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START WRITINGSW 137 INT Writing Her Story: A heartfelt conversation with Gail Carson LevineSTART WRITING Podcast: “Writing Her Story: A heartfelt conversation with Gail Carson Levine” “DAMN FINE SPACE OPERA!” — James Wolfhampton Get your copy of STARCHILD today! http://starchild1.jwashburn.com * * * This episode is dedicated to my daughter. It’s an interview with Gail Carson Levine. I am sure you are familiar with her book Ella Enchanted, which was her debut novel, and it was awarded a Newbery Honor. In our interview, she is very vulnerable, and she speaks candidly about first gett...2024-04-031h 26

START WRITINGSW 136 INT “WHAT IS LitRPG?” Interview with KEVIN SINCLAIR, author of the Creation’s Bane novels!SW 136 INT “WHAT IS LitRPG?” Interview with KEVIN SINCLAIR, author of the Creation’s Bane novels! “DAMN FINE SPACE OPERA!” — James Wolfhampton Get your copy of STARCHILD today! http://starchild1.jwashburn.com * * * Today I’m excited to introduce Kevin Sinclair! He writes LitRPG, which I had heard about, but before I read his book, I’d never read the genre (unless you count Ready Player One). God of the Feast was a blast to read, and it’s a wonderful introduction to LitRPG. You also may learn a thing or two about the genre in this episode. Let me point out a couple of things...2023-09-271h 02

START WRITINGSW 135 INT Author of STAR WARS, HALO, STARCRAFT, HITMAN, and MASS EFFECT novels, William C. Dietz, explains HOW TO WRITE IN SOMEONE ELSE’S WORLDSTART WRITING Podcast: “How to write in someone else’s world,” an interview with William C. Dietz, author of Star Wars, Halo, StarCraft, Hitman, and Mass Effect novels! “DAMN FINE SPACE OPERA!” — James Wolfhampton Get your copy of STARCHILD today! http://starchild1.jwashburn.com * * * I’m a fan of the StarCraft videogames, and I recently read a spin-off novel called HEAVEN’S DEVILS. I had somewhat low expectations, so I was pleasantly surprised and even impressed. William C Dietz delivered vivid characters, great descriptions, and a thoughtful, smart story. It was also fun to go on a new adventure with some of my favorite...2023-08-231h 25

START WRITINGSW 134 INT Write your novel AFTER WORK, an interview with B.C. Walker, author of THE MEADOWLARKSubscribe to THE INFORMANT to get a free copy of STEALING INDIANA JONES! http://theinformant.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Kindle: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Audible: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com * * * WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://www.youtube.com/@JWashburnauthor LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM: https://kite.link/start-writing In this episode, B.C. Walker talks with us about these: Writing and researching historical fiction. Drawing on family history and personal experience in your novel. Picking your protagonist's gender. How to deal with heavy themes. How to write on the side, a...2023-08-031h 03

START WRITINGSW 133 INT Character Arcs in Nonfiction with NYT Bestselling author of OUTLIVE, Bill GiffordSubscribe to THE INFORMANT to get a free copy of STEALING INDIANA JONES! http://theinformant.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Kindle: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Audible: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com * * * WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://www.youtube.com/@JWashburnauthor LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM: https://kite.link/start-writing This episode Bill Gifford talks with us about the following: Is writing voice innate? The six-year struggle to bring a New York Times bestseller to life. What it’s like to co-author, and what to consider before you start. The “literary side”...2023-07-201h 19

START WRITINGSTEALING INDIANA JONES audiobook first half (1:23) by J WashburnAUDIBLE: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com/ KINDLE: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com/ NEWSLETTER: http://theinformant.jwashburn.com/ EMAIL: me@jwashburn.com SW SPECIAL STEALING INDIANA JONES: An essay on inspiration and death and how George Lucas hijacked the greatest stories of our time. † “[Stealing Indy] will pique your intellect and break your heart.” — James Wolfhampton In 1990, a six year old boy stole something from his neighbors. A small book. The ultimate Indiana Jones treasure—a Grail Diary. It promised everlasting life, but because it was stolen, the little boy didn’t dare tell his older brother—his mentor—what he’d done. In 2020, thirty years la...2023-06-141h 23

START WRITINGSW 132 INT Rob MacGregor, author of Indiana Jones and the Last CrusadeSubscribe to THE INFORMANT to get a free copy of STEALING INDIANA JONES! http://theinformant.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Kindle: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Audible: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com * * * WATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/vY3Q0CpGEWw * * * Rob MacGregor wrote the novelization of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and we discuss how he added depth to that story than you don’t see in the film. Then we talk about the 6 original Indiana Jones novels that he wrote at a breakneck speed, 4 months apiece. He tells a funny story...2023-06-071h 17

START WRITINGSW 131 INT ”Is Indiana Jones allowed to time travel?” with Max McCoyStart Writing interview with author Max McCoy: CAN INDIANA JONES TIME TRAVEL? Subscribe to THE INFORMANT to get a free copy of STEALING INDIANA JONES! http://theinformant.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Kindle: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Audible: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com * * * WATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/Ac1czjZ2-F4 In this episode, we ask questions of Max McCoy, author of four Indiana Jones novels, including The Philosopher’s Stone, The Dinosaur Eggs, The Hollow Earth, and The Secret of the Sphinx! He is also the author of numerous westerns, inclu...2023-05-041h 19

START WRITINGSW 130 INT Rennie Saunders talks SHUT UP & WRITE!SW INT 130 Rennie Saunders talks SHUT UP & WRITE In this episode, we talk to Rennue Saunders, founder of Shut Up & Write, and organization designed to give writers camaraderie and motivation to complete their writing goals. Watch the interview video here: https://youtu.be/RGKwlIEBmpM * * * LET’S BE FRIENDS: If you have questions, EMAIL US: pleasestartwriting@gmail.com Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/StartWritingPodcast And buy our books! JOSEPH BENDOSKI: https://www.amazon.com/Joseph-Bendoski/e/B06XX7LYKL J WASHBURN: http://library.jwashburn.com * * * REFERENCES: https://www.shutupwrite.com https://shutupwrite.com/prompts https://shutupwrite.com/challenges/free-associatio...2023-04-051h 00

START WRITINGSW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 10) EDITING TOGETHERSW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 10) EDITING TOGETHER WATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/wsDodceAOqg Episode 10 of A BEGINNER'S GUIDE to Writing a Novel teach about getting feedback from peers and readers. First, Raiders of the Lost Ark is an excellent example of how to cut all but the best stuff. The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time shows us that the mundane can be made magical with very small tweaks. Harry Potter Illustrated has tons of typos, which means it’s okay to not have perfect copyediting. The different levels of editing are CONTENT, CHAPTER...2023-03-0135 min

START WRITINGSW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 9) EDITING ALONESW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 9) EDITING ALONE WATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/dcrIFhpq6HY Episode 9 of A BEGINNER'S GUIDE to Writing a Novel teaches you how to be a damn fine editor. We talk about when you should NOT be editing. The different levels of editing are CONTENT, CHAPTER, and COPY editing, and we review examples of each of these. J edited STARCHILD one last time (and added a chapter!) before sending the book to his audiobook narrator. We take a forensic examination of book edits (The DaVinci Code adapted for Young Adults and the...2023-02-0142 min

START WRITINGSW SPECIAL J’s Beginner’s Guide (part 8) SUBPLOTS (Joe’s favorite episode)SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 8) SUBPLOTS (Joe’s favorite episode) WATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/HOYNat1l03Y Episode 8 of A BEGINNER'S GUIDE to Writing a Novel teaches you how to do subplots. First, we review PLOT CLOCKS. Then we look at a model called SUBPLOT RAINBOWS. We follow along with how J.K. Rowling outlined the Order of the Phoenix. We see how the innovative MUSICAL PLOT STAFF works for organizing multiple viewpoints. And finally, we look at three short tips, which are (1) get a good editor, (2) start with the smallest plottable story chu...2022-11-0144 min

START WRITINGSW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 7) PLOT CLOCKSW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 7) PLOT CLOCK WATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/zR-IPvGfAbg Episode 7 of A BEGINNER'S GUIDE to Writing a Novel teaches you how J Washburn structures a story using a PLOT CLOCK! The main points of this clock are (1) HOOK, (2) PLEDGE, (3) TURN, (4) PRESTIGE, (5) FINALE. We take an in-depth look at Jurassic Park and Star Wars: A New Hope as examples of how this structure works. And we also takes quick glance as the kishotenketsu model for plotting. And finally, I reveal the behind-the-scenes story of the ECKSDOT finale! If you have questions...2022-10-0437 min

START WRITINGSW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 6) PLOT FROM SCRATCHSW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 6) PLOT FROM SCRATCH WATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/_dWnYmQ83M8 Episode 6 of A BEGINNER'S GUIDE to Writing a Novel is the easiest way to write a plot! We start with a letter from a listener, and we address questions like these: - Should I write my story from the finale and work backward? - Should I just figure out the plot as I go or should I write an outline? - How does George Martin plan his FANTASY NOVELS? - How do you fix a broken plot? - Is it faste...2022-09-0335 min

START WRITINGSW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 3) HEROIC EQEpisode 3 of A BEGINNER'S GUIDE to Writing a Novel teaches about building characters from the ground up. In this episode, J Washburn and Joe Bendoski tag team in a lecture that covers emotional intelligence, mimicry, and character names. We look at examples from Charles Dickens, George Lucas, J.K. Rowling, and George R.R. Martin. To see the visuals from the slide deck, check out this episode of Start Writing on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z2tx_8Ovv1g 2021-09-2343 min

Become a Writer TodayHow to Get More People to Read Your Stories and Books with Joseph BendoskiMy guest this week is the author of the Sky Fall series of books, Joseph Bendoski. Joseph's background is in screenwriting which he eventually left behind as he found the conventions of that particular genre too restrictive.When he switched to writing novels, he found it a more freeing format. He was initially undecided whether to write fiction or non-fiction. He made his decision after looking at the book sales for Malcolm Gladwell and George R. R. Martin of Game of Thrones. George R.R. Martin had sold over 80 million books, whereas Malcolm Gladwell's sales were around 8...2021-09-1631 min

START WRITINGSW 122 Marketing Group: Email Super-fan ModelIn the marketing group, we discuss the Email Super-fan Model approach and talk about how it can change how you run FB ads, how to set up the email chain, and what you are selling beyond just books. Email: Pleasestartwriting@gmail.com Patreon.com/startwritingpodcast Website: http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing 2021-06-1645 min

START WRITINGSW 121 INT Bryan Collins - Dialogue in Non-FictionWe talk to Bryan Collins about writing dialogue in non-fiction, and how journaling can be used to inform and fuel it. He talks about how he and other authors build a business around their non-fiction writing, and how time and events can change things. Email: Pleasestartwriting@gmail.com Patreon.com/startwritingpodcast Website: http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing 2021-06-1624 min

START WRITINGSW 120 Marketing Group: Facebook & Amazon Ads Phase 1We take a very detailed look at Facebook & Amazon ads, setting them up, evaluating them, and targeting. There is a video that goes along with this on the Patreon Page. Video: https://www.patreon.com/StartWritingPodcast Email: Pleasestartwriting@gmail.com Patreon.com/startwritingpodcast Website: http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing 2021-05-1242 min

START WRITINGSW 119 DIS: Dialogue 005: SwitchtrackingWe discuss what Swtichtracking and staying-on-your-own-track mean, and how to use them in dialogue to create tension and conflict. Email: Pleasestartwriting@gmail.com Patreon.com/startwritingpodcast Website: http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing Hills Like White Elephants https://miettecast.com/2005/06/22/hills-like-white-elephants/2021-05-1222 min

START WRITINGSW 118 DIS: Dialogue 04: Don't Write-On-The-Nose But If You DoWe talk about Writing-On-The-Nose and how to address it. We go over examples and explore how it is approached in different genres. Email: Pleasestartwriting@gmail.com Patreon.com/startwritingpodcast Website: http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing 2021-04-0625 min

START WRITINGSW 114 DIS Dialogue 002: Actions Beats & SubtextWe continue our discussion on dialogue. This time we dig into action beats, one-actor-per-paragraph, subtext, stuffing for emphasis vs. shuffling for rhythm. Website: Joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing Email: Pleasestartwriting@gmail.com jbendoski@gmail.com Patreon.com/startwritingpodcast 2020-11-2934 min

START WRITINGSW 112 INT on Exposition: Micheal AbramsonWe discuss some of the ways Micheal Abramson handled exposition is his novel Dominant Trait. www.Joseph-Bendoski.com/Start-Writing jbendoski@gmail.com 2020-08-1637 min

START WRITINGSW 111 INT Exposition Part 5 - Other PerspectivesWe talk with Mark Everglade, T. K. Young, and Joseph Hurtgen about their views on exposition, and how they handled it in their own novels.Website: Joseph-Bendoski.com/Start-Writing Email: jbendoski@gmail.com 2020-07-1635 min

START WRITINGSW 110 DIS Exposition Part 4 - Essential PartsWe cover interiority and the essential parts of the exposition that are needed for the story to work. Email us at: jbendoski@gmail.com or visit our website Joseph-Bendoski.com/Start-Writing 2020-06-1938 min

START WRITINGSW109 DIS Exposition: Part 3We are still talking about exposition, backstory, and flashbacks. email: jbendoski@gmail.com website: Joseph-Bendoski.com/Start-Writing 2020-04-2430 min

START WRITINGSW108 DIS Exposition: Part 2We continue our discussion on EXPOSITION with examples from The Expanse and John Updike. Email: jbendoski@gmail.com Website: Joseph-Bendoski.com/Start-Writing 2020-03-3031 min

START WRITINGSW107 DIS Exposition: Part 1If Start Wars cut all exposition we wouldn't get this line, "Luke, I am your father." We talk about techniques to make exposition work and bring more life into your work. Visit our site JosephBendoski.com/Start-Writing or send us an email: jbendoski@gmail.com. Pick up the material for the examples on our website and help support the show.2020-01-3028 min

START WRITINGSW106 DIS Chapter CliffhangersWe discuss how to end chapters with cliffhangers, and what are the essential components that make a cliffhanger work, and what needs to come after. Website: Joseph-Bendoski/Start-Writing Email:jbendoski@gmail.com 2019-11-1928 min

START WRITINGSW105 DIS Ambiguous EndingsWe discuss why ambiguous endings are used, and how to make them work, and how to know if they are right for the story you are working on. Contact:jbendoski@gmail.com website: JosephBendoski.com/start-writing 2019-10-1324 min

START WRITINGSW104 DIS The End with CliffhangersWe discuss why you would end a book with a cliffhanger, the risks, and rewards of doing it, and look at some examples that have ended stories with cliffhangers successfully. Contact us: jbendoski@gmail.com or visit us for show notes at JosephBendoski.com/Start-Writing 2019-08-2926 min

START WRITINGSW103 DIS Elements of a Happy EndingWe continue our discussion of ending with a specific focus on happy ones. email us jbendoski@gmail.com or visit our site www.josephbendoski.com 2019-07-0625 min

START WRITINGSW 102 DIS Elements of THE ENDWe look at how to make an ending satisfying, different types of endings, and the reason they work. email: jbendoski@gmail.com Website: Joseph-Bendoski/Start-Writing.com 2019-05-1234 min

START WRITINGSW101 DIS Villains and Antagonists: Part 2We discuss the differences and importance of political villains and physical villains among other things. Email us at jbendoski@gmail.com Website: joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing 2019-04-0535 min

START WRITINGSW100 DIS Emotional GenresWe discuss the chemistry and style behind writing for specific genres and what emotional experiences readers are looking for. Website: Joseph-Bendoski.com/Start-Writing Email: jbendoski@gmail.com 2019-02-2740 min

START WRITINGSW099 DIS Expand the SceneWe discuss how to slow down and expand scene, and which type to use for different kinds of scenes and stories. joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing email:jbendoski@gmail.com 2019-01-3124 min

START WRITINGSW098 DIS Villains and Antagonists Part 1We discuss the making of great villains and antagonist and why it's such an important part of the story. joesph-bendoski.com/start-writing jbendoski@gmail.com 2018-12-0133 min

START WRITINGSW097 DIS Story Focus: Lisa Cron Part 2www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing We discuss how the protagonist builds the structure of the story and why it's important.2018-10-1323 min

START WRITINGSW096 DIS Essential Short StoriesWe discuss the two short stories you have to write, why and what to do with them.2018-09-2227 min

START WRITINGSW095 MAR PatreonWe cover everything we've learned about Patreon from various interviews, and our own research and put it all together for you. website Joseph-Bendoski.com/start-writing email: jbendoski@gmail.com 2018-08-1141 min

START WRITINGSW094 INT Jenna Moreci: Patreon 3We interview Jenna Meoreci about her Patreon and Youtube author marketing. joseph-bendoski.com/star-writing. jbendoski@gmail.com 2018-07-141h 13

START WRITINGSW093 DIS Character DifferentiationHow to differentiate your characters so your readers don't get confused. jbendoski@gmail.com www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing 2018-07-0724 min

START WRITINGSW092 INT Lori Pum: Story GridWe interview a certified Story Grid editor about how this story method works, and how different elements of the story connect to each other. www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing 2018-06-2351 min

START WRITINGSW091 DIS TropesWe discuss what tropes are how to use them improve the pacing of your story and cut exposition. www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing 2018-06-0116 min

START WRITINGSW090 INT Thorn Coyle: PatreonWe talk to Thorn Coyle about her experience with Patreon and how she grows her audience there. www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing 2018-05-1934 min

START WRITINGSW089 GRA Whom Should DieWe discuss when to use "whom" and why there is so much confusion, and you should definitely and always say "funnest!" www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing 2018-05-1216 min

START WRITINGSW088 MAR InstafreebieWe discuss what Instafreebie is and how to use it to get more reviews, subscribers, and generate interest in your book. www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing 2018-05-0525 min

START WRITINGSW VOC 021 Weekly Vocabulary for WritersWeekly vocabulary for writers. www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing 2018-04-2805 min

START WRITINGSW087 DIS Writing GroupWe discuss the different types of writing groups and why writers attend them, along with how to join one. www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing 2018-04-2836 min

START WRITINGSW VOC 20 Weekly Vocabulary and Poetry for writersSW VOC 20 Weekly Vocabulary and Poetry for writers. www.joseph-bendoski/start-writing 2018-04-2106 min

START WRITINGSW086 INT Alana Terry: PatreonWe interview author Alana Terry about her experience with Patreon. www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing 2018-04-2128 min

START WRITINGSW085 GRA Why we capitalize 'I'We discuss were some of the weird rules of English capitalization come from, and if you should follow them all. www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing 2018-04-1420 min

START WRITINGSW VOC 019 Weekly Vocabulary and Poetry for WritersWeekly Vocabulary and Poetry for Writers. Join our newsletter www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing 2018-04-0706 min

START WRITINGSW084 DIS PoV UpdateWe talk about the pros and cons of different points of view. Join the newsletter www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing 2018-04-0752 min

START WRITINGSW VOC 018 Weekly Vocabulary and Poetry for WritersSign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/2018-03-3105 min

START WRITINGSW 083 DIS Start in the Middle: Cron TheoryWe explore some of Lisa Cron's theory on storytelling, beginning at the beginning. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/2018-03-3125 min

START WRITINGSW VOC 017 Weekly Vocabulary and Poetry for WritersSign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/2018-03-2404 min

START WRITINGSW082 DIS Little Did They KnowWe discuss little-did-they-know clauses and as-you-know-bob. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/2018-03-2427 min

START WRITINGSW VOC 016 Weekly Vocabulary and Poetry for WritersWeekly Vocabulary and Poetry for Writers. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/2018-03-1905 min

START WRITINGSW080 MAR WattpadWe discuss how to use Wattpad for growing a fan base. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/2018-03-1930 min

Alive After ReadingAlive After Reading Episode 50 – Joseph BendoskiThis week, Alive After Reading is back with an interview featuring fellow author and podcaster, Joseph Bendoski. Check out his website here. And follow his Start Writing Podcast here. Thanks for listening! 2018-03-1834 min

Of Mooks and MonstersAlive After Reading Episode 50 – Joseph BendoskiThis week, Alive After Reading is back with an interview featuring fellow author and podcaster, Joseph Bendoski. Check out his website here. And follow his Start Writing Podcast here. Thanks for listening!The post Alive After Reading Episode 50 – Joseph Bendoski first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2018-03-1834 min

START WRITINGSW VOC 015 Weekly Vocabulary and Poetry for WritersWeekly Vocabulary and Poetry for Writers. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/2018-03-1005 min

START WRITINGSW079 INT Tim NiderriterWe interview Tim Niederriter about using Patreon for writing serial stories. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/2018-03-1050 min

START WRITINGSW VOC 014 Weekly Vocabulary and Poetry for WritersSW VOC 014 Weekly Vocabulary and Poetry for Writers. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/2018-03-0306 min

START WRITINGSW078 DIS LampingWe talk about the concept of lamping to remove reader stumbling blocks.2018-03-0316 min

START WRITINGSW VOC 013 Weekly Vocabulary and Poetry for WritersWeekly Vocabulary and Poetry for Writers. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/2018-02-2307 min

START WRITINGSW077 How to Catch a Unicorn in under an HourWe explore how articles are used, dropped, and shifted in different regions and during different time periods. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/2018-02-2312 min

START WRITINGSW VOC 012 Weekly Vocabulary & Poetry for WritersLess than 5 min if you listen at double speed. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/2018-02-1706 min

START WRITINGSW076 MAR Blurb Theory Part 2We discuss using curiosity gaps to write better blurbs and cover the importance of genre styling. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/2018-02-1716 min

START WRITINGSW VOC 011 Weekly Vocab & Poetry for WritersWeekly vocab & poetry. Listen at double speed and it's less than 5min. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/2018-02-1307 min

START WRITINGSW075 INT Amber DalcourtWe interview brand consultant Amber Dalcourt about how she's using Wattpad to build a fan base. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/2018-02-131h 07

START WRITINGSW VOC 010 Weekly Vocabulary and Poetry for WritersSign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/2018-02-0406 min

START WRITINGSW074 DIS The Turn & The Psychology of CuriosityWe discuss the screenwriting term "the turn" and examine how to use the psychology of curiosity to keep readers hooked. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/2018-02-0420 min

START WRITINGSW VOC 009 Weekly Vocabulary and PoetryThis week's vocab and poem. Listen at double speed and it will be less than 5min. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/2018-01-2706 min

START WRITINGSW073 UPDATE DIS Theme in SettingWe have an update for an older podcast: Theme in setting. I add in some details about how the hopeless side in presented to create balance. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/2018-01-2713 min

Write Now with Sarah WernerCoffee Break 059: Joseph BendoskiThriller author and podcaster Joseph Bendoski talks literary psychology, media manipulation, and the prehistoric survival instincts of storytelling.2018-01-2227 min

START WRITINGSW VOC 008 Weekly Vocabulary for WritersWe cover week vocabulary for writers along with the history and etymology of the words for those writers of historical fiction. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/2018-01-2006 min

START WRITINGSW072 DIS Cat & DogsWe discuss the importance of first impression, relatability, and how to engineer those moments for your characters. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/2018-01-2023 min

START WRITINGSW VOC 007 Weekly Vocabulary and Poetry.Weekly vocabulary for writers. Less than 5min if you listen at double speed.2018-01-1308 min

START WRITINGSW071 GRA Go On a Which HuntWe cover what it means to "go on a which hunt" and "delete all your thats" and cover when you can't.2018-01-1323 min

START WRITINGSW VOC 006 Weekly Vocabulary 2018-01-1007 min

START WRITINGSW070 INT Taylor StevensWe discuss Taylor Stevens' journey to becoming an author. Her in-depth approach to writing craft in her podcast, and a few choices in her own books.2018-01-1059 min

START WRITINGSW VOC 005 Weekly Vocabulary for WritersWeekly vocabulary and roots for writers.2017-12-3008 min

START WRITINGSW069 RE DIS Author Promise & ClimaxWhat is the author's promise and how does it impact how people feel about your climax?2017-12-3044 min

START WRITINGSW VOC 004 Weekly Vocabulary for Writers 2017-12-2309 min

START WRITINGSW068 DIS Relavent SettingWe begin our exploration of Lisa Cron's work on writing, starting with the setting.2017-12-2321 min

START WRITINGSW VOC 003 December 15, 2017 2017-12-1607 min

START WRITINGSW067 INT Patrick AdamsWe talked with Patrick Adams about indie publishing children's books. What he’s tried in marketing, what worked, and what didn’t. He explains how to approach writing for a child audience and why he chose self-publishing. He walks through his formating process for a image focused book, and what tricks he uses to 2017-12-1637 min

START WRITINGSW VOC 002Weekly Vocabulary for writers. December 8th 2017 2017-12-0807 min

START WRITINGSW066 G&P Singular TheyWe discuss the use and history of singular they, along with a poem by W. B. Yeats 2017-12-0817 min

START WRITINGSW VOC 001 December 1st 2017Weekly vocabulary for writers.2017-12-0209 min

START WRITINGSW065 EX Revising Action BeatsWe take an in-depth look at Action and rewriting them for a specific emotion. Also, creating an emotional map towards the chapter climax.2017-12-0223 min

START WRITINGSW064 DIS RE Set Pieces & SequencesWe discuss the difference between set-pieces and sequences and how to use them.2017-11-2535 min

START WRITINGSW063 INT Dave ChessonWe talk to Dave Chesson about blurb writing for different markets and how to get better conversions.2017-11-1822 min

START WRITINGSW062 MAR Blurb TheoryWe talk about the different theories that exist for blurbs, and go through writing one to show how each works.2017-11-1159 min

START WRITINGSW062 INT David WrightWe interview David Wright about the struggles of a common name as a writer.2017-11-0452 min

START WRITINGSW061 MAR Pre-Launch Part 1We discuss everything you need to be doing before you finish and publish your book. At least everything we could fit into part 1. 2017-10-2857 min

START WRITINGSW060 DIS Action Beats Re-ReleaseWe re-release one of our most popular episodes: Actions beats. 2017-10-2150 min

START WRITINGSW059 G&P Split InfinitiveCan you split them? When should you? 2017-10-1424 min