J Washburn, Joseph Bendoski

START WRITING

Start Writing is a craft-focused podcast dealing with the art of telling stories. We look at the structure of plots, characters, worlds, scenes, word choice, and every other detail that goes into writing great novels.

Author

J Washburn, Joseph Bendoski

Category

Education

Podcast website

jwashburn.com

Latest episode

Apr 3, 2024

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Episodes

SW076 MAR Blurb Theory Part 2 17.02.2018

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

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

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

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SW074 DIS The Turn & The Psychology of Curiosity 04.02.2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

SW071 GRA Go On a Which Hunt 13.01.2018

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

SW VOC 006 Weekly Vocabulary 10.01.2018
SW070 INT Taylor Stevens 10.01.2018

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

Weekly vocabulary and roots for writers.

SW069 RE DIS Author Promise & Climax 30.12.2017

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

SW VOC 004 Weekly Vocabulary for Writers 22.12.2017
SW068 DIS Relavent Setting 22.12.2017

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

SW VOC 003 December 15, 2017 16.12.2017
SW067 INT Patrick Adams 16.12.2017

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

Weekly Vocabulary for writers. December 8th 2017

SW066 G&P Singular They 08.12.2017

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

Weekly vocabulary for writers.

SW065 EX Revising Action Beats 02.12.2017

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

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

SW063 INT Dave Chesson 18.11.2017

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

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