The Power of the Prompt
This week, we take a look at writing prompts and how to unleash their full power. Don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube, or your favorite podcast subscription app.
Goal Setting for Writers
Welcome back, loyal listeners, and happy new year! Like most Americans, we like to set goals for ourselves around this time. But there’s a good way to set goals, and a bad way.
How to Work with an Editor
Welcome back, loyal listeners! This week, Al and Aaron are joined by editor Bethany Kaczmarek to talk about how best to navigate the waters of the author-editor relationship. As always, you can still listen on Stitcher and iTunes.
Three’s a Crowd–Handling Ensemble Casts
Welcome back, loyal listeners! This week, Aaron and Al talk ensemble casts–what are they, and how do you make them work. Don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes, YouTube, and Stitcher!
Write What You Fear
Welcome back, loyal listeners! This week, Aaron is joined by Heather to talk, among other things, writing through our fears. We hope you enjoy. Again, we’d love to hear your thoughts on our new format. Love it? Hate it? Let us know.
The Next Big Trend
Welcome back, loyal listeners! This week Steve and Aaron decided to try something new. You’ll notice the format’s a little different. We’d love to hear your thoughts! Among other things, we talk about the next big trend in fiction, Amazon’s marketing tactics, and the possible effects of dystopian literature on the future. As always, thanks…
Five Tips for Researching Your Novel — Recast
Steve McLain and I spent this week discussing research. While several writers love digging up details, others dread it. Like it or not, at some point in your novel, you’ll need to do some fact finding.
Writing Terms–A Refresher
Welcome back, loyal listeners! This week marks the triumphant return of the super-busy Heather Luby! Aaron and Heather give you a quick crash-course on the jargon used by fiction writers, editors and publishers. If you’ve got questions, let us know.
Networking Dos and Don’ts
Welcome back, loyal listeners! This week, Aaron is joined by novelist and director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writer’s Conference to talk about networking dos and don’ts. If you’ve got questions, let us know.