, And The Research Behind Hollow Bones.

Jodi Picoult - Writing Cycles, Adapting Books For Musical Theater, Writing For Wonder Woman, Women In Theater, And Shakespeare's Authorship.

Jessica Goldstein - Developing A Debut Novel, Finding An Agent, Transitioning From Culture Writing To Fiction, Nostalgia, And Expectations About Becoming An Author.

Recent Topics

Writing, Authorship, Writing Process, Publishing, Writer Productivity

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
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How NY Times Bestselling Author Alma Katsu Writes

October 23, 2026

New York Times bestselling author Alma Katsu spoke with us about her 30-plus-year career in intelligence, her deep expertise in AI and social media disinformation, and her new techno-horror novel INCARNATE. Alma Katsu’s books have won and been nominated for multiple prestigious awards, including the Stoker, Goodreads Readers Choice, and International Thriller Writers, and have appeared on numerous Best Books lists, including NPR, the Observer, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Goodreads, and Amaz...

How Bestselling Author Isabel Cañas Writes: Part Two

October 22, 2026

Bestselling author and historian Isabel Cañas returned to speak with us about the influence of Latin American history and family lore on her writing, the stakes of historical fiction, and her YA debut, THE HOUSE OF GARDENIAS. Isabel Cañas is the bestselling and critically acclaimed author of The Hacienda, Vampires of El Norte, and The Possession of Alba Díaz. Her fourth novel is The House of Gardenias, and her YA debut. “Set in revolutionary-era Mexico, the novel follows sixteen-year-old Mi...

How National Book Award-Winner and NYT Bestselling Author Elizabeth Acevedo Writes

October 16, 2026

New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Acevedo spoke with us about her journey from National Poetry Slam champion to winning the the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, and her new YA novel, ANGER IS ONLY A SHADOW. Elizabeth Acevedo is a renowned poet and New York Times-bestselling author of Clap When You Land, With the Fire on High and The Poet X, which won the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, the Michael L. Printz Award, and the Pura Belpré Award, amon...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience?

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience is hosted by Kelton Reid and Milena Gonzalez. Its publicly listed emails are listen@thepodglomerate.com, brands@thepodglomerate.com, and partners@thepodglomerate.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience?

The publicly listed emails for The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience: listen@thepodglomerate.com, brands@thepodglomerate.com, and partners@thepodglomerate.com.

How many listeners does The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience have?

Podseeker estimates The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience?

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Published authors with a current or notable book, especially bestselling, award-winning, critically acclaimed, or highly reviewed writers. Strong candidates may also have recognized journalism, publishing, adaptation, or writing-related credentials. Common among recent guests: Bestseller-list recognition; Award nominations or wins and strong critical reviews; Published debut or established novel with notable industry attention. Recent guests include Jeneva Rose, Ellen O'Clover, and Jodi Picoult.

How hard is it to get booked on The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience cover?

Recent episodes cover Writing, Authorship, Writing Process, Publishing, and Writer Productivity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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