The Biz–Contracts

Ask the Author: Aaron Gansky–Where did the idea for your first novel come from? Aaron: Good question, Aaron. I’m so glad you asked. My first novel was never published, and never will be. But the idea came originally from a dream. It’s a little embarrassing to say so,...

The Biz: The Changing World of Publishing

Ask the Author: Jenny Snow — Describe the moment you went from “trying the writing thing” to being a professional writer. What changed inward and outwardly? How did your outcomes change? Aaron: I’ve always been a writer, but when I went to Blue Ridge for the first...

The Writing Biz — Agents

Ask the Author: Shelia Firedly — Do you ever get “writer’s block,” if so, what do you do? Aaron: This is a complicated question, and the answer is rather lengthy. So, I’ll try to be brief. I handle writer’s block in two ways: 1. I push through it. I write even when...

Words to Write By

Ask the Author: Therese Moore — which comes first, the plot idea or the character? (March 29th) Aaron: Another fine question. This one really depends on who you ask. For me, I like the idea of starting with a character (like Monk or Sean from Psych). From there,...

Writing Mentally Unstable Characters

Welcome back, loyal listeners! This week, Al talks with Stephanie Carroll, author of A White Room, about writing mentally unstable characters. As always, give us a thumbs up and subscribe on YouTube and through whatever podcast app you prefer. Reviews are always...