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SW076 MAR Blurb Theory Part 2 17.02.2018 16:32 ↓

We discuss using curiosity gaps to write better blurbs and cover the importance of genre styling. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/

SW VOC 011 Weekly Vocab & Poetry for Writers 13.02.2018 7:00 ↓

Weekly vocab & poetry. Listen at double speed and it's less than 5min. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/

SW075 INT Amber Dalcourt 13.02.2018 1:07:11 ↓

We interview brand consultant Amber Dalcourt about how she's using Wattpad to build a fan base. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/

SW VOC 010 Weekly Vocabulary and Poetry for Writers 04.02.2018 6:18 ↓

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SW074 DIS The Turn & The Psychology of Curiosity 04.02.2018 20:40 ↓

We discuss the screenwriting term "the turn" and examine how to use the psychology of curiosity to keep readers hooked. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/

SW VOC 009 Weekly Vocabulary and Poetry 27.01.2018 6:38 ↓

This week's vocab and poem. Listen at double speed and it will be less than 5min. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/

SW073 UPDATE DIS Theme in Setting 27.01.2018 13:59 ↓

We have an update for an older podcast: Theme in setting. I add in some details about how the hopeless side in presented to create balance. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/

SW VOC 008 Weekly Vocabulary for Writers 20.01.2018 6:38 ↓

We cover week vocabulary for writers along with the history and etymology of the words for those writers of historical fiction. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/

SW072 DIS Cat & Dogs 20.01.2018 23:41 ↓

We discuss the importance of first impression, relatability, and how to engineer those moments for your characters. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/

SW VOC 007 Weekly Vocabulary and Poetry. 13.01.2018 8:04 ↓

Weekly vocabulary for writers. Less than 5min if you listen at double speed.

SW071 GRA Go On a Which Hunt 13.01.2018 23:21 ↓

We cover what it means to "go on a which hunt" and "delete all your thats" and cover when you can't.

SW070 INT Taylor Stevens 10.01.2018 59:27 ↓

We discuss Taylor Stevens' journey to becoming an author. Her in-depth approach to writing craft in her podcast, and a few choices in her own books.

SW VOC 005 Weekly Vocabulary for Writers 30.12.2017 8:23 ↓

Weekly vocabulary and roots for writers.

SW069 RE DIS Author Promise & Climax 30.12.2017 44:22 ↓

What is the author's promise and how does it impact how people feel about your climax?

SW068 DIS Relavent Setting 22.12.2017 21:32 ↓

We begin our exploration of Lisa Cron's work on writing, starting with the setting.

SW067 INT Patrick Adams 16.12.2017 37:30 ↓

We talked with Patrick Adams about indie publishing children's books. What he’s tried in marketing, what worked, and what didn’t.   He explains how to approach writing for a child audience and why he chose self-publishing. He walks through his formating process for a image focused book, and what tricks he uses to

SW VOC 002 08.12.2017 7:56 ↓

Weekly Vocabulary for writers. December 8th 2017

SW066 G&P Singular They 08.12.2017 17:51 ↓

We discuss the use and history of singular they, along with a poem by W. B. Yeats

SW VOC 001 December 1st 2017 02.12.2017 9:08 ↓

Weekly vocabulary for writers.

SW065 EX Revising Action Beats 02.12.2017 23:10 ↓

We take an in-depth look at Action and rewriting them for a specific emotion. Also, creating an emotional map towards the chapter climax.

SW064 DIS RE Set Pieces & Sequences 24.11.2017 35:19 ↓

We discuss the difference between set-pieces and sequences and how to use them.

SW063 INT Dave Chesson 18.11.2017 22:22 ↓

We talk to Dave Chesson about blurb writing for different markets and how to get better conversions.