Podcast appearances and mentions of Jane K Cleland

Jane K. Cleland's books on the craft of writing, Mastering Suspense, Structure & Plot and Mastering Plot Twists [Writer's Digest Books, now Penguin Putnam Random House] both won the Agatha Award. Her newest book on the craft of writing, Beat the Bots: An Author's Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the Age of AI, will be published in June 2025. Jane has also written fourteen novels in the multiple award-winning Josie Prescott Antiques Mystery series [St. Martin's Minotaur, with short fiction published by Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine]. In addition, Jane is a contributing editor for Writer's Digest Magazine and the chair of the Black Orchid Novella Award, presented by the Wolfe Pack in partnership with Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine. Jane is a frequent in-person and online presenter at writing conferences, association meetings, and MFA Residencies. She also offers small-group Mystery Mastermind virtual workshops, free monthly webinars, and weekly YouTube Shorties—one- to three-minutes answers to FAQ. More information is available at http://janecleland.com.www.Janecleland.com/YouTubehttps://www.tiktok.com/@beatthebotsbookhttps://www.tiktok.com/@janekclelandauthorFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/janeclelandbooksInstagram https://www.instagram.com/janekcleland/www.janecleland.com*****************About SinCSisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sincnational.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@sincnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrimeTikTok:: https://www.tiktok.com/@sincnationalThe SinC Writers' Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/

Matty Dalrymple talks with Jane Cleland about PLOTTING WITH AN UNRELIABLE NARRATOR, including examples of successfully drawn unreliable narrators and how they impact story structure; the importance of not relying on coincidence; the role of intentionality; the importance of enabling your reader to be empathetic toward the  narrator; the value of reading for what Jane calls TRDs: plot twists, plot reversals, and moments of heightened danger; and getting the reader to ask, “I should have seen that coming—but how could I?” Do any of those topics pique your interest? Check out 2 MINUTES OF INDY https://bit.ly/2MinutesOfIndy, where over the week following the airing of the episode, you'll find brief video clips from the interview on each of those topics. You can also catch up on some highlights of previous episodes there. Show notes at https://bit.ly/TIAP166 Did you find the information in this video useful? Please consider supporting The Indy Author! https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple Jane K. Cleland writes the multiple award-winning and bestselling Josie Prescott Antiques Mysteries published by St. Martin's Minotaur. Her short stories and novella are published by Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine. She's also written the bestselling and Agatha Award-winning how-to books, Mastering Plot Twists and Mastering Suspense, Structure & Plot. She is a Contributing Editor for Writer's Digest Magazine and chairs the Wolfe Pack's Black Orchid Novella Award. Jane has an MFA in professional and creative writing and an MBA in marketing and management. She is a lecturer at Lehman College and a frequent workshop facilitator and guest author at writing conferences and university programs.

This week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss Plotting Your Course. “Mastering Plot Twists” by Jane K. Cleland, part 5 highlights TRDs (Plot Twists, Plot Reversals, and moments of heightened Danger). They discuss ways to focus on the main plot and how to weave your subplots together to create a well-paced story. Links mentioned during the show: NYC Midnight Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent:  Twitter: @BrentCLambert @fiyahlitmag Fiyah Lit Magazine Now, just keep writing!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil welcome back Brent Lambert to discuss chapter four of Mastering Plot Twists by Jane K. Cleland.   Links mentioned during the show: Futurescapes  Sour Milk Girls by Erin Roberts Brent C. Lambert Fiyah Lit Magazine FIYAH on Twitter Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Now, just keep writing!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil welcome back Brent Lambert to discuss chapter three of Mastering Plot Twists by Jane K. Cleland.   Links mentioned during the show: Fyrecon Brent C. Lambert Fiyah Lit Magazine FIYAH on Twitter Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Now, just keep writing!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil welcome back Brent Lambert to discuss chapter two of Mastering Plot Twists by Jane K. Cleland.   Links mentioned during the show: Brent C. Lambert Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Now, just keep writing!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit down with Brent Lambert to discuss chapter one of Mastering Plot Twists by Jane K. Cleland.   Books mentioned during the show: “Mastering Plot Twists” - Jane Cleland Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien “Elf Stones of Shanara” - Terry Brooks “Wishsong of Shanara” - Terry Brooks “Sword of Shannara” - Terry Brooks “Dawn” - Octavia Butler “Shadows of the Apt” Adrian Tchaikovsky “Bonds of Brass” - Emily Skrutskie Drizzt series - R.A. Salvatore  “Red Rising” - Pierce Brown Rise of the Ranger - Phillip C. Quaintrell Buffy the Vampire Slayer - TV Series  “Six of Crows” - Leigh Bardugo  Brent C. Lambert Fiyah Lit Magazine FIYAH on Twitter Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Now, just keep writing!

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In this episode, I'm sharing my experience at CrimeCONN and my writing progress. Mentions Books Mastering Suspense, Structure & Plot: How to Write Gripping Stories That Keep Readers on the Edge of Their Seats by Jane K. Cleland http://bit.ly/2NeTZgz Flash Fiction Masters https://bit.ly/2MCkwDG Writing & Selling Short Stories & Personal Essays: The Essential Guide to Getting Your Work Published by Windy Lynn Harris http://bit.ly/2tJC2Pf Writer's Digest Critique Services http://bit.ly/2Nc4wcx Let’s connect! Instagram ► www.instagram.com/chachannawrites/ Twitter► twitter.com/ChaChanna Podcast Website ► www.writingincolorpodcast.com Read some of my stories ► www.chachannawrites.com

The author herself reads her award-nominated mystery story featuring Josie Prescott, an antiques dealer in New Hampshire.

Most writers will tell you to write what you know; such advice places few constraints on author Jane Cleland, whose latest Josie Prescott antiques mystery DEADLY APPRAISAL is evidence of her vast experience and erudition.  Formerly a rare books dealer, Cleland uses her knowledge of the antiques world to vividly evoke Prescott's daily experience and demonstrate the fine line between antiquarian research and amateur sleuthing.  Currently a business communications specialist, Cleland discusses the marketing plan she elaborated to help her transition from aspiring writer to professional author.  A must-listen episode, for few are those who can successfully channel personal experience into the craft of writing and professional experience into the business of writing.  This podcast is brought to you Clute and Edwards of www.noircast.net. To leave a comment on this episode, or make a donation to the podcast, please visit