The Story Craft Cafe Podcast
Episodes
AI Tools From A Writer And Publisher’s Perspective With Steve Beaulieu | SCC 60
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AI is certainly one of the buzziest topics as we start off 2023, and lots of writers are exploring what these tools might be able to offer to their pe...
Using AI Writing Tools With Paranormal Cozy Mystery Writer Leanne Leeds | SCC 59
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of talk in the writing community about AI and the tools that AI are now affording writers. Today we hear from an author who is using thi...
A Look Back At 2022 | Story Craft Cafe 58
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wow, what a year! In this calendar year not only did we kick off the number one site for writers The Story Craft Cafe, but we also started this podcas...
Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days : The Journey’s End, Or Just The End Of This Chapter? | SCC 57
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a wild and memorable 60 days, and we have learned a lot about the art and science of writing, and a lot about ourselves. How did we do? Did ...
Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days Week Five Check-in: The Muddy Middle | SCC 56
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Story Craft Café Podcast. If you're just joining us for the first time, we kicked off a challenge last month to Write A Novel With Dab...
Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days Week Five Check-in: The Writing Begins! | SCC 55
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Story Craft Café Podcast. If you're just joining us for the first time, we kicked off a challenge last month to Write A Novel With Dab...
What Motivates Your Characters? Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days Week Four Check-in | SCC 54
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Story Craft Café Podcast. If you're just joining us for the first time, we kicked off a challenge a couple of weeks ago to Write A Nov...
Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days Week Three Check-in: Building Your World | Story Story Craft Café Episode 53
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Story Craft Café Podcast. If you're just joining us for the first time, we kicked off a challenge a couple of weeks ago to Write A Nov...
Rick Partlow Talks About The Life Of A Professional Science Fiction Author | Story Craft Café Episode 52
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Story Craft Café Podcast. If you're just joining us for the first time, we kicked off a challenge a couple of weeks ago to Write A Nov...
Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days Week Two Check-in | Characters: The Life Blood Of Your Story Story Craft Café Episode 51
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Story Craft Café Podcast. If you're just joining us for the first time, we kicked off a challenge a couple of weeks ago to Write A Nov...
Write A Novel In 60 Days With Dabble Week 1 | Dabble CEO Jacob Wright Talks Plotting With Dabble
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Story Craft Café Podcast. If you're just joining us for the first time, we kicked off a challenge last week to Write A Novel With Dabb...
Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days Kickoff Event | Story Craft Cafe 49
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's October, and that means it's time to start working on that novel that you've been thinking about. Our friends at NaNoWriMo have famously dubbed N...
Writing Twists That Make A Lasting Impression With Adam Hamdy| Story Craft Cafe Episode 48
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Hamdy is a bestselling British author and screenwriter who works with studios and production companies on both sides of the Atlantic. Togethe...
Why Writing With A Plan Makes A Difference With Jean Kwok | Story Craft Cafe Episode 47
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Story Craft Café podcast. Today we get to spend some time with Jean Kwok, author of the instant New York Times bestseller Searching Fo...
How Publishing Romance Has Changed In The Last Decade with Jasinda and Jack Wilder | Story Craft Cafe 46
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the story craft cafe podcast. We're continuing our monthlong celebration of romance that we're calling #KissTember. Today we have husband a...
#KissTember Kickoff | How To Make A Living As A Romance Author | Story Craft Cafe Episode 45
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're kicking off a month that we're calling #KissTember. Since we are roughly six months away from Valentine's Day, if you are a romance author, or j...
Finding Your Niche In Publishing With Karen McManus | Story Craft Cafe Episode 44
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Karen M. McManus is a #1 New York Times and international bestselling author of young adult thrillers. Her books include the One of Us Is Lying seri...
Author Sampler With Meg Gardiner, David Pepper, Faye Kellerman, William Kent Krueger, John Galligan, and Karin Slaughter | Story Craft Cafe Episode 43
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the story craft cafe podcast. Today we have a special show for you. We have been collecting conversations with authors all across the genre...
Using Data To Find Your Indie Success with Alex Newton Of K-lytics | Story Craft Cafe Episode 42
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue our #indiesummmer coverage, we shift gears a little bit to talk to Alex Newton from K-lytics. While writing is most definitely an art, ...
Finding Your Readers And Marketing That Works With Kevin Tumlinson | Story Craft Cafe Episode 41
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Story Craft Cafe podcast. As we continue our #indiesummmer coverage, we talk with an author today that has seen indie publishing go thr...
A Fantasy Master Talks World Building with R. A. Salvatore | Story Craft Cafe Episode 40
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of this conversation with master of Epic Fantasy R. A. Salvatore we dig deep into his favorite topic, world building. From the terrain to ...
Reflecting On Nearly 35 Years As A Master Of Fantasy Fiction with R. A. Salvatore | Story Craft Cafe Episode 39
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of this 2 part episode we talk with Master of Fantasy Fiction R. A. Salvatore. From the creation of his iconic character Drizzt Do'Urden,...
Revising Your Book And Working With An Editor With Lauren Moore | Story Craft Cafe Episode 38
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing can be more daunting than taking the manuscript that you've worked on and poured your heart and soul into and handing that to someone to mark ...
Developing Characters That Keep Readers Coming Back For More With Michael La Ronn | Story Craft Café Episode 37
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Story Craft Café Podcast. If you joined us yesterday then you know that we're talking with Michael La Ronn, author of more than 80 b...
Publishing Over 80 Books While Juggling The Busyness Of Life With Michael La Ronn | Story Craft Café Episode 36
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael La Ronn is one of the most prolific authors I know. He is also one of the most giving authors I know. He not only works a full time job, enjoy...
Finding Your Niche In Publishing with Josh Hayes | Story Craft Café Episode 35
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of the Story Craft Café, we talk with Josh Hayes about how he found his niche where he could be successful in publishing. A retire...
Finding Your Storytelling Passion With John Searles | Story Craft Café Episode 34
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Searles is the best-selling author of the novels Her Last Affair, Help for the Haunted, Strange but True and Boy Still Missing. Hailed as “r...
The Power Of Your Back List With Dan Kenney | Story Craft Cafe Episode 33
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Kenney is one of the most prolific authors I know. He publishes middle grade books under the name Daniel Kenney, and he also writes cozy mysteries...
From Screen To Page With Joe Stillman | Story Craft Café Episode 32
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Stillman co-wrote Shrek for Dreamworks which earned him an Academy Award® nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay and the Annie and BAFTA Awards...
Lucy Score Goes From Indie Author To Publishing Maven | Story Craft Cafe Episode 31
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Score is a USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and #1 Amazon bestselling author. Small town contemporary rom-coms are her lady jam and she enjoys del...
Taking Advantage Of The Largest Growth Market In Publishing | Story Craft Café Episode 30
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Audiobooks are the fastest growth market in publishing. If you are not taking advantage of this market, you could be leaving readers unreached, and wh...
Writing Timely Thrillers That Defy Aging With Brad Thor | Story Craft Cafe Episode 29
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BRAD THOR is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-two thrillers, including RISING TIGER, BLACK ICE (ThrillerFix Best Thriller of th...
Developing Fantasy Characters With Jenna Moreci | Story Craft Café Episode 28
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna Moreci is a International #1 Amazon Bestseller and wildly popular YouTuber who joins us today to talk all about writing fantasy characters and ...
Developing Thriller Characters With Will Dean | Story Craft Cafe Episode 27
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will Dean grew up in the East Midlands of the United Kingdom and lived in nine villages before the age of eighteen. After studying law at the London S...
Self Editing Workshop with Elzevera Albada Jelgersma | Story Craft Cafe Episode 26
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Self editing is an important step in the editing and publishing process. Editor Elzevera Albada Jelgersma joins us to take you through the steps you n...
Why We Love Mysteries With Lucy Clarke | Story Craft Cafe Episode 25
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sunday Times bestseller, Lucy Clarke, is the author of seven psychological thrillers - THE SEA SISTERS, A SINGLE BREATH, THE BLUE/NO ESCAPE, LAST SEEN...
Writing Fantasy and Building A Reader Base With Jeff Wheeler | Story Craft Cafe Episode 24
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Wheeler took an early retirement from his career at Intel in 2014 to write full-time. He is a husband, father of five, and a devout member of The...
Creating Fantastical Characters and Worlds With Brian McClellan | Story Craft Cafe Episode 23
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian McClellan is an American epic fantasy author from Cleveland, Ohio. He is known for his acclaimed Powder Mage Universe and essays on the life and...
Bringing Ancient Myths Into Modern Fantasy With Helene Wecker | Story Craft Cafe Episode 22
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Helene Wecker’s first novel, The Golem and the Jinni, was awarded the Mythopoeic Award for Adult Literature, the VCU Cabell Award for First Novel...
Crafting The Perfect Characters With J. T. Ellison | Story Craft Cafe Episode 21
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
J.T. Ellison is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 25 critically acclaimed novels, including her standalone thrillers H...
Story Craft Cafe Episode 20 | Destiny Salter Character Development & Evolution Workshop
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you missed our live event this past Friday in the Story Craft Cafe, don't worry, we've got you covered! Join us as we recap this exciting Character...
Story Craft Cafe Episode 19 | Fiona Barton Talks Casting Mystery Characters
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fiona Barton's debut, The Widow, was a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller and has been published in 36 countries and optioned for television. ...
Story Craft Cafe Episode 18 | David Koepp Talks About Bringing Visual Storytelling To Prose
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Koepp has written or co-written the screenplays for more than thirty films, including APARTMENT ZERO (1989), BAD INFLUENCE (1990), DEATH BECOMES...
Story Craft Cafe Episode 17 | Hannah Mary McKinnon Discusses Making Likable Characters Out Of Unlikable Situations
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"[A] highly entertaining, bone-chilling must read.”—Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest "A diabolical ...
Story Craft Cafe Episode 16 | Christopher Moore Talks About Mixing Fantasy With Satire
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Moore is an American writer of comic fantasy. An only child, Moore learned to amuse himself with his imagination. He loved reading and h...
Story Craft Cafe Episode 15 | Camille Pagán Weighs In On The Pantser Vs Plotter Debate
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille Pagán is the Amazon Charts, Washington Post, and #1 Kindle bestselling author of "witty and delightful" novels (Library Journal) about life's...
Story Craft Cafe Episode 14 | Dervla McTiernan Shares The Rules For Writing Murder
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Internationally bestselling and critically acclaimed writer, Dervla McTiernan is the author of The Ruin, The Scholar and The Good Turn. The Ruin w...
Story Craft Cafe Episode 13 | Linwood Barclay Talks About Writing Fiction That Takes Your Breath Away
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest in the Story Craft Cafe is New York Times bestselling author with twenty novels to his credit, Linwood Barclay. Linwood joins us today t...
Story Craft Cafe Episode 12 | Beverly Jenkins Explains Why Reading Romance Will Help You Up Your Story Telling Game
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Romance Author Legend Beverly Jenkins joins us in the Story Craft Cafe today to talk about why anyone interested in telling stories NEEDS to read roma...
Story Craft Cafe Episode 11 | The Dabblers Talk About The Magic Of Community
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To help close out our final Friday of launch month, the Dabblers congregated in the Story Craft Cafe to talk about what motivates them as story teller...
Story Craft Cafe Episode 10 | Cassidy Lucas Talks About How Writing As A Team Opens New Creative Doors
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guests today in the Story Craft Cafe are Julia Fierro and Caeli Wolfson Widger who write as the duo named Cassidy Lucas. We talk about how their c...
Story Craft Cafe’ Episode 9 | Sarah Pinborough Talks About Going From Horror To Thrillers And Back Again
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are celebrating the launch of the Story Craft Cafe' all month long with some fantastic guests that have dropped by to share from their expansive kn...
Story Craft Cafe Episode 8 with James Rollins
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
James Rollins is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of international thrillers. His writing has been translated into more than forty languages ...
Story Craft Cafe Episode 7 With Taylor Brown
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TAYLOR BROWN grew up on the Georgia coast. His work has appeared in a wide range of publications, including The New York Times, The Rumpus, Garde...
Story Craft Cafe Episode 6 with Liv Constantine
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for joining us once again in the Story Craft Cafe! We continue our launch month events with a conversation with Lynne and Valerie Constantine w...
Story Craft Cafe Episode 5 with Christopher Paolini
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we celebrate the launch of The Story Craft Cafe'. Christopher Paolini drops by to help us celebrate the launch and to talk about the importance ...
Story Craft Cafe Episode 4 with Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I welcome co-authors Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson to the Story Craft Cafe to talk about their new book The Agathas, and what it was like to c...
Story Craft Cafe Episode 3 with Richard Fox
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 3 of the Story Craft Cafe we welcome Richard Fox to talk about writing space opera, military science fiction, and finding your passion as a...
Story Crafters’ Cafe Episode 2 With Sally Britton
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second episode of the Story Crafters' Cafe! Today our very special guest is Sally Britton, beloved author of sweet romance stories. I...
Story Crafters’ Cafe Episode 1 with Steve Beaulieu
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Story Crafters' Cafe, brought to you by Dabblewriter.com. In our first episode Hank welcomes Steve Beaulieu, fantasy and science fict...