The Pulp Writer Show

In this week's episode, we take a look at some ergonomics and health tips for writers and other sedentary workers. This week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of DRAGONSKULL: FURY OF THE BARBARIANS (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) at my Payhip store: SPRINGFURY The coupon code is valid through May 25th, 2024. So if you need a new audiobook for spring, we've got you covered! T...

In this week's episode, we take a look at seven popular movies about writing & writers and take a look at what they got wrong. This coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of  DRAGONSKULL: CURSE OF THE ORCS  (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) at my Payhip store: SPRINGORCS The coupon code is valid through May 20th, 2024. So if you need a new audiobook for spring, we've got you covered!...

In this week's episode, we take a look at direct selling for indie authors, and compare the pros and cons of Payhip and Shopify as platforms for selling direct. This week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of  DRAGONSKULL: BLADE OF THE ELVES (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) at my Payhip store: 00:00:00 Introduction, Writing Updates, and a Reader Question Hello, everyone. Welco...

In this week's episode, I answer a reader's question about whether or not I will use KDP's new Virtual Voice program to create AI-narrated audiobooks. This coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of DRAGONSKULL: SHIELD OF THE KNIGHT (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) at my Payhip store : SPRINGSHIELD The coupon code is valid through April 30th, 2024. So if you need a new audiobook for...

In this week's episode, we take a look at the pros and cons of some of the most popular writing software, and a share a preview of the new HALF-ELVEN THIEF audiobook narrated by Leanne Woodward. I'm hoping to start on SHIELD OF DARKNESS soon, so let's look back at some of the DRAGONSKULL audiobooks! This coupon code will get you 25% off the audiobook of DRAGONSKULL: SWORD OF THE SQUIRE (as excelle...

In this week's episode, we take a look at eight pieces of writing advice from famous writers. I also discuss why I decided to change the name of my SEVENFOLD SWORD ONLINE series to STEALTH & SPELLS ONLINE. To celebrate the release of GHOST IN THE VEILS, let's get caught up with some of Caina's older adventures in the GHOST NIGHT series. This coupon code will get you 25% off any of the GHOST NIGHT...

In this week's episode, we take a look at what makes a book's ending disappointing or unsatisfying, and offer tips and tricks on how to avoid that. This week's coupon is for the audiobook of  GHOST IN THE WINDS as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook of  GHOST IN THE WINDS for 50% off at my Payhip store with this coupon code: SPRINGWINDS The coupon code is valid throu...

In this week's episode, I rate the movies and TV shows I shaw in Winter 2024. This week's coupon is for the audiobook of  GHOST IN THE PACT as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook of  GHOST IN THE PACT for 50% off at my Payhip store with this coupon code: MARCHEXILE The coupon code is valid through April 5th, 2024, so if you find yourself needing an audiobook to leap...

In this week's episode, we take a look at six of the worst pieces of writing advice on the Internet, and explain why you shouldn't listen to them. This week's coupon is for the audiobook of  GHOST IN THE THRONE as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook of  GHOST IN THE THRONE for 50% off at my Payhip store with this coupon code: SPRINGTHRONE The coupon code is valid thr...

In this week's episode, we take a look at techniques for ensuring accuracy and verisimilitude in your novel. This week's coupon is for the audiobook of  GHOST IN THE SEAL as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook of  GHOST IN THE SEAL for 50% off at my Payhip store with this coupon code: SPRINGSEAL The coupon code is valid through March 19th, 2024, so if you find yourse...

In this week's episode, I discuss why I decided to return to the character of Caina after twenty-nine novels. This week's coupon is for the audiobook of  GHOST IN THE INFERNO as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook of  GHOST IN THE INFERNO for 75% off at my Payhip store with this coupon code: WINTERINFERNO The coupon code is valid through March 14th, 2024. TRANSCRIPT...

In this week's episode, I take a look at different models of ereader devices and try to determine which is the best one. I also reflect on the experience of watching the Super Bowl for the first time in several years. This week's coupon is for the audiobook of GHOST IN THE RAZOR as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook of GHOST IN THE RAZOR for 75% off at my Payhip sto...

In this week's episode, we take a look at tips & tricks for avoiding procrastination while writing. This week's coupon is for the ebook of DRAGONTIARNA OMNIBUS ONE , which you can get for 50% off at my Payhip store with this coupon code: WINTERDRAGON The coupon code is valid through March 2nd, 2024. So if you're looking for a very long fantasy book to read, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:...

In this week's episode, we take a look at five book marketing tactics that readers hate, along with five ones they usually enjoy. I also take a look at my advertising results for January 2024. For this Coupon of the Week we're doing one of my older books, specifically the entire  TOWER OF ENDLESS WORLDS series . If you use this coupon at my Payhip store, you can get 50% all the ebooks on the entir...

December 2023 was my best month ever for my audiobooks, so I thought I would take a look at the best places to (legally) get free and low-cost audiobooks. This week's coupon is for the audiobook of GHOST IN THE HUNT as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook of GHOST IN THE HUNT for 75% off at my Payhip store with this coupon code: WINTERHUNT The coupon code is valid thr...

In this week's episode, we take a look at why readers quit on a book, and what writers can do to avoid that. This week's coupon is for the audiobook of GHOST IN THE MAZE as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook of GHOST IN THE MAZE for 75% off at my Payhip store with this coupon code: WINTERMAZE The coupon code is valid through February 3rd, 2024, so if you find yourse...

In this week's episode, I take a look at how to make a bad book cover, and things that you should avoid on your book's cover. I also take a look back at my top 10 bestselling books of 2023. This week's coupon is for the audiobook of CHILD OF THE GHOSTS as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook of CHILD OF THE GHOSTS  for 75% off at my Payhip store with this coupon code:...

In this week's episode, I take a look back at my ten favorite scenes to write in 2023. I also discuss how my advertising efforts fared in December 2023. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 182 of the Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is January the 5th, 2024, and today we're going to talk about the favorite scenes I wrote in 2...

In this week's episode, I take a look at the movies and TV shows I watched and enjoyed in winter 2023. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Brief Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 181 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is December, the 22nd, 2023 and today we're going to talk about the movies I saw in Winter 2023. Careful listeners might notice that I am...

In this week's episode, I take a look back at my 2023 writing goals and see how many of them I met, while looking ahead to my writing goals for the coming year of 2024. 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 180 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is December the 21st, 2023 and today we're going to talk about how many of my writing goa...

In this week's episode, I examine my reasoning for putting HALF-ELVEN THIEF in Kindle Unlimited. I also discuss THE SHIELD WAR, my upcoming epic fantasy series. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello everyone. Welcome to Episode 179 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is December 15th, 2023, and today we're going to talk about why my new book, Half-Elven...

In this week's episode, I explain why I won't write any more crossover series in my 2nd decade as an indie author. We also discuss why too long of a backstory can become a problem. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 178 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is December the 10th, 2023 and today we're going to talk about why...

In this week's episode, I discuss how to write characters who can make believable mistakes, and we also take a look at November 2023's ad results. The episode ends with a preview of GHOST IN THE SERPENT as narrated by Hollis McCarthy. This week's coupon is for the audiobook of GHOST IN THE COWL as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook of GHOST IN THE COWL for 75% off a...

In this week's episode, we share five tips and tricks for finishing your novel during National Novel Writing Month. This week's coupon is for the audiobook of CLOAK OF SHARDS as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook of CLOAK OF SHARDS for 75% off at my Payhip store with this coupon code: NOVSHARDS The coupon code is valid through December 8th, 2023, so if you find your...

In this episode, we discuss whether or not indie authors should have ebooks, audiobooks, or paperbacks. The episode ends with a preview of the audiobook of DRAGONSKULL: WRATH OF THE WARLOCK, as narrated by Brad Wills. TRANSCRIPT Once again it is time for Coupon of the Week! This week's coupon is for the audiobook of CLOAK OF IRON as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audioboo...