Mulling It Over - with Brandon Mull
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Mulling it Over with Brandon Mull" is your passport to the creative realms, where renowned author Brandon Mull and podcast host Jason Conforto engage in candid conversations about the magic of storytelling. Join us for a journey through Brandon's captivating worlds, unraveling the secrets of his creative process, and exploring the art of imagination. Tune in as two friends share laughs, insights, and the joy of all things creative in this lively and inspiring podcast.
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S1E32 Epic Fantasy & Outlining with Christopher Paolini
In the first of two episodes with bestselling author Christopher Paolini, Brandon Mull and Jason Conforto talk about the origins of Eragon, how Christopher got started as a writer, and the process of…
S1E31 Writing Middle Grade Horror with Kaela Rivera
In the third and final episode of this series with Kaela Rivera, Jason Conforto, Chad Morris, and Shelly Brown talk about writing horror for middle grade readers. Kaela and Shelly both have novels in…
S1E30 Independent Publishing with Aaron N. Hall
In this episode, Brandon Mull and Jason Conforto sit down with independent author Aaron N. Hall to talk about the world of self-publishing. They discuss the freedom and challenges of going…
S1E29 Heritage & Storytelling with Kaela Rivera
In this episode, Jason Conforto, Chad Morris, and Shelly Brown continue their conversation with Kaela Rivera, exploring how her Mexican heritage shapes her storytelling. Kaela shares how culture,…
S1E28 Learning Disabilities with Jason Conforto
In this listener-requested episode, Brandon Mull, Jason Conforto, Chad Morris, and Shelly Brown talk about learning disabilities, with a special focus on Jason’s personal journey with dyslexia and…
S1E27 Resistance to Revisions with Kaela Rivera
In the first of three episodes with author Kaela Rivera, Jason Conforto, Chad Morris, and Shelly Brown talk with Kaela about her writing journey and her initial resistance to revisions. Together,…
S1E26 Changes & Interest with Chad Morris & Shelly Brown
In this episode, Brandon Mull and Jason Conforto are joined by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown to talk about some exciting changes to Mulling it Over. While Brandon will continue his monthly episodes,…
S1E25 Editing & Advice with Jennifer A. Nielsen
In the final episode of their three-part series with bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen, Brandon Mull and Jason Conforto talk about the editing process—what it looks like, how to survive it, and…
S1E24 Free Tension with Jennifer A. Nielsen
In this second episode with bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen, Brandon Mull and Jason Conforto explore the art of building tension in a story—without relying solely on violence or high-stakes…
S1E23 Research & Imagination with Jennifer A. Nielsen
In the first of three episodes with bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen (The False Prince, Resistance), Brandon Mull and Jason Conforto talk with Jennifer about how she got started in writing, how…
S1E22 Live at FanX
In this special live episode, Brandon Mull and Jason Conforto take the stage at FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention, joined by publisher Chris Schoebinger. Most of the episode features Brandon answering…
S1E21 Quills Conference (Live!)
In this special live episode, Brandon Mull and Jason Conforto take the stage at the Quills Conference, joined by guests Candace J. Thomas and Lisa Mangum. Together, they talk about how to make the…
S1E20 Plotting, Feedback & Rewrites with Ally Condie
In this episode, Brandon Mull and Jason Conforto welcome back bestselling author Ally Condie for an in-depth discussion on the nuts and bolts of writing. They dive into plotting compelling stories,…
S1E19 Writing & Higher Education with Ally Condie
In this episode, Brandon Mull and Jason Conforto are joined by bestselling author Ally Condie (Matched, Atlantia) for a deep dive into higher education and how it shapes a writer’s journey. Ally…
S1E18 Creating a Creative Career with Jason Conforto
In this episode, Brandon Mull flips the script and interviews his co-host, Jason Conforto, about building a career in the creative world. From filmmaking and podcasting to game design, Jason shares…
S1E17 Bringing Characters to life with Charan Prabhakar
In this episode, Jason Conforto and Brandon Mull sit down with actor Charan Prabhakar to explore the art of bringing characters to life on screen. From embodying personalities to discovering a…
S1E16 Writing for Animation with Jon & Dan Heder
In this episode, Jason Conforto and Brandon Mull are joined by twins Jon and Dan Heder. You probably know Jon from Napoleon Dynamite, but together the Heder brothers have been creating animated…
Bonus: The Gorgon's Fury Book Release Live
In this episode, Jason Conforto and Brandon Mull are joined by a crowd full of Mulligans for the live book release party for The Gorgon's Fury (Tales of Newel and Doren, a Fablehaven Adventure). Join…
S1E14 Publishing with Chris Schoebinger
In this episode, Jason Conforto and Brandon Mull are joined by Chris Schoebinger, the publisher at Shadow Mountain who took a chance on Brandon’s very first book, Fablehaven. Chris shares his…
S1E14 Editing with Erlyn Mull
In this episode, Jason Conforto and Brandon Mull are joined by Brandon’s editor—and wife—Erlyn Mull. Together, they explore the vital role editing plays in crafting a compelling story, from refining…
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Mulling It Over - with Brandon Mull has published 33 episodes since January 2024, covering topics in Arts, Books.
Mulling It Over - with Brandon Mull is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 46m.
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