In Episode 48, we talk with author and editor donalee Moulton about the role of an editor in the writing process, and how to have an effective (and positive) relationship with your editor. There are different ways to approach working with an editor — either throughout the writing process or once the work is completed. Find what works for you and run with it.

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The Write Approach, Episode 48: The Value of Editors in Writing and Publishing with donalee Moulton

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donalee Moulton’s website: https://donaleemoulton.com/

Barbara Hinske’s author website: https://barbarahinske.com

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

Who we read affects how we write. But the more we write and the more intentional we are about language choices, character decisions, and prose styles, the more definitively we establish our own voice from which we are telling our stories. In Episode 47 of The Write Approach, Barbara Hinske and J. W. Judge talk about the authors who have influenced (and continue to influence) their writing and they’ve cultivated their voices as authors.

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The Write Approach, Episode 47: Writing Influences and Developing Your Author Voice

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Barbara Hinske’s author website: https://barbarahinske.com

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

In Episode 46 of The Write Approach, Barbara Hinske talks about being on set for the filming of Guiding Emily (Amazon link), the second of her novels that has been converted to a movie by The Hallmark Channel. Guiding Emily is set to air for the first time on September 8. Barbara was on set for the filming of the movie in Canada, and shares her experience of watching her written work transformed into scenes being acted out in front of her. Meanwhile, J. W. Judge talks about the energy that went into writing the last leg of his fifth novel and putting it through several rounds of revisions.

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The Write Approach, Episode 46: Being on Movie Sets and Finishing Energy for Novels

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Barbara Hinske’s author website: https://barbarahinske.com

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

Writing in first person has both its advantages and disadvantages. It opens up the interiority of your protagonist for unfiltered and unfettered exploration, but constrains you to only the things they know. In Episode 45, we talk with author and editor Amy L. Bernstein when to use write in first-person POV and how to make the most out of it.

I reached out to Amy after first reading her article, The Peril and Promise of Writing in First-Person POV.

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The Write Approach, Episode 45: The Upshots and Pitfalls of Writing in First Person with Amy L. Bernstein

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Amy L. Bernstein’s website: https://amywrites.live/
Barbara Hinske’s author website: https://barbarahinske.com
J. W. Judge’s author website: https://jwjudge.com

D.R. Ransdell has been writing fiction for years. She has done writing workshops and worked on her novel-writing craft along the way. But it wasn’t until she got serious about screenwriting that she obtained transferable skills with writing dialogue and quickly diving into a story that improved all of her fiction writing.

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Watch Screenwriting Your Way to Better Fiction with D.R. Ransdell

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D.R. Ransdell’s author website: https://www.dr-ransdell.com/

Barbara Hinske’s author website: https://barbarahinske.com

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

In Episode 43, we talk with Dr. Millicent Eidson about using her background in disease and epidemiology to inform the fiction that she writes. She also discusses using short stories and short form fiction to experiment writing styles and points of view and to expand her skill set as a fiction writer.

The portion of this conversation about point of view builds on last week’s conversation that we had with Savannah Gilbo (Ep. 42).

The Write Approach, Episode 43: Using Short Form Fiction to Experiment with Millicent Eidson

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Millicent Eidson’s website: https://drmayamaguire.com/
Barbara Hinske’s website: https://barbarahinske.com/
J. W. Judge’s website: https://jwjudge.com/

In Episode 42, we talk with developmental editor, book coach, and podcaster Savannah Gilbo about crafting a story that works. Specifically, we discuss choosing the writing point of view for your story, and the pros and cons of the most prevalent points of view, first person and third person limited. We also talk about what should go into choosing how many points of view characters your story needs.

If you enjoy this episode, you’ll also want to listen to or watch Episode 29 with Valerie Francis.

The Write Approach, Episode 42: Choosing the Point of View for Your Story with Savannah Gilbo

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Savannah Gilbo’s website: https://www.savannahgilbo.com/

Barbara Hinske’s author website: https://barbarahinske.com

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

Diane Kelly is the bestselling author of several series spanning from cozy mysteries to white-collar crime. In Episode 41, we discuss the benefits of writing a series, including knowing when its time to close out a series. Diane talks about the business decisions involved in her hybrid approach to traditional and indie publishing. And she talks about the value and importance of being involved in writing organizations.

The Write Approach, Episode 41: The Ins and Outs of Writing a Series with Diane Kelly

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

In our conversation with USA Today bestselling author Kellie Coates Gilbert, we talk about setting reader expectations through your author branding (including your book covers) and meeting those expectations within the stories you tell. Kellie also talks about her love for the settings in which she sets her novels and how she brings them to life.

The Write Approach, Episode 40: Bringing Life to Your Settings with Kellie Coates Gilbert

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

In Episode 39, Brock Swinson stops by to talk about the principles that guide his creative life. He focuses on being prolific and diversifies the projects he works on. We discuss being generous with our time and experiences. One of the last things we talk about is how to develop relationships with people further down the career path of commercial success and when it’s okay to tap into those relationships.

Check out Brock Swinson’s new book, Ink by the Barrel, which he’s giving away for free.

The Write Approach, Episode 39: Allowing Creative Principles to Guide You with Brock Swinson

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Brock Swinson’s website: https://www.brockswinson.com/
Barbara Hinske’s website: https://barbarahinske.com/
J. W. Judge’s website: https://jwjudge.com/