Writing the Wrong Way with Jonathan Ball, PhD
Episodes
Self-publishing Genre Fiction with Z. F. Sigurdson
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan welcomes genre writer Z.F. Sigurdson to the podcast to discuss his Veiled Sagas series and his methods of publishing them. Black as Night (Bo...
Creating THRUD via Kickstarter with Comic Artist Zach Schuster
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Calgary-based comic book and board game artist Zach Schuster joins the podcast to discuss his comic THRUD, using Kickstarter to fund comics, and his b...
On Agent Fit with Emmy Nordstrom Higdon from Westwood Creative Artists
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the years, Jonathan has been asked many questions about agents, and so today he welcomes Emmy Nordstrom Higdon, a literary agent with Westwood Cr...
Creating the Heavy Metal Comic The Eye Collector with GMB Chomichuk (Part 1)
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan welcomes his friend and collaborator GMB Chomichuk to the podcast to discuss their new comic miniseries called The Eye Collector, published b...
Rappers as Writers: Talking to Bazooka Joe 204 (formerly John Smith from Peanuts & Corn)
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan welcomes rapper Bazooka Joe 204 to talk about his writing process, the challenge of rhyming, and the history of Manitoba's hip-hop scene.&nbs...
Kevin Mcpherson Eckhoff on Humour and Experimental Poetry
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Poet, actor, and comedian kevin mcpherson eckhoff joins me to talk about writing, humour, and experimental poetry. More at www.writingthewrongway.com....
Ryan Fitzpatrick on Writing Flarf and Experimental Poetry
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Fitzpatrick was kind enough to do an interview on his poem "Join the Wrinkle Resistance" and on writing flarf and experimental poetry, for the be...
Derek Beaulieu on Conceptual Writing and Concrete Poetry
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Concrete Poet and Conceptual Writer Derek Beaulieu joins me to talk about why you should try experimental writing. More at www.writingthewrongway.com....
95 Books in 2020 with Ryan Fitzpatrick
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Fitzpatrick and I update each other on our 2020 reading (this was recorded in August, so it's not quite up to date) as I finish the #95books Chal...
Starting a Creative Business with Lyndon Radchenka - Part 2
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and comics letterer Lyndon Radchecka (https://www.infinitestudio.ca) talks with host Jonathan Ball about what one must do and consider when sta...
Starting a Creative Business with Lyndon Radchenka - Part 1
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and comics letterer Lyndon Radchecka (https://www.infinitestudio.ca) talks with host Jonathan Ball about what one must do and consider when sta...
Dennis Cooley On Writing Poetry
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Poet and professor emeritus Dennis Cooley joins me to talk about writing poetry and his three new books. More at www.writingthewrongway.com. More info...
Working Together Making Comics with Ball, Kaul, Chomichuk and Radchenka
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A long backyard hangout produces an in-depth discussion of the philosophy, business, and life of making comics and collaborating on art and writing. F...
Book Launch for The Lightning of Possible Storms
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On September 30, I launched my book The Lightning of Possible Storms (Book*hug Press) in a virtual event hosted by McNally Robinson Booksellers and MC...
Saleema Nawaz On Her Accidental Pandemic Novel And Her Writing Roots
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Author Saleema Nawaz joins Jonathan Ball to talk about SONGS FOR THE END OF THE WORLD, her accidental pandemic novel, and her roots as a student write...
The Seven Seas Of Story
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Writing professor Jonathan Ball talks about developing a story idea using the "7 Cs of Story" with specific examples as they relate to developing a fe...
Ranting, Raving, And Creative Careers With Lyndon Radchenka
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lyndon Radchenka hosts me in his garage for a discussion of how to not annoy your girlfriend while living the creative life. Topics: lawyering, spread...
Lovecraft and Samurai, Kickstarter and Comics with Jordan Patrick Finn
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comics writer Jordan Patrick Finn on the Kickstarter for his upcoming graphic novel Death Kanji, the influence of Lovecraft, and his love for Kurosawa...
Robert J Sawyer On Science Fiction, Alternative History, And Your Publishing Rights
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Science fiction writer Robert J. Sawyer talks about his latest novel, The Oppenheimer Alternative, his place in Canadian literature, and how authors s...
Heinlein's Rules For Writers With GMB Chomichuk
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Heinlein's Rules For Writers With GMB Chomichuk by Martian Embassy Media
Lisa Robertson
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Robertson talks about writing both poetry and prose and her new novel, THE BAUDELAIRE FRACTAL. More info at www.writingthewrongway.com
Constraint - Based Poetry With Anthony Etherin
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Etherin talks about writing and publishing constraint-based poetry, including palindromes and anagrams. More info at www.writingthewrongway.co...
Writing Workshops With Francine Cunningham
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Francine Cunningham (www.francinecunningham.ca) joins me to talk about her book ON/ME, developing and running writing workshops, and what it takes to ...
Dave Bidini Of Rheostatics On Writing Across Artforms And In Troubled Times
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Bidini of Rheostatics and Bidiniband, writer of numerous books, and publisher of the West End Phoenix, talks about writing song lyrics, writing n...
Writing Through Trauma And Collage Poetry With Ian Kinney
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Kinney fell seven stories and survived. Kinney examines his trauma and recovery in AIR SALT, a poetry collection that blends collage and memoir an...
Writing And Publishing With MC Joudrey Of At Bay Press Part 2
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
M. C. Joudrey, author of FANONYMOUS and publisher of At Bay Press, joins me to discuss writing, publishing, being part of a literary community, and pa...
Writing And Publishing With MC Joudrey Of At Bay Press Part 1
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
M. C. Joudrey, author of FANONYMOUS and publisher of At Bay Press, joins me to discuss writing, publishing, being part of a literary community, and pa...
Reading #95books in 2019 with Ryan Fitzpatrick
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Fitzpatrick, co-creator of the www.95books.com reading challenge, joins me to discuss our 2019 reading.
Tracking Your Writing Progress with Jamie Raintree
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Raintree (https://jamieraintree.com) joins host Jonathan Ball (www.jonathanball.com) to talk about tracking progress, why spreadsheets free you ...
Visual Storytelling with Justin Currie aka Chasing Artwork
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Currie aka Chasing Artwork (www.chasingartwork.com) joins host Jonathan Ball (www.jonathanball.com) to talk visual storytelling, career paths f...
Parenting And Productive Writing With Nathan Dueck - Part 2
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Parenting And Productive Writing With Nathan Dueck - Part 1
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Parenting And Productive Writing With Nathan Dueck - Part 1. More information at www.writingthewrongway.com
Your Book Cover with Writer and Illustrator GMB Chomichuk
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and Illustrator GMB Chomichuk talks about what goes into a good book cover, what writers should expect and consider when working with a publish...
Lyndon Radchenka on Writing, Lettering, and Creating Indie Comics
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lyndon Radchenka talks writing, lettering, and creating independent comics, as author and publisher of RADKAUL. More info at www.writingthewrongway.co...
Joining A Literary Community With Ryan Fitzpatrick
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Being Influenced By Other Writers With Poetry Punk Cam Scott
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
More info at https://www.jonathanball.com/podcast/
Robin Richardson Of Citadel On The Alternative MFA Program
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
More info at https://www.jonathanball.com/podcast/
Launching The National Gallery With Gary Barwin
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
More info at https://www.jonathanball.com/podcast/
Gail Scott On The Rerelease Of Heroine And Playing With Perspective In The Novel
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
More info at https://www.jonathanball.com/podcast/
Thriller Author Andrew Pyper On Writing Outlines
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
More info at https://www.jonathanball.com/podcast/
Writing in a Haunted House with David Demchuk, Jess Landry, J.H. Moncrieff, and Adam Petrash
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Writers David Demchuk, Jess Landry, J.H. Moncrieff, and Adam Petrash enter a Haunted House for the purposes of death. And writing. Find out more at ww...
Recent Reading And Playing Of Zelda With Ryan Fitzpatrick
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Fitzpatrick and I talk about the #95books challenge, where we are at with our reading, how Skype sucks, and the storyline in The Legend of Zelda:...
4 Principles For A Writer's Office
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How should a writer set up office space? Four principles to keep in mind as you try to determine where to work and how best to work while you pursue y...
Grants Funding For Writers With Martine Friesen Of The Manitoba Arts Council
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What should writers (especially Canadian writers) know about grants funding for artists? Martine Friesen of the Manitoba Arts Council talks about the ...
Comics, Fiction, Film and Storytelling in the New World with Nick Burns
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran author and artist Nick Burns (http://nburnsart.com) on writing comics, fiction, and film in a world where audiences are more fragmented than e...
Finishing Your Short Fiction Collection With Keith Cadieux
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you finish your short story collection? Keith Cadieux and Jonathan Ball talk about their forthcoming short story collections and the process of...
On Thomas Ligotti And Horror Fiction With Keith Cadieux
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Cadieux joins me to discuss our shared obsession, horror author Thomas Ligotti. Show notes and links at www.writingthewrongway.com/ligotti
Editing For Structure - A Radical Process Part 2
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can you self-edit? Do you worry you don't know when to stop editing? Do you struggle with gaining objectivity about your writing? Jonathan Ball walks ...
Editing For Structure - A Radical Process Part 1
28 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can you self-edit? Do you worry you don't know when to stop editing? Do you struggle with gaining objectivity about your writing? Jonathan Ball walks ...
This Podcast Is Otherwise Provided To You As-Is
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THIS PODCAST IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED TO YOU AS-IS. Mystery topic!!!!! Well, it's all about www.jonathanball.com/thisbook so not super mysterious. But de...
Editing And Writing Questions And Answers With Darren Ridgley Part 2
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and editor Darren Ridgley, co-creator of the anthology PARALLEL PRAIRIES: STORIES OF MANITOBA SPECULATIVE FICTION, answers University of Winnip...
Editing And Writing Questions And Answers With Darren Ridgley Part 1
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and editor Darren Ridgley, co-creator of the anthology PARALLEL PRAIRIES: STORIES OF MANITOBA SPECULATIVE FICTION, answers University of Winnip...
Advice From The Ghost Ship
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Comics author & artist GMB Chomichuk and my daughter Jessie Taylor join me aboard a Ghost Ship to get advice from beyond the grave. More podcast at ...
Complex Comics, Graphic Novels, And Serial Stories With Scott A. Ford
09 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Talking comics, videogame influences, graphic novels, writing, planning a plot, settings, serial fiction, and more with artist Scott A. Ford, author o...
Literary Horror And Dangerous Books With Gregoire Courtois, Author Of The Laws Of The Skies
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
French author Grégoire Courtois is just starting to be translated into English, and here is his first-ever interview in English about THE LAWS OF THE...
Chips and Whiskey, Questions and Answers
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Answering the important questions, like what are the best potato chips? www.writingthewrongway.com
Recent Reading For The #95Books Challenge With Ryan Fitzpatrick
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Fitzpatrick and I discuss our #95books reading, and spend a lot of time with Nikki Reimer’s MY HEART IS A ROSE MANHATTAN. We also talk about th...
What Can Writers Learn from Leatherface?
27 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What can writers learn from Leatherface, killer (hero?) of THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE? A talk on writing, horror, and the ethics (and evils) of art....
Creating Webcomics with Fantasy Writer S. M. Beiko (author of Krampus Is My Boyfriend)
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I have been a fan of S. M. Beiko’s webcomic Krampus Is My Boyfriend since page one, and generally impressed with Beiko since I started paying attent...
Be More Productive And Less Anxious With The Focus Form
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Having a hard time keeping focused while pursuing your creative work? Try the Focus Form, a simple tool for writers or artists or entrepreneurs design...
Pontypool Author Tony Burgess On Writing Horror Part 2
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of my interview with Tony Burgess, author of the zombie horror film PONTYPOOL and the novel it is based on, PONTYPOOL CHANGES EVERYTHING, and m...
Pontypool Author Tony Burgess On Writing Horror Part 1
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of my interview with Tony Burgess, author of the zombie horror film PONTYPOOL and the novel it is based on, PONTYPOOL CHANGES EVERYTHING, and m...
Mitchell Levy on How to Build a Business Using Books
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mitchell Levy (www.mitchelllevy360.com) joins host Jonathan Ball (www.jonathanball.com) to discuss how books can serve as a foundation for business, g...
Refuse CanLit! #95books Reading Update with Ryan Fitzpatrick
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Fitzpatrick, co-creator of the #95books challenge, joins me to talk about our 2019 reading so far, our favourite books and the essay collection R...
Having Too Many Ideas
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you choose which projects to work on, discover which ideas will help you grow as an author, and otherwise manage having too many ideas? Visit w...
Reframing Rejection
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How can writers best deal with rejection? I analyze an old rejection letter from WEIRD TALES in order to help reframe what rejection means and suggest...
Short Fiction - As We All Should Lie
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A short story, "As We All Should Lie." SF/Fantasy. PDF download version at www.jonathanball.com/25
Top 11 Best Screenwriting Books
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My recommendations for Top 11 Best Screenwriting Books, in the order that you should read them. More screenwriting resources available at www.jonathan...
Why Fear Experimental Art?
20 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is experimental art, why should you fear it, and why create it? I discuss the nature of experimental, innovative, radical, avant-garde art and wh...
Taking Notes - Revisions, Feedback, and Editing
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Sanders, GMB Chomichuk, and Jesse Hamel give notes on the script for my short film MASK. Read the script and more insights on this revision ro...
Your Manuscript Format Reveals Your Mindset
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion of how a writer's essential mindset is expressed in concrete details like manuscript format, with some notes on proper format and how to ...
You Can Read #95books This Year - 2018 Reading Roundup With Ryan Fitzpatrick
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The #95books reading challenge is simple: commit to reading 95 books over 12 months. At www.95books.com, I offer a free ebook called You Can Read #95b...
Be Generous To Be A Better Writer
25 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas Day has come, and my gift to you, as it is every Tuesday, is a new episode of the podcast. This week (in keeping with the holiday), I want t...
5 Startling Productivity Secrets for Serious Scribes
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to create great art, you have to sit down at your desk and push all thoughts of that goal from your mind. Instead of the hoped-for product...
Angie Abdou on Research For Fiction - 017
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Angie Abdou discusses doing research for writing fiction. More info at http://www.writingthewrongway.com
Making Comics with GMB Chomichuk part 2 - 016
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
GMB Chomichuk talks making comics, his graphic novel trilogy MIDNIGHT CITY, how to have a creative career, and his newest project: a graphic novel for...
Making Comics with GMB Chomichuk part 1 - 015
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
GMB Chomichuk talks making comics, his graphic novel trilogy MIDNIGHT CITY, how to have a creative career, and his newest project: a graphic novel for...
Eden Robinson On Crafting The Trickster Trilogy - 014
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Eden Robinson discusses the crafting of her Trickster Trilogy, after the release of its second book, and teases some of the aspects of the unpublished...
Hot Sauce + Editing an Anthology Part 2 with Adam Petrash, Darren Ridgley, and Keith Cadieux - 013
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Eating hot sauces and answering spicy questions about editing an anthology. Adam Petrash & Darren Ridgley, co-editors of PARALLEL PRAIRIES, join Keith...
Hot Sauce + Editing an Anthology Part 1 with Adam Petrash, Darren Ridgley, and Keith Cadieux - 012
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why not eat crazy hot sauce while talking about the complexities of editing an anthology? Listen and find out why. This is a two-part episode. Featuri...
David Annandale on Writing Tie-In Fiction - 011
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
David Annandale, author of a million WARHAMMER 40,000 novels, discusses writing tie-in fiction. Writing the Wrong Way with Jonathan Ball, PhD is the...
My Daughter Jessie Taylor On Writing Confidence — 010
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My daughter, Jessie Taylor, and I talk about what to consider when you think about taking your writing more seriously, and how to do so. Writing the ...
Ryan Fitzpatrick on Editing a Poetry Book - 009
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Fitzpatrick and I discuss editing a poetry book. I served as Ryan's editor for his book FORTIFIED CASTLES and we go through the editing process f...
Writing in a Haunted House — 008
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Ball is joined by Lauren Carter, Kevin Marc Fournier, and Joanna Graham to spend a night in the haunted Dalnavert House as a writing retreat,...
Natalee Caple on Writing Titles - 007
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Natalee Caple, novelist, poet, and professor, discusses writing titles. Writing the Wrong Way with Jonathan Ball, PhD is the perfect podcast for seri...
Failed Projects – 006
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Before I published my first book, EX MACHINA, I wrote 7 books and 8 feature-length screenplays that were never published or produced. This week, I wal...
Daniel Scott Tysdal on Writing Exercises - 005
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Scott Tysdal on Writing Exercises - 005 by Martian Embassy Media
Reading for Writers - 004
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How should a writer read? I talk about my own process, and suggest a three-part structured approach for reading: thinking about your SELECTION, readin...
Keith Cadieux on Horror, Weird Fiction, and Publishing, Part 2 - 003
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Cadieux, author of GAZE and co-editor of THE SHADOW OVER PORTAGE AND MAIN, visits Jonathan Ball's university creative writing class and answers ...
Keith Cadieux On Horror, Weird Fiction, And Publishing, Part 1 - 002
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Cadieux, author of GAZE and co-editor of THE SHADOW OVER PORTAGE AND MAIN, visits Jonathan Ball's university creative writing class and answers ...
Foundations for Creative Practice - 001
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of the Writing the Wrong Way podcast, host Jonathan Ball discusses the foundations for creative practice, the core of what a seri...