The Dialogue Doctor Podcast
Episodes
Episode 223 - The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop (a Joint with JP)
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coaches Jeff Elkins and JP Rindfleisch IX talk about the book The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop by Felicia Rose Chavez...
Episode 222 - Writing Plot Twists into a Mystery
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Ask Me Anything Session, Dialogue Doctor Coach Laura Humm talks with author Mara about the plot twists she's planning for her work in process....
Episode 221 - Behind the Scenes of Traditional Publishing with Chuck Sambuchino
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff has all his questions about traditional publishing by Chuck Sambuchino. Chuck talks with Jeff about how to approach agents, what...
Episode 220 - Building an Opening Scene with Erica Gloss
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach Laura Humm sits down with author Erica Gloss to talk about Erica's work in progress. To open, they discuss the ...
Episode 219 - Leslye Penelope and World Building
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff interviews award-winning author Leslye Penelope. They discuss her author career, her writing podcasts, and how she builds powerf...
Episode 218 - Epic Fantasy and Romantic Tension
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Joan Lightning to look at Joan's work-in-progress. They talk about keeping all the characters included in ...
Episode 217 - Editing and Writing Character Voices - Laura and Jeff Q&A
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach Laura Humm and Jeff answer questions from the Dialoggers about editing character voices, writing accents, build...
Episode 216 - Themes, Scene Types, and Character Casting with JP Rindfleisch IX and Lisa Young
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach JP Rindfleisch IX sits down with author Lisa Young to talk about Lisa's cast of characters. They discuss Lisa's...
Episode 215 - An Interview with Daniel David Wallace
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach JP Rindfleisch IX interviews writer and writing teacher, Daniel David Wallace. JP and Daniel talk about how Dan...
Episode 214 - Pacing the Energy of Your Story with Miss Catherine Hernandez
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff sits down with Editor and High Fantasy/Steam Punk writer Catherine Herandez. They discuss a short story Catherine is working on....
Episode 213 - Flashbacks and Pacing with Lisa Bonneau
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Lisa Bonneau to talk about her work in progress. They talk about seamlessly integrating flashbacks into a ...
Episode 212 - Writing Children's Voices with Laura Humm and MZ
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Laura Humm sits down with author MZ to look at MZ's work in progress. They discuss writing children's voices and keep...
Episode 211 - Understanding Your Cast (Engines, Anchors, and Hazards)
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Jeff breaks down different types of cast members and how to use them to manipulate the power of your scenes and the power of you...
Session 210 - Plot, Character Growth, and Cast with Aaron Betts
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Aaron Betts to talk through Aaron's work in progress. They look at Aaron's plot, discuss how the story sho...
Episode 209 - Time with Tom
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff hangs out with author/editor/bookstore owner Tom Holbrook. They talk about stories they've enjoyed recently and stories they've ...
Episode 208 - Understanding Your Characters with JP Rindfleisch IX and Fiona Chan
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In in this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach JP Rindfleisch IX sits down with author Fiona Chan to look at a section of Fiona's work in progress. They di...
Episode 207 - Joint with JP - Scene and Structure by Jack M. Bickham
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff and Dialogue Doctor Coach JP Rindfleisch IX discuss the classic book on writing scenes, "Scene & Structure" by Jack M. Bickham. ...
Episode 206 - Writing Realistic Emotional Intensity with Laura Humm and Madeline Davis
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach Laura Humm sits down with Historical Fantasy author Madeline Davis to look at a scene from Madeline's current w...
Episode 205 - Publisher and Agent David Morris
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff sits down with publisher and author agent David Morris to talk about his history in publishing, the difference between a small p...