Journalist, Editor, Digital Media Expert
Meg Dowell is a journalist, editor, and podcast host dedicated to asking creators the questions no one else is asking. She first launched a blog in 2009 to encourage fellow aspiring writers to produce the stories they dreamed of telling. Her aspirations became a reality when she began writing for College Lifestyles Magazine in 2012. She left her role as the publication’s Managing Editor in 2016 to pursue freelance writing and now offers writing tips and advice as a professional journalist and digital media expert.
Over the past decade, Meg has edited hundreds of articles and published thousands more. She currently hosts and produces the Now This Is Lit podcast, a weekly series of interviews and deep dives into the ever-expanding archive of Star Wars books.
Publications
Coming Soon: Star Wars Insider 234
In the cover story for October 2025’s issue of Star Wars Insider, Meg Dowell sat down with author Adam Christopher to discuss his work in the franchise and celebrate his upcoming novel, Star Wars: Master of Evil.
Interviews
Hank Green’s Advice to Kickstarter Creators: ‘Make Sure You’re Ready’
An interview with digital creator and author Hank Green about his Kickstarter project, The Book of Good Times, and his advice for aspiring digital entrepreneurs.
Narrating Star Wars with Marc Thompson
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell invites voice actor and audiobook narrator Marc Thompson onto the show to discuss what goes into making Star Wars audiobooks. Plus, he records something special for the podcast.
Ashley Eckstein On Giving LEGO Ahsoka a Voice and Her Favorite Star Wars Friendship
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell welcomes the voice of Ahsoka Tano, Ashley Eckstein, to the show! They discuss Ashley’s triumphant return to Star Wars, her new podcast all about friendship, and an important component of voice acting many people don’t know about.
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