David Corbett's book The Art of Character was named by Barnes and Noble as one of the five craft books every writer must have. As an acclaimed novelist and former private investigator, David brings a careful, analytical eye to helping authors shape better stories through building better characters. Have a pen ready to take notes when you listen to this incisive interview.
Grant Blackwood
Get the inside scoop on fiction writing from one of the country’s top techno-thriller authors. #1 New York Times bestselling author Grant Blackwood shares insights on research, penning books with Tom Clancy, writing action sequences, building suspense, and his “face mask” theory of point of view writing.
Lisa Cron
Lisa has worked in the publishing industry, served as a literary agent, and was a producer for Showtime and Court TV. As an expert on how our brains process and understand stories, she has also served as a story consultant for Warner Brothers and Village Roadshow. Tune in as she talks through some of the storytelling principles from her groundbreaking book Wired for Story.
Glen Erik Hamilton
As a powerful new noir talent, Glen shares practical advice to first-time authors on time management, working successfully in a writers group, and learning writing skills from well-established authors. Glen grew up on a sailboat in Seattle which helped teach him to not limit his creative boundaries. His debut novel, Past Crimes, is a 2016 Edgar Award nominee, and his second book, Hard Cold Winter, will be released this month.
Mark Alpert
Get ready for insect cyborgs, artificial intelligence, transhumanism, and aliens as we tap into the imagination and childlike wonder of astrophysicist and science thriller author Mark Alpert. Called “the heir to Michael Crichton,” Mark pens thrilling stories that merge cutting-edge science with edge-of-the-seat suspense. Mark shares his passion for writing, for life, and for ways to feed the creative juices.
Jessica Strawser
Having spent the last decade as editor for Writer’s Digest, Jessica Strawser has edited literally hundreds of articles on the craft of writing and on storytelling excellence. A novelist herself, she shares insights gained from sitting in the editor’s chair and from her writer’s perspective.
Jeffery Deaver
International bestselling crime novelist Jeffery Deaver joins us for an engaging conversation about his writing process, how he shapes his twists, and how to move your writing to the next level. Practical, insightful and guaranteed to help you with your current project.
John Tinker
So you’re binge-watching these days? Seems like everyone else is too. As our viewing habits change, so does the pace and the style of the stories we enjoy. With decades of experience working in Hollywood, Emmy Award-winning screenwriter John Tinker knows what works and what doesn’t. Join us as he talks through the challenges of balancing art with commerce, telling stories that matter, and the changing landscape of television viewership.
Joe Boyd
With a diverse background in acting and improv, and approaching everything with the heart of a dynamic storyteller, Joe Boyd talks about the pragmatic side of being a commercially successful artist, all without giving up your passion to produce art. Find joy and meaning in your work as you tell stories that make a lasting difference in people’s lives.
Nazareth
Comedy uses a great deal of storytelling techniques, and Nazareth is an expert at weaving his stories together. As one of the nation's top inspirational comedians, Nazareth's goal is simple: to bring happiness and encouragement to those who listen to him.