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People Who Do Things

Written by: John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald
  • Summary

  • 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.
    © 2024 People Who Do Things
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Episodes
  • 35. Traditional and Self Publishing
    Jan 10 2024

    Laura and John talk about their two paths to publishing: Laura with her traditional contract, and John with his self publishing. Also, tips and tools for getting reviews for your book, whichever way it is published, from Kirkus Reviews to Net Galley.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 34. Photojournalist Richard Drew
    Dec 8 2023

    Laura and John welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Richard Drew to the podcast. Richard has been an Associated Press photographer for more than fifty years and has been front row to many historic events, from the assassination of Robert Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, to the fall of the towers on 9/11. He is known for his image Falling Man from 9/11.

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    47 mins
  • 33. The Final Stretch and Next Beginnings
    Oct 4 2023

    Laura and John catch up after a busy summer and talk about progress and next steps as they are both preparing books for publishing. Laura is in revisions for her publisher, and John is about to release his eighth book independently. They also discuss their next projects and what their plans are for those. 

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    46 mins

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