Write Pack Radio
250 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★ - 4 ratingsThere are many talks on the internet about writing, but nothing like Write Pack Radio. Write Pack Radio features a panel of writers--traditional published, independent published, hybrirds, and hopefuls, who explore the maze of the writing industry.
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Episodes
Is it Ready to be Published?
January 14, 2018 06:30 - 52 minutes - 47.5 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack investigates the one question that haunts every writer, agent, and publisher. We discuss when would someone know that their work is ready to be published. When is it time to stop editing and rewriting? When is it time to hold off and rework the work? And more. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
Celebrating Asimov!
January 07, 2018 06:30 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio/ In this episode, the Write Pack celebrates one of the most prolific authors, Isaac Asimov, the great explainer. While known for his science fiction, he also helped make science popular and published works on science, history, religion, and more. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
Resolutions for 2018
December 24, 2017 06:30 - 56 minutes - 50.8 MBIt’s that time of year again when the Write Pack looks at the writing industry for 2018 and discuss our new year’s resolutions. Please share on our Facebook Page your writing resolutions for 2018. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
Figuring out your Characters
December 17, 2017 06:30 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio/ How do you create unique characters? In this episode, the Write Pack discusses the various methods used to create characters and their preferred techniques. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
Art of Writing Nonfiction and Fiction
December 10, 2017 06:30 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack explores the difference between writing nonfiction and fiction. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
What do you need to write a series
December 03, 2017 06:30 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack explores what writers need to write a series and celebrates Harriet Adams. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
Thrill of Suspense
November 26, 2017 06:30 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack explores Suspense and how it differs from mystery, how it can be used in other genres and more. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
Gifts for Writers 2017
November 19, 2017 06:30 - 54 minutes - 48.7 MBIt’s that time of year again when the Write Pack explores the holiday shopping for writers, what gifts writers may want, and more. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
Discipline in Writing
November 12, 2017 06:30 - 1 hour - 56 MBLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio/ Are you a disciplined write? What does that even mean? In today’s world, writers—part-time trying to break in and full-time—are faced with many more distractions and things that the business end requires than ever before. To get it all done, you have to be disciplined. But how? In this episode of Write Pack Radio, the Write Pack discuss their discipline and how one of them had their discipline shattered and is still trying to put ...
Comic Books Mirroring the Real World
November 05, 2017 05:30 - 59 minutes - 53.4 MBLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio/ Did you know who invented the idea of Kryptonite or even a lot of the other iconic comic book concepts all came from one person—a pioneering woman in the comic book world? In this episode, the Write Pack celebrates this pioneer and explores how comic books mirror the real world. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music:...
Creating Character Empathy
October 29, 2017 05:30 - 58 minutes - 52.6 MBLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio/ Creating characters may seem easy, but getting the audience to care about them . . .? In this episode, the Write Pack explores the ways to create empathy for characters. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
Meditation and Writing
October 22, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBMeditation and writing? In this episode, the Write Pack explores how meditation can help a writer focus on their story? The Write Pack also explores the different kinds of meditation and more. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
More Power of Horror
October 15, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBThis week on Write Pack Radio: More Power of Horror Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio/ Months ago, the Write Pack explored the power of horror fiction. In this episode, we continue exploring the age-old questions: What is it about the power of the horror genre that stays with us like it does? From ghost stories told around campfires to classic folktales handed down from generation to generation, from the classics of when the literary form was first coming out t...
Philosophy of Storytelling
October 08, 2017 05:30 - 59 minutes - 53.9 MBLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio/ In this episode, the Write Pack explores the ways and methods that an author’s philosophy of life, the world, and more gets into the story they are telling. How can it be done well and how can it be done poorly? All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
Evolution of Storytelling
October 01, 2017 05:30 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritePackRadio/ In this episode, the Write Pack explores the question: What has been the Evolution of Storytelling? Has the expectations of the reader changed over time—even in the last few years—and how do we adapt, change, and meet those expectations? All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
Taking Risks and Pushing the Envelope
September 24, 2017 05:30 - 57 minutes - 51.5 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack that writing is not just an art of telling stories, but also of risk taking—pushing the envelope of who you are, what you write, and how you tell your story. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
Audiobooks and being a Narrator
September 17, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack discusses what you need to know about hiring a narrator for your audio book and what you need to do it yourself. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
Struggles with the First Draft
September 10, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack shares the struggles that every author tends to have—the first draft. For some it is believed to be easy and for others it is as easy as sitting at the keyboard and opening up your veins. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
Story Structure and Christopher Nolan
September 03, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack jumps in the Batmobile and rides it straight into the story structure of Christopher Nolan. There are many stories and many story structures, but they all share many things in common. The Write Pack explores story structure and how Christopher Nolan and others use it, searching for how other writers can apply it. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday ...
Making a Real Universe
August 27, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBHave you ever been thrown out of a story because the universe the story is in feels . . . fake, campy, unrealistic with characters who would never do what they are doing? It happens and it is something we writers never want to happen. How do we prevent it? How do we create fictional universes for mystery, fantasy, science fiction, or any other genre and keep them feeling real? All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other plat...
To Kill or Not to Kill Our Prologues
August 20, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBTo some this may sound like an easy question. Or is it? Should prologues remain, should they be somehow folded into the story or should they be removed altogether? All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
Writing for Children
August 13, 2017 05:30 - 57 minutes - 51.9 MBThe Write Pack explores what and how to write for children. How does the story or content change for different age groups? How do you write for children without writing “down to them”? Has the content allowed changed over the years? And much more . . . All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
The Power of Horror
August 04, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBAs the Write Pack celebrates Mary Shelly, we find ourselves confronted by the age-old question: What is it about the power of the horror genre that stays with us like it does? From ghost stories told around campfires to classic folktales handed down from generation to generation, from the classics of when the literary form was first coming out to the modern incarnations of the horror, we can see the effect and a power of storytelling that must be explored. All episodes available at: -...
Handling Non-Writer Comments
July 30, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBHave you ever told someone, especially someone close to you, that you are a writer only to get an eye roll? Or even worse, “Oh, you work from home all day. Great, we need volunteers for . . . and since you have all that time on your hands . . .” Well, the Write Pack has gotten a lot of that and we are sharing in this episode. Please share and comment about your own experiences. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other pla...
Handling Non-Writer Comments
July 30, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBHave you ever told someone, especially someone close to you, that you are a writer only to get an eye roll? Or even worse, “Oh, you work from home all day. Great, we need volunteers for . . . and since you have all that time on your hands . . .” Well, the Write Pack has gotten a lot of that and we are sharing in this episode. Please share and comment about your own experiences. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other pla...
Writing and the Speaker Circuit
July 23, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBWhile writing is the most important part of the job, there are other aspects to a writer’s life and career. Some of those aspects may seem terrifying. One such aspect is speaking in public. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
Problem with Being a Prolific Writer
July 16, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBWriters are often concerned about getting published and dealing with the problems that come with breaking in. But, what about being prolific? In this episode, the Write Pack explores problems with being prolific. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
Integrity in Writing
July 09, 2017 05:30 - 51 minutes - 46.6 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack explores integrity in our writing and the integrity of the author. Why does it matter?How can losing integrity effect our writing career?How does the use of word choices effect the integrity of what we write?Are there other areas of “integrity” that come into play in the author career? All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate and Mu...
This week on Write Pack Radio: Marketing your Book Part 2
July 02, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack explores the challenges writers face in marketing their books to the public. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
Marketing your Book Part 1
June 25, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack explores the challenges writers face in marketing their books to the public. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
The Muddy Middles
June 18, 2017 16:00 - 54 minutes - 49.4 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack will discuss the hard and often muddy process of getting stories through the muddy middle to the exciting end. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
Responding to Criticism and Comments
June 11, 2017 05:30 - 59 minutes - 53.3 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack explores the challenges of how to react to comments, criticism, and interacting with your audience. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
Plutarch and Writing Non-Fiction
June 04, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack explores the challenges of research and writing non-fiction, including the false claims, the slanting of history, and more. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
Pultarich and Writing Non-Fiction
June 04, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack explores the challenges of research and writing non-fiction, including the false claims, the slanting of history, and more. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
Writing Forever
May 28, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBAll episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
When to Hire an Editor
May 21, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack explores when should a writer hire an editor and what the different types of editors do. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate
Emotional Toll with our Characters and Writing
May 14, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack explores the emotional toll we face when writing and when we are having to put characters though so much for the story. All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Music: by Meredith Tate and Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
Facing Accusations of Plagiarism
May 07, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack explores a subject some published authors have or can run into: Facing Accusations of Plagiarism All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write Pack Radio Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/jqjstll Write Pack Radio Twitter: http://tinyurl.com/h7hj6je Winding Trails Med...
Language and Style
April 30, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack explores the use of language and how it impacts the style of your writing. Is style a choice of words and language level?How does cadence effect style?And more All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write Pack Radio Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/jqjstll Write ...
Finding Story Structure
April 23, 2017 05:30 - 56 minutes - 51 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack explores what story structures work for different stories: Isn’t there just one story structure?What are the differences between all the story structures?And more All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write Pack Radio Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/jqjstll Wri...
Preferred Technology
April 16, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack explores the technology available to writers. What technologies (hardware and software) are available to writers?What technologies do the Write Pack use and why?And more All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write Pack Radio Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/jqjst...
Ring Theory of Story Telling
April 09, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBthe Write Pack explores what we can learn from Ring Theory. What is Ring Theory?How can Ring Theory be used in a series?And more All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write Pack Radio Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/jqjstll Write Pack Radio Twitter: http://tinyurl.com/h7hj6je Winding Trails ...
Comedy and Satire
April 02, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack explores what we can learn from Mark Twain about writing. How can comedy and satire be woven into a story?Why is comedy and satire needed?And more All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write Pack Radio Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/jqjstll Write Pack Radio Tw...
Profound Writing
March 26, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack explores what it means to write profoundly. Is profound writing something you plan for or does it just happen?What does writing profoundly really mean?And more All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write Pack Radio Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/jqjstll Write ...
Vital Questions
March 19, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack explores the vital questions they ask when they write. What are the vital questions that come before writing a story?Do the questions change at different stages of thestory?And more All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write Pack Radio Tumblr: http://tinyu...
Inspiration
March 12, 2017 06:30 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack explores inspiration and its sources. What can you do when inspiration hits you in the shower?How can you reignite inspiration?And more All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write Pack Radio Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/jqjstll Write Pack Radio Twitter: http...
Larger Than Life Characters
March 05, 2017 06:30 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack celebrates the life of Louis L'Amour and discuss making larger than life characters. What were some of the ways Louis L’Amour created his vast amount of fiction?Why are larger than life characters needed in fiction?And more All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcw...
Narrative Hook
February 26, 2017 06:30 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack discusses the importance of narrative hooks throughout a story. What are the narrative hooks?How do narrative hooks keep readers changing the pages?And more All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write Pack Radio Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/jqjstll Write Pac...
The Five Pillars of Storytelling
February 19, 2017 06:30 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack discusses what five key elements are needed in a story. What are the five pillars of storytelling?Must all stories have these elements?And more All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write Pack Radio Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/jqjstll Write Pack Radio Twitt...
Open Mics and Reading Aloud
February 12, 2017 06:30 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIn this episode, the Write Pack discusses the importance of open mics and reading your work aloud. Aren’t open mics just for music and poetry?I hate reading aloud in front of people. Do I need to at book events?And more All episodes available at: - iTunes - Blog Talk Radio - TuneIn - YouTube - And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write Pack Radio Tumblr: http:/...