Finding the Throughline with Kate Hanley

Finding the Throughline: Conversations about the Creative Process invites you into the minds of writers and other creatives as they open up about their process, their doubts, and what kinds of changes they’re thinking about making. The questions are mildly invasive, honestly, and the answers are unvarnished…and so refreshing! Whether your creative work is writing, painting, making music, parenting, or simply living, Finding the Throughline can help you get—and stay—inspired. Invigorated, even. For detailed show notes on each interview, visit katehanley.substack.com . And if you’d like to hear these interviews in one ad-free episode (as opposed to broken up into three shorter episodes with a few ads sprinkled in to keep the lights on), become a paid subscriber once you’re there. .

Finding the Throughline with Kate Hanley is a education podcast hosted by Kate Hanley, with 1,000 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kate Hanley hosts Finding the Throughline with Kate Hanley, a education show with 1,000 episodes published.

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  Episode #1287

  Producing creative work while holding down a day job Ep 1287

  Aug 17, 202616 minS7

  I’m taking a little hiatus during the month of August, but I didn’t want to leave you with nothing new to listen to. So my editor and I have pulled some highlights from some our most-loved conversations that we know you'll enjoy.Something I ask everyone is: How do you make money??Not because I'm a tacky person (although maybe I am, a little) but because one of the biggest things that stops people from pursuing writing more seriously is the fear that they'll never make money.This week, we’re revisiting interviews with writers who also have day jobs. Their insights on how they make their finances work and how they balance their jobs and their writing are equal parts practical and inspiring. Like they say, where there’s a will, there’s a way.In this compilation episode, you'll hear about the realities of holding down a day job while also building a career as a writer from Amy Shearn, Nancy Johnson, John Glynn, Dolen Perkins-Valdez, Beth Macy, and Jenna Blum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode #1286

  [Allegra Goodman: What’s coming up]: Encouraging your reader to think more deeply + a perfect snack Ep 1286

  Aug 7, 202615 minS7

  In this final installment of my talk with Allegra Goodman, author of "This Is Not About Us," "Isola," and "Katterskill Falls", among many other books, she shares how she's aiming to use her work to get people to engage their brains a little more--in a most delightful way. And she also dishes on the books she's been loving and the food that's been fueling her.We talked about:- The nonfiction book she currently stayed up too late reading- An amazing story about how her mother stood up for herself in the 1970s–and how that example inspires Allegra to this day- A sneak peek at her next book, which is currently in the copy editing phase- Her dreams for her work in the next ten years (super inspiring!)- The historical novel she carried around with her so she could read whenever she had a few quiet minutes- The very specific snack that keeps her going- The Maggie Rogers song that she feels captures the essence of her novel "Isola"Connect with Allegra on Instagram @allegragoodmanwriter.For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit ⁠katehanley.substack.com⁠. Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode #1285

  [Allegra Goodman, inner stuff]: Thinking of writing as being a performer “in the theater of the reader’s imagination” Ep 1285

  Aug 5, 202618 minS7

  Welcome to part two of my interview with Allegra Goodman, author of the brand new "This Is Not About Us" (which the NY Times called "deliciously readable"), “Isola” (a Reese's Book Club pick), and “Katterskill Falls” (nominated for the National Book Award).We covered:- Why starting a new project is the hardest part–and how she gets herself through it- How she trusts her inner critic to offer constructive criticism- How she got past being pigeon-holed as a writer of a certain genre and built a career on writing many different types of stories- Making the shift from being intimidated by studying the great works of literature to being inspired by them- Why now is the best time of her career- How living to be older than her mother was when she died influences Allegra’s work and her lifeConnect with Allegra on Instagram @allegragoodmanwriter.For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit ⁠katehanley.substack.com⁠.Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode #1284

  [Allegra Goodman, Practical matters]: Why you only need to write 100 words a day Ep 1284

  Aug 3, 202622 minS7

  This week I’m replaying my interview with Allegra Goodman in honor of the release of her newest book, "This Is Not About Us," which the New York Times called "deliciously readable." She's also the author of "Isola,” which was a Reese's book club selection, and her first, “Katterskill Falls,” which was a National Book Award finalist, as well as multiple other books.We covered:- Getting "discovered" as a freshman in college by an encouraging editor- How it’s a love of writing, and not a drive to be published, that will sustain you over the long-term- Learning to build patience and endurance by writing novels- Her case for setting very low daily writing goals- Why she doesn’t ascribe to the “shitty first draft” school of thought- Her daily and weekly writing routines- How having grown children makes those routines possible- The specific times when she’ll listen to a podcast—and when she’ll choose to keep her ears podcast-free- The nightly ritual that helps her get started on work the next day- How non-digital activities feed her creative process- The benefits and mechanics of writing two books at the same timeConnect with Allegra on Instagram @allegragoodmanwriter.For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit ⁠katehanley.substack.com⁠.Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode #1283

  [Steve Ahlquist, what’s coming up]: When your popularity rises and falls depending on who’s president Ep 1283

  Jul 24, 202625 minS7

  Welcome to the final installment of my interview with Steve Ahlquist, an independent journalist who covers social justice, economic justice, and environmental justice in the state of Rhode Island. Steve is the founder of the independent news site Uprise RI, and currently is sharing his reporting at his Substack, Steve Ahlquist News.In today’s episode we’re talking about where Steve’s throughline may be leading him next and we’ll also talk about some lighter, yet still vitally important topics, like what he’s been watching, reading, listening to, and fantasizing about eating lately.We talked about:- Why it’s a no brainer for him to support people whose rights are being threatened- The earlier journalists who inspire his work- How his business changes according to who is president- The challenge of eating healthy when you’re out reporting all day- His “Superhero” playlistReach out to Steve at atomicsteve@gmail.com, and check out Steve Ahlquist News at https://steveahlquist.substack.com/.For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com.Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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