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.
Latest episodes
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21 min
Jeffrey Archer: The Art of Storytelling—and a Final Conversation with a Master
PART 2 of our interview with Jeffrey Archer. What does it take to captivate millions of readers around the world—and keep them turning the pages, book after book? In this remarkabl…
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24 min
Jeffrey Archer: The Art of Storytelling—and a Final Conversation with a Master
PART 2 of our interview with Jeffrey Archer. What does it take to captivate millions of readers around the world—and keep them turning the pages, book after book? In this remarkabl…
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19 min
Christopher Lloyd Unfiltered: The Man Behind the Legend
What really happens when one of Hollywood’s most unforgettable actors finally tells his story? In this episode of The Plotpoint, we sit down with legendary actor Christopher Lloyd…
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22 min
Christopher Lloyd Unfiltered: The Man Behind the Legend
What really happens when one of Hollywood’s most unforgettable actors finally tells his story? In this episode of The Plotpoint, we sit down with legendary actor Christopher Lloyd…
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22 min
From 149 Rejections to Published Author: What Jillian Laine Learned and You Can Too
It took Jillian Laine 13 years to get published. She wrote 11 manuscripts and queried 149 agents--all rejections--before her debut book, "Henry Tudor Must Die" landed on bookshelve…
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24 min
From 149 Rejections to Published Author: What Jillian Laine Learned and You Can Too
It took Jillian Laine 13 years to get published. She wrote 11 manuscripts and queried 149 agents--all rejections--before her debut book, "Henry Tudor Must Die" landed on bookshelve…
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21 min
From Small-Town Dreams to Writing with Stephen King: Richard Chizmar's Extraordinary Journey
Richard Chizmar has never had a "real job." He started a horror magazine, became a publisher, and has co-written with Stephen King. In this episode of The Plotpoint, we sit down wi…
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24 min
From Small-Town Dreams to Writing with Stephen King: Richard Chizmar's Extraordinary Journey
Richard Chizmar has never had a "real job." He started a horror magazine, became a publisher, and has co-written with Stephen King. In this episode of The Plotpoint, we sit down wi…
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21 min
20 Minutes with Chris Bohjalian, Author of "The Flight Attendant" and "The Amateur" on How Bestsellers are Mad…
What can you learn from a novelist whose stories captivate millions? Chris Bohjalian, bestselling author of The Flight Attendant and more than two dozen acclaimed novels, joins The…
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23 min
20 Minutes with Chris Bohjalian, Author of "The Flight Attendant" and "The Amateur" on How Bestsellers are Mad…
What can you learn from a novelist whose stories captivate millions? Chris Bohjalian, bestselling author of The Flight Attendant and more than two dozen acclaimed novels, joins The…
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23 min
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 Ston…
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25 min
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 Ston…
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22 min
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 t…
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20 min
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 t…
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26 min
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…
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23 min
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…
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21 min
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 write…
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24 min
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 write…
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20 min
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 refuse…
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22 min
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 refuse…