The Writing Podcast

On the 21st episode of The Writing Podcast, Adam and Lindsay discuss writing characters (both heroes and villains) that make readers buy more books.   To view the entire show notes and join the discussion, visit the show page at http://thewritingpodcast.com/21 !

Summer is over, school is back… and so is The Writing Podcast! Join us at our all new day and time, Sundays at 8pm EST, where we talk to successful authors about writing and publishing! On the 20th episode of TWP, Adam and Lindsay sit down and talk about what they've been up to for the last three months. They also dive into some of their craft tricks. If you'd like to learn more about this episode be sure to visit us on the show page at http://thewritingpodcast.com/20 And as always, thanks for listening!

Adam and Lindsay interview Helen Sedwick, a self-published author and lawyer. The hosts ask Helen all the legal questions you've been trying to get a straight answer on forever!

On this episode Adam and Lindsay interview one of the head hancos from Draft2Digital!

ATTENTION: The sound quality of this episode is bad and has lots of feedback/echoing. This is due to the guest unfortunately not having earphones or a headset. Hi everyone and welcome to the seventeenth episode of THE WRITING PODCAST! On this episode Adam and Lindsay interview YA Fantasy author Eva Pohler. Eva went through the long, arduous process of getting her self-published novels into stores and libraries. Adam and Lindsay deep dive into this topic to find out exactly what is required and, more importantly, if it is worth the effort. If you've dreamed of seeing your novels on the shelves then you won't want to miss this episode of The Writing Podcast!   http://thewritingpodcast.com/17

Hi everyone and welcome to the sixteenth episode of THE WRITING PODCAST! As a warning, this episode was cut short due to Adam receiving an emergency phone call regarding his father-in-law. before the hosts had to close down shop, though, Lindsay does pry some great information out of Adam on his process of co-writing and publishing with his wife as well as how you can develop this with your own co-writer(s)! To hear Lindsay's original topic for the show (revitalizing an old series) be sure to tune in May 1st, 2015!)   http://thewriitingpodcast.com/16

Hi everyone and welcome to the fifteenth episode of THE WRITING PODCAST! On this episode Adam and Lindsay interview historical fiction writer Libbie Hawker. Recently Libbie stepped into the realm of non-fiction with two books – one about making awesome blurbs for your novels, the second on how to effectively plot and outline your story. The hosts do a deep dive on all these topics and more, so definitely don't miss this episode!   http://thewritingpodcast.com/15

Hi everyone and welcome to the fourteenth episode of THE WRITING PODCAST! On this episode Adam and Lindsay interview Kobo director and author Mark Leslie. When he isn't scaring himself and his skeletal companion Barnaby Bones by writing scary stories, Mark works sixty hours a week for Kobo. Juggling this kind of work commitment while writing is difficult, but Mark shares just how he gets it all done. He also goes on to discuss many upcoming features for self-published authors on the Kobo Writing Life platform. Can you say read-through stats for all? You won't want to miss this episode!

Hi everyone and welcome to the thirteenth episode of THE WRITING PODCAST! On this episode Adam and Lindsay interview author and editor Ally Bishop. Ally went to college for a creative writing degree and once received began putting it to work in every way she could. She discusses how she adapted her love for writing into an editing business, author PR service, author coaching service, podcast, and more. Ally also recently ventured into her own publishing adventure with a contemporary erotic romance. With a wealth of information from outlining to marketing, you won't want to miss this episode! For show notes and links be sure to visit the episode page at http://thewritingpodcast.com/13 !

Hi everyone and welcome to the twelfth episode of THE WRITING PODCAST! On this episode Adam and Lindsay interview author Gina LaManna. Gina started her self-publishing journey just a few short months ago but managed to grab success right from the start. You won't want to miss her advice on how she went from unknown, to top 2,000 in the Kindle store!

Hi everyone and welcome to the eleventh episode of THE WRITING PODCAST! On this episode Adam and Lindsay interview author Mimi Strong about the current self-publishing landscape and how she is tackling it with an ambitious new pen name (10 book series)! You won't want to miss this one! Show notes, links, and discussions at - http://thewritingpodcast.com/11

Hi everyone and welcome to the tenth episode of THE WRITING PODCAST! On this episode Adam and Lindsay interview Bryan Cohen, an author of both fiction and non-fiction, as well as the co-host of the ‘Sell More Books Show'! Not only does Bryan fill us in on his self-publishing journey so far, he gives tips on how to make your writing career a priority (even among chaos), and reveals a new project that YOU can take part in!. You won't want to miss this one! Be sure to check out Bryan at his website – http://bryancohen.com If you'd like to comment or watch the video version of this podcast, please visit the show page at http://thewritingpodcast.com/10

Hi everyone and welcome to the ninth episode of THE WRITING PODCAST! On this episode Adam and Lindsay interview Historical Romance (and Sci-Fi fantasy!) author Anthea Lawson! Anthea fills us in on how she is juggling a family, two very different pen names, and still finding time to create and host many multi-author book bundles. We also get the scoop on when you should convert your sole proprietorship to an LLC (and beyond), as well as great recommendations on books and workshops to help you succeed in today's publishing world. You won't want to miss this one! You can find the video version of this podcast at: http://thewritingpodcast.com/9

Hi everyone and welcome to the eighth episode of THE WRITING PODCAST! On this episode Adam and Lindsay discuss author platforms. The hosts give their advice on where you should be and what you should focus on when it comes to to the myriad choices for social media. You can check out the video version of this episode at http://thewritingpodcast.com/8

Hi everyone and welcome to the seventh episode of THE WRITING PODCAST! In this episode of The Writing Podcast Adam hosts a tutorial on how to navigate the Google Play interface and get your novels online. He goes over the entire process from start to finish including how to price your novels in order to get the lists you want. If you've been dying to get in on the action after listening to our second episode, then you won't want to miss this! Find the video tutorial now at http://thewritingpodcast.com/7

On this episode we welcome author Zoe York to the show. For those who do not know, Zoe is a writer of modern, small-town romance novels. With over ten novels now out, she has definitely shown you can make the transition to full-time author despite caring for a family. In the self-publishing world, Zoe has become a name synonymous with marketing savvy as well as co-pioneering new sales strategies and tactics. Whether you write romance or epic fantasy, you won't want to miss this episode!

On this episode we welcome our first editor to the show, Shelley Holloway. Shelley owns and runs ‘The Holloway House‘, an editing and proofreading service that caters to independently published authors. We find the answers to those editing questions burning in every self publishing author's mind. How do you find an editor that matches your needs? What are the different editing types? What sort of editing does your novel need? How do you afford editing if you are strapped for cash and just starting out?

On this episode we welcome author Christine Pope on the show to talk about her self-publishing career so far. We hear how she got her start with the business and writing in general as well as what made her decide to pursue the paranormal romance market. We also speak to Christine regarding her experience with marketing and promotion for this ever-hot genre!   Website: http://thewritingpodcast.com/4 Facebook: http://facebook.com/writingpodcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/writingpodcast   Adam's Website: http://adampoe.com Lindsay's Website: http://lindsayburoker.com   The first book in Christine's flagship series: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JDSY9UM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00JDSY9UM&linkCode=as2&tag=writingpodcast-20&linkId=67URJ7C7KY3MIWLV   Christine's Website: http://christinepope.com

On the third episode of The Writing Podcast we welcome author Wayne Stinnett on the show to talk about his self-publishing career so far. We hear how he got his start with the business and writing in general as well as what made him decide to pursue the high seas adventure genre (in which he has been dominating). We also get opinions regarding Kindle Unlimited in which Wayne has earned multiple All-Star rewards in. You won't want to miss this one!   Website: http://thewritingpodcast.com/3 Facebook: http://facebook.com/writingpodcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/writingpodcast   Adam's Website: http://adampoe.com Lindsay's WEbsite: http://lindsayburoker.com   The first book in Wayne's current five book series: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KLRCA2I/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00KLRCA2I&linkCode=as2&tag=writingpodcast-20&linkId=DCLH5C7F53EPL3V4   Wayne's Website: http://waynestinnett.com

On the second episode of The Writing Podcast hosts Lindsay Buroker and Adam Poe cover two frequently brought up topics: Pen names and wide distribution. Lindsay spills the beans on how she started a secret pen name from scratch and made over $3,000 dollars in her first month. Is it too late to start a writing career? Well that answers that question! Then Adam discusses the trials and tribulations of Google Play. The user interface for authors leaves much to be desired, and with Google's policy of discounting, is it worth the time and risk?   Website: http://thewritingpodcast.com/2 Facebook: http://facebook.com/writingpodcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/writingpodcast   Adam's Website: http://adampoe.com Lindsay's Website: http://lindsayburoker.com

On the first episode of The Writing Podcast hosts Lindsay Buroker and Adam Poe discuss what this new show and website will be about and what to expect in upcoming episodes. Lindsay and Adam tell you just who they are and what they are currently doing in the writing and self-publishing world.The hosts also discuss their recent experience in separate multi-author boxed sets. To learn more about the show and comment live, be sure to head over to the main website at: http://thewritingpodcast.com/1Website: http://thewritingpodcast.comFacebook: http://facebook.com/writingpodcastTwitter: http://twitter.com/writingpodcastAdam's Website: http://adampoe.comLindsay's WEbsite: http://lindsayburoker.com