Episode 237/Guest: Luke Mitchel, science fiction and fantasy author

Topics:

• Luke’s transition from KU to wide and direct sales
• Self-editing and revisions and accepting your writing style
• Writing short stories to refresh the creative process
• Moving away from social media and focusing on email marketing and direct sales

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Episode 236 / Ever wondered why certain characters steal your heart? This week we chat with Jessica Firpi, a TV and movie reviewer as well as a K-drama enthusiast and podcast host. We explore everything from effective "save the cat" moments to why a sunshine character can make a dark character shine.

If you've ever wondered how to make your characters compelling, relatable, and unforgettable, we’ve got some ideas for you. Plus, we've got examples from your favorite Kdramas and blockbuster movies.

Topics:

• How a Save the Cat moment gets the audience to root for a character
• Our favorite Save the Cat moments why they worked for us
• Genuine vs. manufactured conflict
• Creating complex backstories
• Pitfalls writers should avoid with Save the Cat moments
• Jess’s tips for bloggers and podcasters

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Episode 235 / Fantasy romance author Penn Cole shares tips on writing to market in a way that goes beyond the usual analysis of trends and tropes, patience in the writing and publishing process, and translations using an agent.

Topics:

• Penn’s tips on prepping for publication and ARC teams
• How to research and write to market in a deep way, focusing on why certain books resonate with readers
• Putting your blinders on and having the self confidence to go with your intuition
• Special editions from trad publishers
• Translations–why using an agent who specializes in sub-rights can be helpful
• The power of kindness, especially toward readers

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