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Write. Publish. Repeat. Podcast shares knowledge and experience from writers, both new and established, to help other writers improve their writing, learn about publishing, and navigate the industry.

Genre Tropes are like Bunnies

My summer battle with the wild bunnies in our yard inspired the title for this episode, alone with too many copycat books which rely on tropes to grab...
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3 Tips for Researching Paranormal

The blending of fiction genres has led to a variety of paranormal subgenres, from paranormal romance to paranormal military fiction. Readers love para...
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Notes from a Book Buyer

Last month I attended the Writers and Scribblers conference in Silverton, Colorado and was able to listen to local book buyer Jeanne Costello give tip...
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The Ghost Host

Get a preview of The Ghost Host: Episode One audiobook! Everyone thinks Echo Simmons is crazy, but being The Ghost Host isn’t just a YouTube hoax like...
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Villains and Secondary Characters

This week on the podcast we're talking about how to write realistic villains that go beyond being "evil for evil's sake" as well as how to craft memor...
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Writing the Opposite Sex

Writing characters of the opposite sex can be a challenge for both men and women. Recognizing the differences between men and women in real life can h...
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