EP121 Teaser: State of the (publishing nation) with Sam Missingham
Hey Patreon supporters, we have over a month’s backlog of recordings on the podcast at the moment, but we wanted you to have this one hot off the press before it goes live to the general public in the middle of August (yes, really!). Sam Missingham has become one of the most influential voices in […]
Continue readingEP118 Teaser: Rights
In one of our Industry Insider Deep Dives we talk to Jessica Purdue from the Orion Publishing Group’s Rights department about TV/Film rights, royalties, licences, renewals, translations, co-editions and all sorts of other fascinating ways for authors to make money from their work. Hear more at https://bestsellerexperiment.com/support PODCAST Find out more at https://bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality Thanks for […]
Continue readingEP116 Teaser: Adaptation
This week’s topic of adaptation came from one of our Patreon supporters and listeners Julian Barr, who joined me to discuss the various methods for adapting from one medium to another, including radio, epic poems, novels, TV and feature films. Hear more at https://bestsellerexperiment.com/support PODCAST BUY Back to Reality – the novel from the Podcast […]
Continue readingEP114 Teaser: Criticism
In this Deep Dive we take a look at one of the hardest parts of being a writer: coping with criticism. It can come in many forms: from writing groups, reviews, social media and more. We look at strategies on how to deal with criticism and how you can make it work for you. Hear […]
Continue readingEP110 Teaser: Introducing Your Characters
This week’s Deep Dive focuses on introducing your characters. We’ve already had a Deep Dive on writing compelling characters, but I want to focus on that moment when you first introduce them. How can you make an impact? How can you avoid cliches? I’ll discuss seven principles that will help your writing. Hear more at […]
Continue readingEP108 Teaser: Short Stories
Writing short stories is hard! Cramming great character and story into just a few thousand words is a skill few writers master, but here are some tips to help you get started… Hear more at https://bestsellerexperiment.com/support PODCAST BUY Back to Reality – the novel from the Podcast Find out more at https://bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality Thanks for listening […]
Continue readingEP106 Teaser: Cliches and Tropes
CLICHES AND TROPES – how to identify cliches in your writing and tropes in your storytelling, and strategies for making your work stronger. Hear more at https://bestsellerexperiment.com/support PODCAST BUY Back to Reality – the novel from the Podcast Find out more at https://bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality Thanks for listening and joining us. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a […]
Continue readingEP104 Teaser: Production Part 2 with Paul Hussey
In this week’s Deep Dive Mark Stay is joined by Paul Hussey and they take a deep dive into the production of your publication. Hear more at https://bestsellerexperiment.com/support PODCAST BUY Back to Reality – the novel from the Podcast Find out more at https://bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality Thanks for listening and joining us. Have some feedback you’d like to […]
Continue readingEP102 Teaser: Production Part 1 with Andy Bowden
In this week’s Deep Dive Mark Stay is joined by Andy Bowden and they take a deep dive into the production of your publication. Hear more at https://bestsellerexperiment.com/support PODCAST BUY Back to Reality – the novel from the Podcast Find out more at https://bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality Thanks for listening and joining us. Have some feedback you’d like to […]
Continue readingEP100 Teaser: Elements of a Chapter
This week’s Deep Dive is short n sweet and crammed with tips on making your chapters work as hard as possible. We’ll look at the purpose of the chapter, how it fits into the larger story, and what tools you can use when editing to ensure that your chapter earns its place in the story. […]
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