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Episode 335 – So You Failed NaNoWriMo

So it's December 1st, and NaNoWriMo is over. And everywhere around you, fellow author friends are posting on social media that they made it, they did it. They wrote 50,000 words in a single month. You're happy for them, of course. But you didn't quite make it to that 50,000 word goal yourself. So what… Continue reading Episode 335 – So You Failed NaNoWriMo

Interview

Episode 322 – How to Write a Novel with Ricardo Fayet from Reedsy

Mark interviews Ricardo Fayet of Reedsy about their new online course on How to Write a Novel. Prior to the interview, Mark shares and reflects on a brief industry update related to Amazon's recent AI-related change, comments from recent episodes, and word about this episode's sponsor. Reedsy contains an online listing of vetted professionals from… Continue reading Episode 322 – How to Write a Novel with Ricardo Fayet from Reedsy

Clips/Highlights, Listener Reflections

Episode 300 – Celebrating 300 Episodes with Guest Reflections

Mark celebrates the 300th episode by sharing reflections from listeners, past guests, and other podcast hosts. The guest reflections, in order and with links: Edwin Downward Edwin's website Stanley B. Trice Stanley's website Sacha Black The Rebel Author Podcast EP 133 - Anatomy of a Rebel EP 155 - Rebellious Reflections with Guest Host Sacha… Continue reading Episode 300 – Celebrating 300 Episodes with Guest Reflections

Interview

Episode 213 – Putting Story Theory Into Practice With Valerie Francis

Mark has a conversation with Canadian author Valerie Francis, a literary editor, podcaster, story nerd, and the bestselling author of the steamy romance, Masquerade (think Bridgerton for the 21st century). Prior to the main content, Mark shares a personal update, recent comments, thanks Patrons and offers a few words about this episode's sponsor regarding their… Continue reading Episode 213 – Putting Story Theory Into Practice With Valerie Francis

Interview

Episode 212 – A Conversation with Joanna Penn on Co-Authoring The Relaxed Author

Mark and Joanna Penn talk about collaborating on the writing and release of their co-authored book THE RELAXED AUTHOR: Take the Pressure Off Your Art and Enjoy the Creative Journey. Prior to the main content, Mark shares comments from a recent episode, thanks Patrons and offers a few words about this episode's sponsor. This episode… Continue reading Episode 212 – A Conversation with Joanna Penn on Co-Authoring The Relaxed Author