25 episodes

Two writer friends chat about the craft of writing, editing, and books.

Borderline Genius Ioanna Arka

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Two writer friends chat about the craft of writing, editing, and books.

    Successful marketing for indies, Part 2

    Successful marketing for indies, Part 2

    Marketing is for many indie authors a daunting task. How do we find our audience, and how do we keep readers interested? In today's episode, romance writer Rebecca Hefner gives us lots of useful tips on attracting readers and building up an audience.

    Music is So Happy by Scott Holmes.

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    • 1 hr 16 min
    Successful marketing for indies, Part 1

    Successful marketing for indies, Part 1

    In this episode, author Rebecca Hefner joins us to discuss the effectiveness of various marketing tactics for building a fan base and selling books. Drawing on her long experience in marketing, Rebecca shares with us some of the secrets of her success. 

    Find Ioanna and Chet on twitter.

    Music is So Happy by Scott Holmes.

    • 56 min
    Accessing your true creativity

    Accessing your true creativity

    In today's episode, author John Oakes joins us to discuss the sources of true creativity in writing as well as what his journey as a successful indie author has taught him.

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    Music is So Happy by Scott Holmes.

    • 1 hr 20 min
    Literary erotica: a genre that has a lot to give

    Literary erotica: a genre that has a lot to give

    In today's episode we talk with erotica author Travis Beaudoin about erotica as a way to examine the psyche of our characters, the merits of plotting, and many other subjects!

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    Music is So Happy by Scott Holmes

    • 1 hr 6 min
    The art of writing diverse POVs

    The art of writing diverse POVs

    As writers, we have to write characters whose opinions and worldviews are different from ours. How do we get into a different mindset? And is it worth it to educate ourselves on the experiences of others?

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    Music is So Happy by Scott Holmes.

    • 54 min
    So you want to be an editor

    So you want to be an editor

    Many new writers attempt to supplement their income by providing editing services, sometimes without being clear on the distinctions between the different types of editing, or without being aware of the full range of skills that are necessary for them. In this episode, Chet and Ioanna discuss the different types of editing and the importance of method, critique, and constant education when plunging into the world of editing.

    Music is So Happy by Scott Holmes.

    • 56 min

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