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On Riting

On Riting

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Three writers—a recovering academic, a writing professional, and a megaconsumer—take on Riting Communities, those online communities full of writers and terrible advice. Along the way (be warned, dear listener) there will be jokes, as well as some de minimis amount of Actual Writing Advice. Updates every other Wednesday.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best On Riting episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to On Riting for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite On Riting episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

On Riting - 065: Saltier than Riting (Star Wars)
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02/08/24 • 69 min

In this episode MJ, Chadd, and Sean look at a community that feeds directly into r/writing, and the media property that surrounds it. Other topics include Indian In the Cupboard, X-Files licensed fiction, and the Expanded Universe (Bad).
https://linktr.ee/onriting Quickly, the horrible expanded universe shit becomes as air and smoke even as you wait!

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On Riting - 064: Not Stephen King One
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01/25/24 • 71 min

In this episode, MJ, Shaun, and Chadd basically just fangirl out over Borges. He's a genius, what more do you want us to say? Other topics include Final Fantasy VII, Charlie Chaplin, and the power of numbering drafts.
https://linktr.ee/onriting holds the mystery of Charlie's fate, but are you bold enough to click it, traveller?

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On Riting - 062: Kill Bill (Because He's a Vampire)
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12/28/23 • 70 min

Hi, Bob, in this episode, MJ, Shaun and Chad take a huge vampiric, and yet somehow festive, bite out of the Riting discourse around Bill Shakespeare. Other topics include Middle School, Antisemitism, and Pictures of your Boss Shaking Hands With Christ.
Oh, I know your type: looking for the link, are ye? Well, you're in luck, we just processed the return on this one.
https://linktr.ee/onriting

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On Riting - 054: Suddenly, Therfore
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09/14/23 • 69 min

In this episode, MJ, Chadd, and Sean take a swing at a famous philosophy of organization: And, But, and Therefore. Other topics include The Bear, Being Billy Zane, and fighting words, both good and bad, about your favorite anime.
https://linktr.ee/onriting The link! For the cat food!

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In this episode, MJ, Shawn, and Chadd break down some common writing scams and schemes, including a few they've been targeted by, personally. Other topics include Stripper Unionization, Dennis Montgomery's relationship with republican donors, and Colleen Ballinger.
Want a (W)riting Community in Progress? https://linktr.ee/onriting is the link you seek.

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On Riting - 045: Mechanical Belgian (The AI One)
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05/04/23 • 64 min

In this episode, we finally confront the specter over riting communities, the specter of artificial intelligence. Other topics include Bakelite/Formica, fair whodunits, and fantasy atheism.
https://linktr.ee/onriting is where you can find some somewhat-artificial intelligences. Are sentient podcasts AI? Find out for yourself.

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On Riting - 040: Your Great Idea About A Game
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02/23/23 • 71 min

In this episode, MJ, Shaun, and Chad look at videogame art criticism and the state of theory in gaming. Other topics include Nobody Puts Billy Zane in a Corner, the best track on Just Dance 2022, and the sickening failure to read Dark Souls 3 as the comprehensive story, rather than just lore encyclopedia, that it is.
Do you have a game you want a read on, or perhaps you want to get your read checked by another party? https://linktr.ee/onriting is the place you want to be.

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On Riting - 035: NaNoWriMo 4: No More NaNo
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12/07/22 • 67 min

In this episode of the Premiere Liensbrooke Lore Podcast, Chadd and Sean assess how NaNoWriMo went, where they ended up, and the lessons learned. Other topics include Chadd's powerful feud with reddit, the weakness of HDDVD as a format, and the question of how many of us are currently ghosts (hint, Billy Zane).
https://linktr.ee/onriting is where you want to be, as you watch Twitter implode and reddit be just the worst.

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On Riting - 028: Oncler and Future King
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10/05/22 • 67 min

In this episode, MJ, Chad, and Shaun take a look at one of the most contentious and beloved subjects in the writing cosmos: fanfiction. Other topics include honey-induced ursine obesity, the legality of wolfd****, and the seamless transition from great fanfic to great novel.
Want some free tutoring from Chad about how to get your fanfic to sale without having a writer living in Scotland tear you to pieces? https://linktr.ee/onriting has everything you need.

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On Riting - 067: Boat Jams
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03/09/24 • 63 min

In this (sadly MJ-less) episode of On Riting, Chadd and Sean explore the strangely ideology-less Death and Other Details, and what it can tell us about using themes without using themes. No, not like that. Other topics include Billy Zane, Huysman, and the eternal specter of Mao.
Feed! That! Cat! https://linktr.ee/onriting

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FAQ

How many episodes does On Riting have?

On Riting currently has 82 episodes available.

What topics does On Riting cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Craft, Writing, Gaming, Podcasts, Reddit, Crafts and Politics.

What is the most popular episode on On Riting?

The episode title '073: Book Club I: A New Hope' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on On Riting?

The average episode length on On Riting is 71 minutes.

How often are episodes of On Riting released?

Episodes of On Riting are typically released every 13 days, 21 hours.

When was the first episode of On Riting?

The first episode of On Riting was released on Jan 26, 2022.

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