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March 20, 2017

TPW 017: Craig Martelle on Telling Good Stories

Craig Martelle is the essence of a modern prolific writer. A former officer in the Marine Corps, lawyer, and business consultant, turned Sci-Fi writer. Craig spends his post military life banging out thousands of words per day. At the time of our...

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March 13, 2017

TPW 016: Robert Kroese on Being Yourself

Writers come in all shapes and sizes. In this episode, Ryan interviews Sci-Fi author Robert Kroese who has great advice… be yourself. Kroese hasn’t bought into the trappings of traditonal publishing and is okay with his brand of writing. Despite...

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March 6, 2017

TPW 015: Zach Bohannon on Writing with a Day Job

Zach Bohannon is a popular horror writer with a day job. While Zach B. is working toward ditching the 9-5, we explore how to write in the cracks of your life. Most people do not, and will not write full time, and that’s not always bad. Listen in and...

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Feb. 27, 2017

TPW 014: Amanda M. Lee on Writing Two Books a Month

In this episode, Ryan chats with prolific cozy mystery author Amanda M. Lee. Amanda is the most prolific writer to date on the show. With over 100 titles in less than six years she is the essence of writing fast, often, and well. But don’t let speed...

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Feb. 20, 2017

TPW 013: J. Thorn on Collaboration

In this episode, Ryan chats with bestselling horror author and podcaster J. Thorn. If you’ve heard the name you know J. is a team player. He has collaborated on multiple projects and even wrote a book on the subject. While the writing life is an...

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Feb. 12, 2017

TPW 012: Kevin Tumlinson on Draft to Digital and Writing Habits

In this episode, Ryan chats with podcaster, author, and RV’er, Kevin Tumlinson. When Kevin is not driving the family RV around the country, he’s cranking out books, podcasts, and helping authors kick butt. Ryan and Kevin discuss the awesome tool...

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Feb. 6, 2017

TPW 011: Wayne Stinnett Truck Driver to Successful Author

In this episode, Ryan interviews Wayne Stinnett whose journey to successful author took many twists and turns. Be inspired by Wayne who left day job of truck driver to become a full time author. Wayne discusses his popular Jessie McDermott novels set...

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Jan. 30, 2017

TPW 010: Chuck Buda on Living the Writer Dream

In this episode, Ryan chats with prolific horror author Chuck Buda. Fired from a corporate America job of twenty years. Chuck took the leap of living the writer dream. In the last couple years Chuck has cranked out over twenty works

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Jan. 23, 2017

TPW 09: Libbie Hawker on Outlining for Speed

In this episode, Libbie Hawker tries to convince Ryan why outlining is essential for writing fast and with quality. Will he be persuaded? Libbie is an author of over 30 fiction books and explores outlining for speed in her popular non-fiction work...

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Jan. 15, 2017

TPW 08: Armand Rosamilia on Paying it Forward

In this episode, Ryan chats with prolific writer and podcaster Armand Rosamilia. Armand has written over 150 stories with no end in sight. In their conversation Armand talks about his humble beginnings, getting an unexpected break writing scripts, the...

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Jan. 8, 2017

TPW 07: Mike Duran on Know Thy Self

In this episode, Ryan chats with author Mike Duran. Mike is an interesting guy who left the ministry to write novels. He is a hybrid author and writes in a variety of genres: horror, urban fantasy, and nonfiction. During this interview Ryan and Mike...

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Jan. 1, 2017

TPW 06: Jake Bible on Being Prolific

In this episode, Ryan interviews prolific fiction writer Jake Bible. Jake has written 41 published novels, short stories, movie scripts, and hosts Writing in Suburbia. He writes a novel a month and is one of the most prolific writers today. The...

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Dec. 24, 2016

TPW 05: How to Edit Fast?

In this episode, Ryan explains his techniques, and other prolific writers techniques, on editing, rewriting, and drafting. It’s a misnomer that editing a work needs to take dozens of rewrites. Many of the masters of writing fast only write one draft...

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Dec. 20, 2016

TPW 04: 20 Tips for Better Writing Stephen King

In this episode, Ryan shares twenty tips for better writing from the master storyteller Stephen King. On the show Ryan explores excerpts from King’s book “On Writing” and shares how you can write faster, often, and well. Resources mentioned:...

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Dec. 15, 2016

TPW 03: Russell Blake Reflects on 51 Books

In this episode, Ryan discusses an article about being prolific. Russell Blake, an indie author, has written 51 books in less than six years. He wrote an article encouraging aspiring authors how to keep doing the work. How to put those words, ideas,...

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Dec. 9, 2016

TPW 02: 7 Habits of Prolific Writers

In this episode Ryan discusses seven habits for writing fast, often, and well. If you want to be a prolific writer there are patterns, habits, and rhythms essential to make it happen. No excuses people, you can do it! Resources: Article by Henri...

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Dec. 7, 2016

TPW 01: Writing for the Love

In this introductory episode Ryan explains writing for the love. If you want to be a prolific writer it can’t be motivated by money, fame, or applause of people. Long lasting writers write for the love and joy of it. He also discusses the faulty...

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