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sah-neh-tote-um (Noun): A portmanteau combining the words “sonic” (sound) and “totum” (roughly Latin for “the whole thing”). Borrowed / adapted from the word “factotum” (one who does all kinds of work) to mean “audio on a variety of subjects.”
Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick
Sonitotum With Matthew Wayne Selznick is the podcast companion to Scribtotum, my blog. Sonitotum is dedicated to making stuff (mostly writing), finding success as we each define it, and staying healthy and sane in the process, all as seen through my own personal insights, reflections, and observations, and in conversation with other writers and authors.
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086: In Conversation with Fantasy Author Krista Walsh
May 31, 2023 • 01:07:56
Canadian indie epic and urban fantasy author Krista Walsh talks writing, productivity, time management, mental health, and the writer's life in episode 086 of Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick.
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085: SFWA 2023 Nebula Conference Reflections
May 24, 2023 • 00:31:00
I share my thoughts and reflections having attended the SFWA 2023 Nebula Conference and 58th annual Nebula Awards in episode 085 of Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick.
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084: Your Creative Family (Encore Episode)
May 17, 2023 • 00:19:58
Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick 084 revisits a classic episode and re-introduces the concept of the creative family. Who are they? What's it about? Listen!
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083: In Conversation with Children's Author Jeffery E. Doherty
May 10, 2023 • 01:02:04
Australian children's author, illustrator, and designer Jeffery E. Doherty joins me on Sonitotum to talk writing with purpose, legacy, and many other topics.
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082: The Lost Apartment
May 3, 2023 • 00:32:35
Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick 082 explores the way dreams intersect with -- and safeguard -- our creative life.
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081: In Conversation with Anthony Eichenlaub
Apr 26, 2023 • 01:05:36
The 81st episode of Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick features a conversation with author Anthony W. Eichenlaub.
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Sonitotum Episode Archive
Click the individual entries below to see the full show notes for each episode of Sonitotum With Matthew Wayne Selznick to listen and comment.
032: Who Cares About Your Work?
March 24, 2021: Creative writers and other creators: who cares about your work? What happens when the answer takes everyone by surprise? That's in Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick episode 032.
031: Remind You of Keats
February 25, 2021: This episode of Sonitotum is a "park cast" recorded outdoors when inspiration struck and desire demanded. In it, I work through some stuff about writing and age and time. It helped me. Perhaps it will help you.
030: Choose Your Own Matt Venture
February 23, 2021: In this episode of Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick, I put YOU in the driver's seat regarding some upcoming content... plus, how about an opportunity to get my advice on your fiction at 25% off the regular rate? Listen, comment, and subscribe!
029: New Year, New Focus
January 28, 2021: Happy New Year from Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick! This episode includes news about the new focus and commitment of the show, as well as some resources you might find useful. Listen, subscribe, comment!
028: What Is Worldbuilding?
December 24, 2020: In this episode of Sonitotum With Matthew Wayne Selznick, I talk about worldbuilding: what it is, how all fiction writers are worldbuilders, and why it's important.
027: (Mis)Adventures In Audiobooks
December 8, 2020: This episode of Sonitotum With Matthew Wayne Selznick reveals how I made some amateur mistakes, what it says about me, and how you can avoid the same issues.
026: How’s That Big Plan Going?
November 20, 2020: Time to check in with me on how things are going with The Big Plan, and other stuff and things...
025: The Big Plan
October 24, 2020: I've been building toward this for months. In this Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick, I reveal The Big Plan: my creative focus (and how I'll stay on target) for the next seven years. (Cross-posted with the Scribtotum article of the same name.)
024: Don’t Wait; Don’t Be Scared
October 9, 2020: In this Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick, I connect the dots between two very different experiences with writer clients, and muse on the lessons there for all of us.
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