
This podcast is for beginning writers AND for those who have a pile of thanks but no thanks rejections sitting in their inbox. It is for the novice writer with an inkling of a book idea AND for those who've heard crickets from the queries they've sent out. It is for those who dream of being on a bestseller list or winning a major book award AND for those who want to write the best book possible an... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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In this episode, we talk with Robert Bailey, the author of the incredibly successful McMurtrie and Drake Legal Thrillers, published through Thomas & Mercer. Join us to hear all about Robert's tumultuous path to publishing.
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Up to this point, all the topics we’ve covered apply to both fiction and nonfiction. In this episode, we’ll talk about how writing fiction diverges from writing nonfiction. There plenty for nonfiction writers to take away from all the episodes but ... more
In this episode, we talk about the 7 Deadly Sins of World Building based on an article by Charlie Jane Anders and we go through the elements of setting.
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Does your story begin in a kitchen or on a suburban street? Is it set in a dystopian world you have to create or is it set on a plantation in the pre-Civil War South? Some of these settings require very little detail to conjure an image of place in... more
Some minor suggestions:
1. You’re too quiet. Fix your mic or speak up.
2. Don’t talk about yourselves for so long in the beginning. No one has time for that.
Otherwise, good content
I stumbled across this podcast at a time where I had a small, unrefined idea that I couldn’t quite bring out of the fuzzy-parts of my brain. I am now diligently following Sandra & Judd’s advice to great success! Thank you so much S & J, I’m absolutely head over heels in love with this podcast.
Thank you both so much! I am editing my second novel. First one is being published in May but your direction was incredible and entertaining too. I really appreciate all of your insight. Thanks again. Avid listener. Looking forward to more. McGarvey Black
My dear friend Janet sent me the link to the podcast this morning and I am on cloud nine! Thank you both for doing this! I’m already into the episodes and I’m thrilled by the pragmatism and synthesis you are bringing to the table. I have recently begun submitting queries for my recently composed memoir and I’m consciously expanding my talented tribe of experts to help me craft this work successfully. I’m so delighted you’ve both taken this project on your shoulders and are putting this out there... more
The book, Your First Fifteen Pages is a must-have for every writer, and now the podcast of the same name continues to deliver juicy nuggets of wisdom and practical information for writers at any stage of their book or at any level of experience. You will not be disappointed-looking forward to more episodes! Plus, I just love me some southern accents. I could listen to Sandra and Judd all day! :)









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