Season 1 - Episode 12 – Aug 13, 2019

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Writers and Writing: Wrap-Up

This week Federico and John conclude season one of Dialog with a discussion of what they learned from each of their guests. Despite vastly different backgrounds, there were several themes that ran throughout our interviews with John Gruber, Frank Turner, John August, Carrie Patel, and Pierce Brown. To wrap up season one, we revisit getting started as a writer, the impact and use of social media, influences and idea generation, getting past writer’s block, and the roles of hard work, luck, and privilege in succeeding. Thanks for listening. See you next season.

Previously, on Dialog

Season 1 - Episode 2 – Jun 04, 2019

Writing Online with John Gruber of Daring Fireball (Part 1)

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For part one of a two-part conversation, Federico and John are joined by John Gruber of Daring Fireball and The Talk Show to talk about how he got started, the role of luck, privilege, hard work, and talent in success, the toxicity of social media, building a business writing online, advertising, sponsorships, hairpieces, and more.

Guest John Gruber Daring Fireball

John Gruber founded Daring Fireball in 2002 where you can find his writing. He’s also the host of the podcast The Talk Show and created the Markdown syntax.

Season 1 - Episode 1 – May 28, 2019

Writers and Writing

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Setting the stage for Season 1 on writers and writing, Federico and John discuss how they got started as writers, the writing process, owning and controlling your writing, the role of privilege, luck, and hard work, and more.

Season 1 - trailer – May 27, 2019

Introducing Dialog

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Introducing Dialog, a seasonal podcast featuring weekly, in-depth conversations with special guests about the impact of technology on creativity, society, and culture and hosted by MacStories’ Federico Viticci and John Voorhees.

Feedback and Questions: podcast@macstories.net