Episode 59: Matthew Pallamary

Author and shaman Matthew Pallamary is always paying attention. His writing deserves it. In this episode of The Written Scene, Matthew talks being a one man show after working in publishing, the origin of the Santa Barbara Writers Conference, having a foot in several different writing genres, why porn for the sake of porn is boring, being regular with writing, how to accomplish conflict in short/micro stories, getting the ah-ha moment in short stories, leading readers down the path and frustrating their expectations, traveling to the Peruvian Amazon to study shamanic plant diets, using mind-altering chemicals when writing (even though writing is his favorite altered state), how writing is cathartic and healing, the difference between cruelly editing and ruthlessly editing, and so much more. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene. We also have a once-a-month newsletter of upcoming guests, events, and other things to think about as a writer that you can sign up for by tapping or clicking here. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era