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BookTrib is proud to present to our readers the Writers, Ink podcast, a show about the business of writing. Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouses, J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business.

Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business — editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins.

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In this monthly Q&A session, the guys answer listener questions. Join Writers, Ink on Patreon and ask your question LIVE on the podcast!

Questions answered:

  • What are the different considerations, if any, for writing, publishing and marketing nonfiction as compared to fiction? Do you have any tips for someone who is looking to dabble in nonfiction?
  • How would each of you describe “show, don’t tell”?
  • Besides writing, what would you recommend to do to grow in the craft when in-person events are not feasible?
  • What is each of you going to dress up as for Halloween?
  • Do you think JRR Tolkein would be able to get Lord of the Rings (not The Hobbit) accepted for traditional publication today? Why?
  • How would you go about inventing a religion for a fantasy/horror story? Where would you start?
  • I’m curious what Stephen King collection JD asks his mentees to read, and what questions are on the character sheet he uses before he starts writing a character.
  • With J. recently finishing Jessica Brody’s Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, I’m wondering how each of you are using it when you’re writing fiction.
  • What percentage of fiction books do you think are bought and never read? I ask this because I often buy a book based on a logline alone but never get around to reading it. It is something you never hear writers talk about and shows the value of a great logline.

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Show Credits
Host: J. D. Barker
Host: J. Thorn
Host: Zach Bohannon
Music: Nicorus
Voice Over: Rick Ganley (recorded at Mill Pond Studio)

In This Episode
Story Rubric
Nonfic Rubric

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Writers, Ink is a podcast about the business of writing hosted by J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, Kevin Tumlinson and Patrick O’Donnell.

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