In today’s episode, K&L chat with Bill Patterson, a master wordsmith who makes hard science exciting and looks great in a Hawaiian shirt. Let’s dive in!
The Writer's Journey
Editor Ellen “the Cutter” Campbell Edits Live
Title says it all. See ya on the flip side!
Assembling a Mastermind | James S. Aaron
Being an author doesn’t have to be a secluded profession. With so many ways of reaching and staying in contact with friends and family, why not utilize that tech to make a mastermind group with other authors? James S. Aaron is here to dig deep on what exactly a mastermind group is, and how to […]
The Secret Life of a Bookdealer
Calling all book lovers–this one’s for you! Ever wonder if that old book on your shelf is worth something? How could you figure it out? Or–where to go to find the best signed copy of your favorite author’s book? (Just ask. Josh Hayes tells us he’ll send you one for free!) On this episode of […]
Words on World-Craft | J. Dianne Dotson
A good book can transport you into an alternate time and dimension, where the reader lives inside the author’s imagination. But how do you write a book like that? Let’s ask sci-fi author J. Dianne Dotson how she does it, and see what we can learn.
Writing Characters Readers Love | Jonathan Maberry
What does it take to write characters readers connect with, ones they’ll never forget? We’ll ask Jonathan Maberry, author of the hit Joe Ledger series and the Netflix-filmed V Wars novels, exactly how he does it.
Ellen Campbell Edits
Watch the bloody mayhem as manuscripts get sliced and diced live.
Why Isn’t My Book Selling?
Selling books is more than putting it up for sale. The cover has to grab–not just a reader, but the right one. Your blurb needs to resonate. That first line sing. Then there’s the marketing strategy and– A whole lot to know and do! Today the guys at Aethon Books join us to take a […]
Eric Flint & the Baen Bar Brawl
Recently, a decades-old online forum for science fiction fans, Baen’s Bar, got removed from the internet as users’ comments were investigated. What happened and why? Long-time Baen author Eric Flint joins us on this episode of The Writer’s Journey.
Writing American Sniper | Jim DeFelice
American Sniper has topped major best-selling lists and captured the public’s attention with Chris Kyle’s fascinating tale. It started with one SEAL doing his job, protecting his country, and continues with 1.2 million copies sold and a Clint Eastwood film adaptation. But how did it happen? We’ll find out on this next episode of The […]