Jonathan Moeller

The Pulp Writer Show

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Hosted by Jonathan Moeller (author of the FROSTBORN and SEVENFOLD SWORD fantasy series and the SILENT ORDER scifi series), the Pulp Writer Show discusses how to write, format, publish, and sell your novel. Sometimes there are jokes.

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Jonathan Moeller

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Arts

Latest episode

Oct 19, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 125: How To Write Sympathetic Characters 08.08.2022

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.

Episode 124: Listener Opinions On AI-Narrated Audiobooks 01.08.2022

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.

Episode 123: Technology & Genre In CLOAK MAGE 11.07.2022

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.

Episode 122: Digitally Narrated Audiobooks - Good or Bad? 04.07.2022

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).

Episode 121: Reader Q&A 27.06.2022

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.

Episode 120: Using Dialogue To Create Distinct Characters 09.05.2022

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...

Episode 119: Picking Categories For Your Book On Amazon 02.05.2022

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.

Episode 118: Sources of Writing Success 25.04.2022

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.

Episode 117: Four Lessons From Eleven Years Of Self-Publishing 18.04.2022

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.

Episode 116: An Advertising Experiment 11.04.2022

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.

Episode 115: How To Generate Names For Fantasy Novels & Characters 04.04.2022

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.

Episode 114: Brandon Sanderson's Kickstarter & When To Start Advertising Your Books 28.03.2022

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.

Episode 113: 10,000 Self-Published Audiobooks & 20,000 Traditionally Published Audiobooks 21.03.2022

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.

Episode 112: Prequels, Fantasy Maps, and Free Audiobooks 14.03.2022

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.

Episode 111: Self-Publishing From Scratch 07.03.2022

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.

Episode 110: 3 Techniques For Starting Your Novel & Introducing The Conflict 28.02.2022

In this week's episode, we take a look at three different methods for starting your novel and introducing the central conflict. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello. Welcome to Episode 110 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is February the 25th, 2022 and today we're going to talk about how to start your book and introduce your conflict. Before we get...

Episode 109: Reader Question About DRAGONSKULL 21.02.2022

In this week's episode, I answer a reader question about the DRAGONSKULL series. I also discuss novel length and new ways of sending free short stories to my newsletter subscribers.

Episode 108: Reader Opinions On Free Books 14.02.2022

In this week's episode, I discuss readers' opinions about free books and whether or not they work for marketing. I also talk about Draft2Digital's surprise acquisition of Smashwords, and the excellent Nintendo Switch Game METROID DREAD.

Episode 107: Do Free Books Still Work? 07.02.2022

In this week's episode, I take a look at whether or not free first-in-series books still work for indie authors. I also answer reader questions and talk a bit about AI-narrated audiobooks.

Episode 106: CLOAK OF IRON finished & paperback pricing 31.01.2022

In this week's episode, I discuss finishing CLOAK OF IRON and talk about how to price paperback books on Amazon. I also discuss the DRAGONLANCE series of Dungeons & Dragons novels and Microsoft's proposed purchase of Activision Blizzard.

Episode 105: Creating Fictional Conflicts 24.01.2022

In this week's episode, we look at seven different ways you can create conflict within your novel or story.

Episode 104: How To Create Distinct Characters 17.01.2022

In this week's episode, we look at tips and tricks for creating distinctive characters.

Episode 103: Eight Writing Goals For 2022 10.01.2022

Happy New Year! In the first episode of 2022, I discuss my eight writing goals for 2022. I also talk a bit about ad spending and series metadata.

Episode 102: Did I Meet 2021's Writing Goals? 27.12.2021

In the final episode of 2021, I take a look back and see how many of my writing goals for 2021 I met. I also talk about POWER ON, a fascinating documentary about the history of the Xbox.

Episode 101: Backlist vs Frontlist For Indie Authors 20.12.2021

In this week's episode, I talk about backlist books vs frontlist books, and consider which are better for indie authors. I also discuss NFTs and my favorite Nintendo Switch games of 2021.

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