Craig Rainey - Renaissance Man

Did you ever wonder what a writer is like? This is a podcast for Readers and Writers. Craig Rainey shares his insight, loves, and travails from his exciting life as an author, film actor, and award-winning musician. Craig Rainey is a true modern day renaissance man. He is a published author and award winning screenwriter; he has acted in more than 60 film projects and movies; he was a professional musician, studio producer, and owner of an artist image development company. He cowboyed professionally and is an Army veteran. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craig-rainey-renaissance-man--4734285/support.

Episodes

2024 Return of Craig Rainey - Big News

July 11, 2024 • 46 mins

A new movie, a new book, will Craig give Stand up a try? Spend a few minutes with Craig Rainey as he brings you up to speed on the monumental events unfolding in the life of an Actor/author/Musician.

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Craig Rainey Wins Best Actor 2023

November 12, 2023 • 28 mins

Craig Rainey has had a busy festival season. He won in both acting and screenwriting. He catches us up on his recent awards and where he is with HooDoo War and his latest Carson Brand novel.

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Craig is in a Western Movie to Start 2023

March 25, 2023 • 43 mins

It has been a couple of years since Craig Rainey was cast in a feature film. he is a co-star in a western now in production. That and more news about the Renaissance man.

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2023 Preview of Craig Rainey's Upcoming Novels and Movies

January 30, 2023 • 28 mins

Craig Rainey has been busy with his last 2 novels. the latest is a western based upon one of the most famous range wars in Texas history. He has been cast in another movie and he shares some of the highlights of 2022.

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I Finished a Novel - What am I Gonna do Now?

December 14, 2022 • 45 mins

Now that my 6th novel is published, I am having creative withdrawals including nightmares and creativity issues. This is how I plan to get back into the groove.

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I Ran out of Story Halfway Through the Novel

October 30, 2022 • 25 mins

You format, you outline, you research, and you write. How does that lead to a half finished completed book?

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Cover Art is an Art Form

October 27, 2022 • 32 mins

I experimented with different methods to draw new readers. The cover is critical but how c an you be sure it is right for your genre?

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Sovereign Rule - #4 in the Series and Word Count - Uh Oh

October 13, 2022 • 36 mins

With all of the talk about word count in the writing biz, what is the truth about it? What is the rule when it comes to quality vs quantity? Craig Rainey encountered it in a useful way. He shares his insight with you.

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Reasonable Sin is Complete - Finally

September 11, 2022 • 39 mins

I finished the 3rd novel in my action thriller series. Why did it take so long? Well I'll tell you. The upside is that I am 10% into the 4th novel.

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Villains Make the Tale

July 28, 2022 • 25 mins

Your Villains must be as carefull crafted as your heros. The audience always loves a well crafted bad guy.

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Be Prolific in Your Busy World

July 17, 2022 • 28 mins

How do you keep your writing career going while you manage the work load of life? Craig Rainey shares his thoughts on the topic.

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Dialogue Drives the Story and Keeps the Reader Entertained

June 14, 2022 • 29 mins

Dialogue is one of the most difficult components of writing. You have to be good at it.

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Less is not Fewer - Know the Law

June 8, 2022 • 27 mins

Craig Rainey shares some basic tips for being a good writer. It doesn't take an English teacher to know the rules of the writing road.

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Supporting Characters - So Hard to Say Goodbye

June 5, 2022 • 32 mins

Craig Rainey talks about those colorful sub characters. Why are backing characters so important? How do you come up with them? What makes them memorable?

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Novel to Script - Uh Oh Changes Needed

May 3, 2022 • 26 mins

I converted Stolen Valor to a Screenplay. I had a lot to learn about the differences.

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Reasonable Sin - 3rd Book in the Series and I have Plot Block!

February 23, 2022 • 42 mins

Craig Rainey talks about his process in writing his Carson Brand series and how he is suffering from plot block on the 3rd book.

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Publish or Self Publish That is the Question

February 6, 2022 • 32 mins

I had to start all over with my publishing marketing. What a time!

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Yellowstone - A Former Cowboy's Take

January 18, 2022 • 31 mins

Craig Rainey talks about his experience watching the popular Paramount TV series.

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Am I a Writer or am I an Author?

October 25, 2021 • 30 mins

Craig Rainey discusses the difference and why it is an important difference.

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Subplot and Theme: Critical to the Story

May 27, 2021 • 23 mins

Craig Rainey talks about the importance of Sub-plot and Theme in writing. He shares the themes he attached to his books.

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Craig Rainey - Renaissance Man

Episodes

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Craig is in a Western Movie to Start 2023

2023 Preview of Craig Rainey's Upcoming Novels and Movies

I Finished a Novel - What am I Gonna do Now?

I Ran out of Story Halfway Through the Novel

Cover Art is an Art Form

Sovereign Rule - #4 in the Series and Word Count - Uh Oh

Reasonable Sin is Complete - Finally

Villains Make the Tale

Be Prolific in Your Busy World

Dialogue Drives the Story and Keeps the Reader Entertained

Less is not Fewer - Know the Law

Supporting Characters - So Hard to Say Goodbye

Novel to Script - Uh Oh Changes Needed

Reasonable Sin - 3rd Book in the Series and I have Plot Block!

Publish or Self Publish That is the Question

Yellowstone - A Former Cowboy's Take

Am I a Writer or am I an Author?

Subplot and Theme: Critical to the Story

Popular Podcasts

2024 Return of Craig Rainey - Big News

Craig Rainey Wins Best Actor 2023