All About Writing

Romantasy is one of the most persistently popular book genres in recent years. But what is it? What’s the big deal? And why are millions of readers devouring it? Join Ben & Sara as they dive deep into this fascinating genre of writing.

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

 https://youtu.be/4N1xMqiziwA

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com 

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com 

Ben and Sara bring in voice actor Sandra Murphy (yup, she's so good, she's SAG!) to talk about the basics of audiobooks - what to expect, how to go about getting one started, what to consider, and the whole overarching introduction to audiobooks in general. 

To check out all about Sandra, and find out more about her work, visit any of the following links:

Web: https://www.voicemama.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicemama_/

ACX: https://www.acx.com/narrator?p=A1EWXJ462NPW46

To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/w9-C3XZ1-qg

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com 

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com 

Author newsletters are a big part of getting the word out about your book. But what do you say in them? How often should you create one? Join Ben & Sara as they unpack the intricacies of this essential marketing tool.

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

 https://youtu.be/GrY1pomBUik

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com 

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com 

Writing movies is different than writing television episodes, and screenwriting for a feature film doesn't have a writer's room. But there's still a ton of collaboration that goes into it, and structure that may be familiar for those who write novels, too. Join Ben and Sara as they discuss in broad strokes the art of writing a film.

To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/V2lzcx_Z3Gc

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com 

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com 

Sometimes it's important to stop and ask ourselves...why do we write? We ask "why is this character acting like this" but we often forget to look inward, too. Self-reflection is important for writers - it helps us set goals and keep things in perspective, celebrate the wins and strategize for the future. Ben and Sara discuss their own "whys" and how to use our introspection for our writing careers.

To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/4zncmXwpfQE

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com 

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com 

How much to writers actually get paid in the traditional publishing industry? What about self-publishing? And how many books can an author realistically expect to sell? Ben puts on his publisher hat and answers Sara’s questions about the reality behind book sales.

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

 https://youtu.be/4SPvsItbKfE 

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com 

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com 

Join Ben & Sara as they welcome Rebekah Bryan, who is not only an author but also a fashion consultant specifically for authors to aid them on creating persona and branding. Together, the three of them discuss how one article of clothing or costumes or anything in between can help with your author persona, whether that's on social media or at in-person events. 

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

https://youtu.be/KLT3bCklg0Y

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com 

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com 

And check out all of Rebekah's fashion offerings here:

Website https://styledwithatwist.com/

YouTube https://youtube.com/@styledwithatwist (or see Rebekah's interview about Sara in her plaid shirts: https://youtu.be/PDyiMB7yZ_Y)

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/styled.withatwist

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/styledw.atwist

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@styled.withatwist

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekah-bryan-030846339

OR!

Rebekah's author links:

Website https://rebekahnbryan.com/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rebekahnbryan

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rebekahnbryan 

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@rebekahnbryan

Join Ben & Sara as they dive into what constitutes a chapter - are there any loose rules, page counts, and requirements? They talk about the ways to break apart plots and pacing, what kind of chapters suit certain genres, and what kind of tool a chapter is for writing books overall.

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

https://youtu.be/C1x11Y_n8cE

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com 

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com 

Ben and Sara talk researching - and the surprising genres that actually require it. From what consitutes a proper source, and what doesn't, and the unique places a writer can find inspiration and tactile experiences to perform research beyond books, they dive into what researching really means, from a 1000 foot view.

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

https://youtu.be/wIlrf4EyP3A

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com 

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com 

Join Ben & Sara as they discuss the pros and cons of collaborating with another writer. This is not ghost-writing - this is sharing a byline with someone else. They discuss in brief the legalities, but also the most important tips to working with another person and how you can break up the writing duties fairly.

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

https://youtu.be/AH7B8zYFXDk

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com 

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com