From the MFA to Reality with Randy Winston (6)

This week, Leia and Rachel talk about the looming specter of self-promotion, the unexpected challenges writerdom presents to introverts, and Rachel discusses her experience pitching agents and editors in person at this year’s ThrillerFest.Then Leia shares her candid interview with Randy Winston, the Creative Director of Fiction at The Black List and former Director of Writing Programs at The Center for Fiction, where he managed, curated, and directed the production of all writing courses, the illustrious First Novel Prize, the famed Susan Kamil Emerging Writer Fellowship, and the highly sought-after Writers Studio membership. He is a 2016 graduate of the MFA program in Creative Writing (Fiction) at The New School.Then, as this IS a book podcast, we present you with:Leia’s Subway Read: Hum by Helen PhillipsRachel’s Subway Read: Writers & Lovers by Lily KingRandy’s Subway Reads: On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong, Merchants of Culture by John B. Thompson, and Middlemen by Laura B. McGrathYou can listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and get the full episode recap on our Substack. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subwayreads.substack.com