The Write Mindset

Jody J. Sperling crafts genre-bending mysteries that blend supernatural elements with hard-boiled detective fiction. His Luke In Time Mystery series follows an unconventional detective duo through cases that challenge both the laws of physics and human nature. Through his podcast 'Becoming A Household Name,' Sperling shares his writing journey and connects with fellow storytellers and readers alik...

Helene Galek is a lifelong passion for dance and NYC, this performer went from Broadway's "soubrette" to a full-time casting director and producer. She has worked on numerous projects, from vintage musicals to feature films, and has even produced successful shows that raised money for charity.

The Power of How Stories Change The World with Ken Atchity—With fifty years’ experience in the publishing world and thirty-five years in entertainment, Dr. Ken Atchity is a self-labeled “Story Merchant” author, professor, producer, career coach, teacher, and literary manager, responsible for launching dozens of books and films.

Living in Greenwich Village, just like the legends of old, inspired this writer's journey from a news production assistant to a successful novelist and TV news writer. After working at Good Morning America and interviewing literary greats like Stephen King, she wrote her debut novel, *The Ghost of Greenwich Village*, which explores the dynamic and storied neighborhood she loves. Now a writer for D...

For over 20 years, Quincy Jackson has been a self-made, multi-published, multi-faceted, professional creative director and creative artist in the industry of comic books, video games, animation, and indie film production, as well as performance arts, photography, music recording, and soundtrack production. Quincy Jackson has gotten the attention of some of the most prolific recording artists, ente...

Kalyx Kai is a horror writer, director, and producer who has been making short films since 2019. She's recently started a horror series called Happy’s Horror Crypt, which is available on her YouTube channel, Jersey Kai Horror, which features a host of horror-related material.

Author JD Estrada joins me for a conversation about writing and the age-old discussion about separation of art from the artist.

Author JM Celi (@authorjmceli) joins us on today's podcast episode, where he talks about his writing process of getting his vampire Urban Fantasy novels written.

Paulo Pérez joins Thomas J. Bellezza on The Write Mindset Podcast, discussing the art of narrative and writing your first novel. What is a narrative, how should you approach your novel, and what is the process? All topics we go over on today's episode! Paulo Pérez is a Bolivian-American filmmaker and novelist. He grew up in Maryland, but at the age of 17, Paulo Pérez left the comfort of home. Jour...

Another amazing appearance for Nicole Pierman, coming to talk with me for a third time about mental health in novels, writing, and giving characters agency. Nicole Pierman: https://www.youtube.com/@NicolesBookishNook BOOKS: https://amzn.to/41ufnHd

I get to speak with author Stefanie Nici today, exploring the power of finding an editor right for you as a writer. Two Long Islanders go out it with no subtitles, but I assure you, we learned, laughed, and explored the world of writing.

Fantasy author EA Channon joins Thomas J. Bellezza to talk about the journey of writing realistic PTSD and working through trauma, and having a 20-year writing career.

Author Thomas R Clark sits down with host Thomas J. Bellezza in this episode of The Write Mindset Podcast to talk about writing and when does it cross the line in novels? Should art provoke emotional responses, intentionally offend people, or should writing be policed to protect everyone?

Jody J. Sperling and I excitedly go over the Brandon Sanderson record-breaking Kickstarter campaign news. We explore the value of giving knowledge away for free to build a community. The more our community of authors and this industry have, the greater the community can become. The conversation dives into the "me perspective" vs. the "we perspective" when individuals help others for the benefit of...

Dr. Sheena Howard was the First Black woman to win an Eisner Award for her first book, 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘴: 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘙𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 (2013). The Eisner Awards are considered the ‘Oscars of Comics’. https://sheenachoward.com/ BOOKS: https://amzn.to/3Njn0It

'Emma grew up and lived in London, before falling in love and moving to Wales to marry her own hero. Emma now lives with her husband and four children in a small Welsh market town. She can often be found in rivers attempting to control two overexcited chocolate Labradors, whose snoring features in many of her YouTube videos. Emma likes (in no particular order): cake, books, Cary Grant films, coffe...

I had a blast speaking with Author Ash D. Collins (Awyn Dawn) on this episode of The Write Mindset. What began as a conversation about her 111 Magic book naturally morphed into a conversation on the craft of writing. She really brought a lot of great energy, as there was laughter, knowledge, and magic! ~ May our efforts help the community work, grow, and rise together, and keep developing "The Wri...

I had a chance to sit with Eloise Bahr and have a conversation about marketing in the industry for self-publishers, ideas on the writing process, and our own journeys as writers ourselves! ~ May our efforts help the community work, grow, and rise together, and keep developing "The Write Mindset." Thomas J. Bellezza #ThomasJBellezza #TheWriteMindset #AuthorsAsOne ELOISE BAHR | https://eloisebahr.co...

I am so grateful for the opportunity to interview author Dawn Reno Langley. She gave me some insight into her writing process and the stories she's written and researched, and we had an all-around fun conversation as two authors sitting in front of mics! It's all about working, growing, and rising together to keep the creative flow growing as we develop "The Write Mindset." DAWN RENO LANGLEY WEBSI...

Thomas J. Bellezza sits with author Nicole Pierman, and they talk about the topic "To be a great writer, you have to be a prolific reader"? Their conversation ranges from the position against the statement to how reading helps and what really makes a great writer great. They also talk about what makes good writing good or bad and how not all great writing is good. It's all about working, growing,...

The one and only A.J. Pan gave us his time to talk about the process of writing for a wrestling federation, controlling the storylines, going the long way to get the big payoffs, and the journey one has with a career in wrestling. It's all about working, growing, and rising together to keep the creative flow growing as we develop "The Write Mindset."

Paul LaPlaca sits down with Thomas J. Bellezza as they discuss Paul's lyrical writing process and dive into their meanings. They go over the journey Paul went through, from being a kid in high school to having a presence in the music industry. It's all about working, growing, and rising together to keep the creative flow growing as we develop "The Write Mindset."

Gregory Cioffi and Thomas J. Bellezza catch up after ten years, talking about life, writing, and the process of getting your idea to the page. He lets us in on his publishing deal, his journey, and how he approaches his novels. It's all about working, growing, and rising together, to keep the creative flow growing as we develop "The Write Mindset."

Tune in to The Write Mindset Podcast for an insightful interview with Victor Joyner, a distinguished screenwriter. Join us as we delve into Victor's illustrious career in the film industry, where he has thrived as a sought-after writer for hire. In this engaging conversation, we uncover the secrets to success in the competitive world of screenwriting, while also exploring the unique experiences an...

We sit down with Matthew Walsh, a seasoned screenwriter, to unravel the secrets of making it in the film industry. In this illuminating interview, Matthew shares his remarkable journey in the world of screenwriting, offering invaluable insights into what it takes to thrive in this competitive field. We delve deep into the misconceptions that often mislead aspiring screenwriters, debunking myths an...