Enjoy this author interview I did with Matt Posner on his YouTube channel, The School of Fiction. There’s loads of book marketing advice and good silliness. Enjoy! Resources mentioned in this interview Heart-Centered Marketing...
Jasper Ezekiel shares three ways to get collaborative writing done, with writers and those that don’t dabble. Collaborate! It’s great!
Fantasy Character Groups Made Simple with Ezra Barany – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 148 *** “The really cool thing about character groups is if you’re making worlds, let’s talk about the...
The Paper Lantern Writers, a collective of historical fiction writers across multiple genres, answer questions about their group.
Kristen McNeill shares how to research while avoiding the writing research rabbit hole. Find out in four steps how to do it!
How to Ask Powerful Questions to Unlock Your Creativity (and Your Life) – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 147 *** “As a storyteller, WHAT IF is fabulous. What if it was like...
Do you struggle to write? Catharine Bramkamp thinks you might need a room of your own. Here are some ways to work with what you have.
It’s okay to play pretend when you’re an adult! Jasper Ezekiel explains how collaborative writing is just like playing with your friends.
A novice writer’s battle is one that Iman Llompart knows well. But how do you keep going when the pessimism sets in? Here are some tips.
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How Ancient Female Warriors Shape Our Future – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 146 *** “Women have had an impact in world history throughout the ages. We just haven’t been told those...
LA Bourgeois shares how learning to write funny improved all her writing! Try cracking a joke in your next piece and see what happens.
Lisbeth Mizula shares her writing process and all the work that has gone into her debut to be finished by December 2025, Writing is Murder.
Kelley Way answers the question, “Do I need to register my copyright?” and dispels some common myths about the “poor man’s copyright.”
Women in Science: From Ancient Times to Modern Breakthroughs – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 145 *** “Did you ever wonder who invented Kevlar, the coffee filter, the car heater, or liquid...
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