The Writer's Journey

Slip into your suits, because in this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into world-building. Epic fantasy tomes, alternate history tales, weird westerns, superhero adventures, even a little romance (we hear)–Rhett and Steve have written it all. Tonight they’ll share ideas for how to organize your world, work with a collaborator, satisfy reader expectations, and […]

Christopher Paolini, wordsmith and dragon-tamer, is back with his science fiction debut, To Sleep in a Sea of Stars. He’s kindly agreed to return from his imaginative worlds to answer all of your questions, dear viewer. So make ’em good!

New York Times best-selling fantasy author R.A. Salvatore joins us to answer all of your burning questions. We cover his tips on writing tense action scenes, beloved long-series characters, and interacting with the fans. Get comfy, because we’ve got questions and he’s got stories to tell. Check out R.A. Salvatore’s latest title, RELENTLESS: https://amzn.to/34wiXBV Many […]

The publishing world. There are more options available out there than you think. What’s the best way for you? Fantasy author Michael J. Sullivan joins us to discuss his experiences working with traditional publishers and as a self-publishing author. Catch all his best tips in tonight’s episode…

POV, one of the writer’s most versatile tools. And a big head-scratcher. Should you use third person or first? Limited or omniscient? How do you avoid headhopping? Just who is telling the story–and when? Tonight on The Writer’s Journey, we’re pulling back the curtain on POV with editor Mia Kleve. Past, present, and future, no […]

The No Safe Words editrixes are back, this time to discuss ways you can bring those editing costs down. We’ll talk self-editing tips, handling beta readers, a checklist for every author, and consider cheaper editing options such as reducing the project scope and hiring on freelancer platforms.

Are you thinking of doing some editing but aren’t sure how to give useful feedback on your friend’s manuscript? Looking for a more helpful response than “Yeah, I liked it…” or “No, the book’s total trash”? In tonight’s episode, the No Safe Words editors talk about setting up expectations and goals for the editing process, […]

Calling all cowboys and cowgirls of every stripe! In this episode, we get into the true history of the American West. The wide-open range is at your fingertips. Professor Art T. Burton, award-winning author and professor of American history, is here to help us rediscover the wonders of the Wild West. Tonight, we talk about […]

Editor and writing coach Clark Chamberlain joins us tonight to unpack a process he calls masterminding, collaborating with a partner to develop your plot. We’ll talk brainstorming techniques, plot development, and knowing when to stop niggling and start writing in tonight’s episode of The Writer’s Journey. Photo: Per Lööv, Unsplash