The Plotpoint
Hosted by award-winning filmmaker and author Leslie Zemeckis and bestselling writer Sara DiVello, Plotpoint is a podcast for readers, writers, and anyone chasing success while navigating real-life struggles. Through honest conversations and powerful stories, each episode explores how the written word shapes our ambitions, helps us make sense of challenges, and inspires meaning in our fast-moving, everyday lives. Whether you’re a lifelong storyteller or simply someone searching for motivation and perspective, The Plotpoint podcast turns stories into tools for growth, creativity, and connection.
Inside the Mind of Abraham Verghese: Writing, Books, and a Life in Storytelling
Abraham Verghese is one of the most celebrated novelists writing today, a two-time Oprah Book Club pick, and the bestselling author of "The Covenant of Water" and "Cutting for Stone." In this episode, we discuss: • Why he never quit his day job • Why he walked away from a big-5 publisher • Balancing medicine and literature • Creating novels that resonate with millions of readers around the world. This is a conversation about storytelling and the story behind the stories we love.
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From Rejection to Selling Over 300 Million Books: Jeffrey Archer's Writing Journey
What does it take to captivate millions of readers across the globe?
In this episode of The Plotpoint, we sit down with international bestselling author Jeffrey Archer to discuss the craft of storytelling, the discipline of writing, and the lessons he's learned throughout his extraordinary literary career.
Archer shares insights into developing unforgettable characters, constructing compelling plots, overcoming setbacks, and sustaining creativity over decades of writing.
Whether you're an aspiring novelist, a seasoned writer, or simply a passionate reader, this conversation offers a fascinating look inside the mind of one of the world's...
The Oprah Effect: Wally Lamb on the Stories That Stay with Us
Why is Wally Lamb the only author Oprah's Book Club has chosen three times?
In this must-listen episode, Wally reveals what makes a story impossible to put down—and why his novels stay with readers long after the last page. From the emotional truth behind his characters to the real-life moments that shape his work, this is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at storytelling that doesn’t just entertain—it transforms.
If you live for books that make you feel deeply, think differently, and immediately text a friend, press play now.
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Walter Mosley: One of America’s Most Award-Winning Authors on Success
In this episode, legendary author Walter Mosley shares hard-earned insights on discipline, creativity, rejection, and building a career that lasts. Whether you’re an aspiring writer, a lifelong reader, or chasing success in any field, this conversation will give you insights into craft, struggles, and success.
If you’ve ever wondered how great storytellers are made—this is one you don’t want to miss.
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Patricia Cornwell Ahead of ‘Scarpetta’ Premiere
Cornwell reveals her struggles — she received so many rejections she almost gave up on her dream of becoming an author. Her first signing was a bust: every bookstore in town refused to host her...except for a religious bookstore, who agreed to do it if she would give a free case of books. Not a single person attended, but one man perused her book then threw it across the room and and a woman asked her to throw away her dirty tissue. She reflects on how it feels now on the other side of stratospheric success, having sold more th...
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The world’s leading authors share craft, struggles, and success in just 20 minutes… because we have cocktails to drink, books to write, and fabulous places to be. And remember, writing is the best revenge.
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