Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world's most prolific authors

Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world's most prolific authors

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  • The one where NYT Bestseller Barbara Graham explains the differences between writing plays and novels.

    Barbara Graham employed her unique spiritual writing process while crafting her debut novel, What Jonah Knew. Through mindful storytelling and a more “hands-off” approach, letting the story come to her and keeping what feels right instead of meticulously planning and outlining, she produces writing that is genuine, intriguing, and effortlessly maintains its flow. Before becoming a novelist, Barbara had a lengthy career as a playwright, poet, and journalist, writing for various recognized magazines, like Time, NatGeo, and Vogue. To preorder What Jonah Knew, follow the link below.

    From Amazon.com:

    Barbara Graham is an award-winning essayist, playwright, and author who has written for Time; O, The Oprah Magazine; Glamour; More; National Geographic Traveler; and Vogue. She is the author/editor of the New York Times bestseller Eye of My Heart. What Jonah Knew, a psychological thriller, is her first novel. Barbara's plays have been produced Off-Broadway and at theatres around the country.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:
    • How Barbara conceived What Jonah Knew
    • The differences between plays and novels
    • How Buddhist practices influence her writing
    • Why she rejects writing constraints
    • How to develop complex characters
    • Links:

      J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/

      J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/

      Zach Bohannon - https://zachbohannon.com/

      2022 Colorado Gold Writers Conference - http://rmfw.org/conference-2022/

      Barbara Graham - https://barbaragrahamauthor.com/

      What Jonah Knew - https://mybook.to/WhatJonahKnew

      Three Story Method: Writing Scenes - https://books2read.com/threestorymethodws

      Best of BookTook - https://bestofbooktok.com/

      The Carbon Almanac - https://books2read.com/carbonalmanac

      Story Rubric - http://storyrubric.com

      Nonfic Rubric - http://nonficrubric.com

      Scene Rubric - http://scenerubric.com

      Proudly sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/ and Atticus - https://www.atticus.io/

      Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep

      Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com

      Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/

      *Full disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links.


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      47 min
    • How to Deal with Rejection with NYT Bestseller Eva Lesko Natiello

      Eva Lesko Natiello is no stranger to rejection. Despite being unable to secure an agent and having the manuscript of her first book, The Memory Box, rejected eighty-four times, she used her determination and knowledge of marketing to defy expectations and turn her story into a global bestseller. Eva is a NYT bestseller who began her career in the beauty industry before making it big as a writer, and is known for her gripping thriller novels. To order her latest book, Following You, follow the link below.

      From Amazon.com:

      EVA LESKO NATIELLO is the award-winning, NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author of psychological thrillers, THE MEMORY BOX and FOLLOWING YOU. She is a graduate of UAlbany with a degree in psychology. Eva is a native of Yonkers, NY and currently lives in suburban New Jersey with her family. THE MEMORY BOX, a debut novel, is a global bestseller and has been a #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iTunes and Kobo and has been translated in multiple languages. Eva has attended over 200 book club discussions of her books. Invite her to yours! When Eva’s not writing suspense novels, she writes humor and satire and posts about writing and self-publishing on her website (evaleskonatiello.com) and for The Huffington Post. She loves the creative process: painting, gardening, singing or re-purposing (though many D.I.Y. projects have been fraught with disaster, it doesn't seem to stop her). She is a thought leader and speaker and is a self-publishing and book marketing coach.

      In this episode, you’ll discover:
      • Why Eva never thought she’d become a writer
      • How she narrowed her audience and chose to independently publish
      • The power of free sampling
      • The importance of momentum
      • Links:

        J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/

        J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/

        Zach Bohannon - https://zachbohannon.com/

        Eva Lesko Natiello - https://evaleskonatiello.com/

        Following You - https://mybook.to/FollowingYou

        Three Story Method: Writing Scenes - https://books2read.com/threestorymethodws

        Best of BookTook - https://bestofbooktok.com/

        The Carbon Almanac - https://books2read.com/carbonalmanac

        Story Rubric - http://storyrubric.com

        Nonfic Rubric - http://nonficrubric.com

        Scene Rubric - http://scenerubric.com

        Proudly sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/ and Atticus - https://www.atticus.io/

        Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep

        Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com

        Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/

        *Full disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links.


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        45 min
      • Approaching a Memoir with Hollywood Star Colton Haynes

        Colton Haynes understands the complexities of approaching a memoir. From learning to navigate difficult and personal life experiences to dealing with the hard process of cutting and editing his work, he used his trust in himself and his editors to push through the challenges and create a moving, well-written account of his life. Colton focused on modeling in his early career before being cast in hit shows like “Teen Wolf” and “The Gates,” and his memoir, Miss Memory Lane, is his first step into the writing world. To purchase Miss Memory Lane, follow the link below.

        From IMDb.com:

        American actor and model Colton Lee Haynes was born in Wichita, Kansas, to Dana Denise (Mitchell) and William Clayton Haynes. He began modeling at age 15 and his first success came with an Abercrombie & Fitch campaign. He also modeled for J.C. Penney, Kira Plastinina, and Ralph Lauren. He is best known for his role as Jackson Whittemore on MTV's Teen Wolf (2011). He also played Brett Crezski on ABC's The Gates. He has had guest appearances on several television shows, including The Hills, CSI: Miami, The Nine Lives of Chloe King, and Look.

        In this episode, you’ll discover:
        • How Colton started his memoir journey
        • How to cope with writer’s block
        • How he coined the title
        • What surprised him during his first writing project
        • Links:

          J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/

          J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/

          Zach Bohannon - https://zachbohannon.com/

          Write On Con - https://www.writeoncon.org

          Colton Haynes - https://twitter.com/ColtonLHaynes?s=20&t=D0FkFMIw8BrKPzQWuOFccA

          Miss Memory Lane - https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/miss-memory-lane

          Three Story Method: Writing Scenes - https://books2read.com/threestorymethodws

          Best of BookTook - https://bestofbooktok.com/

          The Carbon Almanac - https://books2read.com/carbonalmanac

          Story Rubric - http://storyrubric.com

          Nonfic Rubric - http://nonficrubric.com

          Scene Rubric - http://scenerubric.com

          Proudly sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/ and Atticus - https://www.atticus.io/

          Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep

          Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com

          Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/

          *Full disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links.


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          46 min
        • Perseverance and Professionalism with NYT Bestseller Christopher Golden

          Perseverance and Professionalism with NYT Bestseller Christopher Golden

          After decades of consistent, high-quality work, Christopher Golden continues to appreciate every day as a professional writer. From movie-tie ins to his own novels, Golden continues to do the work necessary to stay afloat in the business. Whether it's Bram Stoker Award-winning novels, graphic novels, anthologies, or video games, he is a successful and prolific creative, by any standard.

          From Amazon.com:

          CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN is the New York Times bestselling author of such novels as Ararat, Red Hands, Snowblind, Wildwood Road, The Boys Are Back in Town, The Ferryman, Strangewood, and Of Saints and Shadows. Golden co-created (with Mike Mignola) the comic book universe known as The Outerverse, featuring such characters as Baltimore, Joe Golem, and Lady Baltimore. As an editor, he has worked on the short story anthologies Hex Life, Seize the Night, and The New Dead, among others, and has also written and co-written comic books, video games, screenplays, a BBC radio play, and the online animated series Ghosts of Albion (with Amber Benson). A frequent speaker at conferences, schools, and libraries, Golden is also co-host of the podcast Defenders Dialogue, and the founder of the Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival. The winner of the Bram Stoker Award for best novel in 2017 for Ararat, Golden has been nominated ten times in eight different categories, winning twice. He has also been nominated multiple times for the Shirley Jackson Award, sharing a win in 2020 with James A. Moore for the anthology The Twisted Book of Shadows.

          Golden was born and raised in Massachusetts, where he still lives with his family. His original novels have been published in more than fourteen languages in countries around the world.

          In this episode, you’ll discover:
          • Where that lost “Sons of Anarchy” sequel might be
          • How to get the work done, year after year
          • What Stephen King thought of the cover for ROAD OF BONES
          • Links:

            J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/

            J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/

            Zach Bohannon - https://zachbohannon.com/

            Christopher Golden - https://www.christophergolden.com/

            Road of Bones - https://books2read.com/roadofbones

            Three Story Method: Writing Scenes - https://books2read.com/threestorymethodws

            Best of BookTook - https://bestofbooktok.com/

            The Carbon Almanac - https://books2read.com/carbonalmanac

            Story Rubric - http://storyrubric.com

            Nonfic Rubric - http://nonficrubric.com

            Scene Rubric - http://scenerubric.com

            Proudly sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/ and Atticus - https://www.atticus.io/

            Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep

            Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com

            Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/

            *Full disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links.


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            1 hr
          • Approaching a Story with Hollywood Legend and Screenwriter David Koepp

            David Koepp knows the importance of correctly approaching a new story or project. By consistently outlining his thoughts, writing in a workspace that suits his style, and setting specific targets and goals, he keeps his writing process both efficient and personal. Koepp is a legendary screenwriter who has worked on movies like Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones and is the ninth most successful screenwriter of all time. To purchase his latest novel, Aurora, follow the link below.

            From Amazon.com:

            David Koepp is a celebrated American screenwriter who's written more than two dozen feature films. He's written with success in a wide variety of genres, including the first two "Jurassic Park" films, "Death Becomes Her," "Carlito's Way," "The Paper," "Mission: Impossible," "Spider-Man," "Panic Room," "War of the Worlds," "Angels and Demons," and "Inferno." Some of the films he's both written and directed are "Stir of Echoes," "Secret Window," "Ghost Town," and "Premium Rush." "Cold Storage" is his first novel. Koepp grew up in the small town of Pewaukee, Wisconsin. He went to a variety of colleges over a leisurely-paced academic career, and recounts his junior year as being "three of the happiest years of my life." He cites the University of Wisconsin at Madison and the film school at UCLA as particular highlights.

            In this episode, you’ll discover:
            • How David became a screenwriter
            • How he transitioned to writing novels
            • How to avoid internet distractions
            • How to write with a narrow setting
            • How to adapt across mediums
            • Links:

              J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/

              J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/

              Zach Bohannon - https://zachbohannon.com/

              David Koepp (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/dgkoepp/

              David Koepp - https://davidkoepp.com/

              Aurora – https://mybook.to/Aurora

              Three Story Method: Writing Scenes - https://books2read.com/threestorymethodws

              Best of BookTook - https://bestofbooktok.com/

              The Carbon Almanac - https://books2read.com/carbonalmanac

              Story Rubric - http://storyrubric.com

              Nonfic Rubric - http://nonficrubric.com

              Scene Rubric - http://scenerubric.com

              Proudly sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/

              Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep

              Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com

              Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/

              *Full disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links.


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              41 min
            • Writing Science Fiction with NYT Bestseller Emily St. John Mandel

              Bestseller Emily St. John Mandel is well versed in the realm of writing science fiction novels. Drawing upon decades of story elements from her favorite sci-fi books, she creates stories that are true to herself while sticking to the rules of the genre. Emily has written six novels, winning notable acclaim from people like President Barack Obama, and had Station Eleven adapted for TV by HBO. To purchase her latest novel, Sea of Tranquility, follow the link below.

              From Amazon.com:

              EMILY ST. JOHN MANDEL is the author of six novels, including Sea of Tranquility, The Glass Hotel, and Station Eleven, which was a finalist for a National Book Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. Her work has been translated into thirty-two languages. She lives in New York City with her husband and daughter.

              In this episode, you’ll discover:
              • Who is Olive?
              • How to write yourself into a character
              • Why does post-apoc do so well?
              • Why characters are always more important than setting
              • How involved Emily was with Station Eleven’s adaptation
              • Links:

                J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/

                J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/

                Zach Bohannon - https://zachbohannon.com/

                Emily St. John Mandel - http://www.emilymandel.com/

                Sea of Tranquility - https://mybook.to/SeaofTranquility

                Three Story Method: Writing Scenes - https://books2read.com/threestorymethodws

                Best of BookTook - https://bestofbooktok.com/

                The Carbon Almanac - https://books2read.com/carbonalmanac

                Story Rubric - http://storyrubric.com

                Nonfic Rubric - http://nonficrubric.com

                Scene Rubric - http://scenerubric.com

                Proudly sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/

                Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep

                Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com

                Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/

                *Full disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links.


                Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

                51 min
              • Question and Answer Episode - May 2022

                In this monthly q & a session, the guys answer listener questions.

                J.K. Rowling was nearly homeless when she wrote the first Harry Potter book. Stephen King penned CARRIE on a small desk wedged between a washer and dryer. James Patterson worked in advertising and famously wrote the Toys “R” Us theme song long before becoming an author.

                Join New York Times best-seller, J.D. Barker, and indie powerhouses J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon as they pull back the curtain on some of the world's most prolific authors. Where did they start? What is their process? The biggest names in publishing all have origin stories, all have a process, all have tips and secrets... What does it take to consistently top the bestseller lists? Get your notepad out. School's in session. This, is Writers, Ink.

                Questions asked:

                • This is a difficult question - I've been pondering this for some time. I suspect you might be unable to answer this. There are a series of TV films starring Tom Selleck based on Robert B Parker novels called the Jesse Stone series. If you could use one word to describe the atmosphere in the films it would be melancholy. It's mostly achieved by music photography and Tom Selleck's slow drawl dialogue. How can one achieve this melancholy feeling in writing?
                • How do you reconcile multiple streams of income (in multiple author services) and the simplicity of offering ONE thing on your website for clients? I know that in order to build clientele, we need to focus our efforts, time, and attention (and maybe even marketing) on one service so as not to overwhelm the potential client with too many options. But, I receive (small amounts of) income from various author services I perform--editing, coaching, audiobook narration. How can I keep my website, newsletters, and "elevator pitches" simple enough and still allow clients to know what they can hire me to do? For instance, I thought of putting up my signature offer on a featured website page, and then list "other author services" with a link to a different page so it doesn't clutter up the featured page.
                • If you could go back in time and change one decision you made in your writing career what would it be and why? If you wouldn't change a thing...why not
                • I'm appreciating more and more the benefits of hybrid publishing through traditional and self. While I start my query process, I'm curious to best practices. How many agents should you submit queries to at one time? If you have two novels in different genres, should you submit both and see which one is picked up or focus on one? Also, where are the best places to meet agents? I write in the fantasy and superhero fiction genres. Where would I find agents that represent my genres? Does a personal meeting help the process of query acceptance?
                • Sounds like JD has "won" the treadmill that most authors hit in terms of making enough money to retire on without having to work with all his investments. What keeps him writing?
                • I think Steven King said that 1 million words published is an achievement to make you a great writer. Do you think that number is correct? if not what is the number? Or does it mean you need to have an editor and ensure you have deliberate practice in order for the million words to count?
                • J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/

                  J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/

                  Zach Bohannon - https://zachbohannon.com/

                  Proudly sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/

                  Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep

                  Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com

                  Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/

                  *Full disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links.



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                  26 min
                • Writing with Your Spouse with International Bestseller Lars Kepler

                  Bestselling husband-wife team Lars Kepler knows a thing or two about writing with your spouse. In writing as in marriage, the Kepler duo must routinely navigate around indecision, such as compromising on important plot points, in order to maintain an efficient and fun writing environment. Kepler is an international bestseller, having sold 16 million copies in 40 languages. To purchase their latest novel, The Mirror Man, follow the link below.

                  From Amazon.com:

                  Lars Kepler is a No.1 bestselling international sensation, whose Joona Linna thrillers have sold more than 12 million copies in 40 languages. The first book in the series, The Hypnotist, was selected for the Richard and Judy Book Club and the most recent, Stalker, went straight to No.1 in Sweden, Norway, Holland and Slovakia. Lars Kepler is the pseudonym for writing duo Alexander Ahndoril and Alexandra Coelho Ahndoril. They live with their family in Sweden.

                  In this episode, you’ll discover:
                  • Who is Lars Kepler?
                  • What does research look like during the pandemic?
                  • How they naturally translate Swedish for an English audience
                  • What a typical writing day looks like for Lars
                  • Links:

                    J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/

                    J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/

                    Zach Bohannon - https://zachbohannon.com/

                    The Author Life Summit 2022 - https://theauthorlife.com/summit2022/

                    Lars Kepler - https://larskepler.com/

                    The Mirror Man - https://mybook.to/MirrorMan

                    Three Story Method: Writing Scenes - https://books2read.com/threestorymethodws

                    Best of BookTook - https://bestofbooktok.com/

                    The Carbon Almanac - https://books2read.com/carbonalmanac

                    Story Rubric - http://storyrubric.com

                    Nonfic Rubric - http://nonficrubric.com

                    Scene Rubric - http://scenerubric.com

                    Proudly sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/

                    Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep

                    Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com

                    Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/

                    *Full disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links.


                    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

                    53 min
                  • Poetry and Persistence with NYT Bestseller Don Winslow
                    Poetry and Persistence with NYT Bestseller Don Winslow

                    Stephen King called Don Winslow, “one of America’s greatest storytellers,” and for good reason. For decades, Winslow has consistently produced international bestselling works. His newest release, “City on Fire,” is no exception. Don writes daily, sometimes reading poetry for inspiration. “City on Fire” is the first book of a new trilogy that will probably be Don’s last.

                    From Amazon.com:

                    Don Winslow is the author of twenty-one acclaimed, award-winning international bestsellers, including the New York Times bestsellers The Force and The Border, the #1 international bestseller The Cartel, The Power of the Dog, Savages, and The Winter of Frankie Machine. Savages was made into a feature film by three-time Oscar-winning writer-director Oliver Stone. The Power of the Dog, The Cartel and The Border sold to FX in a major multimillion-dollar deal to air as a weekly television series beginning in 2020. A former investigator, antiterrorist trainer and trial consultant, Winslow lives in California and Rhode Island.

                    In this episode, you’ll discover:
                    • Why Don is a cupcake
                    • How writing is like hockey and jazz
                    • Why seeing your words from a distance is important
                    • How Don finally finished a story, 28 years in the making
                    • Links:

                      J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/

                      J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/

                      Zach Bohannon - https://zachbohannon.com/

                      The Author Life Summit 2022 - https://theauthorlife.com/summit2022/

                      Don Winslow - https://www.donwinslow.com/

                      City on Fire - https://books2read.com/cityonfire

                      Three Story Method: Writing Scenes - https://books2read.com/threestorymethodws

                      Best of BookTook - https://bestofbooktok.com/

                      The Carbon Almanac - https://books2read.com/carbonalmanac

                      Story Rubric - http://storyrubric.com

                      Nonfic Rubric - http://nonficrubric.com

                      Scene Rubric - http://scenerubric.com

                      Proudly sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/

                      Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep

                      Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com

                      Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/

                      *Full disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links.


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                      48 min
                    • Blueprint for a Book with Jennie Nash of Author Accelerator

                      Jennie Nash has a blueprint for any successful book. By focusing on the pure fundamentals of writing and gaining marketing experience through pitching or proposing, she helps both fiction and nonfiction authors tell their best stories while earning a profit. Jennie is the author of eleven books and founder of Author Accelerator book coaching. To preorder her latest book, Blueprint for a Nonfiction Book, follow the link below.

                      From Amazon.com:

                      Jennie Nash is an evangelist for book coaching, which gives writers 1:1 support so they can write books worth reading. She is the creator of the Book Coach Certification Program at Author Accelerator and has trained more than 100 book coaches. Visit Jennie at www.jennienash.com and authoraccelerator.com.

                      J.K. Rowling was nearly homeless when she wrote the first Harry Potter book. Stephen King penned CARRIE on a small desk wedged between a washer and dryer. James Patterson worked in advertising and famously wrote the Toys “R” Us theme song long before becoming an author.

                      Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business - editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins.

                      Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouses, J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business.

                      In this episode, you’ll discover:
                      • Why brevity is key
                      • Why writing should be market focused
                      • How to write a good proposal
                      • Why Jennie stopped writing fiction
                      • Links:

                        J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/

                        J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/

                        Zach Bohannon - https://zachbohannon.com/

                        The Author Life Summit 2022 - https://theauthorlife.com/summit2022/

                        Jennie Nash - https://jennienash.com/

                        Blueprint for a Nonfiction Book - https://mybook.to/Blueprint4Book

                        Three Story Method: Writing Scenes - https://books2read.com/threestorymethodws

                        Best of BookTook - https://bestofbooktok.com/

                        The Carbon Almanac - https://books2read.com/carbonalmanac

                        Story Rubric - http://storyrubric.com

                        Nonfic Rubric - http://nonficrubric.com

                        Scene Rubric - http://scenerubric.com

                        Proudly sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/

                        Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep

                        Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com

                        Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/

                        *Full disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links.


                        Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

                        51 min

                      About Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world's most prolific authors

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                      What does it take to succeed as a writer? Join host J.D. Barker and a panel of industry experts as they pull back the curtain and offer rare insights from the household names found on bookshelves…

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