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Erlyn Mull
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Mustaches For Maddie
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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, Jason Conforto, Chad Morris, and Shelly Brown are joined by bestselling author Janci Patterson to talk about how she got started as a writer. Janci shares her path to publication, the challenges she faced along the way, and the lesso... more

In the first of two episodes with bestselling author Christopher Paolini, Brandon Mull and Jason Conforto talk about the origins of Eragon, how Christopher got started as a writer, and the process of building an epic fantasy series. They also dive in... more

In the third and final episode of this series with Kaela Rivera, Jason Conforto, Chad Morris, and Shelly Brown talk about writing horror for middle grade readers. Kaela and Shelly both have novels in the genre, and they discuss how to balance scares ... more

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

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Recent Guests

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Episode: Epic Fantasy & Outlining with Christopher Paolini
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Episode: Independent Publishing with Aaron N. Hall
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Episode: Changes & Interest with Chad Morris & Shelly Brown
Jennifer A. Nielsen
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Episode: Free Tension with Jennifer A. Nielsen
Candace Thomas
Young adult fantasy author and poet, also writes rom-com under the name Candy Teasdale
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Lisa Mangum
Managing editor for Shadow Mountain Publishing, long-time industry professional
Shadow Mountain Publishing
Episode: Quills Conference (Live!)
Ally Condie
Author known for her work in young adult fiction and for being a bestseller
Episode: Plotting, Feedback & Rewrites with Ally Condie

Hosts

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

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 77 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 States3 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years ago

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Independent Publishing with Aaron N. Hall
Q: How should new indie authors approach cover design and pricing to maximize credibility and sales?
Invest in a high-quality cover (ideally $1,000-$2,000+), as a strong cover passes the Barnes & Noble test and signals professionalism; price strategically (e.g., $2.99–$19.99 for e-books with favorable royalty rates) and leverage print-on-demand to avoid large up-front inventory costs; a great cover combined with targeted outreach and solid beta feedback helps build momentum.
Independent Publishing with Aaron N. Hall
Q: What about advances in traditional publishing—how do they work and why are they important?
Advances are upfront money against future royalties; they provide guaranteed income during the writing and production process and can fuel a writer's ability to focus on the project. If the book recoups the advance, royalties continue; if not, the contract terms still often allow the author to keep the advance in some cases, depending on the agreement.
Independent Publishing with Aaron N. Hall
Q: So tell me, what's the typical range for percentages when dealing with traditional publishing versus indie publishing?
Traditional publishing often involves an agent taking 15-20% of the author's cut, while indie authors typically keep a larger share, with Kindle e-books offering around 70% margins on certain price points and print-on-demand models affecting paperback percentages; overall, indie authors need to manage most of the marketing and distribution themselves.
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.

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