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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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16:51

Getting Started 11: An Introduction to Memoir Writing

All About Writing ·

2026/03/19

Everyone has a story worth telling. But how do you make sure that your story comes to life on the page? What is a memoir? How do authors approach them? Join Ben & Sara as they take the first steps into the big, wide world of writing memoirs. To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/N68DiVlTmqI To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com

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12:04

Marketing Part 10: In-Person Book Tours

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2026/03/05

Book tours sound like a lot of fun. Don’t they? Are they a worthwhile investment for an author or just a big waste of time? Join Ben & Sara as they discuss the pros and cons of in-person book tours for authors. To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/S5QyfGcLhbo To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com

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25:38

Writing Life 11: Writing Clubs

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2026/02/19

Have you ever thought about joining a writer’s club? What is one, what’s involved, and how do you find one? What’s the time commitment if you do? Ben and Sara invite George Weinstein of the Atlanta Writers Club to discuss the ins and outs of said writer’s club to share all about it. To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/k7V8HRjncpo To learn more about our guest George Weinstein, check out his links below, as well as more about the Atlanta Writers Club...

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18:16

Screenwriting 9: Representation in the Biz

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2026/02/05

So… how DOES one get into screenwriting? We’ve all heard that Hollywood is all about who you know, but what if you don’t know anyone? And what’s the difference between an agent, a rep and a manager? Join Ben & Sara as they dive into the arcane world of getting scripts in front of the right eyes. To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/LBLg88k399w To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com To learn more about Sara visit www.sarad...

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37:34

Writing Life 10: The Critique Partner

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2026/01/22

What is a critique partner? If it sounds interesting – or it sounds scary – then you should listen to this episode. Join Ben & Sara as they welcome special guests Jill Evans and Lauren McGuire to dive deep into this valuable tool for writers. To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/CHdD_rGBRLc To learn more about our guest Jill Evans, please visit www.jillevans.com To learn more about our guest Lauren McGuire, you can find her at: @laurenmcgui...

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14:47

Business of Writing Part 10: Writer Conferences

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2026/01/08

If you're considering attending a writing conference, you might want to learn a bit about what to expect, the costs and who you'll meet. More importantly, what is the point of attending at all? Join Ben and Sara as they discuss their experiences and how to get the most out of your expectations at conferences. To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/3HmJuNdv2B4 To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com To learn more about Sara visit www.s...

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23:37

Marketing Part 10: Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?

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2025/12/25

Ben and Sara tackle the ageless question on this Christmas Day episode: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Or...not? Wading into the weeds on this, they discuss how marketing can make or break a book's success when released, which, while not as much fun as discussing Hollywood stars, is hopefully quite useful! To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/Is0A0C8Lpy0 To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com To learn more about Sara visit www.sara...

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13:21

Writing Craft Part 11: What is Romantasy?

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2025/12/11

Romantasy is one of the most persistently popular book genres in recent years. But what is it? What’s the big deal? And why are millions of readers devouring it? Join Ben & Sara as they dive deep into this fascinating genre of writing. To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/4N1xMqiziwA To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com

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40:50

Getting Started Part 10: Intro to Audiobooks

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2025/11/27

Ben and Sara bring in voice actor Sandra Murphy (yup, she's so good, she's SAG!) to talk about the basics of audiobooks - what to expect, how to go about getting one started, what to consider, and the whole overarching introduction to audiobooks in general. To check out all about Sandra, and find out more about her work, visit any of the following links: Web: https://www.voicemama.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicemama_/ ACX: https://www.acx.com/narrator?p=A1EWXJ462NPW46 To...

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14:08

Marketing Part 9: Author Newsletters

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2025/11/13

Author newsletters are a big part of getting the word out about your book. But what do you say in them? How often should you create one? Join Ben & Sara as they unpack the intricacies of this essential marketing tool. To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/GrY1pomBUik To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com

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22:21

Screenwriting 8: Writing Movies

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2025/10/30

Writing movies is different than writing television episodes, and screenwriting for a feature film doesn't have a writer's room. But there's still a ton of collaboration that goes into it, and structure that may be familiar for those who write novels, too. Join Ben and Sara as they discuss in broad strokes the art of writing a film. To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/V2lzcx_Z3Gc To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com To learn mor...

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14:56

Writing Life Part 9: Why Do You Write?

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2025/10/16

Sometimes it's important to stop and ask ourselves...why do we write? We ask "why is this character acting like this" but we often forget to look inward, too. Self-reflection is important for writers - it helps us set goals and keep things in perspective, celebrate the wins and strategize for the future. Ben and Sara discuss their own "whys" and how to use our introspection for our writing careers. To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/4zncmXwpfQE To ...

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26:28

Business of Writing Part 9: The Truth About Sales...

All About Writing ·

2025/10/02

How much to writers actually get paid in the traditional publishing industry? What about self-publishing? And how many books can an author realistically expect to sell? Ben puts on his publisher hat and answers Sara’s questions about the reality behind book sales. To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/4SPvsItbKfE To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com

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21:07

Marketing Part 7: Clothes as Author Branding

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2025/09/18

Join Ben & Sara as they welcome Rebekah Bryan, who is not only an author but also a fashion consultant specifically for authors to aid them on creating persona and branding. Together, the three of them discuss how one article of clothing or costumes or anything in between can help with your author persona, whether that's on social media or at in-person events. To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/KLT3bCklg0Y To learn more about Ben visit ww...

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21:00

Writing Craft Part 10: What is a Chapter?

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2025/09/04

Join Ben & Sara as they dive into what constitutes a chapter - are there any loose rules, page counts, and requirements? They talk about the ways to break apart plots and pacing, what kind of chapters suit certain genres, and what kind of tool a chapter is for writing books overall. To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/C1x11Y_n8cE To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com

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22:57

Getting Starting Part 9: Researching

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2025/08/21

Ben and Sara talk researching - and the surprising genres that actually require it. From what consitutes a proper source, and what doesn't, and the unique places a writer can find inspiration and tactile experiences to perform research beyond books, they dive into what researching really means, from a 1000 foot view. To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/wIlrf4EyP3A To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com To learn more about Sara vis...

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20:38

Writing Life Part 8: Collaborative Projects

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2025/08/07

Join Ben & Sara as they discuss the pros and cons of collaborating with another writer. This is not ghost-writing - this is sharing a byline with someone else. They discuss in brief the legalities, but also the most important tips to working with another person and how you can break up the writing duties fairly. To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/AH7B8zYFXDk To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com To learn more about Sara visi...

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43:06

Life Top 5: Horror Movies

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2025/07/17

Join Ben and Sara as they drink all the wine and discuss a bit about themselves - mostly, horror movies they find the scariest and have scarred them the most. Granted, neither watch much horror. So these are also sort of like the only horror films they've ever seen. To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/QJLdKOSDNwM To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com

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Writing Craft Part 9: The Series Mega-Plot

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2025/07/10

Join Ben & Sara as they discuss the mega-plot. This is mostly for those writing a series - and ideally something you decide before you even write book 1. Learn: what is a "mega-plot" or "story engine" for a series? To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/_4imYSWce88 To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com

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14:52

Writing Life 7: Business Writing

All About Writing ·

2025/07/03

Join Ben & Sara as they talk about how to make a living as a writer in ways other than writing books. If you have an interest in getting paid to write, there’s plenty of opportunities out there. To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/HTooys23pU4 To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com

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