The Writescast Network
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Writing as a Healing Modality featuring Cheryl Muir – Writescast 037
27 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cheryl Muir returns to the Writescast Network to for a conversation about how writing can help us heal and better understand our world.
Partner Publishing featuring Laura Zats – Writescast 036
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Agent, podcaster, and partner publisher Laura Zats joins host r. r. campbell for a conversation about partner publishing: what it is, how it differs f...
Writing for Video Games featuring Matt Forbeck – Writescast 035
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning and NYT-bestselling author and game designer Matt Forbeck joins Writescast Network founder r. r. campbell to talk about writing for vide...
Theme – Novel Approaches 006
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Writer Next Door, John Adamus, joins the Novel Approaches co-hosts Sione Aeschliman and r. r. campbell for a conversation on theme: what it is, it...
World Building – Novel Approaches 005
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guests Danielle Maurer and Chris Bedell join co-hosts r. r. campbell and Sione Aeschliman for a discussion of various world-building strategies during...
Plot and Structure – Novel Approaches 004
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Sione Aeschliman and r. r. campbell break down the differences between plot and structure before examining various structure models and how t...
Creating Character – Novel Approaches 003
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Author Kristin Oakley joins Novel Approaches co-hosts r. r. campbell and Sione Aeschliman to talk character from conception to completion and everythi...
Concept, an Editor’s Perspective – Novel Approaches 002
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts r. r. campbell and Sione Aeschliman take on concept from an editor's perspective, with an emphasis on what Sione looks for when evaluating co...
Concept, a Writer’s Perspective – Novel Approaches 001
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of this new Novel Approaches mini-series, co-hosts r. r. campbell and Sione Aeschliman tackle concept---what it is, why it's impo...
Special Announcement!
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Writescast host r. r. campbell shares a special announcement about the future of the podcast.
Writerly Research – Writescast 034
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, writescast host r. r. campbell describes strategies for doing writerly research online, in books and literature, through interviews, ...
Writing Conferences and the UW Writers’ Institute with Laurie Scheer – Writescast 033
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The director of the University of Wisconsin's Writers' Institute, Laurie Scheer, joins me for a conversation on the value of writing conferences. We a...
Point of View, Head Hopping, and Voice – Biblio Breakdown 002
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this Biblio Breakdown, we take a look at point of view, head hopping, and voice, all with the goal of developing a deeper understanding of how we c...
Maintaining Focus in Magic Realism with Kevin Klehr – Writescast 032
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Klehr talks magic realism: specifically how we can maintain focus when incorporating fantasy elements into our real-world tales.
Inciting Incidents, Characterization through Relationships, and Setting as Character – Biblio Breakdown 001
16 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this first ever Biblio Breakdown, we examine inciting incidents, characterization through relationships, setting as character, dramatic irony, and ...
30 Days to Book Launch: Marketing Strategies with Valerie Biel – Writescast 031
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Valerie Biel returns to the show to talk crunch time: what to do in the final thirty days before a book launch! In this episode, she covers strategies...
Self-Publishing Part Two: a How-To featuring Sione Aeschliman – Writescast 030
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of this mini-series, Sione Aeschliman talks ISBNs, formatting our manuscripts for ebook and print, and best case practices for proofreadin...
Self-Publishing Part One: a How-To Featuring Sione Aeschliman – Writescast 029
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sione Aeschliman walks us through the early steps of the self-publishing journey. In this episode, we talk what you need to have done before looking t...
Ick-Free Self-Promotion: a How-To featuring Cheryl Muir – Writescast 028
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Author and PR guru Cheryl Muir returns to the writescast to talk ick-free self-promo: how we can get more comfortable doing it, and best case practice...
Writerly Resolutions for a New Year with Meg Gaertner – Writescast 027
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Meg Gaertner returns to the writescast to discuss goals: those we set out to achieve in 2017, whether we achieved them, and what we learned along the ...
Writing for TV and Film featuring Aria Gmitter – Writescast 026
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Aria Gmitter joins me to talk about her background in film, and how writing a screenplay varies from writing a manuscript for a novel. If you're a wri...
Life After NaNoWriMo: Self-editing and Maintaining Momentum with Noelle Nichols – Writescast 025
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’ve just completed NaNoWriMo, have otherwise recently finished a manuscript, or finally have a writing habit started, this conversation w...
Writerly Routines and Self-care (and Celebrating a Year of the Writescast!) – Writescast 024
24 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Let's take a moment to celebrate the first birthday of your listener-supported r. r. campbell writescast. After looking back at how far we've come in ...
Soundtrack to a Writer’s Journey with Barbara Britton – Writescast 023
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Author Barbara Britton describes her journey to publication through music and encourages other writers to do the same. How will using music to frame y...
How to Train Your Writing Dragon with Amanda Kelly – Writescast 022
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Kelly presents strategies for addressing weak points in our writing. Through this episode's use of dragon-training as a metaphor for improving ...
Writerly Etiquette and Preparing for Conferences with John Adamus – Writescast 021
27 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
John Adamus discusses how to best prepare for writing conferences, as well as what we can do to present ourselves professionally as writers. John is a...
NaNoWriMo Prep with Danielle Maurer – Writescast 020
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Danielle Maurer returns to the writescast to talk about best practices for preparing for National Novel Writing Month. Use her tips to help you maximi...
M/M Romance and Fan Fiction with Mel Gough – Writescast 019
06 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Author Mel Gough joins me to talk about M/M romance, fan fiction, and so much more. Mel was born in Germany, where she spent the first twenty-six year...
Mad Science in Science Fiction with Ryan Decaria – Writescast 018
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Author Ryan Decaria discusses mad science and the mad scientist trope—what it is, how we can use it, and how we can prevent our use of it from becom...
Unleash Your Creative Mind through National Journal Writing Month ft. Bakari Chavanu – Writescast 017
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bakari Chavanu joined me for this episode to talk about National Journal Writing Month, and what journaling can offer us both personally, and professi...
Query Event: Son of a Pitch with Katie Hamstead – Writescast 016
01 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
SonOfAPitch is just around the corner! To help writerfolk everywhere prepare for this great query event, author and Son of a Pitch founder Katie Hamst...
Keeping the Science in Science Fiction (and the Fiction, too!) with Scott Birrenkott – Writescast 015
18 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sci-fi author Scott Birrenkott joined me for this episode to talk all things sci-fi: what it is, how to research for it, and how to find a balance bet...
Writing as an Author with Cerebral Palsy featuring Steven Salmon – Writescast 014
04 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Salmon joins me to talk about his personal and professional experiences as a writer with cerebral palsy.
Scene Structure – Writescast 013
28 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I tackle the elements of scene structure: what they are and how to use them. With examples from Game of Thrones and nods to The Catch...
Promoting Your Work Through Traditional Media with Valerie Biel – Writescast 012
21 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Valerie Biel, award-winning author of YA hits Circle of Nine, and Circle of Nine: Sacred Treasures, discusses strategies for promoting ...
Perseverance, Good Writing Habits, and Working with an Editor featuring Danielle Maurer – Writescast 011
07 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of the writescast, author Danielle Maurer joined me to talk about Twitter contests, the importance of perseverance, how to develop go...
Pantsing, Outlining, and Trusting the Muse with Daniel Swenson – Writescast 010
30 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Author Daniel Swenson joined me for this episode to compare pantsing and outlining. We also discuss trusting our characters and the importance of--and...
The Hybrid Publishing Process with Kristin Oakley – Writescast 009
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of the writescast, Kristin A. Oakley joined me to define and discuss the hybrid publishing process. It's not quite traditional, and i...
How to Handle Rejection and Manage the Query Process with Meg Gaertner – Writescast 008
02 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
MFA Candidate and writer of YA Speculative Fiction Meg Gaertner speaks with me about how to manage the querying process and how we as writers can keep...
Proofreading, Editing, and the Publication Process with Mary Anne Hinkle – Writescast 007
19 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the writescast features freelance proofreader Mary Anne Hinkle, who joined me to talk about the differences between proofreading and e...
Developing a Brand as an Author with Cheryl J. Muir – Writescast 006
21 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of the writescast, author and PR guru Cheryl J. Muir joined me for a conversation on developing a brand as an author. In it, she cove...
Young Adult Literature with Josh Springs – Writescast 005
17 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Young Adult writer Josh Springs joins me for a conversation on YA in general, why it’s important it be written and read, and things you should never...
Acquisitions Strategies and Content-rating Systems with James Wymore – Writescast 004
17 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For this edition, James Wymore of Immortal Works joins me to talk about acquisitions philosophies, explicit content in literature and film, book ratin...
Flash Fiction, Writing Fear, and Publishing Tips with Dylan Davis – Writescast 003
20 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Author Dylan Davis joins me by phone to discuss flash fiction, overcoming “writer fear,” and tips for submitting short-form fiction to literary ma...
Conferences and Writer’s Block – Writescast 002
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I take on the topics of writing conferences, writer’s block, and what to expect from the blog going forward.
Writing Action Scenes with Dan Schiro – Writescast 001
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
For the first-ever episode of the r. r. campbell writescast, I sat down with Dan Schiro, author of Rogue Destiny to talk about action scenes. Using ex...