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Join award-winning, bestselling hosts Bennett R Coles and Sara Dahmen with All About Writing, the podcast that covers everything about the world of writing from the inside out. With their combined decades tackling novels, non-fiction, publishing, editing, ghostwriting and even screenwriting, Ben and Sara dive into every detail of the writing industry, along with their guests, and offer experienced advice, opinions, and more.
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- Marketing Part 12: Introduction to Threads · 15 dk · Sezon 3 Bölüm 80What is Threads? Is it something that can be useful for author marketing? Join Ben as he asks Sara all about Threads and how it can be a great element of any author's brand. To…
- Writing Craft Part 16: World Building in Fantasy · 26 dk · Sezon 3 Bölüm 79World building in the fantasy genre has a few official 'rules' but, as Ben and Sara discuss, even these rules can be bent, broken, or twisted. Join them as they dive into an…
- Marketing Part 11: Introduction to Substack · 14 dk · Sezon 3 Bölüm 78What is Substack? Is it a worthwhile tool in an author's arsenal? What should be expected in terms of engagement? Why do it? And how can Substack fit into your writing marketing?…
- Writing Craft Part 15: World Building in Science Fiction · 22 dk · Sezon 3 Bölüm 77World building in the science fiction genre (and all the sub genres sci fi is part of!) has a few official 'rules' though, as Ben and Sara discuss, even the rules can be bent…
- Life Top 5: Favorite Movies · 42 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 76Movies are great! Join Ben & Sara as they drink wine and discuss their Top 5 favorite movies. What makes them great? How do they inspire great writing? Be ready to be surprised…
- Screenwriting 10: Working as a Team · 19 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 75When working in the film industry, working as a team is highly important. Being prepared to do tandem writing, deep edits, and trading the development of a script, idea, or…
- Writing Craft Part 14: Character Voice - Not *Your* Voice · 18 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 74Writers often talk about "voice". Often, this means discussing or knowing what you, the writer, sounds like on the page. What makes you unique and your style your own? But…
- Business of Writing Part 13: How to Choose a Title · 15 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 73The title of a book is one of the single most important elements of the entire work. It identifies the book: it is the name by which the book will be forever known. But it’s also…
- Writing Craft Part 13: Deep Dive into Memoir Writing · 34 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 72Ben and Sara invite Dr. Rebecca N Thompson to dive deeper into what it takes to write memoir, especially when covering difficult topics and piecing together many people's real…
- Writing Life Part 12: Beta Readers · 16 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 71What is a beta reader? Do you need one? If so, what do they do? How much do they cost, and what are the expectations? Join Ben and Sara as they discuss this unique role in the…
- Business of Writing Part 12: Working with Established IP · 39 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 70Is it possible to write books in story universes that were created by other people? Another creator’s work is called their Intellectual Property, or IP, and the answer is… maybe?…
- Writing Craft Part 12: Tropes · 16 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 69What on earth is a trope? It’s a term thrown around in literary circles to describe something really important that every author should understand. Join Ben & Sara to find out…
- Business of Writing Part 11: Writing Retreats · 30 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 68Writing retreats are one of the fabled parts of being an author: a secluded location, a cadre of like-minded artists, inspiration galore and just some peace and quiet… But what…
- Getting Started 11: An Introduction to Memoir Writing · 17 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 67Everyone has a story worth telling. But how do you make sure that your story comes to life on the page? What is a memoir? How do authors approach them? Join Ben & Sara as they…
- Marketing Part 10: In-Person Book Tours · 12 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 66Book tours sound like a lot of fun. Don’t they? Are they a worthwhile investment for an author or just a big waste of time? Join Ben & Sara as they discuss the pros and cons of…
- Writing Life 11: Writing Clubs · 26 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 65Have you ever thought about joining a writer’s club? What is one, what’s involved, and how do you find one? What’s the time commitment if you do? Ben and Sara invite George…
- Screenwriting 9: Representation in the Biz · 18 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 64So… how DOES one get into screenwriting? We’ve all heard that Hollywood is all about who you know, but what if you don’t know anyone? And what’s the difference between an agent…
- Writing Life 10: The Critique Partner · 38 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 63What is a critique partner? If it sounds interesting – or it sounds scary – then you should listen to this episode. Join Ben & Sara as they welcome special guests Jill Evans and…
- Business of Writing Part 10: Writer Conferences · 15 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 62If you're considering attending a writing conference, you might want to learn a bit about what to expect, the costs and who you'll meet. More importantly, what is the point of…
- Marketing Part 10: Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? · 24 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 61Ben and Sara tackle the ageless question on this Christmas Day episode: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Or...not? Wading into the weeds on this, they discuss how marketing can…
