This week author Crys Cain is joined by special guest JP Rindfleisch. They discuss what a story hypothesis is and how you can use this tool to improve your writing process.

Question of the week: have you ever used a story hypothesis or similar method to guide your writing?

References:

JPRindfleischix.com

Write Away Podcast

The Serial Fiction Show

To read the full transcript or comment on the episode: https://theauthorlife.com/71-hypothesis/

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This week author Crys Cain is joined by special guest Kathrese McKee. They discuss the process that goes into creating your story's hook and why it is so important in attracting your readers.

Question of the week: what is the hook for your current book that you're writing?

References:

Writing Pursuits

First Chapter Rubric

To read the full transcript or comment on the episode: https://theauthorlife.com/70-hook/

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This week authors J. Thorn and Crys Cain discuss when it is beneficial for authors to start translating their work and the process that it involves.

Question of the week: what are your thoughts on translation?

To read the full transcript or comment on the episode: https://theauthorlife.com/69-translating/

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This week authors J. Thorn and Crys Cain discuss when it is beneficial for authors to host a podcast and the differences between a fiction and non-fiction audience.

Question of the week: if you started a podcast, what would it be?

To read the full transcript or comment on the episode: https://theauthorlife.com/68-podcasting/

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This week authors J. Thorn and Crys Cain discuss J's experience at ThrillerFest and the pros and cons of attending trad focused events as an indie author.

Question of the week: can indie authors still benefit from going to more traditional publishing events?

To read the full transcript or comment on the episode: https://theauthorlife.com/67-events/

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This week Crys Cain is joined by special guest, Miss Catherine, to discuss how to create a series bible and the benefits of doing so.

Question of the week: do you use a series bible when world-building?

To read the full transcript or comment on the episode: https://theauthorlife.com/66-bible/

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This week authors J. Thorn and Crys Cain discuss J's experience at The Creator Economy Expo and what this emerging tech means for authors.

Question of the week: do you find yourself more comfortable with audience building or community building as you're building your author career?

To read the full transcript or comment on the episode: https://theauthorlife.com/65-cex/

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This week authors J. Thorn and Crys Cain discuss the process of being involved in an anthology and why it can be useful for your author career.

Question of the week: Have you participated in an anthology and what was your experience?

To read the full transcript or comment on the episode: https://theauthorlife.com/64-anthology/

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This week authors J. Thorn and Crys Cain discuss why they made The Author Life Community free and what they'd like to see from the change.

Question of the week: What thoughts or questions do you have about the new direction that we're going?

To read the full transcript or comment on the episode: https://theauthorlife.com/63-free/

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This week author Crys Cain is joined by special guest Jeff Elkins, The Dialogue Doctor. They discuss how digging deeper into dialogue has changed how they enjoy books and movies.

Question of the week: How has getting deeper into writing changed your relationship with consuming stories?

To read the full transcript or comment on the episode: https://theauthorlife.com/62-dialogue/

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