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All About Writing

Join award-winning, bestselling hosts Bennett R Coles and Sara Dahmen with All About Writing, the podcast that covers everything about the world of writing from the inside out. With their combined decades tackling novels, non-fiction, publishing, editing, ghostwriting and even screenwriting, Ben and Sara dive into every detail of the writing industry, along with their guests, and offer experienced advice, opinions, and more.

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22:38

Writing Craft Part 4: Where to Start the Story

All About Writing ·

2024/12/26

Ben and Sara have a little back and forth (it's definitely NOT a disagreement) about where a story truly starts. Is it in the backstory? The moment the real action begins? There's more than one place to start a story, but they boil down to some of the best spots to do so. Ben also divulges some of his editorial and publishing pet peeves about where *not* to start a book!Learn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

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21:37

The Business of Writing Part 4: Think Like a...

All About Writing ·

2024/12/19

Writing is a creative process to be sure, and even some of the other elements around it can be creative - such as dreaming up unique marketing strategies. But in the end, to most book professionals, writing is a business. How can you frame your mind to see the pieces of the industry like the money-making opportunity it may be? Join Ben and Sara as they delve into the business side of books.Learn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

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22:45

Writing Life Part 4: The First Draft is Crap

All About Writing ·

2024/12/12

Writers often struggle with their first draft. Should it be perfect? When and how should one go back and edit? What if things aren't working out? What happens if you want to give up? As Ben and Sara discuss--the first draft is typically crap, but you can't fix what isn't built. Join them as they dissect how to barrel through that first draft.Learn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

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23:42

Getting Started Part 4: Chasing the Trends

All About Writing ·

2024/12/05

When writers hear all about the current book trends, craze, or popular genres and tropes, the question becomes: should I write what I want, or what might sell? Ben and Sara discuss the pros and cons of chasing trends, and how it factors into the publishing timeline for both traditional and indie authors.Learn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

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22:33

The Business of Writing Part 3: When to show your...

All About Writing ·

2024/11/28

Ben and Sara welcome guest Michelle Robinson, a prolific book editor, and discuss the pros and cons of handing over your manuscript to a beta reader or editor, and when to know it's the right time to do so. Perfect information for those uncertain about the next steps after their first draft - or drafts - are complete!Learn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

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22:31

Writing Craft Part 3: It's All About the Climax

All About Writing ·

2024/11/21

What's the climax of any book - no matter the genre? And where does it belong, how do you properly lead up to it, and what are cardinal rules about delivering a long-awaited "big bang" of a book? Join Ben and Sara as they discuss the most important piece of any novel.Learn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

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18:57

Writing Life Part 3: How to create a writing schedule

All About Writing ·

2024/11/14

Everyone is busy, and everyone has a life, but when you're a writer, you still have to figure out how to create a schedule or a formula that allows you the ability to carve out, or set aside time and a way to get some writing in! Ben and Sara discuss strategies they've used, or know to be helpful, in building a sustainable writing schedule for the busiest of writers. Whether you're jugging another job, kids, or simply need to figure out how to focus, this is all about helping you find time to...

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36:34

Getting Started Part 3: The Big Idea with Special...

All About Writing ·

2024/11/07

Ben and Sara are thrilled to welcome special guest and internationally renowned, NYT and Sunday Times bestselling author Steven Erikson, who has sold multi-million copies of his The Malazan Book of the Fallen ten-volume series.Steven talks about where to find the "Big Idea", what to do when a spark of an idea hits and how to curate it to write a book. Or, conversely, whether an idea is worth pursuing and how to know if it is. Best of all, Steven offers up some of his own strategies for writin...

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23:18

Screenwriting 102

All About Writing ·

2024/10/31

How are scripts and books different, and how does one to navigate from writing novels to writing screenplays? Ben and Sara talk about the differences, the logistics, layout, how to describe scenes in detail, condensing and efficiencies expected in script writing verses books and more nitty gritty mechanicals about movie writing.Learn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

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21:59

Getting Started Part 2: What's your genre?

All About Writing ·

2024/10/24

Ben and Sara break down the basics: what's a genre, a sub-genre, and what broadly defines them so you know what genre you're writing in (important for marketing to your audience!) and where to research your competition and discover your potential readership. How many genres are out there, and which one is right for you? Ben and Sara discuss the overarching themes of genre, with future episodes to tackle the specifics to come! Learn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/Learn more ...

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31:16

Screenwriting 101

All About Writing ·

2024/10/17

Screenwriting is writing, and many writers hope to tackle it during their career. Sara, with her background in Hollywood and screenwriting, discusses with Ben the broad strokes of how screenwriting differs from writing books, and the top level ins and outs of navigating the industry itself.To watch this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/cbff92_CdJELearn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

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43:21

Ben & Sara's Top Five: Red Wine

All About Writing ·

2024/10/10

If you listen to the podcast, you know Ben and Sara like to enjoy a glass of wine while chatting. In this episode, they each list their top five wine choices, make fun of one another's pronunciations, and learn about new different varieties.This is just the beginning of the Top Five. Ben and Sara plan to tackle their Top Five Horror Movies, Top Five Foods, etcTo watch this episode, visit YouTube at: https://youtu.be/fteQtM6YF1cLearn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/Learn more...

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16:59

Getting Started Part 1: What Inspires You?

All About Writing ·

2024/10/03

Writing is sometimes about reporting facts or theories, new science, or taking an old story--or one you've made up based on a core childhood memory--or even a story that comes to you in a dream. What inspires you to write, what to write? Ben and Sara discuss the ways one can be inspired, and how to turn that into a storytelling success.To watch this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/_tu4wbQVu78Learn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/Learn more about Sara at: https://sarad...

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20:40

Marketing Part 2: Intro to Instagram

All About Writing ·

2024/09/28

Instagram, or "bookstagram" is now a piece of the marketing pie to discuss for any author looking to connect with a wide audience of potential readers. Ben and Sara dissect the pros, cons, and navigation of using Instagram to help market books and build an author brand.To watch this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/mR1MDsgTlMcLearn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

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18:23

Writing Life Part 2: Managing Writers Block

All About Writing ·

2024/09/26

Do you get writer's block? Can it be avoided? If so...how? Ben and Sara discuss their strategies for blasting through any snags in their writing process, and how to manage writer's block if it rears its ugly head.To watch this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/P_Vext_qWX8Learn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

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17:32

Writing Craft Part 2: Show vs Tell

All About Writing ·

2024/09/12

One of the most tricky parts of writing and always up for debate and discussion - especially in fiction - is the "make sure you show instead of tell" mantra.With Ben's extensive publishing and editing background, and Sara's varied body of work behind her, this episode is a deeper dive into how and why it matters, and how to show...not tell.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G1VJq2EaoBELearn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen....

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19:10

Marketing Part 1: Book Marketing Overview

All About Writing ·

2024/09/05

Marketing is the least favorite topic of Ben and Sara, but it will be an extensive number of episodes, starting with this one, which covers their personal experience and nuggets of advice.Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0xAoJZ_SGlULearn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

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25:16

The Business of Writing Part 2: Intro to Editing

All About Writing ·

2024/08/29

Editing is a massive part of writing - more than anyone generally suspects. Ben and Sara have worked for years together editing many projects for one another and others, and share their introduction to this massive topic.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uKD53yfBGpALearn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

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27:49

The Business of Writing Part 1: Publishing Today

All About Writing ·

2024/08/22

The publishing world is ever changing. With Ben's experience as a novelist and publisher, and Sara's with large and small publishers, here's some insider tips about how to navigate the industry at large as of today.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fHiEYdyLU-cLearn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

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36:33

Writing Craft Part 1: Intro to the Craft of Writing

All About Writing ·

2024/08/15

In Ben and Sara's introduction to their writing craft series, they cover the basics of what the craft is, how to utilize it in your own writing, and the umbrella topics they'll discuss in length in future parts of this series.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/33qH52GebhALearn more about Ben at: https://bennettrcoles.com/Learn more about Sara at: https://saradahmen.com/

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