39 episodes

This podcast is all about making writers the best possible at their craft, from the basics through the plotting and executions of novels.

The Secrets Podcast for Writers Michael A. Stackpole

    • Education
    • 4.5 • 21 Ratings

This podcast is all about making writers the best possible at their craft, from the basics through the plotting and executions of novels.

    The Secrets Podcast #10: Sympathetic Angles.

    The Secrets Podcast #10: Sympathetic Angles.

    This podcast about writing deals with the tenth rule of writing: Allowing characters to have a sympathetic angle; and covers why your first book should only be so long; and the origins of the word copywritten.

    • 15 min
    The Secrets Podcast #9: Define the Conflict.

    The Secrets Podcast #9: Define the Conflict.

    This podcast about writing deals with the ninth rule of writing: Define the conflict in the story; and covers how you find a market for your novel when you finally have it finished.

    • 15 min
    The Secrets Podcast Special Edition #1: First Chapters part one.

    The Secrets Podcast Special Edition #1: First Chapters part one.

    This podcast about writing covers an in-depth examination of what goes into the first chapter of a novel.

    • 14 min
    The Secrets Podcast Special Edition #2: First Chapters part two.

    The Secrets Podcast Special Edition #2: First Chapters part two.

    This podcast about writing covers an in-depth examination of what goes into the first chapter of a novel. The chapter used as an example is the first chapter of the novel by Michael A. Stackpole.

    • 14 min
    The Secrets Podcast Special Edition #3: Five Steps to a Career.

    The Secrets Podcast Special Edition #3: Five Steps to a Career.

    This podcast about writing covers the five essential steps a writer must take if he wants to maximize his chance of having a career.

    • 22 min
    The Secrets Podcast Special Edition #4: Career Management.

    The Secrets Podcast Special Edition #4: Career Management.

    This podcast covers the difficulties in figuring out what you want to write to keep a career going.

    • 4 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

ellen3141 ,

podcast has ended....

I discovered this podcast in 2012, but it ended back in 2009--however, the information is still relevant & valuable. Some of the ads are annoying, but I understand that they pay for the podcast.

Sillysage ,

Best podcast for writers available!

This is by far one of, if not, the best podcast for writers around.

I really wish Micheal would come back and do new ones. With all that's going on in the book world, we could sure use it.

Robert of Hall Hill ,

A must for new writers!

Hey, if you're a new writer and want to get your learn on, download all of these podcasts and listen and learn. Michael has tons of great info and is really listenable. He's gone on to do another podcast called "Dragon Page", so once your done, get over to those to continue.

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