In this episode Jack draws from more than three decades of crafting speeches, articles, and novels, to convince writers that mastering the art of writing good sentences is the best investment a writer can make in himself.

In this writer to writer episode, Jack shares a moment in his career when everything was great, then . . . .

In this episode Jack explores how to craft scenes that will keep the reader turning pages.

In this writer to writer episode Jack shares two experiences that were influential to him in learning to build memorable characters.

In this episode Jack reveals ways novelists can keep readers reading by torturing the characters readers love.

In this episode I invite readers to look over my shoulder as I pull from my files one of the worksheets I compiled from bestselling suspense novelists identifying the techniques they used to write first chapters. The one page worksheet is available for FREE in PDF format on http://letstalknovels.com

In this episode Jack teaches how to develop a plot that will keep readers reading.

In this episode Jack explores the difference between traditional and indie publishing for the novel writer.

In this podcast Jack teachers authors how to learn the craft of writing a novel by learning the techniques of their favorite authors.

In this episode Jack encourages writers not to be satisfied with good writing, but to do justice to their story ideas by polishing their writing until it shines.