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The Episodic w/ Michael Finney
by Michael Finney
Conversation-focused audio from wherever we intersect. Interviews, technology, art, compilations.
Episodes
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We the Film3: Chill & Chat September
In this episode, we hang out with a good mix of guests on stage to talk about difficulties and wins across the state of the scene.
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SpeakerCone: D. Jason Fleming - On Editing
In this session, structural editor D. Jason Fleming joins the program to discuss how he landed on the role with a stop at film school, and tells us about the 3 Prometheus Award nominations Raconteur Press [ad link] authors and titles achieved with his work. >> Get more Indie Author & Publishing News
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We the Film3 Workshop: Packaging the Reward
In this workshop, we celebrate the complete film - congrats, it’s finished! Now what? Packaging means digital and physical collections of art and media. Time to think about the movie’s future…
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Writing, Publishing & Authorship : 9-22-26
In this session, finding paths to opportunity in your data, project updates, and how authors can use Amazon Merch on Demand. >> Industry updates on Indie Author & Publishing News
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Writing, Publishing & Authorship NEWS : 10-8-26
In this news session, Sam Robb and Jonna Hayden of Raconteur Press, Chuck Heintzelman of Pubshare, and Inde of Spotlight on Indie join the program to talk about how Meta's new Facebook Page limit of 2 link posts per month is affecting the industry, how AI continues to ripple across the industry,...
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SpeakerCone: Jennie Posthumus - On Writing
In this episode, author Jennie Posthumus joins the program to talk about her development as a writer and her newest release, Depth of Injustice, which is Book 4 of her Injustice series. Visit Indie Author & Publishing News for more updates.
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SpeakerCone: Nate Blevens - On Writing
In this episode, author Nate Blevens joins the program to discuss his writing career and the newest title in his Steradian Gate series, Echoes, the third release in the collection. Get Indie Author and Publishing News here.
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We the Film3 Interview: Sam Wasserman - On Filmmaking
In this session, we talked with filmmaker Sam Wasserman about his career, his adoption of local AI, and where the industry is going. Get filmmaking industry news here!
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Writing, Publishing & Authorship : 9-8-26
In this session, we hit a few news updates, then get into anthology layout updates, new manuscript work, getting an author website, working with narrators, and a little debate on Jim Carrey's Grinch. Check out the Indie Author & Publishing News page for daily updates
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We the Film3 Workshop : Post-Production
In this workshop, we embrace the abyss, that dark night, the penumbra between the nervous breakdown and a complete movie. Specifically, we talk about polishing SFX and VFX to get a film across the finish line. Get filmmaking industry news here!
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SpeakerCone: Mark Amundsen - On Writing
Editor and author Mark Amundsen joins the podcast to discuss his career in publishing with roots in NYC, his love of cooking and cookbooks, as well as his newest release, McMann and Duck, from Raconteur Press.
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Writing, Publishing & Authorship : 8-25-26
In this session, we discuss project updates, the pending anthology release, world-building through a series or collection of works, as well as audiobook distribution and audience access. Connect with the hosting author & filmmaker.
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SpeakerCone: Kjell Anders - On Writing
In this Episode, Author Kjell Anders joins the program to talk about how he advanced his career steadily by finding opportunities. He also tells us about his new Raconteur Press title, "Resurgence of Light". Connect with the hosting author and filmmaker.
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Writing, Publishing & Authorship : 8-11-26
In this session we talk about time management and project management plus how to utilize AI for balancing the load of life and creativity, plus alittle bit on media piracy and market evolution. Connect with the hosting filmmaker and author.
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Rustbelt Innovators: Chuck Heintzelman - Pubshare
In this session, creator and developer of the publishing distribution platform Pubshare, Chuck Heintzelman joins the program to discuss where the idea came from and how it has evolved since launch. He also talked about the redesign and what's next. Connect with the hosting author and filmmaker.
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We the Film3 Workshop: Are You Done Yet?
In this workshop session, we discuss the approach to the inner cave of the filmmaker's journey and ask “Are you done yet?” when it comes to the editing process. Connect with the co-hosting author and filmmaker.
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Writing, Publishing & Authorship : 7-28-26
In this session, we talk a little bit about the anthology (look for an announcement in the coming weeks), as well as give project updates and talk about the value of SEO, marketing, and analytics, whether you're indie or trad.
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We the Film3 Interview : Jenny Krakovsky
Filmmaker Jenny Krakovsky joins the program to discuss making an ai film in 30 days and all the lessons along the way. Great conversation!
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SpeakerCone: Robert Hampson - On Writing
Author Robert Hampson joins the program to discuss his writing career that developed out of being a subject matter expert as well as his new release "The Sands of Mars" coming out on Baen books. Connect with the podcast-hosting author and filmmaker.
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Writing, Publishing & Authorship : 7-14-26
This session is full of project updates and talking shop, and nice hangout and freeform discussion, including talk about working with publishers.
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SpeakerCone: Malory - On Writing
Author Malory joins the program to discuss his writing career, influences and other writers on the scene, plus his newest release from Raconteur Press, The Clockwork of Blackglass Island. Connect with the hosting author and filmmaker for additional podcast platforms.
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We the Film3 Workshop: Making Incremental Progress
In this session, we go over the middle production phases of the filmmaking journey, starting with tests, allies & enemies. We also discuss practical aspects, including dailies, editing, and defining a project’s success. Connect with the hosting author and filmmaker
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Writing, Publishing & Authorship : 6-23-26
This session is a freeform chat with project updates and alittle bit of book marketing.
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SpeakerCone: J. Kenton Pierce - On Writing
Author J. Kenton Pierce came on the program to discuss the evolution of his writing career and his newest release, Stormjammer, coming out on Raconteur Press. Connect with the hosting author and filmmaker
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We the Film3 Workshop: Starting Production
In this session, we discuss the process of starting production on a film project, including obstacles, craft, style, and the wider world you will operate in as a filmmaker.
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SpeakerCone: Shami Stovall - On Writing
Author Shami Stovall joins the program to talk about her writing career and talks about her newest releases, "A Superhero Called Doberman" and "The Last Rift Dragon".
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Writing, Publishing & Authorship : 6-9-26
In this session, we discuss author websites, including SEO, digital marketing, and how to begin to put these things together. Connect with the hosting author and filmmaker.
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SpeakerCone: Graham Bradley - Writing Arc
Graham Bradley returns to the program to discuss how he developed a sizable catalog of releases while navigating a path in the industry that involves agents and publishers. We also talk about his newest release, Heartlanders from 40 North Press. Connect with the hosting author and filmmaker at...
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Writing, Publishing & Authorship News : 6-11-26
In this session, Jonna and Sam from Raconteur Press join the program to go over recent developments in the industry, such as books for boys and men, changes to ACX/Audible/Amazon's audiobook royalties in retail versus pool, and the design update to the book distribution platform, Pubshare.…
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Writing, Publishing & Authorship : 5-26-26
In this session, we provide project updates, including the Relics anthology, and broadly discuss creativity. More Details
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SpeakerCone: Wally Waltner - On Writing
In this session, author Wally Waltner joins the program to discuss his creative career, as well as the anthology collection he curated and Fugue of Fire coming out on Raconteur Press.
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Writing, Publishing & Authorship : 4-28-26
In this session, we give project updates and discuss Spring work plans as the year kicks into gear.
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We the Film3 Workshop: Multimodal Mentorship
In this session, we discuss how filmmaking encompasses a range of creative skills and also requires a collection of mentors for different aspects of the process.
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SpeakerCone: Sam Robb - On Writing
In this session, author Sam Robb joins the program to discuss Pittsburgh, his career in writing as well as working with Raconteur Press, and the new release, A Sense of Murder, which is coming out on Selene Press.
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SpeakerCone: Jason Dean - Steampunk Expo
In this session, Jason Dean of the Chicago Steampunk Exposition joins the program to talk about curating the event and the culture that goes along with the community in advance of this year's event.
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SpeakerCone: David Badurina - On Creativity
In this episode, author and filmmaker, David Badurina joins the program to discuss his writing career, AI filmmaking, and the anthology collection he curated "Crashed Landings" that is coming out on Raconteur Press.
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Writing, Publishing & Authorship News : 4-30-26
In this session, the team from Raconteur Press returns along with Alex from Cirsova to discuss changes at Draft2Digital, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon's support for old Kindle devices.
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Writing, Publishing & Authorship : 3-24-26
In this session, we give project updates and discuss the release process as it relates to incorporating kickstarter and other crowdfunding campaigns into your marketing efforts.
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SpeakerCone: Rick Cutler - On Writing
In this session, writer Rick Cutler joins the program to talk about how his writing career has developed from crafting short stories to issuing his first novel, "Colt Ostergaard: A Man with a Gun", coming out from Raconteur Press.
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We the Film3 Workshop: Preproduction & Screenwriting
We continue the workshop series by digging into the idea of frontloading the filmmaking process by considering preproduction efforts and addressing the script.
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Writer's Block: Shortform Material
In this session, we discuss how to put to work articles, blogs, and essays, as well as the intersection of those formats with short stories at the crossroads of storytelling.
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Writing, Publishing & Authorship News : 4-8-26
In this session, we discuss the controversy around "Shy Girl", the use of AI for developing books, cover art, and even audiobooks. We also give a rundown of Raconteur Press releases for the month of April.
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SpeakerCone: Patrick Silken - On Writing
In this session, author Patrick Silken joins the program to discuss developing the Richard Uprising series, how indie books fit in the publishing industry right now, and his newest release, "Safe Spaces".
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SpeakerCone: Ken Lizzi - On Writing
In this session, Ken Lizzi joins the program to talk about his writing career, influences on his work, and his newest release, Twilight Galaxy: Dekason, which is being released with Raconteur Press.
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Writing, Publishing & Authorship : 3-10-26
In this session, we give progress updates on all of our projects, discuss project development, as well as promotions and marketing for your releases.
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We the Film3 Workshop: Mapping the Filmmaking Landscape
In this session, we address inspiration, recognizing the call to filmmaking, as well as some basics of entering the industry and establishing an audience.
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SpeakerCone: John C. Wright - On Writing
In this session, author John C. Wright joins the program to discuss his writing career, philosophy on writing, and his most recent release in the Starquest saga. Connect with the hosting author and filmmaker at https://michael-finney.com
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Writer's Block: Editing 2-24-26
In this session, we cover the basic strategies of editing your writing such as developmental, line, and copy edits as well as working with professional editors and even tools like Grammarly or ProWritingAid.
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Writer's Block: Short Stories 2-17-26
In this session, we break down short stories - the benefits, structure, craft and obstacles.
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SpeakerCone: Hans Schantz - Based Books 2026
In this session, Hans Schantz discusses the Based Books Sale, reviewing last year’s performance as well as what is to come in 2026. We also give some airtime to the Relics anthology project that is currently curating submissions. Lastly, he gives us an update on his next installment of Fields &...
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