Latest Episodes
September 07, 2022
Writing Routines that Work (and ones that don't)
Jason and Ben discuss writing routines that work and why it's important to question the wisdom of anybody telling you they have a formula...
01:01:48
August 31, 2022
How to Write a Novel: The End (and things to remember along the way)
Jason and Ben wrap up their How to Write a Novel series with some thoughts about the end of a book and the process...
00:43:01
August 24, 2022
Is Writing to Chase Trends a Good Idea?
Should you chase trends when writing a novel? Is there a way to take advantage of the zeitgeist atop the bestseller list? Is there...
00:33:51
August 17, 2022
How to Write a Novel: Scene Building
Hey, Collaborist! Have you ever wondered how to do scene building in your novel? How do you weigh a scene vs. a summary? How...
00:44:52
August 10, 2022
How to Write a Novel: Show Don't Tell
Hey, Collaborist! Have you ever been told that you need to "show, don't tell" in your novel? Did you then run to the internet...
00:24:47
August 03, 2022
How to Write a Novel: Setting
Jason and Ben discuss the importance of setting, how it does and does not act as another character, the importance of writing with authority...
00:37:38