Episode 121: Creativity & the Writer’s Journey with Michael Frutig

Posted on by Wynne Leon

We love it when people make connections for us. As we see so often in the WordPress community, talented and generous people introduce us to other talented and generous people. Like Pete Springer who introduced us to Melanie McGauran and Beth Kennedy. Or Dr. Stein who introduced us to Lois Roelofs.

Most recently Mark Wukas, author of The Kiss of the Night, introduced us to another talented writer in the Chicago area, Michael Frutig.

In this episode of Sharing the Heart of the Matter, Vicki and I engage with writer Michael Frutig, who shares insights into his diverse creative projects, the collaborative writing process, and the importance of exploring different genres to maintain creativity.

Michael discusses his journey as a co-author, the challenges of writing humor, and the personal connections he weaves into his characters. The conversation also touches on his writing discipline and future projects, including an audiobook adaptation of his epic poem, The Ring of Dain Thar Duin.

Takeaways

  • Writing is a powerful tool for personal expression.
  • Co-writing requires trust and collaboration.
  • Exploring different genres can enhance creativity.
  • Daily writing discipline can lead to significant progress.
  • Characters often reflect aspects of the writer’s self.
  • Humor in writing is challenging but rewarding.
  • Feedback from readers can be invaluable.
  • Writing can be a cathartic process.
  • Inspiration can come from everyday experiences.
  • The journey of writing is as important as the final product.

Here’s a brief clip of Michael describing how he transformed his commitment to writing:

Here are some ways you can listen and watch to the full episode:

HoTM Episode 121 transcript

Links for this Episode:

Michael Frutig (website/blog)  

The Quintology novellas on Amazon

The Ring of Dain Thar Duin on YouTube  

Lincoln and Chicago by John Toman and Michael Frutig on Amazon

From the Hosts:

Vicki’s book about resilience and love: Surviving Sue; Blog: https://victoriaponders.com/

Wynne’s book about her beloved father: Finding My Father’s Faith; Blog: https://wynneleon.com/

12 thoughts on “Episode 121: Creativity & the Writer’s Journey with Michael Frutig”

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  4. Thank you for an interesting chat with Frutig. He mentioned his creativity often came from a little spark of an idea and not a big wave of revelations. Michael sounded very unpretentious in his skills and goals and made writing books seem doable for aspiring writers. 🙂

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  5. I watched the first half of your discussion with Michael today. I always find learning about an author’s writing process to be one of the most fascinating topics since no two writing processes are the same. From a creative standpoint, it’s also interesting to observe that some authors prefer to remain in the same genre while others, like Michael, want to dabble in others.

    Here’s to expanding our blogging communities with the Beths and Melanies of the world.

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  7. Great conversation with Michael and learning about his creative process and origins, his Space Cowboy and getting a glimpse into what epic poetry is all about.

    You said it best, Vicki, when you described that many writers to reach into the future. And love the insight on how the most creative stories come from small spaces – life’s simplest moments. I’m gonna reflect on these wise words for a while.

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