You Write!

You Write!

Welcome to "You Write!", the interactive storytelling podcast that invites you to unleash your creativity. Each episode, we challenge our listeners to craft a short story in just 30 minutes using 3 of 5 randomly generated words. Join hosts Rachel and Matt as we dive into listener-submitted stories, offering constructive feedback and lively discussions. Whether you're an aspiring author or a seasoned storyteller, "You Write!" is your creative playground.

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January 9, 2026 89 mins

Hello writers and welcome to our next episode in our Get-to-know-Yule series where we sit down and chat with our wonderful writers!

This episode we sit down and chat with Michael, AKA walkerbyfaith. We discuss Elena's ash in close detail, his process, methods, and we generally just catch up since our last chat.

Stay tuned for Episode 68 for our final writer interview as we conclude our Get-to-know-Yule series!

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Hello writers and welcome to our next episode in our Get-to-know-Yule series where we sit down and chat with our wonderful writers!

This episode we sit down and chat with AllfairChatwin, AKA Vee. We discuss their stories, process, inspirations, and generally dive into ways to channel the creative subconscious. 

Stay tuned for more writer interviews as we continue in our Get-to-know-Yule!

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Hello writers, and welcome to week three of our Get-to-know-Yule!

This week, we are joined by u/NickedYou! We discuss past stories, Sepura and Badger, Nicked's many inter-connected worlds, and their process for writing engaging and satisfying action sequences.

Stay tuned for more writer interviews throughout the month of December as we continue in our Get-to-know-Yule!

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Hello writers and welcome to the second episode in our Get-to-know-Yule series where we sit down and chat with our wonderful writers!

This episode we take some time to get to know RichiePozier, AKA Rich. We discuss his stories, inspirations, process, and generally get up to shenanigans. Beware, here there be nerds!

Stay tuned for more writer interviews throughout the month of December as we continue in our Get-to-know-Yule!

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Hello writers and welcome to the first episode in our Get-to-know-Yule series where we sit down and chat with our wonderful writers!

This episode we take some time to get to know The_Prismatics19, AKA Jake. We discuss his stories, inspirations, and his process and how it is he creates such memorable stories.

Stay tuned for more writer interviews throughout the month of December as we continue in our Get-to-know-Yule!


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Hello writers and welcome to the finale of Novel-bember 2025!

This week, we are reading a portion of "Husk" by u/The_Prismatics19!

For the month of December, we will be talking with each of our lovely Novel-bember writers and getting to know them and their take on the stories they wrote. You won't want to miss it!

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Hello writers, and welcome to week 3 of Novel-bember!

This week, we are reading "Chrome River 3" by u/WookAgnstTheMachine!

Next week, we will be taking a break while we celebrate thanksgiving. We will return in two weeks for Episode 62 on Friday, December 5th where we will cover our final two Novel-bember prompts. It's going to be epic!

Also, stick around for the end this episode for a very special announcement!

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Welcome to week 2 of Novel-bember!

This week, we are reading a portion of "Elena's Ash - Prologue" by u/walkerbyfaith!

Stick around for week 3 where we will dive into Plot!

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Hello writers and welcome to week 1 of Novel-bember!

This week, we will be reading a portion of "Sepura Viscera" by u/NickedYou.

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Hello writers!

This week, we are reading "Insect Ballet" by u/AllfairChatwin!

Stay tuned after the story discussions for the introduction of Novel-bember where we discuss world-building.

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Hello writers!

This week, we will be reading "The Fifth Floor" by u/RichiePozier!

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Hello writers!

This week we are reading "Oil and Blood" by u/The_Prismatics19!

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Welcome back writers!

This week, we are reading "Breathe" by u/mattsaidwords!

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Hello writers!

This week, we will be reading "Fall Cafe" by u/NickedYou!

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Hello writers!

This week we will be reading an untitled story by u/moridinamael!

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Hello writers!

For this episode, we will be reading "Dancing On Ice" by u/AllfairChatwin!

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Hello writers and welcome back! It's been too long and we missed you all!

This week, we are reading "Reporting" by u/walkerbyfaith!

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Hello writers!

This week, we will be reading "The Auction" by u/NickedYou!

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Hello writers!

This week, we read "Wook and Words Investigation Station: A Body" by u/RichiePozier!

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Hello writers!

This week, we will be reading "Elementary My Dear Son" by u/miomerzoi!

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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