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Tom Occhipinti isn't currently churning out any more podcast episodes, but what there is here is extremely useful. I've listened to them over the years, and come back to them from time to time. Not too long ago, I contacted Tom and asked him what the deal was.... Why was he no longer producing episodes. It's been about 10 or 11 years. He told me he hopes to get back into it again. Come back, Tom. You clearly have some fans out there.

Great podcast. Takes a straight forward “how to write” style in the art of writing for all levels. Great insights on writing dialogue, internal/external conflict, setting, characters and so much more. Leans more to writing fiction. Only wish there was more! Come on Tom, it’s been a decade, get back on the horse!

Seriously. I’m fairly new to this podcast thing and didn’t know quite what to expect from a podcast specific to writing. I have only listened to a few episodes, but have already gathered so much useful knowledge and inspiration. Each episode is packed with lessons, but rather than feeling like I’m in a classroom, it’s more like chatting with a neighbor. I’m really loving Tom’s style! On another note in case Tom is reading... I’d buy the book about the cabin Tom, I really would! Thanks for sharing your craft.

This podcast long ago ceased production, which is an awful shame. But before he quit, Tom Occhipinti recorded some superb lessons on writing good fiction. He stopped before self-publishing became a real option for writers, which is a shame. Anyway, don’t let the fact that the episodes are old put you off—every word of this is still useful, helpful, and needed by serious writers of any genre.