The Pulp Writer Show

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...

In this week's episode, I look back at some of my favorite classic video games, and also discuss my book advertising results from October 2023. This week's coupon is for the audiobook of CLOAK OF BLADES as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook of CLOAK OF BLADES for 75% off at my Payhip store with this coupon code: NOVBLADES The coupon code is valid through November 28...

In this week's episode, we take a look at whether or not writers should stop writing because of the threat of generative AI programs. This week's coupon is for the audiobook of CLOAK OF ASHES as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook of CLOAK OF ASHES for 75% off at my Payhip store with this coupon code: OCTASHES The coupon code is valid through November 18th, 2023, so...

In this week's episode, I take a look at the movies I watched during fall 2023. We also have a brief digression about historical inaccuracies in crossword puzzles. This week's coupon is for the audiobook of CLOAK OF WOLVES , as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook of CLOAK OF WOLVES for 75% off at my Payhip store with this coupon code: OCTWOLVES The coupon code is val...

In this week's episode, I take a look at 10 different types of popular fantasy. A preview of the audiobook of DRAGONSKULL: TALONS OF THE SORCERER as narrated by Brad Wills is included at the end of the episode. It is once again time for Coupon of the Week! This week's coupon is for the audiobook of CLOAK OF DRAGONS , as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook of CLOAK OF...

In this week's episode, we consider eight tips & tricks for writing vivid descriptions. COUPON OF THE WEEK This week's coupon is for the audiobook of GHOST IN THE SURGE , as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook of GHOST IN THE SURGE for 75% off at my Payhip store with this coupon code: OCTSURGE The coupon code is valid through October 27th, 2023, so if you find yourse...

In this week's episode, we take a look at the perils and advantages of audiobook production for indie authors. A preview of DRAGONSKULL: FURY OF THE BARBARIANS (as narrated by Brad Wills) is included at the end of the episode. It's time for a new Coupon of the Week! This week's coupon is for the audiobook of GHOST IN THE FORGE , as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook...

In this week's episode, we take a look at some of the fantasy worldbuilding decisions that went into the FROSTBORN series. I also discuss finishing the original HALO trilogy on the Xbox console. It's time for a new Coupon of the Week! This week's coupon is for the audiobook of GHOST IN THE STONE , as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook of GHOST IN THE STONE  for 75%...

In this week's episode, I celebrate finishing the 14th and final book of the SILENT ORDER series by looking back at the writing of the series over the last six years. This week's coupon is for the audiobook of GHOST IN THE STORM , as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook of GHOST IN THE STORM for 75% off at my Payhip store with this coupon code: GHOSTSTORM The coupon c...

In this week's episode, I take a look back at the movies I watched over the second half of summer 2023. I also provide writing progress updates and answer reader questions. It's time for a new Coupon of the Week! This week's coupon is for the audiobook of GHOST IN THE BLOOD , as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook of GHOST IN THE BLOOD for 75% off at my Payhip store...

In this week's episode, I take a look back at the DRAGONSKULL series, and discuss what it took to complete a 9-book epic fantasy series. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction, Writing Updates, and Reader Questions Hello everyone. Welcome to Episode 165 of the Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is August the 25th, 2023 and today we're going to talk about how I finished the Dragonskull...

In this week's episode, I recall reading THE SILMARILLION for the first time as a teenager, and discuss how it later influenced MAGIC THE GATHERING. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Welcome and Writing Updates Hello everyone. Welcome to Episode 164 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is August the 13th, 2023 and today we're going to discuss The Silmarillion and how it connects to Magic...

In this week's episode, we offer some tips and tricks for writers dealing with bad reviews. We also look at how Facebook and Amazon ads performed in July 2023. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Progress Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 163 of the Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is August 4th, 2023, and today we're going to discuss how to handle bad reviews. Befor...

In this week's episode, we discuss writing dialogue in fiction, and share eight tips & tricks for writing better dialogue. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction, Writing Updates, and a Reader Question Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 162 of the Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is July the 26th, 2023. And today we're going to discuss some tips and tricks about how to write dialogu...

In this week's episode, we take a look at what fantasy writers can learn about worldbuilding from the Willow streaming series. I also discuss how I wrote 10,000 words in a single day for the first time since January 2022. TRANSCRIPT: 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 161 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is July the 21st, 2023,...

In this week's episode, we take a look at Meta's new Threads social media platform, and investigate why dragons in the CLOAK MAGE series never seem to eat people. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction, Writing Updates, and Reader Question Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 160 of the Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is July the 14th, 2023. And today we're going to look at Threads v...

In this week's episode, we look at the use of the passive voice in fiction, and discuss whether or not it is bad. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 159 of the Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is July the 7th, 2023, and today we're going to look at the passive voice in fiction writing and whether or not it is always a bad th...

In this week's episode, I look back at how my ads performed in June 2023, and discuss & review recent movies that I have seen. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction, Writing Updates, and Reader Question Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 158 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is June the 30th, 2023, and today we're going to look back at ad results for June 2023 and see how my...

In this week's episode, The Pulp Writer Show returns and answers a lot of reader questions about Frostborn, The Ghosts, and writing in general! A preview of the audiobook of DRAGONSKULL: BLADE OF THE ELVES (as narrated by Brad Wills) is included at the end of the episode. TRANSCRIPT: 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 157 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name...

In this week's episode, we take a look at plot complications and how you can add them to your novel. We also discuss the SUPER MARIO BROTHERS movie. The Pulp Writer Show will be on hiatus until the second half of June 2023. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Projects Updates Hello everyone. Welcome to Episode 156 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is April the 28...

This week's episode marks my 12th anniversary of self-publishing. I look back on 2 million ebook sales during that time, and reflect on lessons learned. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 155 of the Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is April the 21st, 2023, and today we're going to reflect on 12 years I've spent self-publishi...

In this week's episode, as promised I take a look at the beta of Adobe Firefly, and share my thoughts on it. I also discuss phishing scams and answer a common reader question about the GHOST NIGHT series. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello everyone. Welcome to Episode 154 of the Pulp Writer show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is April the 14th, 2023, and today we're go...

In this week's episode, I take another look at generative AI tools and consider what they might mean for writers. I also take a look at March's ad results and discuss the very excellent board game HEROQUEST. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Reader Updates Hello everyone. Welcome to Episode 153 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is April the 6th, 2023, and today we're g...

In this week's episode, we look at the hit piece WIRED magazine published about popular fantasy author Brandon Sanderson, and four lessons this offers for indie authors. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello everyone. Welcome to Episode 152 of the Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is March the 31st, 2023, and today we're going to talk about four lessons for...

In this week's episode, I take a look back at DRAGONSKULL: SWORD OF THE SQUIRE. I also answer reader questions and talk more about Magic The Gathering. At the end of the show, we share a sample of the upcoming audiobook of DRAGONSKULL: SWORD OF THE SQUIRE, as excellently narrated by Brad Wills. You can get 25% of the audiobook of DRAGONSKULL: SWORD OF THE SQUIRE at my Payhip store with this coupon...