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Sonitotum

Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick is a podcast about making things (mostly writing), finding success as we each define it for ourselves, and staying healthy and sane in the process.

The show has been superseded by Matthew Wayne Selznick Creates — get all seven years of Sonitotum and episodes of the new podcast by subscribing to Matthew Wayne Selznick Creates anywhere you get your podcasts. Or, you can copy / paste the RSS feed into your preferred podcast app.

The Episode Archive

Use the archives to click through to listen to each episode and read the full show notes.

  • First published on September 10, 2021

    Episode 35 of Sonitotum features reflection on the occasion of the 16th anniversary of my landmark indie book Brave Men Run.
  • First published on May 9, 2021

    It's been seven years since I surveyed my community of friends and fans. Listen to discover what I found out, and what it all means... and what you might learn from it.
  • First published on April 2, 2021

    In this episode of Sonitotum, I offer a reading of the opening scenes of my latest work of fiction, the novelette "The Perfumed Air at Kwaanantag Bay," now available from Amazon.
  • First published on 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.
  • First published on 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.
  • First published on 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!
  • First published on 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!
  • First published on 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.
  • First published on 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.