The Pulp Writer Show

In this week's episode, I talk about how STAR WARS provides valuable lessons in fantasy worldbuilding for writers, and why my attempt to write a book about Windows 8 didn't go so well. This December will mark twelve years since I finished writing the rough draft of what would become CHILD OF THE GHOSTS. At the time, I thought it was the last novel I would ever write. Subsequent events proved other...

In this week's episode, we discuss whether or not publishing gatekeepers are good for writers, and the effect that Twitter changes might have on indie authors. It's time for a new regular podcast feature - the Coupon of the Week! Once a week I'll share a coupon for a discount off an ebook or an audiobook at my Payhip store. To celebrate the launch of CLOAK OF MASKS, here's a coupon for the audiobo...

In this week's episode, I take a look at how writers should respond to negative reviews of their books. I also take a look at advertising performance in October 2022.

In this week's episode, I take a look at the movies and TV shows I watched this autumn and share my opinions. This includes Top Gear Maverick, Morbius, Jurassic World Dominion, Rings of Power, She-Hulk, Andor, and others.

In this week's episode, I discuss ways to create and maintain suspension of disbelief while writing fiction. I also answer reader questions and talk about the original HALO game.

In this week's episode, we discuss worldbuilding in urban fantasy settings (specifically in my CLOAK GAMES/MAGE series), and take a look back at how my advertising campaigns performed in September 2022.

In this week's episode, we discuss how the proposed merger between Simon & Schuster and Penguin Random House shows how self-publishing is better for writers than traditional publishing. The Pulp Writer Show will return with new episodes in October.

In this week's episode, we discuss the concept of "zeerust" - how something that seemed futuristic in science fiction can become anachronistic and dated.

In this week's episode, I offer my opinions of the movies and television shows I watched this summer, and we discuss reader comments on the last few episodes.

In this week's episode, we examine a badly-written marketing email, and reminder writers to be wary of scams. We also discuss the merits of technical writing and the dangers of the Nirvana Fallacy for writers.

In this week's episode, we'll take a look at six methods for writing characters that the reader will find sympathetic. I'll also discuss why I spend less time writing about technology than I did a few years ago.

The Pulp Writer Show returns from hiatus! In this week's episode, I discuss listener opinions about the AI-narrated audiobooks I've posted on YouTube. I also talk about how to balance writing time with other responsibilities.

In this week's episode, I talk about how the CLOAK MAGE series breaks with some of the genre conventions of urban fantasy. We also discuss some listener comments about AI-narrated audiobooks. The Pulp Writer Show will return with new episodes in August 2022.

In this week's episode of The Pulp Writer Show, I discuss my experiment with digitally narrated audiobooks. I also talk about finally finishing the FROSTBORN series in audio (with a human narrator).

The Pulp Writer Show returns from hiatus! In this week's episode, I'll answer reader questions that have arrived during the six weeks since I last recorded a show. I'll also talk a bit about Amazon returns and the end of the iPod era.

In this week's episode, we'll talk about using dialogue to create distinctive characters in fiction. I also talk about buying an Xbox and answering reader questions. THE PULP WRITER SHOW will return with new episodes in June 2022. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, welcome to Episode 120 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is May 6th, 2022 and today...

In this week's episode, we discuss how to pick appropriate categories for your book on Amazon and the other bookstores. I also talk about THE BATMAN movie, and answer reader questions and comments.

In this week's episode, I discuss a reader question about the sources of writing success. I also answer questions about the CLOAK MAGE and GHOSTS series.

In this week's episode, I take a look back at four lessons learned from eleven years of self-publishing. I also answer reader comments and questions about advertising and the DRAGONSKULL series.

In this week's episode, I discuss my results for advertising my SEVENFOLD SWORD series in the month of March. I also answer questions about the DRAGONSKULL series.

In this week's episode, I discuss my methods for finding names for fantasy characters, places, and novels. I also answer questions about the CLOAK MAGE and DRAGONSKULL series.

In this week's episode, we talk about Brandon Sanderson's epic Kickstarter, and discuss when to start advertising your books using CPC (cost per click) ads.

In this week's episode, I discuss reaching the sales milestones of 10,000 self-published audiobooks and 20,000 traditionally published audiobooks. We also discuss the value of improvement in self-publishing, and answer reader questions about the CLOAK MAGE and DRAGONSKULL series.

In this week's episode, I explain why I don't like writing prequel novels. I also discuss drawing fantasy maps and some exciting audiobook news about the DRAGONTIARNA series.

In this week's episode, I answer a reader question about what I would do if I started self-publishing from scratch in 2022. We also take a further look at the effectiveness of free ebooks.