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by Samantha Burns & Stacy Boe Miller

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WorkWhile is a podcast run by us, Sam Burns and Stacy Boe Miller. The two of us have done all kinds of work in our lives--office jobs, parenting, raft guiding--while also trying to be writers. And we're not only trying to fit in writing, but as emerging writers, we're also submitting our writing to journals as well as trying to apply for opportunities that will help us move forward with our writing. So we thought, all these conversations we're having--let's make a podcast about it! Let's talk to other writers who are also doing this kind of work and fitting it into all of the cracks of their lives and see what they have to say about the whole process. Together, we interview writers who inspire us and ask them how they're fitting in writing with full-time employment. The week after, we have an episode where we talk about what we learned from our guest as well as go over our "notes from the slog." The "slog" represents the parts of writing that aren't writing--submission, rejections, acceptances, and all the ups and downs that the writing life entails. If you are a person who is trying to fit in writing, whether for publication or just for fun, this might be the podcast for you.

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Episode thumbnail for Stacy Got Her Book Picked Up! Sam Got Laid Off! Everyone Got What They Wanted!!! (BONUS EPISODE)

December 12, 2025

Stacy Got Her Book Picked Up! Sam Got Laid Off! Everyone Got What They Wanted!!! (BONUS EPISODE)

<p class="MsoNormal">In this Bonus Episode, Sam and Stacy go over all the things that have happend since the podcast first came out! And...a lot of things have happened! This episode was recorded in April, 2025.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Also, dear listener--we have some really exciting news! On multiple fronts!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">First thing: Buckle up for another round in the slog y'all, because we will be back at it again for Season 2, which will be coming out in Spring 2026! Yee-haw!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Second thing: If you've ever thought to yourself…boy, I would love to spend some time with Sam and Stacy working on my writing…well now you can!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We are planning to hold a writing conference in Mexico City, tentatively scheduled for May 2027. I will be teaching Fiction, Stacy will be teaching Memoir, and Oscar Oswald from Episode 1 will be teaching Poetry. This conference will also have cultural excursions, time to write and relax, and be a place to gather with other like-minded writers who are trying to fit their writing and creativity into all the gaps and cracks of their lives, too.</p> <p>This event is currently scheduled for 2027, but we would love to hear from you if you're interested in attending a conference in 2026. If you are, just shoot us a quick email at <a href= "mailto:WorkWhilepodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">WorkWhilepodcast@gmail.com</a> to let us know you're interested. If we have enough interest for 2026, we will get the ball rolling!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Hold onto your hats and see you in Season 2!!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Sam & Stacy </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Links</p> <p class="MsoNormal">.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/workwhile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WorkWhile Buy Me A Coffee Page</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://workwhile.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WorkWhile website</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/workwhilepodcast/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">WorkWhile Instagram</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568151210660" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">WorkWhile Facebook</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.stacyboemiller.com/">Stacy's website</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://samanthaburnswriting.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam's website</a></p>

Episode thumbnail for Season 1 Final Slog Notes: Incorporating Writing Advice and Eating Humble Pie, the Sam Burns and Stacy Boe Story

February 7, 2025

Season 1 Final Slog Notes: Incorporating Writing Advice and Eating Humble Pie, the Sam Burns and Stacy Boe Story

<p class="MsoNormal">In this Slog Notes episode, Sam and Stacy talk about what they learned from their conversation with Sayantani, how Sam has found success incorporating Sayantani’s writing advice, and why the #therapy is working. This episode was recorded January, 2024.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Also, dear listener--this is the last episode of Season 1! We hope you enjoyed this podcast as much as we enjoyed making it. Thank you for listening.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Your Co-Scribblers,</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Sam & Stacy </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Links</p> <p class="MsoNormal">.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://workwhile.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WorkWhile website</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/workwhilepodcast/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">WorkWhile Instagram</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568151210660" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">WorkWhile Facebook</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.stacyboemiller.com/">Stacy’s website</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://samanthaburnswriting.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam’s website</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p>

Episode thumbnail for Sayantani Dasgupta on Following Her Characters, Writing Difficult Women, and Celebrating with Pepsi

January 31, 2025

Sayantani Dasgupta on Following Her Characters, Writing Difficult Women, and Celebrating with Pepsi

<p class="MsoNormal">Sayantani Dasgupta, author of Women Who Misbehave, talks to Sam and Stacy about writing her first short story, working as an editor at a publishing house, moving to the U.S. to pursue an MFA, and why reading about a character smashing a mirror always makes Sayantani wonder whose job it is to clean it up. Sayantani is an Associate Professor of Creative Writing at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">You can learn more about Sayantani at her website, <a href="https://www.sdasgupta.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.sdasgupta.com/</a>. She is also the author of a memoir, Firegirl, from Two Sylvias Press as well as a short story collection, Women Who Misbehave from India Viking.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Sayantani also recently published her newest essay collection, Brown Women Have Everything: Essays on Discomfort and Delight, from The University of North Carolina Press.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">You can buy Brown Women Have Everything: Essays on Discomfort and Delight <a href= "https://uncpress.org/book/9781469681771/brown-women-have-everything/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>, her short story collection Women Who Misbehave <a href= "https://www.penguin.co.in/book/women-who-misbehave/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>, and Firegirl <a href= "https://www.twosylviaspress.com/fire-girl.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Links</p> <p class="MsoNormal">.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://workwhile.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WorkWhile website</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/workwhilepodcast/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">WorkWhile Instagram</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568151210660" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">WorkWhile Facebook</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.stacyboemiller.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stacy’s website</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://samanthaburnswriting.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam’s website</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p>

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What is WorkWhile?

WorkWhile is a podcast run by us, Sam Burns and Stacy Boe Miller. The two of us have done all kinds of work in our lives--office jobs, parenting, raft guiding--while also trying to be writers. And we're not only trying to fit in writing, but as emerging writers, we're also submitting our writing to journals as well as trying to apply for opportunities that will help us move forward with our writing.

So we thought, all these conversations we're having--let's make a podcast about it! Let's talk to other writers who are also doing this kind of work and fitting it into all of the cracks of their lives and see what they have to say about the whole process.

Together, we interview writers who inspire us and ask them how they're fitting in writing with full-time employment. The week after, we have an episode where we talk about what we learned from our guest as well as go over our "notes from the slog." The "slog" represents the parts of writing that aren't writing--submission, rejections, acceptances, and all the ups and downs that the writing life entails.

If you are a person who is trying to fit in writing, whether for publication or just for fun, this might be the podcast for you.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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