As a certified Story Grid editor and the co-host of the Story Nerd Podcast, Valerie Francis knows so much more about the art of story than we could have ever hoped to discuss in one episode. So in Episode 29 of The Write Approach, we keep the interview to a high-level discuss about how authors can study and apply story theory without getting lost or overwhelmed.

For more discussion about writing craft, check out Episode 17 with Jennifer Hilt about using tropes to your advantage and Episode 13 with Matty Dalrymple about creating a story framework.

The Write Approach, Episode 29: Applying Story Theory Can Improve Your Fiction Writing with Valerie Francis

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Valerie Francis’ website: https://valeriefrancis.ca/
Barbara Hinske’s website: https://barbarahinske.com/
J. W. Judge’s author website: https://jwjudge.com/

An author’s decision about whether to pursue traditional or indie publishing, or a hybrid model that incorporates both, is a deeply personal one. It should be an educated decision that is made on the basis of (among other things) what business model the author is most comfortable with. In Episode 28 of The Write Approach we aim to help inform that decision. We discuss why we’ve each chosen traditional or indie publishing at various times, any why one of us is opening up our options.

The Write Approach, Episode 28: Deciding Whether to Pursue Traditional or Indie Publishing

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You can also watch it on our YouTube channel.

Barbara Hinske’s website: https://barbarahinske.com/
J. W. Judge’s author website: https://jwjudge.com/

In Episode 27, we talk with best-selling legal thriller author Robert Bailey about his rise through the ranks of the genre. His early novel-writing career hit a snag when his publisher closed shop, but fortune shined on him when he caught the attention of Thomas & Mercer, who he’s been working with ever since. We discuss how Bailey used writing to contend with turmoil and tragedy in his life, and how he launched his writing career while practicing law full time.

Bailey is also friends and neighbors with past podcast guest, Georgina Cross (Episode 14).

The Write Approach, Episode 27: Rising to the Top of the Legal Thriller Genre with Robert Bailey

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You can also watch it on YouTube.

Robert Bailey’s author website: https://robertbaileybooks.com/
Barbara Hinske’s website: https://barbarahinske.com/
J. W. Judge’s author website: https://jwjudge.com/
The Write Approach’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thewriteapproach/

In Episode 26, we talk with Michael La Ronn about what authors need to do to protect the legacy of the intellectual property they create, even after they’ve shuffled off their mortal coils. Creating an author estate is an essential act of empathy and kindness that you can do now that will benefit your heirs for years after you’re gone.

We highly recommend Michael La Ronn’s books, The Author Estate Handbook and The Author Heir Handbook.

Toward the end of this episode, we mention our interview with Dave Chesson, so if you haven’t listened to it yet, be sure to check it out for a conversation about piracy, concerning Amazon trends, and copyright issues.

The Write Approach, Episode 26: Mind Your Business through an Author Estate with Michael La Ronn

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You can also watch it on YouTube.

Michael La Ronn’s author website: https://authorlevelup.com/
Michael La Ronn’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorLevelUp
Barbara Hinske’s website: https://barbarahinske.com/
J. W. Judge’s author website: https://jwjudge.com/
The Write Approach’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thewriteapproach/