We're back! Here's the first part of our Hide and Create extravaganza(@hideandcreate writingpodcastonline.com) featuring tie-in writer Jordan Ellinger (@jordanellinger) and traditionally published author Diana Rowland (@dianarowland). Hide and

Writing Buddies 3

Apr 4th, 2014 1h 4m

Ben, Guillermo, and Rob have a chat about stuff. Ben is on drugs (legal) and can't do a good impression of Bane, Guillermo eats candy through the whole episode, and Rob tries to actually talk about some writing topics. EnjoyShoutout to Round

Writing Buddies 2

Feb 19th, 2014 45m 9s

We are joined once again by Rob Schilt (@SchiltR), our good, ol' writing buddy, this week to talk about rejection and insecurities, YAY! Promo for Patreon (@Patreon) on this episode. We don't talk about them on the show, but you should definite

Writing Buddies 1

Jan 3rd, 2014 33m 4s

In this episode Ben and Guillermo are joined by Rob (@SchiltR). Rob is a member of the First Million Words writing group, and has a lot to share on his writing journey (where he started, where he is now, where he plans on going). And we get a l

Michael and Robin Sullivan 2

Dec 13th, 2013 47m 25s

Finally! We're back with a brand new episode that we recorded several months ago. This is the last half of our interview with Michael (@Author_Sullivan) and Robin (@Write2Publish) Sullivan. Micahel writes the best books in the world (Riyria) an

Michael and Robin Sullivan 1

Mar 28th, 2013 1h 10m

Michael and Robin Sullivan join us for a discussion on what exactly you should be doing now that you've written your story. Check out Michael's Kickstarter for Hollow World (Ben may have called it a different name...sorry). Then Ben and Guiller

Justin MaCumber

Feb 27th, 2013 1h 23m

We're finally back! After several illnesses, scheduling conflicts, and painful editing mishaps, Ben and Guillermo sat down with Justin Macumber of Dead Robots' Society fame (his site, DRS site). We had a blast! Then, Ben and Guillermo talk abou

The Long Haul with Jim Butcher

Jan 10th, 2013 54m 23s

Jim Butcher (you know, that one guy who wrote all those books) joins the guys for one last episode! This time they talk about writing a loooooong series. Turns out that remembering your characters' names is an important part, who'd-a-thunk-it?

Contemporary Fantasy with Jim Butcher

Dec 28th, 2012 37m 43s

Jim Butcher returns! This time, Ben and Guillermo talk with Jim briefly about some of the benefits of writing in a modern day setting. They also dive a bit into how writing in first person can make for a deeper character. Then Ben and Guillermo

Bonus: Review of Cold Days by Jim Butcher

Dec 20th, 2012 37m 42s

Note: if you find the sound quality way too crappy and decide not to listen, we won't be offended. Ben and Guillermo are driving home from the airport and decided to record an episode. What did they talk about? What everybody's talking about: t

Jim Butcher!

Dec 13th, 2012 56m 57s

That's right. Jim. Butcher. Ben and Guillermo got the chance to nerd out with one of their favorite authors of all time! And he was gracious enough to not hang up the phone and run away screaming (we only scream a little bit...like rabid teenag

Nano-sode 3: Mur Lafferty

Dec 1st, 2012 50m 17s

The mighty mighty Mur (host of I Should Be Writing, among other things) stops by for our final NaNoWriMo episode (maybe you should use the advice in this one for next month?). You can hear more from Mur here: MurVerse.com. Then Ben and Guillerm

Nano-sode 2: Rachel Aaron's 2k to 10k

Nov 12th, 2012 1h

Rachel Aaron (RachelAaron.net) stops by to talk about her new book, 2k to 10k (buy it here!) and how to keep up your enthusiasm during NaNoWriMo. Then Ben and Guillermo talk about meeting their own wordcounts and being stalked by the Slender Ma

NaNo-sode 1: Dan Wells on Schedules

Nov 5th, 2012 35m 26s

Five days into NaNoWriMo! We hope you guys are having a blast! If you're finding it hard to reach your wordcount goals, try this little trick that Dan Wells shares with us in this episode: set a writing schedule and stick to it. Enjoy the epsio

Brainstorming/Theme with Dave Robison

Oct 28th, 2012 45m 9s

It's a super-double-bonus episode this week! Dave Robison of the Roundtable Podcast stops in yet again to help Ben brainstorm an idea (to see more like this, don't forget to check out the Roundtable Podcast). THEN they tackle the ever elusive t

2K to 10K by Rachel Aaron

Oct 22nd, 2012

Posted By BenA great book for any writer wanting to make the transition to author. I've always loved Rachel's advice, and it's nice to have a "greatest hits" compilation all in one book along with the added bonuses. The editing stuff was prob

Dave Robison of the Roundtable Podcast

Oct 5th, 2012 41m 2s

Dave stops by as we prep for NaNoWriMo to talk about his podcast, the Roundtable Podcast (Roundtablepodcast.com); if you're prepping for NaNo too, you should check it out. We also meander in the conversation a bit to talk about some random stuf

Luke Burrage part 2

Oct 1st, 2012 27m 57s

Luke talks to the guys about learning from others. This could mean emulating (or out right stealing from) an author you like, or learning to avoid doing the things you dislike about other authors. And, yes, we do get into some authors we like a

Luke Burrage part 1

Sep 14th, 2012 28m 4s

Luke Burrage (Science Fiction Book Review) sits down with the guys to talk about many things: book reviews, finishing what you start, juggling, getting hit by a truck... Listen and learn, have some fun with us, don't get hit by any trucks! Writ