Claire Hoffman is the guest. Her new memoir, Greetings from Utopia Park, is available now from...
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Claire Hoffman is the guest. Her new memoir, Greetings from Utopia Park, is available now from...
01:17:41
Episode 419 — Viet Thanh Nguyen
Viet Thanh Nguyen is the guest. His debut novel, The Sympathizer, was awarded the Pulitzer Prize...
01:10:18
Episode 426 — Jonathan Franzen
Jonathan Franzen is the guest. His latest novel, Purity, is available now in trade paperback from...
01:10:55
Episode 429 — Margaret Wappler
Margaret Wappler is the guest. Her debut novel Neon Green is available now from The Unnamed...
01:25:01
Episode 431 — Nicole Dennis-Benn
Nicole Dennis-Benn is the guest. Her debut novel Here Comes the Sun is available now from...
01:07:29
Wendy C. Ortiz is the guest. Her new book Bruja—a "dreamoir"—is available now from Civil Coping...
01:20:27
Michelle Tea is the guest. Her new novel, Black Wave, is available now from Feminist Press. In...
01:23:44
How to Create Characters That Are Nothing Like You
It's so important to create characters that are nothing like us. Why? And how can we do so...
17:03
All Great Stories Have This One Key Factor in Common
What do great stories like The Hunger Games, The Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, and more have in...
14:32
Building Your Fantasy World (Part Two): Maps
Are you in the process of building a fantasy world? What is the first step you need to take?...
08:36
Special Episode Part 2: My 30 Day Hike Across the UK:
During my 30 day hike across the UK, I kept a daily journal. Writing every day for 30 days...
13:32
Special Episode Part 1: My 30 Day Hike Across the UK:
I took a 30 day hike across the UK with my family. Along the way, we visited the homes of the...
16:49
Interacting with Indie Authors: Proper Etiquette vs. Poor Decorum
Is there a proper way to interact with indie authors? How does one show their support for authors...
21:42
What Writers Can Learn From Star Wars About Effective World Building
Star Wars has mastered the art of world building. But what is the one powerful little tool the...
14:51
On-the-Nose Dialogue: Why it's Stunting your Character's Growth!
On-the-nose dialogue bores readers and stunts your character growth. It also limits a scene from...
11:47
5 Tips for Editing Your Own Novel
Which is worse? Writing a synopsis for our story? Or editing our giant novels we love like we...
10:12
How to Create Unique Dialogue Organically
Are you finding that your character's dialogue is dull and uneventful? Are you having trouble...
08:34
How to Master the Art of Foreshadowing
Foreshadowing is an effective tool when used properly in your story. But it can be misused! Let's...
09:03
Make Your Novel Impossible to Put Down with 2 Key Methods
These two methods make authors as diverse as Stephen King to Nicholas Sparks successful authors....
06:39
The Love Triangle: Why You're Doing it Wrong!
Love Triangles are juicy, nail-biting fun your readers yearn for. Or are they? Here's why love...
08:28