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Join award-winning, bestselling hosts Bennett R Coles and Sara Dahmen with All About Writing, the podcast that covers everything about the world of writing from the inside out. With their combined decades tackling novels, non-fiction, publishing, editing, ghostwriting and even screenwriting, Ben and Sara dive into every detail of the writing industry, along with their guests, and offer experienced advice, opinions, and more.
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S2E73 Business of Writing Part 13: How to Choose a Title
The title of a book is one of the single most important elements of the entire work. It identifies the book: it is the name by which the book will be forever known. But it’s also a critical tool for…
S2E72 Writing Craft Part 13: Deep Dive into Memoir Writing
Ben and Sara invite Dr. Rebecca N Thompson to dive deeper into what it takes to write memoir, especially when covering difficult topics and piecing together many people's real life experiences.…
S2E71 Writing Life Part 12: Beta Readers
What is a beta reader? Do you need one? If so, what do they do? How much do they cost, and what are the expectations? Join Ben and Sara as they discuss this unique role in the journey to…
S2E70 Business of Writing Part 12: Working with Established IP
Is it possible to write books in story universes that were created by other people? Another creator’s work is called their Intellectual Property, or IP, and the answer is… maybe? It depends. Join Ben…
S2E69 Writing Craft Part 12: Tropes
What on earth is a trope? It’s a term thrown around in literary circles to describe something really important that every author should understand. Join Ben & Sara to find out what it is.To watch…
S2E68 Business of Writing Part 11: Writing Retreats
Writing retreats are one of the fabled parts of being an author: a secluded location, a cadre of like-minded artists, inspiration galore and just some peace and quiet… But what are writing retreats…
S2E67 Getting Started 11: An Introduction to Memoir Writing
Everyone has a story worth telling. But how do you make sure that your story comes to life on the page? What is a memoir? How do authors approach them? Join Ben & Sara as they take the first…
S2E66 Marketing Part 10: In-Person Book Tours
Book tours sound like a lot of fun. Don’t they? Are they a worthwhile investment for an author or just a big waste of time? Join Ben & Sara as they discuss the pros and cons of in-person book…
S2E65 Writing Life 11: Writing Clubs
Have you ever thought about joining a writer’s club? What is one, what’s involved, and how do you find one? What’s the time commitment if you do? Ben and Sara invite George Weinstein of the Atlanta…
S2E64 Screenwriting 9: Representation in the Biz
So… how DOES one get into screenwriting? We’ve all heard that Hollywood is all about who you know, but what if you don’t know anyone? And what’s the difference between an agent, a rep and a manager?…
S2E63 Writing Life 10: The Critique Partner
What is a critique partner? If it sounds interesting – or it sounds scary – then you should listen to this episode. Join Ben & Sara as they welcome special guests Jill Evans and Lauren McGuire to…
S2E62 Business of Writing Part 10: Writer Conferences
If you're considering attending a writing conference, you might want to learn a bit about what to expect, the costs and who you'll meet. More importantly, what is the point of attending at all? Join…
S2E61 Marketing Part 10: Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?
Ben and Sara tackle the ageless question on this Christmas Day episode: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Or...not? Wading into the weeds on this, they discuss how marketing can make or break a book's…
S2E60 Writing Craft Part 11: What is Romantasy?
Romantasy is one of the most persistently popular book genres in recent years. But what is it? What’s the big deal? And why are millions of readers devouring it? Join Ben & Sara as they dive deep…
S2E59 Getting Started Part 10: Intro to Audiobooks
Ben and Sara bring in voice actor Sandra Murphy (yup, she's so good, she's SAG!) to talk about the basics of audiobooks - what to expect, how to go about getting one started, what to consider, and…
S2E58 Marketing Part 9: Author Newsletters
Author newsletters are a big part of getting the word out about your book. But what do you say in them? How often should you create one? Join Ben & Sara as they unpack the intricacies of this…
S2E57 Screenwriting 8: Writing Movies
Writing movies is different than writing television episodes, and screenwriting for a feature film doesn't have a writer's room. But there's still a ton of collaboration that goes into it, and…
S2E56 Writing Life Part 9: Why Do You Write?
Sometimes it's important to stop and ask ourselves...why do we write? We ask "why is this character acting like this" but we often forget to look inward, too. Self-reflection is important for writers…
S2E55 Business of Writing Part 9: The Truth About Sales Numbers
How much to writers actually get paid in the traditional publishing industry? What about self-publishing? And how many books can an author realistically expect to sell? Ben puts on his publisher hat…
S2E54 Marketing Part 7: Clothes as Author Branding
Join Ben & Sara as they welcome Rebekah Bryan, who is not only an author but also a fashion consultant specifically for authors to aid them on creating persona and branding. Together, the three…
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All About Writing has published 73 episodes since August 2024, covering topics in Arts, Books.
All About Writing is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 22m.
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