Writing a Novel

By Matt Gemmell

Tackle the biggest problems you'll face when writing novels. Brief, to-the-point episodes you can enjoy in any order.... more

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The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.

Writing a Novel episodes:

August 21, 2023 Cover Design
How to meet the reader's expectations and give your book its best chance.
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20min
August 08, 2023 Front and Back Matter
What to include before and after the story itself.
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18min
July 31, 2023 Themes and Subtext
The arty parts of writing don't need to be engineered up-front.
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9min
July 24, 2023 Editing
How to edit your manuscript, and why you'll need other pairs of eyes to help you.
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23min
July 17, 2023 The First Draft
The best way to approach your first draft, and guarantee you'll finish it.
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12min
June 19, 2023 Outlining
How to outline your story before starting, to make the writing process easier.
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13min
June 05, 2023 Truth
Stories should tell lies that are truer than real life allows.
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12min
May 29, 2023 Research
Details in fiction aren't about adding information, but rather creating the appearance of knowledge and truth.
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18min
May 22, 2023 Chapters
You should only start thinking about chapters after you've written the first draft of your book.
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15min
May 15, 2023 Prologues and Epilogues
There's no need to avoid prologues and epilogues, as long as you don't let them get in the way of the story.
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9min

FAQs about Writing a Novel:

How many episodes does Writing a Novel have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.