All About Writing

Writing is sometimes about reporting facts or theories, new science, or taking an old story--or one you've made up based on a core childhood memory--or even a story that comes to you in a dream. What inspires you to write, what to write? Ben and Sara discuss the ways one can be inspired, and how to turn that into a storytelling success.

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Learn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/
Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

Instagram, or "bookstagram" is now a piece of the marketing pie to discuss for any author looking to connect with a wide audience of potential readers. Ben and Sara dissect the pros, cons, and navigation of using Instagram to help market books and build an author brand.

To watch this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/3lquMS8Pq3I

Learn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/
Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

Do you get writer's block? Can it be avoided? If so...how? Ben and Sara discuss their strategies for blasting through any snags in their writing process, and how to manage writer's block if it rears its ugly head.

To watch this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/0_sYSlIYLJY

Learn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/
Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

One of the most tricky parts of writing and always up for debate and discussion - especially in fiction - is the "make sure you show instead of tell" mantra.

With Ben's extensive publishing and editing background, and Sara's varied body of work behind her, this episode is a deeper dive into how and why it matters, and how to show...not tell.

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Learn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/

Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

Marketing is the least favorite topic of Ben and Sara, but it will be an extensive number of episodes, starting with this one, which covers their personal experience and nuggets of advice.

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Learn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/

Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

Editing is a massive part of writing - more than anyone generally suspects. Ben and Sara have worked for years together editing many projects for one another and others, and share their introduction to this massive topic.

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Learn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/

Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

The publishing world is ever changing. With Ben's experience as a novelist and publisher, and Sara's with large and small publishers, here's some insider tips about how to navigate the industry at large as of today.

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Learn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/

Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

In Ben and Sara's introduction to their writing craft series, they cover the basics of what the craft is, how to utilize it in your own writing, and the umbrella topics they'll discuss in length in future parts of this series.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5hkjhjj_R7A

Learn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/

Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

What does it take, personally and professionally, to go down the path of becoming, officially, a writer?

Ben and Sara discuss their own personal journeys and offer life hacks, tips, and advice to those looking to get started.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KqYS-pEYI9w

Learn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/

Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

Welcome to All About Writing! This is our first episode, covering who we (Ben and Sara) are, and what we'll be sharing with you every week...which is literally everything we can cover about writing from our extensive backgrounds in publishing, editing, ghostwriting, screenwriting, marketing, novel writing, non-fiction, and more!

To watch this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/WT5WTyO5rx8

To learn more about Ben, visit: https://bennettrcoles.com

To learn more about Sara, visit: https://saradahmen.com