Archive - Sitting in Silence

The Nutshell Plot

Paid Subscriber Podcast

15 hrs ago •

Maurice Carlos Ruffin

21:03

The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire Live with Maurice Carlos Ruffin

A recording from Maurice Carlos Ruffin and Sari Botton's live video

Jul 2 •

Maurice Carlos Ruffin

and

23:19

June 2025

Community Writer Check-In

Hello and welcome to the newsletter about writing, craft, worry, and joy. From time to time, we’ve found it helpful to reach out and check in on the…

Jun 30 •

Maurice Carlos Ruffin

You Need to Know Your Value

Plus, a writing prompt for you.

Jun 25 •

Maurice Carlos Ruffin

The Interview with E. M. Tran

Author of Daughters of the New Year

Jun 23 •

Maurice Carlos Ruffin

#36 - How to Survive a Literary Education

The Main Podcast

Jun 21 •

Maurice Carlos Ruffin

51:53

Techniques for Generating Ideas

Plus, a new writing prompt.

Jun 18 •

Maurice Carlos Ruffin

You’re Going the Wrong Way

Plus, a free writing prompt.

Jun 17 •

Maurice Carlos Ruffin

6 Tips for Writers in a Time of Conflict

And a writing prompt for you.

Jun 11 •

Maurice Carlos Ruffin

What Writing Victory Feels Like

Plus, a free writing prompt.

Jun 9 •

Maurice Carlos Ruffin

Elements of Craft - Voice

Bonus Patron Episode

Jun 7 •

Maurice Carlos Ruffin

25:04

The Only Way to Keep Writing

And a writing prompt for you.

Jun 4 •

Maurice Carlos Ruffin

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