The Green Writer Show
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The Green Writer Show is a fun, insightful writing podcast just for young writers—hosted by bestselling authors S. D. Smith (The Green Ember) and Brett Harris (Do Hard Things, The Young Writer’s Workshop, The Author Conservatory).
Whether you’re a young writer dreaming of publishing someday or a parent supporting a passionate young storyteller, this show is your new creative home.
Each episode offers encouragement, laughs, and practical help to inspire you to:
- Write more
- Hone your craft
- Finish stories you’re proud of
- And take real steps toward becoming a published author
You’ll learn everything from storytelling tips to tools for combating self-doubt, the writing life to creative discipline. And the best part? You get to help shape the show—leave a comment or question, and we might feature it in a future episode!
If you’re a young Christian who loves writing and wants to impact the world through your stories, hit subscribe. Let’s grow together.
This is the podcast you’ve been waiting for.
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“We first make our habits—and then our habits make us.” — John Dryden In this episode of The Green Writer Show, S. D. Smith and Brett Harris continue last week’s theme by zooming in on the non-writing habits that power your writing life—especially caring for your body. From “The Jane Austen Method” (long country walks, anyone?) to strength and balance work, they show how simple, sustainable movement sharpens your mind and steadies your craft. They also unpack the quiet superpower of sleep—why...
“You are what you continually do. Excellence, therefore, is a habit.” — Aristotle In this episode of The Green Writer Show, S. D. Smith and Brett Harris unpack why habits—especially the non-writing ones—are the quiet engine behind a fruitful writing life. Instead of chasing big bursts of motivation, they make the case for small, sustainable rituals. From decision fatigue to digital distractions, we explore the unseen drains on mental, emotional, and spiritual bandwidth—and how simple, intenti...
The best writing makes the author disappear. In this episode Brett and Sam dive into FIVE writing craft tips, showing you how to hook readers and let your story do the shining. But along the way tensions boil over and there’s a Dope Quotation Usurpation and a TOD Takeover! Don’t miss the drama! In this episode you’ll learn: - Why you should raise the stakes and lower the hopes (and how to do so) - The “because of that” engine that turns scenes into a page-turning chain reaction - How to sh...
“If a man is a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo painted…” — Martin Luther King Jr. In this episode Brett and Sam unpack a robust, Christian vision of calling: God delights in all good work. From bridges that don’t collapse to stories that ring true, Christians shine the light of Christ not only by what we say but by how faithfully and excellently we do our work. For young writers, that means you can tell compelling, soul-shaping stories without forcing a conv...
“Life is long if you know how to use it.” — Seneca the Younger In this episode, S. D. Smith and Brett Harris wrestle with how young writers (and really anyone) should think about time, calling, and pursuing multiple passions. The pressure is real: “Pick one thing for life” vs. “Do it all at once.” But both approaches miss the truth. You don’t have to do everything right now—but you have far more time than you think. You’ll hear: - Seneca’s wisdom on time—and how wasting it is our greate...
“The work of creation is slow, laborious, and dull.” – Roger Scruton Why does the creative life feel like such a struggle sometimes? And how can you keep going when the work feels slow and discouraging? In this episode, S. D. Smith and Brett Harris talk about why all meaningful accomplishments require effort — and why that’s actually good news for writers. You’ll hear: - Why God designed the creative act to be challenging - What the word passion really means (and why it matters) - How resista...
“Good artists borrow, great artists steal.” — Pablo Picasso Is copying bad? What about fanfiction? In this episode, S. D. Smith and Brett Harris explore why young writers should absolutely imitate their favorite authors — and how doing so leads to originality in the long run. You’ll hear: Why copying is actually a powerful learning toolHow fanfiction can build real writing skillsWhat C. S. Lewis and Shakespeare teach us about originalityAnd why you don’t need to stress about having a “c...
What if talent is overrated? In this episode of The Green Writer Show, bestselling authors S. D. Smith (The Green Ember) and Brett Harris (Do Hard Things, The Young Writer’s Workshop) explore why consistent habits beat raw talent every time. With wisdom from ancient generals, Aristotle, and even the tortoise and the hare, they make the case that discipline is destiny — especially for young writers. You’ll discover: - Why relying on inspiration is a trap - How to build sustainable writing rout...
“Great hearts can only be made by great troubles.” — Charles Spurgeon In this emotional episode of The Green Writer, bestselling authors S. D. Smith (The Green Ember) and Brett Harris (The Young Writer’s Workshop) go deep. They open up about: - The pain behind their most powerful writing 💔 - Why your hardest seasons might shape your best work - How comparison kills creativity — and what to do instead - Why your heartbreak might be preparing you to write something that matters This episode isn...
Making your readers cry. 😭 That’s the dream, right? In this episode of The Green Writer Show, bestselling authors S. D. Smith (The Green Ember) and Brett Harris (The Young Writer’s Workshop) unpack a powerful Frank Capra quote that will change the way you think about storytelling. You’ll learn: - Why “show, don’t tell” is the gateway to emotional impact - How practice—yes, practice—shapes great storytellers - Why great writers are made—not born - And how playing as a kid counts more than you ...
Welcome to the very first episode of The Green Writer Show! 🎉 Bestselling authors S. D. Smith (The Green Ember) and Brett Harris (The Young Writer’s Workshop) team up to launch a podcast for young writers with big dreams. In this kickoff episode, the duo: 🧠 Drop a dope quote from C. S. Lewis 📚 Talk about when Brett ran out of books to read (he was only 14) 🔥 Debate whether we need the next C. S. Lewis — or someone entirely new 💡 Encourage young writers to aim hig...
Meet your new favorite writing podcast. In this trailer episode of The Green Writer Show, bestselling authors S. D. Smith (The Green Ember) and Brett Harris (Do Hard Things, The Young Writer’s Workshop) share: - Why they started this podcast for young writers - What kinds of topics they'll cover - How YOU can shape future episodes with your questions and comments - And... some fun banter about wigs If you’re a young person who loves writing stories, this is for you. It’s fun, it’s encouraging...
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