Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio In this episode, The Write Pack explores how to get book covers ready. While many publishing houses use professional cover designers, there are many challenges to having a good book cover. What are they? What do indie authors need to know to avoid? Do you a question or a topic for the Wri…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio In this episode, The Write Pack celebrates James Thurber and explores comedy. Comedy is one of the hardest genres to write and it has many subgenres. In this episode, the Write Pack explores the subgenres and expresses their individual likes and dislikes of those subgenres. Do you a quest…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio The Write Pack explores the elements of a writer’s library. In this episode, the Write Pack discuss the books they keep on hand in their library—from books on craft to books that keep them going and so much more. Do you a question or a topic for the Write Pack to explore? Leave a comment …

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio The Write Pack explores how to sell books at Cons. There are a lot of conventions for each genre, but how can you sell your books there? How do you get reader attention? What do you not do while selling at a con? All of this and much more. Do you a question or a topic for the Write Pack t…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio The Write Pack explores gifts for writers. With the major shopping holiday shopping season starting this weekend, the Write Pack discusses gift ideas that writers may be interested in. Do you a question or a topic for the Write Pack to explore? Leave a comment here, or on our Facebook pag…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio In this episode, the Write Pack share the books, movies, and everything else that inspired them to write—that keep them going. Do you a question or a topic for the Write Pack to explore? Leave a comment here, or on our Facebook page, or email us at WritePackRadio@WindingTrailsMedia.com Ne…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio In this episode, the Write Pack celebrate Jack London and discuss writing adventure stories. Do you a question or a topic for the Write Pack to explore? Leave a comment here, or on our Facebook page, or email us at WritePackRadio@WindingTrailsMedia.com New episodes every Sunday Music: by …

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio National Novel Writing Month starts soon. In this episode, the Write Pack discuss preparing for NaNoWriMo and any other long writing project sprint. Do you a question or a topic for the Write Pack to explore? Leave a comment here, or on our Facebook page, or email us at WritePackRadio@Win…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio In this two part podcast, the Write Pack explores all the things an author needs to do when their book is about to be published. It is more than many think. Do you a question or a topic for the Write Pack to explore? Leave a comment here, or on our Facebook page, or email us at WritePackR…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio In this two part podcast, the Write Pack explores all the things an author needs to do when their book is about to be published. It is more than many think. Do you a question or a topic for the Write Pack to explore? Leave a comment here, or on our Facebook page, or email us at WritePackR…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio Inspired by a blog post, The Nope Bag Tag (https://heathersreadinghideaway.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-nope-book-tag.html), The Write Pack explores what makes us say no to stories, characters and more as a reader, a viewer, and a writer. This is part 2 of 2. Do you a question or a topic for …

Are you determined to share your creativity with the world, then you too are on an Excelsior Journey. In this introduction, George shares what the upcoming new series is all about. Join us every Tuesday for another Excelsior Journey! All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Tu…

Inspired by a blog post, The Nope Bag Tag (https://heathersreadinghideaway.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-nope-book-tag.html), The Write Pack explores what makes us say no to stories, characters and more as a reader, a viewer, and a writer. This is part 1 of 2. Do you a question or a topic for the Write Pack to explore? Leave a comment here, or on our Fa…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio We were asked by some fans how a writer should organize their work. There is no right or wrong way to organize your work when you are creating it, but in this episode the Write Pack shares how we organize our work. It is our hope that our different methods will assist those who are lookin…

In this episode, the Write Pack celebrate Chinese author Lin Yutang and discuss his concept of a scamp. To Lin, the scamp is the character that stands between freedom and tyranny. “My faith in human dignity consists in the belief that man is the greatest scamp on earth. . . . In this present age of threats to democracy and individual liberty, proba…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio Some writers say it doesn’t exist, others do, and even psychologist have looked into it and show that it can take a long time to break through. What is it? Writers Block! In this episode, the Write Pack explores facing writers block and ways to break through it. Do you a question or a top…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio With all the ideas that come into our minds, some writers have trouble choosing which idea to chase. We were asked by one of our fans, how do we choose the projects we elect to work on. In this episode, members of the Write Pack respond. Do you a question or a topic for the Write Pack to …

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio Why do some people have trouble writing novels, but has no trouble writing a short story? Others have the opposite problem, while others have no problem at all. After all, isn’t a story a story? In this episode the Write Pack explores the novel brain and the short story brian. All episode…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio In the last 30 years, children’s literature has changed. Things that were once forbidden to talk about in a children’s story is now encouraged. How has the genre changed? What has brought on those changes? In this episode, the Write Pack explore the possibilities of these questions and mo…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio They say technology has made things easier for writers to get published. If that is so, why does it seem to be such a maze of mystery on knowing where to pitch a book if you want to be a traditional or hybrid writer? How do these skills work for selling your book regardless of the publish…

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Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio What is it about mysteries as a genre that keeps us coming back for another murder to be solved? Why are the elements of mystery found in every genre and often is a subplot in those genres? In this episode, the Write explores why Everyone Loves a Mystery. All episodes available at: - iTun…

The choice of words in your writing can change the mood, the setting, and effect the reader emotionally. In this episode, the Write explores Word Choice and its use. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio There are many romance and romance type books that display unhealthy romantic relationships. The Write Pack explores and debates writing health romantic relationships in fiction. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes ev…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio The Write Pack concludes it series on author promotion by tackling on of the hardest parts of promotion--connecting to your readers without always saying “buy my book.” All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio The Write Pack is joined LaShaunda Hoffman (Publisher/Editor-in-Chief at SORMAG and Podcaster (Social Butterfly)) as they explore a question that all writers ask when they are promotion their work: how can I track what is working? All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - Tu…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio The Write Pack is joined by Bob Baker (The Empowered Artist Movement) and LaShaunda Hoffman (Publisher/Editor-in-Chief at SORMAG and Podcaster (Social Butterfly) as they explore one of the hardest things most creatives have—getting out of our own way while being comfortable promoting our …

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio The Write Pack has been asked to explore why a story world works. In response, we chose the world of Harry Potter. In this episode, The Write Pack explores the story world, the characters and more that came from the imagination of J.K. Rowling. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog T…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio In this episode, The Write Pack discusses the methods of describing your book to your audience, writing the back cover, and more. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episo…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio In this episode, The Write Pack celebrates Harlem Renaissance author Langston Hughes and explore what authors can learn from this prolific writer—including about writing about the ordinary person. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platfor…

On of the most common things that writers face is rejection. This can be rejection by a publisher or a fan. How do you face this rejection without it being taken personal? The Write Pack discuss their own wounds, victories, and what keeps them going. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New …

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio Why do writers today need to work at promoting their work? Can’t the publisher just do all the marketing? The Write Pack explores the reasons and some of the promotional stuff that can be done on a budget. In July we will have guests who are experts in promoting your work to go even deepe…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio Popular Fiction and Literary Fiction have always struggled against each other, but why does it have to be difficult to make a popular fiction story more than just popular fiction? The Write Pack explores the modern industry and the struggles of Dorothy L. Sayers. All episodes available at…

The publishing industry has changed, so what is it about agents that is so important? Why are they necessary? What do they do? How do I even get one? The Write Pack explores these questions and many more. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio The publishing industry has changed, so what is it about agents that is so important? Why are they necessary? What do they do? How do I even get one? The Write Pack explores these questions and many more. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio How do you mix local color into your stories without putting in too much to turn your readers away? In this episode, the Write Pack celebrates the life of Bret Harte as thy explore writing local color in fiction and beyond. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - …

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio Writing is an art and all stories have a shape. In this episode, the Write Pack explores the various shapes of stories as described by Kurt Vonnegut. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio In just a few weeks, Marvel’s Infinity War comes out. Everywhere we turn—television, big screen, streaming services, books, comics—there are superheroes. Why are we obsessed with superheroes? The Write Pack explores superheroes and writing their stories. All episodes available at: - iTune…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio What is effective narration? There is narration that makes you feel like you are deep in the story world. There is narration that is too purple, too gaudy, too overdone that throws you out of the story. How do you keep your narrative tight, effective, and not overdone? The Write Pack expl…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio Epics have been with us since the dawn of recorded history, but what does it take to write one? Can they be any genre? What makes an epic an epic? The Write Pack explore these questions. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New epi…

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio When writers write, they are conveying information from their mind to the readers. But, is there a difference between just writing words or writing pictures in the reader’s mind? In this episode, The Write Pack explores this question. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio …

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio In our last episode, we talked about Building Your Confidence as a Writer. In this episode, we go further to discuss Building Your Confidence through Competence. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music:…

In this episode, the Write Pack discusses the need for an author website and how to use it as the hub of your author platform. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tateبقلم Write Pack Radio

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio In this episode, the Write Pack discusses the craft and the problems of writing the story arc. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tateبقلم Write Pack Radio

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio In this episode, the Write Pack discusses the power and the difficulty of writing stories for those facing difficulties and illnesses. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate…

In this episode, the Write Pack discusses finding and keeping your voice as you write and between genres. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tateبقلم Write Pack Radio

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio/ In this episode, the Write Pack discusses creating legends in fiction and the contributions of Longfellow. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate…

In this episode, the Write Pack investigates the imagination and how it drives us to create. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate In this episode, the Write Pack investigates the imagination and how it drives us to create. All episodes availa…

In this episode, the Write Pack investigates the ever-growing phenomena of the success of genre mashups. The concept of genre is a more recent development in the history of the book publishing industry. But, what are the ups and downs of combing genres? All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms N…

In this episode, the Write Pack investigates the one question that haunts every writer, agent, and publisher. We discuss when would someone know that their work is ready to be published. When is it time to stop editing and rewriting? When is it time to hold off and rework the work? And more. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - T…