Writer, Writer, Pants On Fire

Hosted ByMindy McGinnis

Writers talk craft, agent hunt, query trenches, publishing industry, and more. Hosted by Mindy McGinnis.


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LC Barlow on Moving From Self-Publishing to A Traditional Career

Today’s guest is L.C. Barlow, a writer and professor working primarily in the field of speculative fiction.  She has an MA in English from the University of Texas at Arlington and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Southern Maine’s Stoneco…

Indie Author Tara East On Addressing Grief Through Fiction

Today’s guest is indie author Tara East, whose novel Every Time He Dies, drew from a deeply personal experience with grief. Tara joined us today to talk about how grief can be addressed through the fiction – and how to then turn off the personal attachme…

Indie Marketing Guru David Gaughran Shares Tips For Indie Publishing Success

Today’s guest is David Gaughran, author of the historical adventures Liberty Boy, Mercenary & A Storm Hits Valparaiso, and has helped thousands of authors to self-publish their work via his workshops, blog, and books such as Let’s Get Digital, Let’s Get …

From Film to Book: A Screenwriter Talks Novel Adaptation

Today’s guest is William Schreiber, William’s novel, Someone to Watch Over, won the 2019 Rising Star award from the Women’s Fiction Writers Association. The novel is based on his original screenplay, which has won or been nominated for many awards, inclu…

Indie Publishing A World War 2 Thriller Series: Glenn Dyer

Today’s guest is Glenn Dyer, author of the Conor Thorn series, a World War 2 thriller series. Glenn joined us today to talk about the power of word of mouth, how to get reviews as an indie author, and the importance of networking as an indie publisher.
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Finding Inspiration With the Inventor of Pictionary: Rob Angel

Today’s guest is Rob Angel, the inventor of the board game Pictionary, whose new book, Game Changer: The Story of Pictionary and How I Turned a Simple Idea into the Bestselling Board Game in the World released this month. Rob shares his ideas on creativi…

Traditional or Indie? Why choose? Author Katee Robert Finds Success with a Foot in Both Worlds.

Today’s guest is Katee Robert,  a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance and romantic suspense. Entertainment Weekly calls her writing “unspeakably hot.” Her books have sold over a million copies.
 
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6 Figure Indie Author Shares Her Secrets to Success

Co-host Kate Karyus Quinn joins Mindy McGinnis for a special summer series focused on Indie and self-publishing authors. Today’s guest is Lee Savino, successful indie author who found a way to combine craft with sales in order to make half a million doll…

Mag Dimond On Using Mindfulness To Write During the Pandemic

Today’s guest is Mag Dimond, author of Bowing to Elephants, which recently won Best Indie Biographies & Memoirs from Kirkus). Her book has been compared to EAT PRAY LOVE in professional reviews and has received accolades from many thought leaders in the …

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