In the 21st episode of the Uprising Review Podcast, we're talking about a very uncommon topic in writing. Language learning isn't something we even hear very much about in America, but it is something that can greatly benefit every writer. We also get an unannounced drop by from our friend and the #1 Hispanic voice in science fiction, Jon Del Arroz.  http://archive.org/download/UprisingReviewEpisode21/Uprising%20Review%20Episode%2021.mp3

Even though creative people typically aren’t the first thing you think of when you hear the word professional, professionalism is very important no matter what your profession. Whether you are submitting to a publisher or even interacting with readers, you will benefit from presenting yourself in a professional way. In this podcast, we’re talking all about our experiences with professionalism and sharing our advice on how to present yourself the right way. Music: My Suns on Fire http://archive.org/download/UprisingReviewEpisode20/Uprising%20Review%20Episode%2020.mp3

A few months ago, Stephen hosted a Marketing AMA on a Gab Writer's chat put together by Uprising Review Editor Will Cassity. There were a lot of fantastic questions from writers and we wanted to share them in the podcast. Whether you are a just starting out, or are a seasoned writer you will most definitely get something out of this that will help you become a better marketer and come up with new ideas on how to make your books sell! The music for this week’s podcast is by My Suns on Fire! http://archive.org/download/UprisingReviewEpisode19/Uprising%20Review%20Episode%2019.mp3

We are joined by Jason Rennie aka Sci Phi from Superversive Press. In this special edition of the Uprising Review Podcast, we talk about the current state of the publishing industry and the role of publishers like Superversive Press. We also talk quite a bit about science fiction, Star Trek Discovery, and The Orville. http://archive.org/download/UprisingReviewEpisode18/Uprising%20Review%20Episode%2018.mp3

In Podcast # 17, we're talking about censorship in literature and beyond. Why is it important to defend those you don't agree with and why do we need organizations like the Uprising Review standing up for free speech in literature? We explore these questions and more. *Since the recording of this Podcast, Andrew Anglin's site was taken down by his domain host. "When one man's freedom is trodden on, we're all damaged" -Captain Jean-Luc Picard http://archive.org/download/CensorshipInLiterature/Censorship%20in%20Literature.mp3

In this episode, we talk all about characters. What does it take to write a great character and what even is a great character to begin with? We also talk briefly about a disturbing Star Trek fan fiction and a bunch of other stuff or something. We also just want to make a big shoutout to Don’t Say a Word for letting us use their entire song as the outro… You can find them on Spotify. http://archive.org/download/UprisngReviewEpisode16/Uprisng%20Review%20Episode%2016.mp3

In this episode of the Uprising Review podcast, we're talking about language and it's place in writing. Specifically, how language can be used to influence emotions and how learning a foreign language can help you as a writer. In this podcast, neither of us has any idea what the other is talking about and we also come up with the best Lord of the Rings joke ever. http://archive.org/download/UprisingReviewEpisode15/Uprising%20Review%20Episode%2015.mp3

In this week's episode, we sat down with author Jon Del Arroz, the leading Hispanic voice in science fiction to talk about his new steampunk book For Steam and Country. We talk allot about the authentic characters Jon writes in his novels. He gives us the inside scoop on how he goes about creating worlds for his stories and gives us a hint at where he is going to take the next book in his series, the Adventures of Barron Von Monocle. http://archive.org/download/UprisingReviewPodcastEpisode14WithJonDelArroz/Uprising%20Review%20Podcast%20Episode%2014%20with%20Jon%20Del%20Arroz.mp3

This week we are joined with special guest Brittany Pettibone. Brittany writes under the pen name T.S. Pettibone with her twin sister Nicole. She is also a political activist on her Youtube channel as well as the co-host of the Virtue of the West podcast. Brittany talks about how her recent political activism has affected her writing and how politics and culture have affected the writing industry as a whole. She also gives us the inside scoop on her writing process with her twin sister Nicole. The music for this week’s podcast is by My Suns on Fire! http://archive.org/download/UprisingReviewEpisode13/Uprising%20Review%20Episode%2013.mp3

We are joined with special guest Mars Dorian in this week's podcast. Mars is a science fiction writer, illustrator, and marketer. We talk about his work, what it takes to market as an independent writer, as well as a host of other topics including learning foreign languages and culture in writing. You can check out Mars at his website MarsDorian.com. The music for this week’s podcast is by My Suns on Fire! http://archive.org/download/UprisingReviewEpisode12/Uprising%20Review%20Episode%2012.mp3