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Christopher
 Nov 8, 2022
Excellent podcast; very entertaining and well presented.

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Take your writing from average to awesome, and learn tools of the trade from bestselling authors, master writing teachers, and publishing industry insiders. This podcast will give you tools and techniques to help you get those words on the page and your stories out into the world. Past guests include: Delia Ephron, John Sandford, Steve Berry, Jojo Moyes, Tana French, Guy Kawasaki, and more.

Episode Date
475: Craft Jam: Get Your Story to “The End”
Dec 27, 2023
474: Craft Jam: Nail Your Narration
Nov 15, 2023
473: Craft Jam: Revise Your Writing Like a Pro
Oct 18, 2023
472: Craft Jam: Conferences
Sep 13, 2023
471: A Behind the Scenes Look at How to Craft a Bestselling Thriller Series— Interview
Aug 30, 2023
470: Craft Jam: Draft Zero
Aug 09, 2023
469: Craft Jam: Weave Your Story’s World
Jul 12, 2023
468: Raise Your Story’s Stakes with Tension and Surprise - Interview
Jun 28, 2023
467: Craft Jam: Perfect Your Plot
Jun 21, 2023
466: An Inside Look at the Publishing Industry - Interview
Jun 14, 2023
465: Complex Characters, Dark Retellings, and Urban Settings - Interview
Jun 07, 2023
464: Craft Jam: Create Compelling Characters
May 31, 2023
463: Revealing a Character through Their Survivors - Interview
May 24, 2023
462: Organize a Short Story Collection as a Full Experience - Interview
May 17, 2023
461: Start with a Setting: Creating a Rich World for Your Story - Interview
May 10, 2023
460: Pantsing Your Way to Dynamic Characters — Interview
May 03, 2023
459: The Power of Poetry to Survive, Heal, and Connect — Interview
Apr 26, 2023
458: Intuitive Writing: Capture Your Character's Energy and Paint with Your Words — Interview
Apr 19, 2023
457: Take the Leap: Chase Your Passion, Quit Your Job, and Write a Memoir — Interview
Apr 12, 2023
456: Therapy for Poets: On Reading and Writing Poetry — Interview
Apr 05, 2023
455: The Magic and Science of Writing — Interview
Mar 29, 2023
454: Exploring Themes of Grief and Loneliness in a Neo-Noir Speculative Novel — Interview
Mar 22, 2023
453: Turning One Book into Eight: Planning and Writing a Thriller Series — Interview
Mar 15, 2023
452: Pivot, Payoff, and the Geometry of Story — Interview
Mar 08, 2023
451: Collaborating on a Fairy Tale-Inspired YA Series — Interview
Mar 01, 2023
450: Double Entendres, Meet Cutes, and Smart Sex: Writing Contemporary Romance — Interview
Feb 22, 2023
449: Genre Hopping, Process, and Time Management: The Life of a Working Writer — Interview
Feb 15, 2023
448: From Drafting to Marketing: A Debut Author’s Journey — Interview
Feb 08, 2023
447: Flying by the Seat of Your Pants: Writing without an Outline — Interview
Feb 01, 2023
446: Exploring Social Justice Topics in a YA Thriller – Interview
Jan 25, 2023
446: Exploring Social Justice Topics in a YA Thriller – Interview
Jan 25, 2023
445: IP, Fandoms, and Nostalgia: Rebooting a Beloved Series - Interview
Jan 18, 2023
444: Lies, Secrets, and Tension in a Closed-Setting - Interview
Jan 11, 2023
443: Writing Diverse Characters via Nuanced Shifts in Language - Interview
Jan 04, 2023
442: Opening Lines and Characterization: Maximize Your Opening Chapters - Interview
Dec 28, 2022
441: Writing an Experimental Short Story Collection - Interview
Dec 21, 2022
440: Music and Magic: Writing a Brazilian Story for an English-Speaking Audience — Interview
Dec 14, 2022
439: Blending Family Trauma with the Supernatural - Interview
Dec 07, 2022
438: The Stories We Tell and the Secrets We Keep in Family Sagas - Interview
Nov 30, 2022
437: The Freedom of a Pen Name and the Power of Voice in Memoir - Interview
Nov 23, 2022
436: Secrets, Quirks, and Hidden Motivations in Thrillers - Interview
Nov 16, 2022
435: Family, Soviet History, and the Power of Art in Historical Fiction - Interview
Nov 09, 2022
434: How to Let Your Characters and World Building Flow in YA Fantasy - Interview
Nov 02, 2022
433: Voice, Point of View, and Other Unique Narrative Techniques for Middle Grade Novels - Interview
Oct 26, 2022
432: Accessing Feeling and Emotions in Young Adult Romance - Interview
Oct 19, 2022
431: Writing the Imagined Childhood of a Historical Figure for Middle Grade Readers - Interview
Oct 12, 2022
430: Finding Inspiration and Writing Purpose-Driven Fiction - Interview
Oct 05, 2022
429: World Building an Pacing in a Closed Setting Thriller - Interview
Sep 28, 2022
428: A Masterclass in Planning and Writing a Series - Interview
Sep 21, 2022
427: Path to Publishing: An Author’s Experience with the Rapid Release Model - Interview
Sep 14, 2022
426: Overcoming Differences and the Ability to Change in Novels - Interview
Sep 07, 2022
425: Understanding Lives that Are Not Our Own through Short Stories - Interview
Aug 31, 2022
424: The Mythos and Lexicon of Silicon Valley in a Tech Industry Drama - Interview
Aug 24, 2022
423: Making the Shift from YA to a Chapter Book Series - Interview
Aug 17, 2022
422: Time Travel and Alternate Timelines in Historical Fiction - Interview
Aug 10, 2022
421: From Essays to Picture Books: Applying Tools of the Craft Across Genres and Forms - Interview
Aug 03, 2022
420: Fake Dating and Enemies to Lovers: Tropes in Romance - Interview
Jul 27, 2022
419: When Past and Present Collide - 2022 Debut Roundtable
Jul 20, 2022
418: Flashbacks, Time Travel, and Multiple Mysteries: Learning the Rules - Interview
Jul 13, 2022
417: Setting the Tone for Your Novel Through Voice, Mood, and Point of View - Interview
Jul 06, 2022
417: Setting the Tone for Your Novel Through Voice, Mood, and Point of View - Interview
Jul 06, 2022
416: Costumes, Performance, and Identity in Historical Mysteries - Interview
Jun 29, 2022
415: Cozy Mystery as a Series, a Subgenre, and a Touchpoint of Joy - Interview
Jun 22, 2022
414: The Travel Novel, the Unreliable Narrator, and Forgotten Slices of History - Interview
Jun 15, 2022
413: Self-Knowledge, Sex-Positivity, and Empowerment in Romance—Interview
Jun 08, 2022
413: Self-Knowledge, Sex-Positivity, and Empowerment in Romance—Interview
Jun 08, 2022
412: Climate Change and Big Tech: Writing the Near Future—Interview
Jun 02, 2022
411: Monsters, Mystery, and Multiple Timelines: Writing a Modern Horror Novel - Interview
May 25, 2022
410: Writing a YA Series Inspired by Superhero Stories—Interview
May 18, 2022
409: Social Media Influencers and the Millennial Romance Novel—Interview with Amy Lea
May 11, 2022
408: Using the "Loop Method" to Co-Write Your Novel, an Inside Look at the Writing Process—Interview
May 04, 2022
408: Using the "Loop Method" to Co-Write Your Novel, an Inside Look at the Writing Process—Interview
May 04, 2022
407: Public vs. Private Personas: Crafting a Novel Based on Historical Figures - Interview with Leslie Johansen Nack
Apr 27, 2022
406: Using History to Write About the Future and Change the Present - Interview with GG Kellner
Apr 20, 2022
405: Change vs. Stasis: Character Development in Literary Fiction - Interview with Claire Stanford
Apr 13, 2022
404: How to Turn Historical Figures into Characters for Your Novel - Interview with Jody Hadlock
Apr 06, 2022
403: Setting as Character in Speculative Fiction - Interview with Rob Hart
Mar 30, 2022
402: Writing About Difficult Subjects with a Distinct First Person Voice - Interview with Brian Leung
Mar 23, 2022
401: Marketing Strategies to Help Launch Your Book - Interview with Jeff Walker
Mar 16, 2022
400: The 400th Episode Extravaganza with Gabriela Pereira and Lori Walker
Mar 09, 2022
399: Neurodiversity, Family Dynamics, and Cooking: Adventures in Contemporary Middle Grade Fiction - Interview with Gillian McDunn
Mar 02, 2022
398: Trust Your Reader and Trust Yourself: Writing a Multiple Point of View Thriller - Interview with JK Ellem
Feb 23, 2022
397: Archives, Fandoms, and Committing Your Obsessions - Interview with Isaac Fellman
Feb 16, 2022
396: When Fantasy and Reality Intersect: Writing Contemporary Middle Grade Fiction - Interview with Ryan Dalton
Feb 09, 2022
395: The Many Levels of Character and World Building in a Rom-com - Interview with Alana Quintana Albertson
Feb 02, 2022
395: The Many Levels of Character and World Building in a Rom-com - Interview with Alana Quintana Albertson
Feb 02, 2022
394: What Stories Are You Telling Yourself? Marketing Mindset Shifts for Writers - Interview with Sue Campbell
Jan 26, 2022
393: The Craft of Revision - Interview with William Germano
Jan 19, 2022
392: World Building and Character Friendships in a YA Fairy Tale Retelling - Interview with Leslie Vedder
Jan 12, 2022
391: The Medium and the Message: How Poetry Communicates a Deeper Truth - Interview with Ashanti Anderson
Jan 05, 2022
390: Idea to Premise to Story: Crafting a Dynamic Short Story - Interview with Charlie Jane Anders
Dec 29, 2021
389: A Master Class on Short Fiction, Voice, and Opening Lines - Interview with J.L. Torres
Dec 22, 2021
388: How to Craft Your Supporting Characters - Interview with Sacha Black
Dec 15, 2021
387: A Mouthful of Air: Poetry as a Spoken Artform - Interview with Mark McGuinness
Dec 08, 2021
386: The Art and Craft of Writing a Romantic Comedy - Interview with Tammy Lough
Dec 01, 2021
385: Life Lessons from Food Writing - Interview with Amanda Polick
Nov 24, 2021
384: Writing Personal Essays with Honesty, Authenticity, and Hope - Interview with Marcus Harrison Green
Nov 17, 2021
383: The Mashup as a Model: Lessons for Your Writing Career from Edgar Allan Poe - Interview with Catherine Baab-Muguira
Nov 10, 2021
382: Character, Setting, and Cinematic Storytelling in Short Stories - Interview with Khanh Ha
Nov 03, 2021
381: Writing and Publishing a Christmas Novel - Interview with Debbie Macomber
Oct 27, 2021
380: World Building and the Fantasy YA Serial - Interview with Stephanie BwaBwa
Oct 20, 2021
379: Bending Genres, Defying Expectations, and Crafting Characters in a Horror Novel - Interview with Andy Marino
Oct 13, 2021
378: The Inside Scoop on Book Reviews - Interview with Kiffer Brown
Oct 06, 2021
377: The Art of the American Essay Anthology - Interview with Phillip Lopate
Sep 29, 2021
376: Persistence and Publishing, a Debut Author’s Story - Interview with Elizabeth Gonzalez James
Sep 22, 2021
375: Bringing Omitted BIPOC History to Light through Middle Grade Picture Books - Interview with Traci Sorell and Carole Boston Weatherford
Sep 15, 2021
374: Historical Fiction, the Bronte Family, and the Original Mrs. Robinson - Interview with Finola Austin
Sep 08, 2021
373: Hook and Tether: How to Draw Readers In and Keep Them Grounded in the Story - Interview with Marissa Levien
Sep 01, 2021
372: The Magic of Math and the Art of Picture Books — Interview with Rajani LaRocca
Aug 25, 2021
371: Women's Fiction vs. Romance: What's the Difference? — Interview with Kris Clink
Aug 18, 2021
370: Behind the Cowriting Process of a Debut Author Duo — Interview with Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman
Aug 11, 2021
370: Behind the Cowriting Process of a Debut Author Duo — Interview with Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman
Aug 11, 2021
369: Writing Mystery as Series and Stand-Alone Books — Interview with Elly Griffiths
Aug 04, 2021
368: Intention, Agency, and Choice: How to Write Three-Dimensional Characters — Interview with Veronica G. Henry
Jul 28, 2021
367: Character Dynamics in a Fairytale Retelling — Interview with Brandie June
Jul 21, 2021
366: The Art and Craft of a Short Story Collection - Interview with Alexander Weinstein
Jul 14, 2021
365: Fantasy Inspired by Greek Mythology - Interview with Emily R. King
Jul 07, 2021
364: How Writing Is Like Walking a Tightrope — Interview with Ana Maria Spagna
Jun 30, 2021
363: Dual Point of View in Historical Fiction — Interview with Denny S. Bryce
Jun 23, 2021
362: A Deep Dive into the Supporting Cast — Interview with Leslie A. Rasmussen
Jun 16, 2021
361: Villains and Villainy, Antagonists and Obstacles: Crafting Conflict in Epic Fantasy — Interview with Tasha Suri
Jun 09, 2021
360: Unpacking Memories for a Memoir— Interview with Jas Rawlinson
Jun 02, 2021
359: Trust, Threat, and Truth: A Journey Through the Craft of Writing - Interview with Jeff Arch
May 26, 2021
358: Find Your Community and Follow Your Passion - Interview with Thien-Kim Lam
May 19, 2021
357: Layers of World Building in Epic Fantasy - Interview with Suyi Davies Okungbowa
May 12, 2021
356: Doodling for Writers - Interview with Rebecca Fish Ewan
May 05, 2021
355: Weaving Together History, Folklore, and Fairy Tale - Interview with Rena Rossner
Apr 28, 2021
354: Character, Conflict, and World Building in Fantasy - Interview with C.L. Clark
Apr 21, 2021
353: Making the Shift from YA Romance to Adult Thriller - Interview with David Yoon
Apr 14, 2021
352: You Can Do Anything, Magic Skeleton! - Interview with Chuck Wendig
Apr 07, 2021
351: The Education of a Writer — Interview with Sophfronia Scott
Mar 31, 2021
350: Voice, Emotion, and Metastory in a "Mistopia" - Interview with Simon Stephenson
Mar 24, 2021
349: When a Story Idea Won’t Let a Writer Go - Interview with Jeremy Hance
Mar 17, 2021
348: Blending Genres in a Historical Series - Interview with Michelle Cox
Mar 10, 2021
347: The Art and Business of Writing Serials— Interview with Leanna Renee Hieber
Mar 03, 2021
346: Curating a Middle Grade Anthology of Intertribal Stories - Interview with Cynthia Leitich Smith
Feb 24, 2021
345: Language as World Building in YA Fantasy - Interview with Ellie Cypher
Feb 17, 2021
344: A Deep Dive into Point of View - Interview with Sharon Harrigan
Feb 10, 2021
343: Writing in the Dark: How to Write Horror - Interview with Tim Waggoner
Feb 03, 2021
342: Multiple Timelines, Climate Fiction, and a Childhood Code of Honor - Interview with Julie Carrick Dalton
Jan 27, 2021
341: Live Life Colorfully: The Intersection Between Words and Art - Interview with Jason Naylor
Jan 20, 2021
340: You Can Keep That To Yourself - Interview with Adam Smyer
Jan 13, 2021
339: The Many Perspectives of Grief - Interview with Rachel Beanland
Jan 06, 2021
338: The Dystopian Superhero Story - Interview with Alexandra Monir
Dec 30, 2020
337: The Intersection of Voice and Point of View in Literary Fiction— Interview with Brad Fox
Dec 23, 2020
336: Realistic Middle Grade: Balancing the Light and Dark— Interview with Marcella Pixley
Dec 16, 2020
335: The Art of Heartfelt Teaching (and Writing)— Interview with Diane Zinna
Dec 09, 2020
334: The Unexpected Female Protagonist — Interview with Veena Rao
Dec 02, 2020
333: Unpacking the Short Story Workshop — Interview with Sara Schaff
Nov 25, 2020
332: The Craft and Business of Cozy Mysteries — Interview with Andi Cumbo-Floyd
Nov 18, 2020
331: Writing and Indie Publishing a Steampunk Novel— Interview with Meg LaTorre
Nov 11, 2020
330: World Building in a Space Opera — Interview with Essa Hansen
Nov 04, 2020
329: Writing the Ensemble Cast — Interview with Laura Jamison
Oct 28, 2020
328: Book Marketing for Busy Writers — Interview with Carol VanDenHende
Oct 21, 2020
327: Cartoons and Visual Language - Interview with Mr. Fish
Oct 14, 2020
326: Painting, Math, and Tiny Houses: Writing the Picture Book Biography - Interview with Amy Alznauer
Oct 07, 2020
325: Reinventing a Legend — Interview with Nathan Makaryk
Sep 30, 2020
324: Story is Your Marketing Superpower - Conversation with Erica Wexler
Sep 22, 2020
323: The Importance of Composting in the Writing Process — Interview with Helen Zuman
Sep 16, 2020
322: Heroes, Villains, and Writing a Story That Matters — Interview with Ace Atkins
Sep 09, 2020
321: From Feature Article to Book: The Art of Storytelling in Nonfiction — Interview with Matt Hongoltz-Hetling
Sep 02, 2020
320: Tropes in Romance (and How to Keep Things Interesting) — Interview with Julia London
Aug 26, 2020
319: Writing in the Tom Clancy Multiverse - Interview with Mike Maden
Aug 19, 2020
318: Voice, Pacing, and Sensitivity: The Art of Writing a 911 Thriller - Interview with R.H. Herron
Aug 12, 2020
317: Be True to the Character and Tell Your Truth — Interview with Syed M. Masood
Aug 05, 2020
316: Truth with a Capital T — Interview with Lauren Sharkey
Jul 29, 2020
315: From Painting to Memoir, a Visual Artist’s Journey Into Writing — Interview with Miriam Feldman
Jul 22, 2020
314: Magic, Politics, and Relationships: Using Fantasy to "Literalize the Metaphor" - Interview with Django Wexler
Jul 15, 2020
313: In the Spirit of Jane Austen - Interview with Natalie Jenner
Jul 08, 2020
312: Plot Twists, Surprises, and How to Keep Your Reader Guessing — Interview with Laura Hankin
Jul 01, 2020
311: World-Building in Middle Grade Fantasy — Interview with Henry Clark
Jun 24, 2020
310: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at an Historical Fiction Series — Interview with Pamela Taylor
Jun 17, 2020
309: Experiments and Happy Accidents in Novel Writing — Interview with Susann Cokal
Jun 10, 2020
308: Setting, Characters, and Identity: Your Story's Ecosystem - Interview with Abbigail Rosewood
Jun 03, 2020
307: Mindfulness and Memoir — Interview with Mag Dimond
May 27, 2020
306: Recipes for Poetry and Creativity - Interview with Marilyn Singer
May 20, 2020
305: Adventure, Awe and Writing Practice: The Art of the Crowd-Sourced Memoir - Interview with Joe Bunting
May 13, 2020
304: An Inside Look at Self-Publishing - Interview with Helen J. Darling
May 06, 2020
303: A Survivor Story as a Middle Grade Novel in Poems — Interview with Sonja K. Solter
Apr 29, 2020
302: Building a Pop Poetry Empire — Interview with Jade Dee and Wilnona Marie
Apr 22, 2020
301: Dismantling the Stigma of Mental Illness — Interview with Jeff Garvin
Apr 15, 2020
300: Meet Team Awesome — A Behind-the-Scenes Look at DIY MFA
Apr 08, 2020
299: Spot Your Habits and Build Your Skills — Interview with ProWritingAid Founder Chris Banks
Apr 01, 2020
298: Character-Driven YA and Middle Grade — Interview with Brandy Colbert
Mar 25, 2020
297: How to Bring a Fantasy Series to a Close — Interview with E.J. Wenstrom
Mar 18, 2020
296: Fairy Tales, Vernacular, and the Art of Storytelling — Interview with Curdella Forbes
Mar 11, 2020
295: Writing an Unlikable but Sympathetic Protagonist — Interview with Claire Waller
Mar 04, 2020
294: Self-Publishing a Middle Grade Series — Interview with H.R. Hobbs
Feb 26, 2020
293: Find Your Creative Focus - Interview with Jessica Abel
Feb 19, 2020
292: World Building in Epic Fantasy - Interview with K.S. Villoso
Feb 12, 2020
291: How to Make Your Story Truly Unique - Interview with Robert Dugoni
Feb 05, 2020
290: Writing a Sequel Decades Later - Interview with Samuel Shem
Jan 29, 2020
289: Stitching Together Multiple Timelines - Interview with Constance Sayers
Jan 22, 2020
288: Find Your Community - Interview with Janae Marks
Jan 15, 2020
287: Character Dynamics in an In-Depth Scene Analysis - Interview with Kiley Reid
Jan 08, 2020
286: An Inside Look at a Romantic Suspense Series - Interview with Marie Force
Jan 01, 2020
285: Character-Driven Holiday Romance - Interview with Sarah Morgan
Dec 24, 2019
284: Adapting Legends While Staying True to the Story - Interview with Virginia Loh-Hagan
Dec 18, 2019
283: Art, Magic, and Robots - Interview with Carolyn Crimi and Corinna Luyken
Dec 11, 2019
282: The Themed Anthology - Interview with Sam Hooker and Seven Jane
Dec 04, 2019
281: The Art of the Space Odyssey — Interview with Kristyn Merbeth
Nov 27, 2019
280: Writing and Illustrating a Picture Book Series - Interview with Amanda Noll and Howard McWilliam
Nov 20, 2019
279: The Seventh Level for Writers - Interview with Amanda Slavin
Nov 13, 2019
278: Writing for Newly-Independent Readers - Interview with Megan McDonald
Nov 06, 2019
277: How to Make Your Setting Come to Life - Interview with Brenda Jackson
Oct 30, 2019
276: A Stitch in Time: Pacing, World Building, and Time Travel - Interview with Nicole Valentine
Oct 23, 2019
275: Exploring Family Relationships - Interview with Kristan Higgins
Oct 16, 2019
274: Speculating from Reality and Building a Dystopia - Interview with Rob Hart
Oct 09, 2019
273: Words, Pictures, and How Story Brings Them Together - Interview with Aaron Becker
Oct 02, 2019
272: How to Research and Write a Detective Series - Interview with Archer Mayor
Sep 25, 2019
271: Write by Instinct and Break the Rules - Interview with RJ Barker
Sep 18, 2019
270: Grappling with the Uncomfortable Truth - Interview with NoNieqa Ramos
Sep 11, 2019
269: Writing Speculative Fiction - Interview with Cadwell Turnbull
Sep 04, 2019
268: From Bollywood-Inspired YA to RWA - Interview with Nisha Sharma
Aug 28, 2019
267: The Alter Ego Effect - Interview With Todd Herman
Aug 21, 2019
266: The Art of the Travel Memoir — Interview with Natasha Scripture
Aug 14, 2019
265: Five Things I Learned from Five Years of Podcasting
Aug 09, 2019
264: For the Love of Poetry - Interview With Marybeth Niederkorn
Aug 07, 2019
263: When Big Suspense Happens in Small Towns - ThrillerFest Debut Round Table Interview
Jul 31, 2019
262: Inside the Mind of a Worldbuilding Junkie - Interview with Fonda Lee
Jul 24, 2019
261: Writing and Publishing the Indie Way - Interview with Aileen Erin
Jul 17, 2019
260: Reading and Re-Reading Like a Writer - Interview with Mark Mayer
Jul 10, 2019
259: Crafting a Police Procedural in a Fantasy World - Interview with Dan Stout
Jul 03, 2019
258: Multi-Style Visual Storytelling - Interview with Dylan Meconis
Jun 26, 2019
257: Doubling Down on Your Dream - Interview with Kelsey Ramsden
Jun 19, 2019
256: An Inside Look at Tropes in Literature - Interview with Lenore Appelhans
Jun 12, 2019
255: Creative Writing and Marketing Combined - Interview with Lee Tobin McClain
Jun 05, 2019
254: Marketing Books on Amazon - Interview with Rob Eagar
May 29, 2019
253: Turning Characters into People - Interview with Jodi Thomas
May 22, 2019
252: The Emotional Weight of Storytelling - Interview with Sam Sykes
May 15, 2019
251: Finding Your Why - Interview with Patrice Gopo
May 08, 2019
250: Crafting an Amish Romance - Interview with Patricia Davids
May 01, 2019
249: Thrillers, Cozies, and Everything in Between - Interview with Jon Land
Apr 24, 2019
248: Embracing the Delete Key to Unlock Your Story - Interview with Tiffany Reisz
Apr 17, 2019
247: Defying the Western Narrative - Interview with Janet Pocorobba
Apr 10, 2019
246: Writing Magic: Character-Centered World Building in a Fantasy Series - Interview with Rowenna Miller
Apr 03, 2019
245: The Author-Agent-Editor Collaboration - Interview with Samantha Downing, Barbara Poelle, and Jen Monroe
Mar 27, 2019
244: Showing Up Authentically - Interview LIVE from INBOUND 2018 with Strother Gaines
Mar 20, 2019
243: Crafting Rich Settings - Interview with Heather Graham
Mar 13, 2019
242: Challenging the Status Quo - Interview with Anita Sarkeesian and Ebony Adams
Mar 06, 2019
241: Twisting the Tropes of Military Science Fiction - Interview with Glynn Stewart
Feb 27, 2019
240: The Intricate Design of Romantic Suspense - Interview with B.J. Daniels
Feb 20, 2019
239: Science and Intrigue in Thrillers - Interview with Dan Grant
Feb 13, 2019
238: Pushing the Boundaries of Noir - Interview with Tony Bellotto
Feb 06, 2019
237: Embracing the Fear of Writing - Interview with Kevin Brooks
Jan 30, 2019
236: Writing Without Rules (or Pants) - Interview with Jeff Somers
Jan 23, 2019
235: Double Trouble: Writing Near-Fi Dystopia - Interview with Ashley and Leslie Saunders
Jan 16, 2019
234: A Master Class on Character - Interview with David Corbett
Jan 09, 2019
233: Crafting the Victorian Novel - Interview with David Morrell
Jan 02, 2019
232: Behind the Scenes of DIY MFA’s Genre Columns - Interview with Melanie Marttila, Brenda Joyce Patterson, and Stacy Woodson
Dec 26, 2018
231: Crafting an Anthology from Beginning to End - Interview with Caroline Donahue
Dec 19, 2018
230: A Christmas Story, Well Told - Interview with Orson Scott Card
Dec 12, 2018
229: Ratcheting Up the Suspense - Interview with P.J. Tracy
Dec 05, 2018
228: Crafting a Page-Turning Poetry Collection - Interview with Kallie Falandays
Nov 28, 2018
227: How to Craft a Knockout Graphic Novel - Interview with Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin, and Giovanni Rigano
Nov 21, 2018
226: The Girl Meets Girl Romantic Comedy - Interview with Camille Perri
Nov 14, 2018
225: The Bromance Noir Mystery - Interview with Andrew Shaffer
Nov 07, 2018
224: Into the House of Night - Interview with P.C. and Kristin Cast
Oct 31, 2018
223: The Imaginary Friend as Narrator - Interview with Melanie Moyer
Oct 24, 2018
222: All About Board Books - Interview with Ruth Spiro
Oct 17, 2018
221: Empower Yourself and Your Writing - Interview with Jennie Nash
Oct 10, 2018
220: Just Keep Writing and Other Motivational Mantras - Interview with Laurie Petrou
Oct 03, 2018
219: The Art and Craft of Self Publishing - Interview with Elisabeth Potts
Sep 26, 2018
218: Mirrors and Windows in Children's Literature - Interview with Anne Sibley O'Brien
Sep 19, 2018
217: Write Dangerously - Interview with Yang Huang
Sep 12, 2018
216: Perfect Your Plot Twists - Interview with Steven James
Sep 05, 2018
215: Fact vs. Fiction in Historical Novels - Interview with Rebecca Behrens
Aug 29, 2018
214: Dealing with Darkness through Comedy - Interview with Adam Cayton-Holland
Aug 22, 2018
213: Writing Strong Female Protagonists - Interview with Lisa Gardner, Jon Land, and Karin Slaughter LIVE from ThrillerFest 2018
Aug 15, 2018
212: Poetry and Science - Interview with David L. Harrison
Aug 08, 2018
211: Adventures in Time and Space - Interview with ThrillerFest Debut Authors 2018
Aug 01, 2018
210: Showing the Diversity within Diversity - Interview with Tami Charles
Jul 25, 2018
209: The Internal Process of Writing - Interview with Maxine Rosaler
Jul 18, 2018
208: A Character's Heart and Soul - Interview with Gail Honeyman
Jul 11, 2018
207: Owning Your Story - Interview with Grace Kennan Warnecke
Jul 04, 2018
206: A Literary Tea Party - Interview with Alison Walsh
Jun 27, 2018
205: The Epic BookExpo Recap - 2018 Edition
Jun 20, 2018
204: Bringing Sound to Life on the Page - Interview with Michael Zadoorian
Jun 13, 2018
203: The Art of Nonfiction Picture Books - Interview with Cynthia Grady
Jun 06, 2018
202: Crafting Powerful and Authentic Characters - Interview with NoNieqa Ramos
May 30, 2018
201: Revising Your Book, and Getting It Right - Interview with Kimmery Martin
May 23, 2018
200: DIY MFA Radio’s 200th Episode Extravaganza — Featuring Marielle Orff and Gabriela Pereira
May 17, 2018
199: Transgender Characters in Literature - Interview with Dharma Kelleher
May 16, 2018
198: Let’s Talk About the Weather - Interview with Will Dowd
May 09, 2018
197: A Real Picture of the Working Author - Interview with Kate Greathead
May 02, 2018
196: Finding the Right Voice - Interview with Nathaniel Philbrick
Apr 25, 2018
195: The Art of Writing Memoir - Interview with Steven Gaines
Apr 18, 2018
194: The Business of Writing - Interview with Jane Friedman
Apr 11, 2018
193: The Aesthetics of Writing - Interview with Michael Imperioli
Apr 04, 2018
192: On Writing and Identity - Interview with David Plante
Mar 28, 2018
191: Writing Around a Heavy Issue - Interview with Kiersi Burkhart
Mar 21, 2018
190: Protagonists and Point of View - Interview with Chloe Benjamin
Mar 14, 2018
189: Writing Reality-Based Fiction - Interview with Georgia Hunter
Mar 07, 2018
188: Perfecting Your Process - Interview with Rodrigo Hasbún
Feb 28, 2018
187: A Book with a Purpose - Interview with Eucabeth Odhiambo
Feb 21, 2018
186: Your Journey into Writing - Interview with Stef Penney
Feb 14, 2018
185: Understanding the Emotional Wound - Interview with Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi
Feb 07, 2018
184: Your Author Career Strategy - Interview with Kat Martin
Jan 31, 2018
183: The Power of Words - Interview with Joe Fassler
Jan 24, 2018
182: Adapting a Book to the Screen - Interview with Howard Kaplan
Jan 17, 2018
181: Getting to Know Your Characters - Interview with Joan Dempsey
Jan 10, 2018
180: Writing a Thriller Series - Interview with D.P. Lyle
Jan 03, 2018
179: Research and Close Reading - Interview with Stephen Morris
Dec 27, 2017
178: Writing Speculative Fiction - Interview with Ada Palmer
Dec 20, 2017
177: Narration and Voice - Interview with Ayobami Adebayo
Dec 13, 2017
176: YA or Adult, Choosing Your Audience - Interview with Danya Kukafka
Dec 06, 2017
175: Crafting the Medical Thriller - Interview with Robin Cook
Nov 29, 2017
174: Story and Context - Interview with Jarett Kobek
Nov 22, 2017
173: Fake It 'til You Make It, and Other Life Lessons - Interview with A.J. Jacobs
Nov 15, 2017
172: A Life in Novels - Interview with Kathleen Hill
Nov 08, 2017
171: Pacing and Suspense - Interview with Gin Phillips
Nov 01, 2017
170: Writing a Middle Grade Series - Interview with William Meyer
Oct 25, 2017
169: Boost Your Creative Mojo - Interview with Grant Faulkner
Oct 18, 2017
168: The Art of Narrative Distance - Interview with Augustus Rose
Oct 11, 2017
167: Publishing Through Perseverance - Interview with Jodi Kendall
Oct 04, 2017
166: All About Picture Books - Interview with Trinka Hakes Noble
Sep 27, 2017
165: Weaving Fiction from Reality - Interview with Zinzi Clemmons
Sep 20, 2017
164: Start with a Bang - Interview Live from ThrillerFest 2017
Sep 13, 2017
163: Reading Matters - Interview with Nancy Pearl
Sep 06, 2017
162: The Art of Writing (and Ending) a Series - Interview with Sebastien de Castell
Aug 30, 2017
161: Around the World Right Now - Interview with Gina Cascone & Bryony Williams Sheppard
Aug 23, 2017
160: The Truth of the Matter - Interview with Katherine Nouri Hughes
Aug 16, 2017
159: Character Relationships that Resonate - Interview with Jane Green
Aug 07, 2017
158: Exploring the Relatable Antagonist - Interview with Joseph Finder
Jul 22, 2017
157: The Debut Author's Life - Interview Live from ThrillerFest 2017
Jul 22, 2017
156: Irony and Satire - Interview with Courtney Maum
Jul 17, 2017
155: Swimming with the Sharks - Interview with Ann Kidd Taylor
Jul 12, 2017
154: Writing from Your Heart and Soul - Interview with Sarah Dessen
Jul 05, 2017
153: From Midlist to Breakout Author - Interview with Karen Dionne
Jun 28, 2017
152: Writing a Modern Day Fairy Tale - Interview with Lisa Preziosi
Jun 21, 2017
151: Let's Talk About Sex (in Romance Novels) - Interview with Robin Lovett
Jun 14, 2017
150: Epic BookExpo Recap - 2017 Edition
Jun 07, 2017
149: How to Pitch Your Book - Interview with Mark Gottlieb
May 31, 2017
148: Multimedia Storytelling-Interview with Jay Swanson
May 24, 2017
147: The Author/Editor Team - Interview with Jenni Walsh and Bess Cozby
May 17, 2017
146: Creating Compelling Character Arcs- Interview with K.M. Weiland
May 10, 2017
145: Writing the Epic Quest Novel - Interview with Katherine Neville
May 03, 2017
144: Telling a True Story - Interview with Herb Freed
Apr 26, 2017
143: Writing Strong Female Characters - Interview with K.J. Howe
Apr 19, 2017
142: Discover Your Authentic Image - Interview with Kathleen Audet
Apr 12, 2017
141: From Short Stories to Novels - Interview with Susan Perabo
Apr 05, 2017
140: Writing Multiple POV Suspense - Interview with Jessica Strawser
Mar 29, 2017
139: Be the Gateway - Interview with Dan Blank
Mar 22, 2017
138: Writing By Numbers - Interview with Ben Blatt
Mar 15, 2017
137: Writing and Human Nature - Interview with Clare Mackintosh
Mar 08, 2017
136: Adventures in Metafiction - Interview with Dale Wiley
Mar 01, 2017
135: The Only Way Forward is Back - Interview with Brian Meehl
Feb 22, 2017
134: Literature as a Reflection of Society - Interview with Dr. Sally Parry
Feb 15, 2017
133: Tell Meaningful Stories - Interview with Sebastian Barry
Feb 08, 2017
132: Capturing Diverse Experiences on the Page - Interview with Shanthi Sekaran
Feb 01, 2017
131: Epic Digital Book World Recap Episode - 2017 Edition
Jan 25, 2017
130: Writing with Passion and Perseverance - Interview with Frédérique Molay
Jan 18, 2017
129: Let's Talk About the Money - Interview with Manjula Martin
Jan 11, 2017
128: From Page to Stage - Interview with Alexia Vernon
Jan 04, 2017
127: How to DIY Your MFA (Interview at The Creative Penn)
Dec 28, 2016
126: From Editor to Agent - Interview with Mitch Hoffman
Dec 21, 2016
125: Crafting Series - Interview with Elisabeth Barrett
Dec 14, 2016
124: Platform Doesn't Have Be Painful
Dec 07, 2016
123: Adventures in Self-Publishing - Interview with Britt Alan
Nov 30, 2016
122: Writing Domestic Suspense - Interview with Cate Holahan
Nov 23, 2016
121: The Art and Craft of Translation - Interview with Le French Book
Nov 17, 2016
120: Creating a Great Crime Novel -- Interview with John Sandford
Nov 09, 2016
119: Behind the Scenes with Debut Author Diane Saxton
Nov 02, 2016
118: Don't Quit Your Day Job - Interview with Todd Harra
Oct 26, 2016
117: The Slow Descent of the Anti-Hero - Interview with Teddy Wayne
Oct 19, 2016
116: World-Building From the Inside Out - Interview with Amor Towles
Oct 12, 2016
115: The Monstrous Leap of Your Debut Novel - Interview with Chad Dundas
Oct 05, 2016
114: On Voice and Writing - Interview with Steven Rowley
Sep 28, 2016
113: Get Published (Part 2) Indie Publishing - Interview with Dean Wesley Smith
Sep 21, 2016
112: Get Published (Part 1) The Traditional Route - Interview with Jerry Jenkins
Sep 14, 2016
111: Writing Middle Grade Fiction - Interview with Erin Petti
Sep 07, 2016
110: The Unreliable Narrator and Multiple POV - Interview with Delia Ephron
Aug 31, 2016
109: Build Buzz Around Your Book - Interview with MJ Rose
Aug 24, 2016
108: Write Your Novel From the Middle - Interview with James Scott Bell
Aug 17, 2016
107: Will an MFA Affect Your Writing? What the Data Really Tell Us - Interview with Andrew Piper
Aug 10, 2016
106: How to Be an Author Entrepreneur - Interview with Joanna Penn
Aug 03, 2016
105: Taking Your Creative Passion from Idea to Finished Book - Interview with Julie Zickefoose
Jul 27, 2016
104: Gaming Shakespeare - Interview with Ryan North
Jul 20, 2016
103: Writing the Multiple Point of View Novel - Interview with Emma Straub
Jul 13, 2016
102: Finish Your Book in Three Drafts - Interview with Stuart Horwitz and Dave Stebenne
Jul 06, 2016
101: When Good Characters Make Bad Choices - Interview with Steve Hamilton
Jun 29, 2016
100: Unleash Your Storytelling Superpower!
Jun 22, 2016
099: Create Compelling Characters - Interview with Susan Breen
Jun 15, 2016
098: How to Juggle Writing and Life - Interview with Matthew Palmer
Jun 08, 2016
097: Bringing a Samurai Story to Life on the Page - Interview with Pamela S. Turner and Gareth Hinds
Jun 01, 2016
096: Writing the Anti-Hero - Interview with L.S. Hilton
May 25, 2016
095: Reading Picture Books with Children - Interview with Megan Dowd Lambert
May 18, 2016
094: The Art and Craft of Writing Series - Interview with Charlaine Harris
May 11, 2016
093: Using Narrative Devices to Delve into Delicate Topics - Interview with Stephen O'Connor
May 04, 2016
092: Setting the Scene - Interview with C.J. Box
Apr 27, 2016
091: How to Write Every Day - Interview with Julie Duffy
Apr 20, 2016
090: Music and Storytelling - Interview with Anna Harwell Celenza
Apr 13, 2016
089: The Power of Deliberate Practice - Interview with Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool
Apr 06, 2016
088: How to Be a Learning Superhero (and Navigate the Great MFA Debate)
Mar 30, 2016
087: Multiple Paths of a Writing Career - Interview with Jen Calonita
Mar 23, 2016
086: How to Achieve Creative Consistency in Your Writing - Interview with Lisa Gardner
Mar 16, 2016
085: Craft Your Body of Work - Interview with Carolyn Mackler
Mar 09, 2016
084: The Art of Collaboration - Interview with Steve Berry and Raymond Khoury
Mar 02, 2016
083: Writing Outside Our Experience - Interview with Nicholas Petrie
Feb 24, 2016
082: Start Small and Embrace the Power of Zero
Feb 17, 2016
081: Why We Write About Ourselves - Interview with Meredith Maran
Feb 10, 2016
080: Writing the First Instagram Novel - Interview with Rachel Hulin
Feb 03, 2016
079: The Fact of Fiction - Interview with Brad Taylor
Jan 27, 2016
078: A Writer's Guide to Building an Email List - Interview with Kirsten Oliphant
Jan 20, 2016
077: Build Your Freelance Writing Career - Interview with Zachary Petit
Jan 13, 2016
076: Life, Literature, and Everything Geeky - Interview with Ryan Britt
Jan 06, 2016
075: Stop Dreaming, Start Doing - Why I Stopped Making New Year's Resolutions, and What To Do Instead
Dec 30, 2015
074: Identity, Authenticity, and How to Be True To Your Voice
Dec 23, 2015
073: Finding the Right Medium for Your Story - Interview with Drew Chapman
Dec 16, 2015
072: How to Write a Killer Query - Interview with Janet Reid (AKA the Query Shark)
Dec 09, 2015
071: Read Like a Writer - Interview with Lorin Stein (editor of The Paris Review)
Dec 02, 2015
070: How to Persevere as a Writer - Interview with Robert Crais
Nov 25, 2015
069: Motivation for Creative People - Interview with Mark McGuinness
Nov 18, 2015
068: Writing Psychological Suspense - Interview with Elizabeth George
Nov 11, 2015
067: Teaching and Learning to Write - Interview with Ken Murray
Nov 04, 2015
066: Writing Rules! - Interview with Austin Kleon
Oct 28, 2015
065: The Art of the Sequel - Interview with Jojo Moyes
Oct 21, 2015
064: Why Writers ROCK at Marketing (and How to Do It Right)
Oct 14, 2015
063: Writing Poetic Prose - Interview with Ken Zak
Oct 07, 2015
062: From Concept to Bookshelf - Interview with Kim Liggett
Sep 30, 2015
061: How to Write Spellbinding Sentences - Interview with Barbara Baig
Sep 23, 2015
060: Bring Your Setting to Life - Interview with Linda Fairstein
Sep 16, 2015
059: Finding Your Om Factor - Interview with Alka Dhillon
Sep 09, 2015
058: A Mindfulness Manifesto for Writers
Sep 02, 2015
057: How to Rock Your Social Media - Interview with Jandra Sutton
Aug 26, 2015
056: Writing Literary Mysteries - Interview with Tana French
Aug 19, 2015
055: DIY MFA Radio One-Year Anniversary
Aug 12, 2015
054: Taking the Crime Novel World by Storm - Interview with Sara Paretsky
Aug 05, 2015
053: Bringing French Thrillers to America - Interview with Le French Book
Jul 29, 2015
052: The Debut Author's Life - Interview with Susannah Marren
Jul 22, 2015
051: An Alternate Path to Publishing Books for Kids - Interview with Calee Lee of Xist Publishing
Jul 15, 2015
050: How to Create Your Own Mini Writing Retreat
Jul 08, 2015
049: Mastering Voice and Point of View - Interview with Beatriz Williams
Jul 01, 2015
048: The Brain Book - A Safe Space for Your Creative Process
Jun 24, 2015
047: Honor Your Reality
Jun 17, 2015
046: Looking Ahead at the Publishing Industry
Jun 10, 2015
045: Crafting Nonfiction - Interview with Joe Wenke
Jun 03, 2015
044: Take Your Writing to the Next Level
May 27, 2015
043: Book Expo America Survival Guide 2015
May 20, 2015
042: Plot, Character, History, Oh My! - Interview with Thriller Author Steve Berry
May 13, 2015
041: Behind DIY MFA - Interview with Sara Letourneau
May 06, 2015
040: A DIY MFA Social Media Extravaganza!
Apr 29, 2015
039: Seven Essentials of a Writer's Education
Apr 22, 2015
038: Plot Without a Formula - Interview with Stuart Horwitz
Apr 15, 2015
037: Query Critiques with Agent Jeff Kleinman, Part 2
Apr 08, 2015
036: Writer Igniter Anthology
Apr 01, 2015
035: Query Critiques with Agent Jeff Kleinman, Part 1
Mar 25, 2015
034: Archetypes for Supporting Characters
Mar 18, 2015
033: Find Your Voice
Mar 11, 2015
032: Conference Survival Guide
Mar 04, 2015
031: Finding Focus in Your Writing
Feb 25, 2015
030: Make Your Setting Come to Life - with Kathryn Holmes
Feb 18, 2015
029: Find Your Purpose, Build Your Tribe - Interview with Jeff Goins
Feb 11, 2015
028: Picture eBook Secrets - Interview with Laura Backes
Feb 04, 2015
027: The Art of Social Media - Interview with Guy Kawasaki and Peg Fitzpatrick
Jan 28, 2015
026: Write Your Book in 2015
Jan 21, 2015
025: Get Motivated and Get Writing
Jan 14, 2015
024: My Go-To Productivity Tool
Jan 07, 2015
023: Writing Resolutions that Stick
Dec 31, 2014
022: Five Lessons About Writing and Life (From the One and Only Santa Claus)
Dec 24, 2014
021: Outlining Demystified
Dec 17, 2014
020: Beyond the Book - Interview with Daniel Milnor of Blurb, Inc.
Dec 10, 2014
019: How to Rock Your Post-NaNoWriMo Revisions
Dec 03, 2014
018: Deconstructing Shakespeare's Sonnet #90
Nov 26, 2014
017: The Essentials - Books Every Writer Should Have in Their Library
Nov 19, 2014
016: Insider's Guide to Writing Groups - Part 2: Giving Critique
Nov 12, 2014
015: Master Class with Jane Yolen
Nov 05, 2014
014: Creative Monsters
Oct 30, 2014
013: Five Stages of Writer's Block
Oct 22, 2014
012: Insider's Guide to Writing Groups - Part 1: Receiving Critique
Oct 15, 2014
011: Life is Short, Read with Purpose
Oct 08, 2014
010: The Art of the Ask - How to Get What You Want
Oct 01, 2014
009: The Magic of Poetry - Interview with Marilyn Singer
Sep 24, 2014
008: The Last POV Cheat Sheet You'll Ever Need
Sep 17, 2014
007: Build Your Writing Community - Interview with Karen Dionne
Sep 10, 2014
006: Five Promises in Your First Five Pages
Sep 03, 2014
005: The Opposite IS Possible--Writing Characters with Depth
Aug 27, 2014
004: The Sky's the Limit... But Not Really - Why Setting Limits Is a Good Thing
Aug 20, 2014
003: Pump Up Your Writing with Prompts
Aug 12, 2014
002: Build Your Writing Practice
Aug 12, 2014
001: Write More, Write Better, Write Smarter
Aug 10, 2014