In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scott take a look at the relationship between the characters and the story. If you have a plot, but no characters, is it really a plot? Is it easier to start with the characters, or start with the story?

In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scott take a look at a common character trope, the painfully average protagonist, and some of the cliches the go along with it, including looking in mirrors and the dreaded "instalove." What works and what doesn't work with this type of character?

In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Scott goes solo to take a look at a few of the tools and resources available to new writers on the web and in the real world.

In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scoot look at the power of multiple problems and how having your protagonist deal with issues outside of the "big bad" can increase empathy for your character and add interest about the world you are creating.

On this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scott discuss one of the most common tropes in fantasy and science fiction: The "Chosen One". Give it a listen to hear some of the better known examples of this trope in pop culture, as well as what the hosts don't like about it and why you should think twice before using it in your own fiction.

On this episode, Jason and Scott take a look at the importance of taking care of yourself and keeping your body and mind healthy as you deal with the ups and downs of chasing your dreams and building your writing career.

Jason and Scott are back with another episode of The Write Good Books Podcast. This time they take a look at plot-induced stupidity, what it is, and how it can hurt your changes of getting published.

In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scott share what they've learned from their experiences with presentations and panels, and also discuss proper etiquette for participants and moderators.

In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scott take another look at writing villains, specifically sympathetic villains, and discus the pros and cons of using a villain the reader can relate to.

In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scott look at your target audience, how to find it, write for it, and market to it.