In this week’s episode, author Afarin Bellisario discusses the importance of focusing on story and characters, and making your story accessible to all.

http://afarin.net

In this week’s episode, author Lina Hart discusses the challenge of crafting multi-POV stories, letting the characters decide what happens, and the importance of NOT GIVING UP

http://linahart.com

Author-Publisher Amber Byers of Tadpole Press talks about reawakening your creativity, tuning into your creative vision, and the importance of the writing community.

http://www.tadpolepress.com

Author Babette Hughes discusses the origins of her mantra “Proceed Intelligently”, the importance of enjoying the creative process, and the need to be creative - even at the age of 101 (and a half).

http://babettehughesbooks.com

Writer-director-producer Jamie Nash talks about DIY filmmaking, wearing all the hats, and exploring the world of audio drama

https://www.jamienash.net

Writing partners Tobias Buckell & David Klecha talk about embracing the joy of writing and having fun with the material, and how both relate to their new book THE RUNES OF ENGAGEMENT.

https://tachyonpublications.com/

Screenwriter and writing instructor Tom Vaughan talks about his experience as a working writer, the importance of loglines, and how story and emotion require your characters to make choices.

@storyandplot

Screenwriter-film instructor-podcaster John Ingle talks about his experience as an award-winning screenwriter, the Movies By Minute concept, and how he uses the movie JAWS as a learning tool.

@Inglefilms on X/Twitter

Writer-musician Carlos Baker talks about how writing his book and playing music helped him deal with his depression, why 80s movies are AWESOME, and an impromptu blues performance!

https://ckbakerband.com/

Screenwriter & writing coach/consultant Jeff Kitchen talks about the concepts behind his new book The Hero's Dilemma, what "dramatic action" is, and the need for CONFLICT in your story

https://script.kitchen/