Best Ronne B Podcasts (2025)

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Taking a Break for a Creative Refresh with Matty Dalrymple - #316 13:12

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Matty Dalrymple talks about TAKING A BREAK FOR A CREATIVE REFRESH, including how intentional downtime can boost author productivity, help you refocus on your priorities, and give you space to plan your writing and publishing goals; why a December reset can support long-term creative sustainability; how to balance the business of being an indie auth…

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Reigniting Your Creativity with Writing Contests with Polly Campbell - #315 37:32

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Polly Campbell about REIGNITING YOUR CREATIVITY WITH WRITING CONTESTS, including how contests can boost your creativity, help you generate new story ideas, and strengthen your writing craft; how prompts and deadlines can push you out of your comfort zone in a positive way; why low-stakes experimentation leads to better wo…

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Harnessing AI for Affordable Audio with Phil Marshall - #314 47:50

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Phil Marshall about HARNESSING AI FOR AFFORDABLE AUDIO, including how AI narration is transforming audiobook creation for indie authors, how tools like Spoken make professional-quality audio faster and more affordable, and how authors can customize voices, experiment with multi-voice storytelling, and bring their books to…

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Unearthing Story Treasures with Beth Daley of Europeana - #313 33:16

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Beth Daley about UNEARTHING STORY TREASURES WITH EUROPEANA, including how writers and storytellers can use the Europeana digital archive to spark creativity, deepen research, and find free resources for their projects—whether you're looking for historical details, artistic inspiration, or unique images for your book cover…

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Storytelling through Epistolary Fiction with David Viergutz - #312 48:10

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Matty Dalrymple talks with David Viergutz about STORYTELLING THROUGH EPISTOLARY FICTION, including how immersive fiction can pull readers off the screen and into the story through physical letters and artifacts; the storytelling and business principles behind David Viergutz's Scare Mail and Epistolary projects; how emotion, nostalgia, and connectio…

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What to Quit and How to Know with Becca Syme - #311 49:33

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Becca Syme about WHAT TO QUIT AND HOW TO KNOW, including how to recognize when a writing or publishing strategy no longer serves you, how to overcome fear-based decisions that lead to burnout, and how to build a sustainable, hope-filled author career. Becca shares insights on trusting your intuition, quitting the right th…

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Writing to Heal with John DeDakis - #310 41:12

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Matty Dalrymple talks with John DeDakis about WRITING TO HEAL, including how writing can help us process grief and loss, why moving toward pain rather than away from it can lead to emotional growth, and how journaling, memoir, and fiction each offer unique ways to heal through storytelling. John DeDakis shares how facing difficult experiences on th…

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How to Get Your Book Seen and Sold with Claudine Wolk - #309 42:51

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Claudine Wolk about HOW TO GET YOUR BOOK SEEN AND SOLD, including how authors can identify and reach their ideal readers, craft a clear message and compelling hook, and overcome the fear of self-promotion. Claudine shares practical, confidence-building strategies to help indie authors simplify book marketing, focus their …

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Writing Realistic Police Procedures with Lisa Regan - #308 47:54

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Lisa Regan about WRITING REALISTIC POLICE PROCEDURES, including how crime writers can find reliable sources, connect with law enforcement experts, and navigate jurisdictional differences. She discusses the impact of technology on modern investigations, strategies for balancing realism with storytelling, and the importance…

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Crafting Stories for the Ear with Cindy Gunderson - #307 50:38

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Cindy Gunderson about CRAFTING STORIES FOR THE EAR, including the challenges and benefits of self-narration, how narrating your own work can improve your writing, tips for preparing a manuscript for audio, the performance skills that bring stories to life, and the impact of AI on audiobook production and accessibility. In…

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Finding Readers Through Serialization with JP Rindfleisch - #306 39:29

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Matty Dalrymple talks with JP Rindfleisch about FINDING READERS THROUGH SERIALIZATION, including how writing serial fiction differs from traditional novels; tips for keeping readers engaged with serialized stories; the pros and cons of platforms; and how indie authors can use serialized novels to build community, test ideas, and strengthen their ov…

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Writing for Passion, Not Platforms with John Gaspard - #305 39:49

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Matty Dalrymple talks with John Gaspard about WRITING FOR PASSION, NOT PLATFORMS, including why he chose to write a passion project instead of a market-driven book, how research into HAROLD AND MAUDE AT THE WESTGATE THEATER turned into a richly visual history, what indie authors can learn about marketing from a cult film's unlikely success, and why…

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From Beta Readers to Better Story with Michael La Ronn - #304 44:38

4M ago44:38

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Michael La Ronn about FROM BETA READERS TO BETTER STORY, including how authors can use alpha readers, beta readers, and ARC teams to strengthen their manuscripts and connect with their audience. They discuss when to bring in beta readers, how to choose the right people, and the differences between feedback from writers ve…

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Midlist Success with Jane Friedman - #303 35:55

4M ago35:55

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Jane Friedman about MIDLIST SUCCESS, including how traditional publishers are shifting focus to support mid-list authors over a longer timeframe, what indie authors have long done to keep backlist titles selling, why building a sustainable career can be more effective than chasing a breakout bestseller, and practical step…

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AI as Business Consultant and Coach with Dale L. Roberts - #302 43:53

4M ago43:53

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Dale L. Roberts about AI AS BUSINESS CONSULTANT AND COACH, including how he leverages AI tools to enhance his productivity and business operations. The conversation delves into Dale's use of AI, specifically ChatGPT, to manage his ADHD, improve scheduling, and hold himself accountable. He discusses how AI helps him map ou…

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The Digital Landscape for Ebooks and Audio with Greg Keogh - #301 49:43

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Greg Keogh about THE DIGITAL LANDSCAPE FOR EBOOKS AND AUDIO, including how independent authors can maintain control over their intellectual property and revenue through direct sales, avoiding subscription fatigue, and leveraging digital content's long lifespan. Greg also discusses how Curios aims to empower authors with t…

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Lessons from a Changing Publishing Landscape with Mark Leslie Lefebvre - #300 55:04

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Mark Leslie Lefebvre about LESSONS FROM A CHANGING PUBLISHING LANDSCAPE, including trends in book design and special editions, shifts in production and distribution, Bookshop.org's expansion into eBooks, strategies for direct sales and backlist marketing, and how increases in costs of print book production merit increases…

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What Writers Can Learn from Theater with Jean Burgess - #299 41:11

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Jean Burgess about WHAT WRITERS CAN LEARN FROM THEATER, including how writers can use techniques like improvisation to overcome writer's block, the importance of visualization and spatial awareness in storytelling, how much detail is just enough and not too much in your writing, and the role of thematic consistency. Inter…

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The Artisan Author with Johnny B. Truant - #298 49:03

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Johnny B. Truant about THE ARTISAN AUTHOR, including the importance of creating genuine, one-on-one connections with readers rather than succumbing to the rapid release model and algorithm-driven strategies dominating the publishing world. Johnny highlights the importance of authentic interactions, pricing books appropria…

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Print Strategies for Indies with David Wogahn - #297 43:54

5M ago43:54

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Matty Dalrymple talks with David Wogahn about PRINT STRATEGIES FOR INDIES, including the pros and cons of using platforms like IngramSpark and KDP for print-on-demand services, sharing insights on costs, logistics, and strategies for maximizing print book sales. David highlights the technical challenges of producing high-quality print books and the…

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Article Writing for Platform and Profit with Kerrie Flanagan - #296 40:53

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Kerrie Flanagan about ARTICLE WRITING FOR PLATFORM AND PROFIT, including practical strategies for finding paying markets—and why you should stop giving your work away for free. From her first paid piece in Better Homes and Gardens to her advice on researching and targeting the right outlets, Kerrie offers encouraging, act…

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Unlocking the Power of Book Awards with Hannah Jacobson - #295 41:59

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Hannah Jacobson about UNLOCKING THE POWER OF BOOK AWARDS, including changes within the book awards landscape, particularly the increasing acceptance of indie-published works; practical tips on selecting and submitting to the right awards; how to leverage wins for maximum benefit; the value of receiving and incorporating f…

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Warfare for Writers with Timons Esaias - #294 39:46

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Timons Esaias about WARFARE FOR WRITERS, including how military history can serve as an invaluable resource for authors crafting stories that involve conflict, whether they are set in fantasy, science fiction, or historical periods. While warfare might seem intimidating to many writers, Esaias provides insights and guidan…

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What Writers can Learn from "The Full Monty" with Jennifer Hilt and Ran Walker - #293 54:24

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Jennifer Hilt and Ran Walker about WHAT WRITERS CAN LEARN FROM "THE FULL MONTY," including the idea of characters' external wants versus internal needs; the use of tropes such as found family, ticking time bombs, and ugly duckling progressions; and how the film uses one element to convey multiple messages. We discuss how …

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Reviving a Series with Greta Boris - #292 48:23

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Greta Boris about REVIVING A SERIES, including the process authors can use to evaluate what went wrong with the original work; the importance of ensuring that titles, covers, and marketing strategies are brand right; and the specific steps authors can take to improve the books' craft, tighten plots, and align better with …

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The Podcast Guest Playbook with Mark Leslie Lefebvre - #291 1:02:02

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Mark Leslie Lefebvre about THE PODCAST GUEST PLAYBOOK, including tips and strategies for being an effective podcast guest, emphasizing the importance of understanding the host's perspective, making the process as easy as possible for the host, and focusing on the value you can provide to the audience—if you do that, the b…

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The Traveling Writer in Life and on the Page with Luke Richardson - #290 44:40

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Luke Richardson about THE TRAVELING WRITER IN LIFE AND ON THE PAGE, including how his travels to places like India, Hong Kong, Nepal, and Morocco have inspired his novels, as well as his process for incorporating realistic and vivid settings into his stories. He addresses the challenges writers face when creating stories …

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Crafting Poetic Prose with Ran Walker - #289 43:41

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Ran Walker about CRAFTING POETIC PROSE, including the nuanced art of using poetic devices in fiction to bring language to life, venturing into various literary techniques, including metaphor and simile, personification, symbolism, homonyms, homophones, and homographs, and onomatopoeia, and exploring how these elements can…

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Decoding Storytelling Tropes with Jennifer Hilt - #288 39:21

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Jennifer Hilt about DECODING STORYTELLING TROPES, including the universality of about 40 tropes that cross various genres, especially the tropes of found family, misdirection, secrets and scars, and the ticking time bomb. Jennifer shares insights about how tropes like these help shape narratives and character motivations,…

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Managing Your Editorial Crew with Roz Morris - #287 41:31

8M ago41:31

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Roz Morris about MANAGING YOUR EDITORIAL CREW, including how authors can effectively manage their editing process, the role beta readers play in the development of an author's work, what the needs are for editing before submitting a work to a traditional publisher or an agent, and tips for indie authors on making the most…

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The New Normal of an Author Career with Johnny B. Truant - #286 39:53

8M ago39:53

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Johnny B. Truant about THE NEW NORMAL OF AN AUTHOR CAREER, including the evolving landscape of self-publishing, the dilemma of comparisonitis, the need to accept slow growth in one's author career as the new norm, the value of patience, and the warning signs when patience turns into a rut. Interview video at https://bit.l…

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Writing Short with Art Taylor - #285 40:49

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Art Taylor about WRITING SHORT, including common challenges faced by novelists transitioning to short stories. Art emphasizes the importance of economy, efficiency, and focus; shares practical advice on trimming word count while maintaining narrative impact, such as eliminating redundant phrases and opting for active voic…

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Training the Brain for Fiction Dictation with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer - #284 41:25

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer about TRAINING THE BRAIN FOR FICTION DICTATION, including the differences in approach for fiction versus nonfiction. Sarah describes the challenges authors face when transitioning to dictating fiction and offers practical advice for overcoming mental blocks. Sarah also highlights the flexibility of …

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Writing Pivots and the Power of Humility with Kevin Tumlinson - #283 44:23

8M ago44:23

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Kevin Tumlinson about WRITING PIVOTS AND THE POWER OF HUMILITY, including Kevin's journey of moving from a pantser to an outliner. They discuss his reasons for adopting outlining, influenced by his co-authoring project with J.D. Barker, and the cognitive challenges he faced during the transition. Kevin also speaks candidl…

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Unlocking the Power of Book Reviews with Rossana Corniel - #282 41:31

9M ago41:31

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Rossana Corniel about UNLOCKING THE POWER OF BOOK REVIEWS, including the importance of reviews in understanding reader expectations and forming effective marketing strategies. Rossana discusses the finding that research shows that reviews can significantly impact sales and reader trust; the importance of tailoring your bo…

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Using Relevance to Save Your Darlings with Liesel Hill 33:53

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Liesel Hill about USING RELEVANCE TO SAVE YOUR DARLINGS, including the importance of integrating emotional connection and subconscious storytelling to retain seemingly irrelevant scenes by making them essential. Topics include multi-tasking in scenes, pacing, evoking emotion, character arcs, purposeful character deaths, m…

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Insider Tips from Writing Contest Judges with Clay Stafford - #280 52:13

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Clay Stafford about INSIDER TIPS FROM WRITING CONTEST JUDGES, including what judges look for in submissions, such as originality, strong voice, and proper pacing. Clay shares insights into the judging process, highlighting the necessity of engaging the reader early, avoiding errors, and understanding the contest's goals a…

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LinkedIn Strategies for Authors with Troy Lambert - #279 43:41

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Troy Lambert about LINKEDIN STRATEGIES FOR AUTHORS, including the evolving role of LinkedIn for authors. We delve into strategies for optimizing LinkedIn profiles, engaging with peers, and understanding platform nuances to enhance professional presence, network effectively, and perhaps build a side hustle. Interview video…

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The Perks and Pitfalls of Facebook Ads with Malorie Cooper - #278 47:05

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Malorie Cooper about THE PERKS AND PITFALLS OF FACEBOOK ADS, including the significance of high-contrast images and textual elements in ad creatives, the benefits and drawbacks of Facebook's automated targeting suggestions, and the latest updates in Facebook's targeting mechanisms that can affect ad performance. Mal empha…

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Book Promotion and How to Break through the Noise with Leah Paulos - #277 45:05

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Leah Paulos about BOOK PROMOTION AND HOW TO BREAK THROUGH THE NOISE, including the importance of early marketing planning, crafting concise and compelling pitches, and understanding the specific needs of different recipients. Leah also delves into leveraging email lists, using AI tools for crafting pitches, building relat…

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Navigating Legal Risk in Memoir with Kathryn Goldman - #276 47:07

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Kathryn Goldman about NAVIGATING LEGAL RISK IN MEMOIR, including the delicate balance memoir writers must strike to avoid defamation, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Kathryn explains the legal definitions and elements of these terms and offers advice on minimizing risk, emphasizing t…

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Getting Unstuck in Book Marketing and Promotion with Michael La Ronn - #275 53:21

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Michael La Ronn about GETTING UNSTUCK IN BOOK MARKETING AND PROMOTION, including how authors can get unstuck when traditional methods like ads and blogger reviews are not affordable or effective. He emphasizes the importance of having an email list and a reader magnet, using strategic pricing, updating book descriptions, …

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Elevating Your Presence with Panel Appearances with Joanne McLaughlin - #274 30:51

11M ago30:51

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Joanne McLaughlin about ELEVATING YOUR PRESENCE WITH PANEL APPEARANCES, including participating in panels as a way to build confidence, network, and promote one's work. We discuss the importance of contributing meaningfully during panels and the benefits of both genre-specific and non-genre-specific conferences, and we to…

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Showrunning Your Series Novels with Cheryl McKay - #273 45:57

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Cheryl McKay about SHOWRUNNING YOUR SERIES NOVELS, including how to plan for standalone versus series formats; the role of episodic elements; the benefits of feeling inspired by and using real-world locations in storytelling; the importance of character development and story arcs; and the importance of making strong stand…

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The Evolving Author and Second Editions with Joanna Penn - #272 54:03

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Joanna Penn about THE EVOLVING AUTHOR AND SECOND EDITIONS, including the release of the second edition of Joanna's book, HOW TO WRITE NON-FICTION. Joanna discusses the changes in nonfiction writing, including the importance of storytelling, which led her to apply some of the personal elements and insights she has used in …

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Tapping into Your Author Voice with Tiffany Yates Martin - #271 45:23

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Tiffany Yates Martin about TAPPING INTO YOUR AUTHOR VOICE, including how many writers mistakenly view voice as an external element they need to find or impose on their work. Instead, she believes that true voice comes from genuinely accessing and expressing one's internal truths, a process that can feel quite daunting. Ti…

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Author Assistants: Finding One or Being One with Kate Tilton - #270 38:55

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Kate Tilton about AUTHOR ASSISTANTS: FINDING ONE OR BEING ONE, including the various types of support an author assistant can offer, from organizing emails and managing forums to handling newsletters and connecting with PR firms. We explore the complexities of finding the right assistant, balancing workload, and the impor…

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The Discipline-Driven Path to Success with Dre Baldwin - #269 38:03

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Dre Baldwin about THE DISCIPLINE-DRIVEN PATH TO SUCCESS, including the importance of having clear goals to maintain focus; the role of discipline, time management, execution, and planning in achieving goals; the value of seeking external perspectives and of sharing your goals only with those who can provide support to ach…

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What Authors Should Not Learn from Movies with Rene Gutteridge - #268 44:23

1y ago44:23

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Rene Gutteridge about WHAT AUTHORS SHOULD NOT LEARN FROM MOVIES, including how crucial point of view and inner monologue are in novel writing compared to the visual storytelling required in movies; how writers can mistakenly adopt a "director's" approach, leading to overly descriptive and less engaging prose; and delve th…

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Using Romance to Write Stories with Heart with Jennifer Probst - #267 46:41

1y ago46:41

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Jennifer Probst about USING ROMANCE TO WRITE STORIES WITH HEART, including the importance of emotional depth, character growth arcs, and the role of secondary characters in enhancing romantic storylines. Jennifer emphasizes the need for sexual tension and matching the type of romance with different characters to create co…