Write Now with Scrivener

Kirk McElhearn

Booking Overview

A writing-process podcast for long-form authors that focuses on how they use Scrivener to plan, draft, and revise. Each episode spotlights a different writer’s routine and workflow—useful for PR pitches that tie author credibility to practical craft and productivity.

Metrics

Episodes: 66

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast@literatureandlatte.com

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Host

Kirk McElhearn - Described as a journalist and the author of Take Control of Scrivener. He interviews writers about their processes, routines, and how they use Scrivener for long-form writing.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:

Published writers (novelists and authors), literary editors, and occasionally public-facing creators with a writing book (e.g., actors who wrote books).

Required Achievements:

Published novels or nonfiction books, Editorial or literary leadership roles, Literary recognition (e.g., prize finalist status), Broad public authorship beyond niche writing circles

Recent Guest Discussions

Tahmima Anam - Writing Process; Use Of Scrivener (as Framed By Show Theme); Novel Work (uprising)

Lili Taylor - Writing Process; Use Of Scrivener (as Framed By Show Theme); Book Turning To Birds

Erica Wagner - Writing Process; Use Of Scrivener (as Framed By Show Theme); Novel Wash

Recent Topics

Writing, Productivity, Scrivener, Long Form, Authors

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Write Now with Scrivener

Episode 66: Episode no. 66: John Degen, Author and Head of The Writers' Union of Canada

September 02, 2026

John Degen is the author of four books and is the head of The Writers' Union of Canada and Chair of the International Authors Forum. He wrote his latest novel, Seldom Seen Road, entirely on his iPhone with Scrivener. Show notes: John Degen The Uninvited Guest Seldom Seen Road Write Now with Scrivener Episode 63: Lili Taylor, Actor and Birder Jonathan Franzen: The End of the End of the Earth Shore Report — Covering Lake Huron's North Shore Write Now with Scrivener Episode 42: William Shaw, ...

Episode 65: Lancali, Author of I Fell in Love with Hope

August 05, 2026

Lancali is the author of I Fell in Love with Hope, a novel that "explores the turmoil of grief and illness while revealing the unequivocal power of friendship through an endearing cast of characters." Show notes: Lancali - Lou-Andrea Callewaert I Fell in Love with Hope Substack Julian Barnes: Departure(s) How Books Are Published, from Author to Agent to Publisher to Reader Why you shouldn't judge people by what they read - YouTube Does Scrivener use AI? How to Manage Your C...

Episode 64: Tahmima Anam, Author of Uprising

July 01, 2026

Tahmima Anam's fifth novel, Uprising, is a finalist for the 2026 Orwell Prize. Show notes: Uprising The Power of Holding Silence: Making the Workplace Work for Women Write Now with Scrivener Episode 62: Erica Wagner, Novelist and Literary Editor The 100 best novels of all time - The Guardian The Vegetarian by Han Kang Learn more about Scrivener, and check out the ebook Take Control of Scrivener. If you like the podcast, please follow it on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. Le...

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