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Episodes
Finding Mindfulness as a Writer with Seth Godin
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bestseller Seth Godin has unlocked the secrets to finding mindfulness as a writer. Through various publications, workshops, and podcasts, he sheds lig...
Rounding Up Reviews with Chanticleer's Kiffer Brown
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Since creating Chanticleer Book Reviews in 2010, Kiffer Brown has provided thousands of authors with the exceptional reviews integral to the success o...
Keeping Bookstores Alive with Tom Holbrook
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Holbrook has been keeping bookstores alive since 2002, when he opened RiverRun Bookstore in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. By showcasing a variety of ...
Accurately Depicting Law Enforcement with Patrick O'Donnell
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former cop Patrick O’Donnell is dedicated to helping writers accurately depict local PD in their books and novels. In his informational series, Cops...
Writing Crime with the FBI's Betsy Glick
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Betsy Glick can help you write the perfect crime novel. Through an accessible and free author program, Betsy and her team work to provide authors with...
The Advantages of Co-Writing with NY Times bestseller, Tosca Lee
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author Tosca Lee has taken full advantage of the co-writing process. Through writing with various partners, she’s proven that co-writing...
Becoming More Than Just an Author with Jessica Brody
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Brody knows what it means to be more than just an author. From hosting writing workshops at high schools around America and creating the Writi...
Writing on Day One with T.W. Piperbrook
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bestseller T.W. Piperbrook knew little of writing on day one; coming from a corporate job, he had few connections in the industry and no idea how to m...
Writing Killer Hooks with Adam Croft
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Croft can write a killer hook. By crafting taglines that ask shocking, morality-challenging questions or demand the empathy of the reader, he is ...
Marketing Yourself as an Author with Joe Hart
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Hart knows how to market himself as an author. Armed with a drive to develop new connections, an acute attention to the importance of book covers ...
Immersing Yourself in Your Story with #1 NY Times bestseller, Heather Graham
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Graham lives to immerse herself in her stories. Whether she is speaking to former FBI agents, searching for small town legends, or taking part...
The Benefits of Drafting on Paper with NY Times bestseller, Tess Gerritsen
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tess Gerritsen uses the benefits of drafting on paper to her advantage. By handwriting first drafts and only using technology to print out digital ver...
Writing Fresh and Believable Fiction with ITW Interim Executive Director, KJ Howe
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
International thriller author KJ Howe has mastered the art of writing fresh and believable fiction. Armed with an extensive knowledge of her subject m...
Unlocking the Authorpreneurial Mindset with Jim Kukral of Unskippable
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Kukral is no stranger to the authorpreneurial mindset. For decades, he repeatedly struggled to create a stand-out book or brand, and the pressure ...
Optimizing and Automating Amazon Ads with Dierk Demers of Prestozon
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dierk Demers knows the secrets to optimizing and automating Amazon ads using Prestozon. By developing a software to automatically schedule and create ...
The Science of Pen Names with NY Times bestseller, Riley Sager
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Riley Sager understands the importance of a good pen name. By using a pseudonym to detach himself from his early writing career, bypass editing bias, ...
Useful Marketing and Writing Techniques with Mark Dawson
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Dawson has developed many useful marketing and writing techniques for aspiring or developed authors. Through keeping his writing time structured ...
Dreaming and Writing with the President of the H.W.A., John Palisano
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John Palisano is a master of using dreams to write. Ever since his childhood, he has struggled with frequent and vivid nightmares. However, by preserv...
Marketing on Amazon with Dave Chesson
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Through dissecting the website's algorithms, understanding the relationship between keywords and sales, and applying an entrepreneurial mindset, maste...
The Secrets to Writing Nonfiction with Honorée Corder
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Honorée Corder is a master of nonfiction writing who has shown that, through structuring writing time, conducting in-person research, gaining experie...
Finding Time to Write with Tim Ryan
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan has proven that, no matter how hectic life can get, anyone can find time to write. As a hard-working, travel-inclined politi...
Maximizing Your Reach as an Indie Author with Lindsay Buroker
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay Buroker knows how to maximize her reach as an indie author. By writing under multiple pen names across multiple genres, following a rapid rele...
Write What You Know with James Blatch
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
First-time author James Blatch is already a perfect example of the “write what you know” mentality. While drafting his debut novel, The Last Fligh...
Using StoryOrigin to Grow Your Platform with Evan Gow
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneur Evan Gow is the mastermind behind StoryOrigin. Fueled by a love of technology and writing, he created an all-in-one platform for authors ...
Pushing Your Writing Limits with Jon Land
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Land has been pushing his writing limits for years. By forcing himself to take ownership of his work, refusing to write what he knows, and giving ...
Educating Authors with Bryan Cohen
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bryan Cohen is well-trained in the art of educating authors. With his forward-focused approach to teaching and emphasis on keeping students motivated,...
The Business of Writing with Scott Nicholson
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
International bestselling author Scott Nicholson knows a thing or two about the business of writing. With experience in both the traditional and indep...
Mastering the Creative Process with #1 NY Times bestseller, David Baldacci
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Baldacci has mastered the creative process. By employing what he knows about plausible plot lines, character development, and field research, he...
Beating Resistance with Steven Pressfield and Shawn Coyne
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Pressfield and Shawn Coyne are strong believers in beating resistance and chasing crazy ideas. Whether it involves writing about something comp...
Transitioning Between Careers with Romona Robinson
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Romona Robinson knows a thing or two about successfully transitioning between careers. After working as one of Cleveland’s most respected news ancho...
Author-Agent Relationships with Alec Shane
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alec Shane has been fostering authentic author-agent relationships since 2012. Whether he is mediating disputes between authors and editors or selling...
Captivating Readers with #1 NY Times bestseller, James Rollins
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Rollins has been captivating readers for decades. By running ideas past his critique group, traveling to story locations and speaking to locals,...
Writing for an Audience with NY Times bestseller, Jeffery Deaver
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeffery Deaver knows how to write for an audience. By listening to comments, critiques, and making smart compromises, Deaver crafts the story he wants...
Fostering Positive Change with #1 NY Times bestseller, Kathy Reichs
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Reichs is a master of fostering positive change in her life. Whether she’s balancing forensics cases with teaching at university or completely...
Crafting Cinematic Scenes with NY Times bestseller, Blake Crouch
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Crouch excels at crafting cinematic scenes. Through the manipulation of memory and reality along with the infusion of self-experience, Crouch cr...
Tapping Into Your Reader's Emotions with Chuck Palahniuk
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Palahniuk is a master at tapping into his readers’ emotions. Whether through sympathetic attachment, comedic relief, or intense realism, Palah...
Becoming a Successful Author as a Stay-at-Home Mom with Mercedes Yardley
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mercedes Yardley knows how to become a successful author as a stay-at-home mom. With a husband working and a child requiring special needs, Yardley to...
Taking Advantage of Opportunity with Meg Gardiner
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Taking Advantage of Opportunity with Meg GardinerMeg Gardiner knows how to take advantage of opportunity. After reading Stephen King’s column in Ent...
Creating a Magazine and Brand with NY Times bestseller and founder of Cemetery Dance Magazine, Richard Chizmar
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greatly influenced by his DIY attitude, Richard Chizmar built a successful magazine and brand from scratch. Chizmar is a bestselling author and founde...
Thriving with Asperger Syndrome and a Manuscript Update
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Despite being diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome as a young man, J.D. continues to thrive while challenging all stereotypes and stigmas. In fact, Barker...
The Importance of Passion and Perseverance with #1 NY Times bestseller, James Patterson
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Patterson knows the importance of passion and perseverance when it comes to a career as a writer. He is the bestselling author with 147 publishe...
Designing a Career as an Authorpreneur with Joanna Penn
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joanna Penn spent the last ten years designing a career as an authorpreneur. As a self-published author, business owner, and podcaster, she thrives on...
Authentic Business Mindset with Chris Brogan
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Brogan has discovered an authentic business mindset. With his strong work ethic and low-stakes attitude, Brogan reaches his fullest potential as...
Work-Life Balance with Paul Tremblay
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Tremblay has mastered work-life balance as an educator and published author. Through his day-to-day outlook and strong drive for self-advocating,...
Writing Historical Horror with Alma Katsu
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alma Katsu is an expert at writing historical horror. Armed with her chilling writing style and an extensive knowledge of historical events, she adds ...
Storytelling and the Creative Process with NY Times bestseller, Josh Malerman
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Malerman has a unique approach to storytelling and the creative process. During the process of selling the rights to the Bird Box movie, Malerman...
Traditional and Independent Publishing with Hugh Howey
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Traditional and Independent Publishing with Hugh HoweyFew authors have had as much success in both the traditional and independent publishing world as...
A Pivot on Pursuing a Traditional Publishing Deal with J. Thorn
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A Pivot on Pursuing a Traditional Publishing Deal with J. ThornAlthough just beginning the process, the guys introduce a pivot on pursuing a tradition...
Pursuing a Traditional Publishing Deal with J. Thorn
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pursuing a Traditional Publishing Deal with J. ThornJ. Thorn has published more than two million words of fiction and is an official member of the Sci...
What it Takes to be a NY Times and International Bestselling Author with J.D. Barker
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What it Takes to be an International Bestselling Author with J.D. BarkerJ.D. Barker (Jonathan Dylan Barker) is an international bestselling American a...
A New Podcast for Writers
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A New Podcast for WritersJ.D. and J. met at Thrillerfest in New York City and developed an instant connection around the love of dark fiction, podcast...