First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing is a weekly show featuring in-depth interviews with fiction, non-fiction, essay, and poetry writers. First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing highlights the voices of writers as they discuss their work, their craft, and the literary arts. This weekly show hosted by Mitzi Rapkin is a celebration of creative writing and the individuals who are dedicated to bringing their carefully chosen words to print as well as the impact writers have on the world we live in.
First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing
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First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing is a weekly show featuring in-depth interviews with fiction, non-fiction, essay, and poetry writers. First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing highlights the voices of writers as they discuss their work, their craft, and the literary arts. This weekly show hosted by Mitzi Rapkin is a celebration of creative writing and the individuals who are dedicated to bringing their carefully chosen words to print as well as the impact writers have on the world we live in.
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Recent Episodes
June 15, 2026
First Draft - Ruth Ozeki
Host Mitzi Rapkin interviews novelist, filmmaker, and Zen Buddhist priest Ruth Ozeki about her acclaimed literary career and new short story collection.
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First Draft - Emma Straub
Host Mitzi Ross interviews New York Times-bestselling author Emma Straub about her writing process and literary journey.
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First Draft - Lily King (Returns)
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568 total episodes available with 91 transcripts
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