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Writing Process
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Family Dynamics
Literature
Professional Relationships
Fantasy Literature
Erlyn Mull
Young Adult Literature
Mustaches For Maddie
Fable Haven
Storytelling
Creative Writing
Character Development
Historical Fiction
Heart In Writing
Divine Comedy
Tales Of Newel and Doren

"Mulling it Over with Brandon Mull" is your passport to the creative realms, where renowned author Brandon Mull and podcast host Jason Conforto engage in candid conversations about the magic of storytelling. Join us for a journey through Brandon's captivating worlds, unraveling the secrets of his creative process, and exploring the art of imagination. Tune in as two friends share laughs, insights,... more

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In this episode, Brandon Mull and Jason Conforto sit down with independent author Aaron N. Hall to talk about the world of self-publishing. They discuss the freedom and challenges of going independent, building an audience without a traditional publi... more

In this episode, Jason Conforto, Chad Morris, and Shelly Brown continue their conversation with Kaela Rivera, exploring how her Mexican heritage shapes her storytelling. Kaela shares how culture, family history, and personal experience influence her ... more

In this listener-requested episode, Brandon Mull, Jason Conforto, Chad Morris, and Shelly Brown talk about learning disabilities, with a special focus on Jason’s personal journey with dyslexia and synesthesia. Together, they discuss the challenges, m... more

In the first of three episodes with author Kaela Rivera, Jason Conforto, Chad Morris, and Shelly Brown talk with Kaela about her writing journey and her initial resistance to revisions. Together, they explore learning to embrace feedback, the growth ... more

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Recent Guests

Jennifer A. Nielsen
Bestselling author of young adult fiction
Episode: Free Tension with Jennifer A. Nielsen
Candace Thomas
Young adult fantasy author and poet, also writes rom-com under the name Candy Teasdale
The League of Utah Writers
Episode: Quills Conference (Live!)
Lisa Mangum
Managing editor for Shadow Mountain Publishing, long-time industry professional
Shadow Mountain Publishing
Episode: Quills Conference (Live!)
Ally Condie
Author of young adult fiction and an adult murder mystery
Episode: Writing & Higher Education with Ally Condie
Charan Prabhakar
Actor known for roles in 'The Chosen' and 'Silicon Valley'
Episode: Bringing Characters to life with Charan Prabhakar
Chris Schoebinger
Publisher at Shadow Mountain, known for discovering and supporting authors like Brandon Mull
Shadow Mountain
Episode: Publishing with Chris Schoebinger
Erlyn Mull
Editor and wife of Brandon Mull
Episode: Editing with Erlyn Mull
Shelly Brown
Comedic actress and writer
Episode: Writing Comedy with Shelly Brown and Chad Morris
Chad Morris
Author and comedian
Episode: Writing Comedy with Shelly Brown and Chad Morris

Hosts

Brandon Mull
Author and host of the podcast
Jason Conforto
Co-host and filmmaker

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Great Writing Podcast

    A nice podcast to learn about writing and the career of it. The guests are fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jellybabies789
    United States2 months ago
  • Inspirational!

    I looooved Mull’s books as a kid and read them to my sisters as a teen and again to my kids as an adult. The fact that he is sharing his real world experience to help me reach my dreams is so motivating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adara R Castleton
    United States10 months ago
  • My New Favorite Podcast

    I absolutely love this podcast! The production quality is top notch, and it’s always a pleasure to hear from one of my favorite writers. I’ve been a fan of Brandon’s work ever since he visited my middle school and talked about his Fablehaven series. It’s fascinating and refreshing to hear about his creative process first hand. I also really appreciate how he generally genuinely wants to involve his readers and continues to find new ways to connect with them. Listening to him share his passion fo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Snickerdoodle.sleet
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wonderful podcast!

    Relaxing and funny! Makes me want to wright my own book!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vulpinemaster
    United Statesa year ago
  • I may be a bit biased Brandon is a friend of mine but I thoroughly enjoy tuning into this podcast every month, it helps me with my own writing journey and the topics are great!

    Audible
    5
    Marc
    United Statesa year ago

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Free Tension with Jennifer A. Nielsen
Q: What are your best band-aids for keeping the tension high?
Jennifer suggests creating a time pressure for characters or escalating the stakes in a scene to keep tension in check.
Free Tension with Jennifer A. Nielsen
Q: When you think of free tension, do you want to just kind of rattle off some of those free tension things that you can use at any time?
Jennifer lists scenarios where tension arises naturally, such as putting characters in mortal peril and having an antagonist who is a genuine threat.
Free Tension with Jennifer A. Nielsen
Q: How do you build tension into your stories? What are some of the tricks that you use?
Jennifer discusses using the moment before a significant event as a build-up, creating suspense that makes the eventual outcome more impactful.
Live at FanX
Q: What are your biggest tips on world building for a fantasy world?
Brandon suggests thinking through the consequences of the rules you've changed in your fantasy world.
Live at FanX
Q: What programs would you suggest a writer use?
Brandon recommends using Microsoft Word for writing, stating it's sufficient for submissions to publishers.

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1. Jennifer A. Nielsen
2. Candace Thomas
3. Lisa Mangum
4. Ally Condie
5. Charan Prabhakar
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7. Erlyn Mull
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