From crafting memorable characters and choosing which to feature, to finding a unique voice for each perspective, managing multiple characters through a story is one of the more important facets of writing. On this episode, Zach is joined by author Laura Morris for a deep dive on the craft behind writing multiple POV’s.

To learn more about Laura, visit his website at www.lauraleighmorris.com.

On this episode, Zach is joined by James Wade, the award-winning author of four novels, including his latest Hollow Out the Dark, for a discussion on ways to approach building a memorable and vivid world and story.

To learn more about James visit www.jameswadewriter.com

Write Now returns with Tra Battle, former professional football player and author of When Two Homes Feel Like One, for a discussion on addressing the difficulties children face and how it might negatively affect their mental health. Tra lays out his five-book plan, how we can provide the tools kids needs as they move toward adulthood, and the phone call that saved his life.

An inspirational conversation about the importance of mental health and how we can work daily to address mounting pressures and trauma for ourselves and those around us.

Author, editor, and Broadleaf Writers founder, Zachary Steele is joined by Maryann Lozano, President of the Broadleaf Board and conference chair for the 9th Annual Broadleaf Writers Conference, coming September 21-22, 2024 at the Decatur Library in Decatur, Georgia.

Zach and Maryann discuss why writing conferences are so important, and are joined by conference speakers, including #1 New York Times bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews, authors DL Mitchell, Marlena Frank, Anthony Grooms, Julia Franks, Bernette Sherman, and literary agent Stephanie Hollifield.

For more information on the 9th Annual Broadleaf Writers Conference, or to register today, visit https://broadleafwriters.com/9th-annual-broadleaf-writers-conference/. Information on pitch sessions, mentoring sessions, the First Pages Critique, and the schedule of sessions can all be found there, so check it out!

Author Paul Luikart joins us for a discussion on how building a story parallels a great expedition and why letting your characters guide the journey leads to the greatest discoveries.

To learn more about Paul, you can follow him on Substack at https://paulluikart.substack.com/.

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For those interested, the referenced archeology comparison includes the following steps:

a.  Hypothesis creation (the kernel of the idea)

b. Survey + site location (worldbuilding: where)

c.   Excavation (digging in for characters and plot)

d.   data collecting and recording (research and notes)

e.   laboratory and conservation (outlining)

f.    interpretation (writing the book)

g.  publication (publishing)

Author Julian Winters joins Zach for a discussion on the differences between writing YA and adult fiction, story beats, and his process for building a great story.

To learn more about Julian, visit his website at julianwinters.com.

In this episode, Zach is joined by Angela DeCaires, the CEO of Book Logix, for a discussion on common mistakes made in publishing and how you can avoid making them.

To learn more about BookLogix, visit their website at booklogix.com.

On this episode, we're joined by John DeDakis, award-winning novelist and former editor on CNN’s “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer”, for a discussion on Facing Your Fears … a struggle every author knows all too well.

To learn more about John, visit his website at johndedakis.com.

Book coach and editor, Nicole Whisler, joins Zach for a discussion on when a writer should consider a book coach, what they do, and the line between editor and book coach is often blurred.

For more on Nicole, visit her at https://www.whisleredits.com/.

Jessia Bowers, of the Broadleaf Board of Directors, and Broadleaf's Social Media Guru, joins one of our community--VC Marello--for a discussion on his writing journey.