Most Writers Are Fans

Special: The Article That Started It All — Rose Horowitch on Reading, Education, and What's at Stake

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A conversation between a journalist covering elite universities and a high school English teacher in rural West Virginia turns out to have more in com...

Ink Over AI - Who Built the Future?

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last night, I tried to plan out my first gaming PC. I pulled up Claude alongside PCPartPicker and started putting together a build.Everything was goin...

How to Crowdfund as an Indie Author

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The book industry has been coming around to the idea of crowdfunding for some time now. Lately, it feels like it has become the standard way for many ...

The Lost Generation Problem

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I've been a fan of teen heroes my whole comics-reading life. But over the years I started noticing a pattern, one I've come to call the Lost G...

AI Can Mimic Writing. But It Can’t Mimic Voice

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the best defense against AI in the classroom isn’t detection software, but stronger writing instruction?In this episode of Ink Over AI, Terr...

Where Do Short Story Collections Come From?

26 Feb 2026

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What does it really take to build a short story collection—and how do you even find the right anthologies to submit to in the first place?In this ep...

How to Comission A Cover As An Indie Author

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We know we're not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but we also know everyone does. Getting a great cover is an important part of the publish...

Keep Writing in Hard Times!

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I've been having some thoughts about how it often feels difficult to create things when the world is what it is right now. Big line message: Keep ...

Writers Need to Be Adaptable

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Whenever most people dream about being a published author, they don’t often dream about writing tie-in fiction, journalism, or working inside someon...

Writing with ADHD (minisode)

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this video, I discuss how I learned about my ADHD diagnosis as an adult and how I have used writing as a way to manage it.Tyranny of the Fey by Ter...

Is AI Making Us All Sound the Same?

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Ink Over AI, Terry reflects on a small but unsettling moment: asking AI to polish an email, only to realize the result, while techn...

How Do You Promote Your Book On Social Media?

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Whenever most people dream about being a published author, they don’t picture constantly posting about their book on social media. But the reality i...

Authors Need to Use AI (hey, I know)

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Ink Over AI, Terry dives into why serious creatives can’t afford to ignore AI ,even if it feels uncomfortable or unnecessary. If ...

Is It Possible to Be a Full-Time Author?

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At least once a week, I find myself sitting at my desk at work thinking, “Is this my whole life?”The truth is, I love being an English teacher. Bu...

How to Use ChatGPT Without Cheating

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI doesn’t have to be a shortcut or a threat. In this episode, Terry models how students and writers can responsibly use tools like ChatGPT to jump-...

How Do You Plan A Fantasy Series?

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So you want to write a multi-part fantasy series? How do you get started? We hear stories about ideas coming to authors while they're on a train o...

Ink Over AI - Don't Hand Your Worth to AI

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Terry shares a moment from a recent grad school meeting that hit a little deeper than expected. When his professor casually said, “...

Research in Fiction

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As a speculative fiction author, it's really easy to fall into the trap that research doesn't apply to me. Obviously, fiction set in our world...

Dystopian Literature

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of⁠ Most Writers Are Fans⁠, host ⁠Terry Bartley⁠ interviewed queer YA sci-fi author, ⁠Michael Solís (⁠This is Why They Ha...

Welcome to Ink Over AI

09 Sep 2025

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A Most Writers Are Fans SeriesIn this kickoff episode, Terry Bartley introduces Ink Over AI, a new series about how writers can use AI tools without g...

Bi Representation

26 Aug 2025

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In this episode of Most Writers Are Fans, host Terry Bartley interviewed queer YA author, Aaron Aceves (This is Why They Hate Us). They talked about A...

A New Era

19 Aug 2025

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Most Writers Are Fans is back! And we are entering a new era. After a conversation with a podcast consultant, we have decided to move towards a new pr...

Writing Queer Characters as a Queer Author (Live Episode)

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most Writers Are Fans is Live! This summer, host Terry Bartley went on tour across the country to record the fourth season live at a series of coffee ...

I Want To Read Stories About Grief

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm creating a short story collection through my publishing company, Starlight King Press. I'd love for you to be a part of it. Please send me...

From Fiction to Reality

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Terry Bartley is joined by author and journalist, ⁠Dylan Roche (The Tide and the Stars). ...

Death of the Author (Minisode)

26 Feb 2025

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In this minisode, ⁠⁠Terry Bartley discusses the concept of "Death of the Author" and the complicated nature of how we, as fans, should deal with ...

From Ghostwriting to Your Own Imprint

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Terry Bartley is joined by New York Times and international bestselling author, J.D. Barker (⁠⁠...

Is the 1984 Dune Worth Watching Now?

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this minisode, ⁠Terry Bartley⁠ is joined by fellow author Arden Coutts to talk about whether you should watch the 1984 Dune starring Kyle M...

What To Do When Your Publisher Falls Apart

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, is joined by speculative fiction writer, Jen Karner⁠ (⁠Cinders of Yesterday⁠⁠⁠). They discuss...

Is Wicked the Best Musical Movie of All Time? (Minisode)

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this minisode, ⁠⁠Terry Bartley⁠⁠ is joined by fantasy young adult, Ryan Gebhart⁠ (⁠The Jewel of Life series⁠), to talk about their pi...

How to Create an Elevator Pitch for Your Book

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this ⁠⁠⁠⁠episode⁠⁠⁠⁠, Terry Bartley talks to fantasy author, ⁠Brooklyn Quintana (Nine of Swords⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Blood in the Water⁠...

How to Meet Your New Year Writing Goals

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this New Year's episode, ⁠⁠Terry Bartley⁠⁠ is joined by his friend and pseudo-agent, Dustin Whitman, to make publishing plans for the ne...

Indie Book Marketing

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this ⁠⁠⁠episode⁠⁠⁠, Terry Bartley talks to cozy urban fantasy author, Lou Wilham (Home is Where the Hex Is, ⁠⁠The Hex Next Door⁠)...

Best Reads of 2024 (Minisode)

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this minisode, ⁠Terry Bartley⁠ is joined by young adult and children's author, ⁠Chris Clarkson (That Summer Night on Frenchman Street, Chloe...

How Do You Get Your Book in a Bookstore?

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've been pretty overwhelmed getting ready for the holidays, but here's a great throwback episode to our live tour! Terry Bartley talked to romance a...

Can Anyone Write Diverse Books?

11 Dec 2024

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In this ⁠⁠episode⁠⁠, Terry Bartley talks to author ⁠Rae Shawn (Uncovering the Passion and ⁠⁠Big City, Small World). They discuss being a...

Should You Be Reading X-Men?

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this minisode, Terry Bartley is joined by his best friend and comic book expert, ⁠Dustin Whitman, to talk about the three main books for X-Men: ...

Trans Representation

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this ⁠episode⁠, Terry Bartley talks to author Arden Coutts (Before We Fall⁠ and ⁠A Nightclub for the Holidays). They discuss writing books ...

Minisode: Top Five - Disney Channel Original Movies

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this minisode, Terry Bartley is joined by indie pop artist ⁠Zach Benson to discuss their Top Five Disney Channel Original Movies. They also discu...

Romantasy

13 Nov 2024

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In this episode, Terry Bartley talks to sci-fi/fantasy author Kit Vincent (⁠⁠Of Feathers and Thorns and ⁠Love Immortal⁠⁠⁠). They discuss o...

Minisode - What Do We Do Now?

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this minisode, Terry Bartley has an honest and vulnerable conversation with listeners about his feelings on the 2024 Presidential Election and ways...

Reluctant Heroes

30 Oct 2024

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In this episode, Terry Bartley talks to fantasy author David R. Slayton (⁠Adam Binder Trilogy⁠ and ⁠Dark Moon Shallow Sea⁠⁠). They discuss h...

Minisode: I Ship It - Frodo and Sam

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this inaugural minisode, Terry Bartley is joined by fellow fantasy author Kirsha Fox, and they talk about whether or not Sam and Frodo are a coupl...

Building a Following

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Terry Bartley talks to writer (How to Piss Off Men: 109 Things to Say to Shatter the Male Ego), content creator, and actor (Rabbit) K...

Writing by Hand

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Terry Bartley talks to Fantasy and Young Adult Author (Jewel of Life series) Ryan Gebhart⁠⁠⁠. They discuss how self-pub vs. tra...

How to Write Monsters

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Terry Bartley talks to Author (Monstersona, Haunting Melody) and Game Designer, ⁠Chloe Spencer⁠⁠. They discuss how to write cha...

How Much of Your Life Should Your Art Take Up?

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Terry Bartley talks to YA Author (Darkhearts, The Ghost of Us) and Game Designer (Pathfinder), James Sutter⁠. They discuss how to a...

Finding Inspiration

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Terry Bartley talks to singer/songwriter, Zach Benson. They discuss how they create art that is personal and they're proud of. They a...

Writing About Love

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Terry Bartley talks to singer/songwriter, ⁠Spencer Jordan. They discuss balancing having a job that pays the bills within the indus...

Supporting Your Community

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most Writers Are Fans is back for its fifth season! In this episode, Terry Bartley talks to Sci-Fi/Fantasy writer, Brent Lambert (A Necessary Chaos). ...

Obscure Characters

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most Writers Are Fans is back for its fifth season! In this episode, Terry Bartley talks to comic book writer Josh Trujillo (Blue Beetle, Adventure Ti...

Writing About Mental Health

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most Writers Are Fans is back for its fifth season! In the debut episode, Terry Bartley talks to indie singer/songwriter Olen. They discuss finding yo...