All About Writing

Is it possible to write books in story universes that were created by other people? Another creator’s work is called their Intellectual Property, or IP, and the answer is… maybe? It depends. Join Ben & Sara as they interview special guest M.K. Wiseman who successfully joined the ranks of published creators in an existing, world-famous IP.

To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link:

 https://youtu.be/Fwq2LScWzjk

To learn more about M.K. Wiseman, they're findable on most platforms @FaublesFables 

 To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com 

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com 

What on earth is a trope? It’s a term thrown around in literary circles to describe something really important that every author should understand. Join Ben & Sara to find out what it is.

To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link:

 https://youtu.be/xjVN8A-aiWc

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com 

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com 

Writing retreats are one of the fabled parts of being an author: a secluded location, a cadre of like-minded artists, inspiration galore and just some peace and quiet… But what are writing retreats really like? Why would you want to attend one? Ben & Sara are joined by special guest Carol Johnson to learn the facts about this amazing tool for writers.

To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link:

 https://youtu.be/yGSD56CLbg8

To learn more about Carol and Foreword Retreats visit:

forewordretreats.com
https://www.instagram.com/foreword_retreats/

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com 

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com 

Everyone has a story worth telling. But how do you make sure that your story comes to life on the page? What is a memoir? How do authors approach them? Join Ben & Sara as they take the first steps into the big, wide world of writing memoirs.

To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link:

 https://youtu.be/N68DiVlTmqI

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com 

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com 

Book tours sound like a lot of fun. Don’t they? Are they a worthwhile investment for an author or just a big waste of time? Join Ben & Sara as they discuss the pros and cons of in-person book tours for authors.

To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link:

 https://youtu.be/S5QyfGcLhbo

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com 

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com 

Have you ever thought about joining a writer’s club? What is one, what’s involved, and how do you find one? What’s the time commitment if you do? Ben and Sara invite George Weinstein of the Atlanta Writers Club to discuss the ins and outs of said writer’s club to share all about it.

To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/k7V8HRjncpo

To learn more about our guest George Weinstein, check out his links below, as well as more about the Atlanta Writers Club.

Atlanta Writers Club website: http://www.AtlantaWritersClub.org 

Author website: http://www.GeorgeWeinstein.com 

His Kindle, audiobook & paperback formats: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00J60UPGE 

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com 

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com 

So… how DOES one get into screenwriting? We’ve all heard that Hollywood is all about who you know, but what if you don’t know anyone? And what’s the difference between an agent, a rep and a manager? Join Ben & Sara as they dive into the arcane world of getting scripts in front of the right eyes.

To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link:

 https://youtu.be/LBLg88k399w

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com 

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com 

What is a critique partner? If it sounds interesting – or it sounds scary – then you should listen to this episode. Join Ben & Sara as they welcome special guests Jill Evans and Lauren McGuire to dive deep into this valuable tool for writers.

To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link:

 https://youtu.be/CHdD_rGBRLc

To learn more about our guest Jill Evans, please visit www.jillevans.com

To learn more about our guest Lauren McGuire, you can find her at:

@laurenmcguire (Substack)
 https://laurenmcguirestoried.blogspot.com
@McguireStoried

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com 

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com 

If you're considering attending a writing conference, you might want to learn a bit about what to expect, the costs and who you'll meet. More importantly, what is the point of attending at all? Join Ben and Sara as they discuss their experiences and how to get the most out of your expectations at conferences.

To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link:

https://youtu.be/3HmJuNdv2B4

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com 

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com 

Ben and Sara tackle the ageless question on this Christmas Day episode: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Or...not? Wading into the weeds on this, they discuss how marketing can make or break a book's success when released, which, while not as much fun as discussing Hollywood stars, is hopefully quite useful!

To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link:

https://youtu.be/Is0A0C8Lpy0

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com 

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com