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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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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…
S2E53 Writing Craft Part 10: What is a Chapter?
Join Ben & Sara as they dive into what constitutes a chapter - are there any loose rules, page counts, and requirements? They talk about the ways to break apart plots and pacing, what kind of…
S2E52 Getting Starting Part 9: Researching
Ben and Sara talk researching - and the surprising genres that actually require it. From what consitutes a proper source, and what doesn't, and the unique places a writer can find inspiration and…
S2E51 Writing Life Part 8: Collaborative Projects
Join Ben & Sara as they discuss the pros and cons of collaborating with another writer. This is not ghost-writing - this is sharing a byline with someone else. They discuss in brief the…
S1E50 Life Top 5: Horror Movies
Join Ben and Sara as they drink all the wine and discuss a bit about themselves - mostly, horror movies they find the scariest and have scarred them the most. Granted, neither watch much horror. So…
S1E49 Writing Craft Part 9: The Series Mega-Plot
Join Ben & Sara as they discuss the mega-plot. This is mostly for those writing a series - and ideally something you decide before you even write book 1. Learn: what is a "mega-plot" or "story…
S1E48 Writing Life 7: Business Writing
Join Ben & Sara as they talk about how to make a living as a writer in ways other than writing books. If you have an interest in getting paid to write, there’s plenty of opportunities out…
S1E47 Screenwriting 7: Special Guest Spade Robinson Chats All About Screenwriting
Ben & Sara are joined by special Spade Robinson, a professor and industry expert on all things screenwriting. Join us in a wide-ranging discussion about the ins and outs of writing screenplays…
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All About Writing has published 66 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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