Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Blake explores two stories that reveal where literature stands in 2025: industry leaders at the U.S. Book Show choosing “human neighborhoods” over algorithmic efficiency, and the announcement of the Ursula K. Le Guin Prize shortlist celebrating books that imagine genuine alternatives to how we live now. While AI makes content creation cheaper, it also makes that content worthless—but human creativity becomes more precious than ever. This episode examines why authentic community building trumps viral reach, what publishers are learning about reader preferences, and how literature’s capacity to imagine new possibilities remains irreplaceable. For further reading, checkout: – https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/trade-shows-events/article/97945-u-s-book-show-2025-ai-looms-large-across-publishing-sectors.html-…
Author: Blake Reichenbach
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Blake dives into the explosive revelation that tech giants like Meta have been training AI models on millions of pirated books from shadow libraries like LibGen—all without author consent or compensation. From Ta-Nehisi Coates to Sarah Silverman, major authors are fighting back with lawsuits. But this isn’t just about copyright law; it’s about the fundamental nature of human creativity and what we lose when machines try to replicate the irreplaceable human process of storytelling. To learn more, visit: https://www.blakereichenbach.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/blake-reichenbach/
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of Inkwell Insights, host Blake Reichenbach explores how internet writing practices have evolved and impacted the craft of writing itself.Key Takeaways for Writers:Recognizing Manipulation in Digital Marketing: The episode begins by exposing the “test email” clickbait strategy, serving as a reminder for writers to maintain authenticity rather than resorting to manipulative tactics for audience engagement.Understanding the Evolution of Digital Writing: Tracing the journey from early hypertext to modern content creation provides context for why writing standards have shifted, helping writers understand the forces that shape current expectations.The Impact of Monetization: The discussion of…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Cecilia (“CeCe”) Lyra is a literary agent at P.S. Literary Agency representing adult fiction and non-fiction. She is drawn to books with strong hooks and smooth writing, told with originality, nuance, and authenticity. A long-term strategic thinker, CeCe prioritizes the creative reach and sustainable longevity of her authors’ careers, and she is especially looking for clients with whom she can build fruitful, lasting relationships.Both a storyteller and a storyseller, CeCe believes that stories are empathy-generating machines capable of healing, connecting, and enacting true change. As a mixed race Latinx immigrant, CeCe understands the power of seeing…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode, Blake discusses some exciting upcoming podcast guests, a foray into a postmodern (in)famous classic, as well as his current fiction project and its most recent updates. Visit: www.charlottewood.com.au To learn more, visit: https://www.blakereichenbach.com Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/blake-reichenbach/
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode, Charlotte Wood delves into the inspirations behind her novel “Stone Yard Devotional,” exploring themes of faith, nature, and personal upheaval. She discusses the challenges and revelations of writing a deeply personal story set in her Australian hometown during a time of global and personal crisis. Charlotte shares insights into her creative process, the influence of external events like wildfires and the pandemic, and the delicate balance between autobiography and fiction. Charlotte Wood is the author of seven novels and three books of non-fiction. Her new book Stone Yard Devotional was described by the…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Rachel Kitch is a mixed-race Thai American speculative horror author with a love of writing unsettling, creepy books that still have a spark of light.Rachel has her Masters in Design from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelors from West Virginia University. As a generation 1.5 immigrant, Rachel loves to blend her heritage and incorporate Thai and Appalachian folklore into her projects. When not writing, she can be found cuddling with her bulldog-chihuahua mix, Danny, or reading books on her Kindle that would kill a Victorian child.She is represented by Rose Ferrao of PS. Literary Agency.…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Join host Blake Reichenbach in this thought-provoking episode of the Inkwell Insights podcast, where he delves into the evolving landscape of media literacy and its impact on writers and readers in the digital age. Departing from his usual guest interviews, Blake takes center stage to discuss the significant themes from his recent blog post titled “If It Enrages, It Engages: Escape the Digital Wasteland Before Your Brain Rots.”In this episode, Blake explores how social media platforms have transformed from spaces of genuine connection to engagement-driven environments, often prioritizing low-quality content and superficial interactions. He examines the…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Lara Tupper is the author of three books: Amphibians, a short story collection (Leapfrog Global Fiction Award winner; Leapfrog Press, 2021), Off Island, a fictional re-imagining of Paul Gauguin’s travels (finalist, Housatonic Book Award; Encircle, 2020) and A Thousand and One Nights (Harcourt and Untreed Reads, 2015), an autobiographical novel about singers at sea. She co-wrote the screenplay adaptation for A Thousand and One Nights with filmmaker Greg Eismin. Her forthcoming book, At the Center, is a speculative novel in which Paper Bans make printed matter taboo. (It will be published by Regal House in 2027.)…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Dr. V Boykin’s recent book, “Fix Your Face and Watch Your Tone,” is a product of her mission to rewrite the narrative for marginalized groups in the workplace through innovative and accessible programming, enlightening one unaware mind at a time. The book is a blend of life anecdotes and extensive research, through which Dr. V offers practical solutions for all of us striving for career success and personal fulfillment. Throughout the episode, listeners will get a sense of Dr. V’s emboldening candor, wit, and even her preference for savory snacks. This is an author who is…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Writing may often be a solo endeavor, but Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta prove that writing duos can actually work. Real-life wives, Mikaella and Onjuli have created a writing routine for themselves that works, and have brilliant insights for listeners into what makes for effective collaboration and a productive writing dynamic. Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta are the co-authors of THE VIEW WAS EXHAUSTING, a Goop and Good Housekeeping book club pick and named “a perfect summer read” by Vogue. Between them, their writing has been published in the New York Times, Guardian, Washington Post, White Review,…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Author Christina Lynch joins the Inkwell Insights podcast to discuss her new novel, “Pony Confidential,” a one-of-a-kind mystery with heart and humor, and a hilariously grumpy pony must save the only human he’s ever loved after discovering she stands accused of a murder he knows she didn’t commit.Throughout the interview, we discuss how modern writers can incorporate and play with classic ideas, what it looks like to balance a writing routine with a full-time career, and the sources of inspiration that can lead to a mystery novel helmed by a grumpy pony.Christina Lynch, author.Christina Lynch is…