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- EP034: Into The Woods With John Yorke
John Yorke is one of the world's leading lights in the art of storytelling. As former head of Channel Four Drama, Controller of BBC Drama Production and head of Company Pictures, he has worked on shows like Shameless, Life On Mars, and the UK's most popular soap opera EastEnders. He is also the author of Into The Woods, one of our favourite books on the craft of storytelling.
56 min - EP307: Deep Dive — Networking in Publishing with Justine SolomonsJustine Solomons is founder of Byte the Book, an organisation dedicated to getting authors published, traditionally or self-published. Justine answers our listener questions on networking in publishing with tips for authors, what NOT to do, networking in lockdown, online events, how to prepare for networking and how to follow-up.br /br /Our novel Back To Reality is out now bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality8 min
- Ep 307: Deep Dive — Networking in Publishing with Justine Solomons
Justine Solomons is founder of Byte the Book, an organisation dedicated to getting authors published, traditionally or self-published. Justine answers our listener questions on networking in publishing with tips for authors, what NOT to do, networking in lockdown, online events, how to prepare for networking and how to follow-up.
8 min - EP306: Linwood Barclay “Chapter Breaks Are Commercial Breaks”Linwood Barclay is the international bestselling author of over twenty novels, and his latest thriller Find You First is a fast-paced, high-concept, page-turner. In this jam-packed chat we discuss head-hopping, point-of-view, flashbacks, fan fiction, deadlines, writer’s block, self-doubt and more!br /br /Join the Bestseller Academy: https://academy.bestsellerexperiment.com1 hr 7 min
- Ep 306: Linwood Barclay "Chapter Breaks Are Commercial Breaks"
Linwood Barclay is the international bestselling author of over twenty novels, and his latest thriller Find You First is a fast-paced, high-concept, page-turner. In this jam-packed chat we discuss head-hopping, point-of-view, flashbacks, fan fiction, deadlines, writer's block, self-doubt and more!
1 hr 5 min - EP032: Legal Eagles | Keith Mathieson and Paul JosephIn this week’s episode from the BXP Archives…We get lawyered-up in this fascinating episode where we talk to a pair of top entertainment lawyers: Keith Mathieson is an expert in defamation and privacy law, and Paul Joseph specialises in intellectual property cases and we quiz them on the pitfalls authors should look out for when writing.PODCASTIn this episode you will discover…*If you can include song lyrics in your book*If you can use product placement in your writing*If you can put real people in your novel*If you can copyright an ideaLinks…* Sign up to the BXP2020 Challenge here: https://bestsellerexperiment.com/bxp2020/* Get 20% off PROWRITING AID here!* Support us on Patreon and join our exclusive Facebook Group: https://www.patreon.com/bestsellerexperiment* Back to Reality is now available on Audible!* Here from Audible.com* And here from Audible UK* Buy Back to Reality: https://bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality/* Support Jenni Desvaux’s book The Very Last Monster Book: http://lastmonsters.com* Buy The End of Magic: https://markstaywrites.com/the-end-of-magic/* Mr. Stay’s Writer Services: https://markstaywrites.com/writer-services/BUY Back to Reality – the novel from the PodcastFind out more at https://bestsellerexperiment.com/backtorealityThanks for listening and joining us. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below.SPREAD THE LOVEIf you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post.SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW ON ITUNESPlease do subscribe on iTunes and leave an honest review for The Bestseller Experiment Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Don’t forget, when subscribing to the show on iTunes you will get automatic updates.If you have any questions, you can contact us here.Episode Highlights:Back to Reality – the Novel – BUY HEREBestseller Experiment:1 hr 18 min
- EP033: Legal Eagles | Keith Mathieson and Paul Joseph
We get lawyered-up in this fascinating episode where we talk to a pair of top entertainment lawyers: Keith Mathieson is an expert in defamation and privacy law, and Paul Joseph specialises in intellectual property cases and we quiz them on the pitfalls authors should look out for when writing.
1 hr 14 min - EP305: Deep Dive — Maria Dismondy - The Business of Inspiring ChildrenMaria Dismondy is the author of inspirational and award-winning children’s books such as Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun, she is also the CEO of Cardinal Rule Press, a publisher dedicated to diversity and inclusiveness in children’s publishing. Maria tells us what inspired her to write, why she started her own publishing house, how she built her team and the first person she hired (and fired!), and the challenges she has faced during lockdown.br /br /Our novel Back To Reality is out now bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality4 min
- Ep 305: Deep Dive — Maria Dismondy - The Business of Inspiring Children
Maria Dismondy is the author of inspirational and award-winning children's books such as Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun, she is also the CEO of Cardinal Rule Press, a publisher dedicated to diversity and inclusiveness in children's publishing. Maria tells us what inspired her to write, why she started her own publishing house, how she built her team and the first person she hired (and fired!), and the challenges she has faced during lockdown.
6 min - Ep 304: DV Bishop "History Is Really Badly Structured"
DV Bishop's historical thriller debut City of Vengeance vividly takes the reader to 1530s Renaissance Florence. Writing historical fiction creates all kinds of challenges and DV Bishop tells us how it's okay to not know everything about your chosen historical period, and why it might be a good idea to resist writing straight away...
In this episode you will discover:
Tips for historical research and exposition Why you should let your characters drive the plot The pros and cons of outlining and pantsing Mr. Stay discusses his online book launches and blog tours
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About The Bestseller Experiment
From the publisher's feed
Join author and screenwriter Mark Stay with coach and entrepreneur Mark Desvaux, as they discover the secrets to writing a bestseller and challenge themselves and you to write, market and…
self-published a bestselling book in just one year. Each week, they are guided by and interview million-selling, chart-topping authors, publishers on the inside, editors, agents, social media specialists, and many more big names who play a part in the bestseller process. From the writing to marketing, plotting to publishing, learn the secrets to help you write your way to the top of the charts.
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