Latest Episodes

July 06, 2022
How to Write a Novel in 2022: Your Protagonist
Jason and Ben discuss what makes an effective protagonist. What does it mean to write what you know? Does your leading character have to...
00:57:42

June 29, 2022
How to Write a Novel in 2022: Choosing a Point of View and an Opening
We talk about how to choose a point of view (POV), things to avoid during your book's opening, and we've got questions for you!...
01:06:00

June 22, 2022
How to Write a Novel in 2022: Where Do Ideas for Novels Come From?
Interested in writing a novel, but you don't know what to write about? Ever wonder where ideas for stories come from? Jason and Ben...
00:36:48

June 15, 2022
Why is Publishing So Slow in Summer?
Thinking about querying an agent or an editor this summer? Or, have you done it in the past and wondered why things seem to...
00:17:26

June 08, 2022
The Power of Nature on Writing and a Trip to Yosemite's Half Dome
Jason's got a story to tell about a project he's working on and the culmination of one thousand miles hiked in solitude that ended...
00:41:00

June 01, 2022
How to Write a Novel in 2022 - Tips, Tricks, and Things to Know!
Jason Buchholz and Ben LeRoy discuss important parts of writing a novel that go beyond simply typing words. RESOURCES & LINKS: Need an Editor,...
00:55:09