Sitting in Silence

On writing, craft, worry & joy. mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com

Sitting in Silence is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 104 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.

Unknown Host hosts Sitting in Silence, a arts show with 104 episodes published.

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  Sitting in Silence

  I'm Gonna Kick Tomorrow

  Jun 8, 20261h 7mS0

  <p>Hey, y’all. How’s June treating you? In this episode, I talk about some of what’s making me happy—the rebirth of popular cinema, great music, and my Guggenheim trip. We have to take joy wherever it may be found. </p><p>Some people might say the quiet patch from 22:20 to the 25 minute mark of today’s episode is unprofessional or something. But I would remind those people that “silence” is literally in the title of the podcast. Enjoy!</p><p>Like this extended-episode podcast? Then “like” this podcast so that it will show up on your streaming app. Ado...

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  Sitting in Silence

  Ripple in Still Water

  May 18, 202636 minS0

  <p>You ever wonder what’s the point of all this writing? I mean, who needs to write in era where machines can do it in a flash and most people would rather mainline hours of video content? Well, I have an idea: You should write because it makes you feel alive, it makes you feel happy, and it makes you feel human. And if other’s want to join your little party, good for them.</p><p><p>Sitting in Silence is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subs...

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  No, You Can't Do This Writing Thing Alone.

  May 1, 202650 minS0

  <p>Whew. I just closed out my busiest month of the year. I wrote. I conducted panels and gave talks. That all took a lot of energy. But did you know it’s possible to recharge your battery? How? The secret is other writers. It turns out that being around others who love the written word as much of you can be quite life-affirming. </p><p>I may feel worn out from a …</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com/subs...

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  Guggenheim Win! [Breaking News]

  Apr 14, 202628 minS0

  <p>Hi y’all,</p><p>This is a brief BREAKING NEWS podcast episode about a very cool thing that happened today. I’ll be back with a regular newsletter but for now: thanks! Here’s a list of fiction winners. </p><p><p>Sitting in Silence is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com/subscribe

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  4th Annual Oscars Preview Episode!

  Mar 12, 20261h 30mS0

  <p>I’ve finally done it. I ran my mouth for well over an hour. But it’s all for a good cause. In an era in which Hollywood is shrinking, streaming services dominate—can you believe people watch films on their cell phones?—and the theatrical experience is going the way of VHS rental stores, it’s a nice to thing to remember why we love going to the movies. </p><p>I’m a life long film lover. That why you can trust me to deliver this year’s Annual Oscars Preview Episode wherein I list my Best Picture nomine...

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