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A cross-country scholarship put Michael Kelly in a Political Science program. A fluke put him in front of a camera. Mindset carried him to five Emmy nominations.

If you know him as Doug Stamper in House of Cards or Mike November in Jack Ryan, you know what a career built on craft looks like.

Our friend Steve, host of On Your Mind on WRFG Atlanta 89.3, sat down with Kelly for a conversation that runs deeper than the resume.

They talk about his first phone call with a Hollywood producer, the make-or-break moment that forced a full-time decision, and the charitable fund his mother built right here in Atlanta that has served Georgia seniors for nearly 25 years.

For those of us who build stories for a living, hearing how a storyteller's career actually gets built is worth 30 minutes of your evening. Enjoy!

The segment is airing RIGHT NOW until 7 pm. Stream it live here: https://radiostationusa.fm/online/wrfg-893

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And just like that, we've got a full house!

We look forward to seeing you there.

For anyone who wanted to attend the Writing Studio but didn't RSVP in time, we recommend checking the site daily. Sometimes, folks cancel their RSVP early enough to make room for others. This is especially true the week of the event.

The next Writing Studio is scheduled for August 13th, 2025, at Bold Monk Brewing.

We're currently working out an agreement with a local photographer to set up a mobile photo booth and offer inexpensive headshots to attendees/authors.

If you're looking to upgrade your image, come dressed to impress and sit in for a photo. This is great for your book covers, website bios, or even your LinkedIn profile.

We'll share more about this opportunity and the logistics around it in our next newsletter. The newsletter will go out a few days before we announce our event to the public, so you'll have a chance to RSVP early.

Keep writing and have a wonderful day.

AW