The Write Better Fiction Podcast

Write Your Novel with Tom Holbrook (Episode 25)

Want advice on how to write your book? Need to know how to get from first page to first draft?
Welcome to episode 25 of The Write Better Fiction Podcast. Today, Shane chats with Tom Holbrook, the author of Write Your Book, all about how to get from your first page to your first draft.
In this week's show, they cover:
Why the concept of the first draft is so important
What writers mean when we talk about unique character voices
Why your protagonist and antagonist should have a deep flaw
How to handle the "messy middle" of the first draft
And more...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
This week's question of the week is: What is your favourite thing about starting a new writing project?
Answer in the comments, or on Instagram or TikTok @shanemillarwrites
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Support The Write Better Fiction Podcast on Patreon by visiting: https://patreon.com/writebetterfiction
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT TOM
Website: https://holbrookauthorservices.com/
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SHANE
Website: https://swmillar.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanemillarwrites/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swmillarwrites

How to Sell Books Direct with Morgana Best (Episode 24)

Want advice on how to sell books direct? Need to know how to make direct sales easier?
Welcome to episode 24 of The Write Better Fiction Podcast. Today, Shane chats with Morgana Best, the author of Stop Making Others Rich, all about how to sell books direct.
In this week's show, they cover:
- The benefits of direct selling
- How to optimise your author storefront
- Why you should encourage readers to buy direct
- How to navigate the complexities of international sales tax
- And more...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
This week's question of the week is: Are you selling books direct, and if not, what's stopping you?
Answer in the comments, or on Instagram or TikTok @shanemillarwrites
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Support The Write Better Fiction Podcast on Patreon by visiting: https://patreon.com/writebetterfiction
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MORGANA
Website: https://morganabest.com/
Website for authors: https://authorssellingdirect.com/
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SHANE
Website: https://swmillar.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanemillarwrites/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swmillarwrites

Cowriting Fiction with JP Rindfleisch and AB Cohen (Episode 23)

Want advice on cowriting fiction? Need to know how to make working in a writing partnership easier?
Welcome to episode 23 of The Write Better Fiction Podcast. Today, Shane chats with dark urban fantasy authors, JP Rindfleisch and AB Cohen, all about cowriting fiction.
In this week's show, they cover:
How JP and Abe's cowriting process looks
The tools they use to write together
How they handle creative differences
What advice they would give other authors who want to cowrite
And more...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
This week's question of the week is: Would you ever consider co-writing a novel and why, or why not?
Answer in the comments, or on Instagram or TikTok @shanemillarwrites
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Support The Write Better Fiction Podcast on Patreon by visiting: https://patreon.com/writebetterfiction
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT JP
Website: https://www.jprindfleischix.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jp_rindfleisch/
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ABE
Website: https://abcohenwrites.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.b.cohen/
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SHANE
Website: https://swmillar.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanemillarwrites/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swmillarwrites

Revising Your Novel With Alex Kourvo (Episode 22)

Want advice on how to revise your novel? Need to know how to make revising your novel easier?
Welcome to episode 22 of The Write Better Fiction Podcast. Today, Shane chats with developmental editor and author of The Big Picture Revision Checklist, Alex Kourvo, all about revising your novel.
In this week's show, they cover:
Common pitfalls authors face in the revision process
Creating likeable protagonists who are flawed in the right ways
The five crucial scenes every novel needs
How writers can prepare for the challenges that come with revising a novel
And more...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
This week's question of the week is: What's your favourite thing about revising your novel?
Answer in the comments, or on Instagram or TikTok @shanemillarwrites
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Support The Write Better Fiction Podcast on Patreon by visiting: https://patreon.com/writebetterfiction
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ALEX
Author Website: https://alexkourvo.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexkourvo/
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SHANE
Website: https://swmillar.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanemillarwrites/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swmillarwrites

How to Build Fictional Worlds with Angeline Trevena (Episode 21)

Want advice on how to world-build? Need to know how to make your fictional settings authentic, but keep them engaging?
Welcome to episode 21 of The Write Better Fiction Podcast. Today, Shane chats with world-building expert, urban fantasy, science fiction, and post-apocalyptic author, Angeline Trevena, all about how to build fictional worlds.
In this week's show, they cover:
- The relationship between world-building and storytelling
- Common world-building mistakes and how to avoid them
- How to create believable cultures and societies
- How to build believable magic systems
- And more...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
This week's question of the week is: What's your favourite thing about world-building?
Answer in the comments, or on Instagram or TikTok @shanemillarwrites
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Support The Write Better Fiction Podcast on Patreon by visiting: https://patreon.com/writebetterfiction
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ANGELINE
Author Website: https://angelinetrevena.co.uk/
World-building Website: https://stepbystepworldbuilding.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelinetrevena/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angelinetrevena
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SHANE
Website: https://swmillar.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanemillarwrites/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swmillarwrites

How to research Crime Fiction with Graham Bartlett (Episode 20)

Want advice on how to research crime fiction? Need to know how to make your crime fiction authentic, but keep it engaging?
Welcome to episode 20 of The Write Better Fiction Podcast. Today, Shane chats with crime author and police procedure advisor to Peter James, Graham Bartlett.
In this week's show, they cover:
- Author misconceptions about police procedure
- The importance of accuracy when writing crime fiction
- How to write accurate and engaging crime fiction
- How to weave sensory description in your crime novels
- And more...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
This week's question of the week is: What's your favourite thing about researching for a book?
Answer in the comments, or on Instagram or TikTok @shanemillarwrites
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Support The Write Better Fiction Podcast on Patreon by visiting: https://patreon.com/writebetterfiction
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT GRAHAM
Website: https://policeadvisor.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbpoliceadvisor/
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SHANE
Website: https://swmillar.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanemillarwrites/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swmillarwrites

Tik Tok for Authors with A. P. Beswick (Episode 19)

Want advice on how to use Tik Tok to become a successful author? Need tricks and tips on Tik Tok for writers?
Welcome to episode 19 of The Write Better Fiction Podcast.
Today, Shane chats with dark fantasy author A. P. Beswick all about his success on Tik Tok.
In this week's show, they cover:
- Content strategies that work on Tik Tok
- How writers in any genre can make Tik Tok profitable
- How to focus on Tik Toik trends
- Advice for authors considering using the platform
- And more...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
This week's question of the week is: What is your favourite social media platform and why?
Answer in the comments, or on Instagram or TikTok @shanemillarwrites
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Support The Write Better Fiction Podcast on Patreon by visiting: https://patreon.com/writebetterfiction
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ADAM
Website: https://www.apbeswick.com/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@a.p_beswick_author
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northern_writer/
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SHANE
Website: https://swmillar.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanemillarwrites/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swmillarauthor

How to Write Young Adult Fiction with Deborah Halverson (Episode 18)

Want advice on how to write young adult fiction? Need to make sure the young adult characters you create are authentic?
Welcome to episode 18 of The Write Better Fiction Podcast. Today, Shane chats with the author of Writing Young Adult Fiction for Dummies, Deborah Halverson, all about her craft book for writers.
In this week's show, they cover:
- How to deal with mature content in YA fiction
- The role YA fiction plays in shaping its readers
- The pitfalls writers face when writing YA fiction
- The most common question that occurs for YA fiction authors
- And more...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
This week's question of the week is: What is your favourite young adult novel and why?
Answer in the comments, or on Instagram or TikTok @swmillarauthor
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Support The Write Better Fiction Podcast on Patreon by visiting: https://patreon.com/writebetterfiction
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DEBORAH
Website: https://www.deareditor.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deareditordotcom/
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SHANE
Website: https://swmillar.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swmillarauthor/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swmillarauthor

Shut Up and Write the Book with Jenna Moreci (Episode 17)

Want no-nonsense writing advice that's going to help you finish more novels? You need to shut up and write the book.
Welcome to episode 17 of The Write Better Fiction Podcast. Today, Shane chats with dark fantasy romance author and YouTube sensation, Jenna Moreci, all about her craft book for writers.
You can get Shut Up and Write the Book: A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Your Novel From Plan to Print now!
In this week's show, they cover:
- What the most critical parts of the novel writing process are
- How to create multi-dimensional characters
- What you can do to successfully navigate the first draft
- How to write plot twists that make sense
- And more...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
This week's question of the week is: Do you prefer reading in ebook, paperback, hardback or audio and why?
Answer in the comments, or on Instagram or TikTok @swmillarauthor
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Support The Write Better Fiction Podcast on Patreon by visiting: https://patreon.com/writebetterfiction
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT JENNA
Website: https://www.jennamoreci.com/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS_fcv9kBpDN4WWrfcbCrgw
Instagram: https://jeffelkinswriter.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennamoreci/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennamoreci
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SHANE
Website: https://swmillar.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swmillarauthor/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swmillarauthor

The Dialogue Doctor Will See You Now with Jeff Elkins (Episode 16)

What is dialogue in fiction anyway? How can authors use dialogue for maximum effect?
Welcome to episode 16 of The Write Better Fiction Podcast. Today, Shane chats with his first ever returning guest, Jeff Elkins (aka The Dialogue Doctor) all about his new craft book for writers.
You can get The Dialogue Doctor Will See You Now: How to Write Dialogue and Characters Readers Will Love now!
In this week's show, they cover:
- What the purpose of dialogue is in a story
- How dialogue works at the scene level
- How dialogue can lead to showing character growth
- What common pitfalls occur when using dialogue to show emotion
- And more...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
This week's question of the week is: What’s the last novel you read you couldn’t put down?
Answer in the comments, or on Instagram or TikTok @swmillarauthor
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Support The Write Better Fiction Podcast on Patreon by visiting: https://patreon.com/writebetterfiction
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT JEFF
Jeff's in person Dialogue Doctor Retreat: https://dialoguedoctor.com/dialogue-doctor-writing-retreat/
The Dialogue Doctor: https://dialoguedoctor.com
Jeff's books: https://jeffelkinswriter.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffelkinswriter/
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SHANE
Website: https://swmillar.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swmillarauthor/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swmillarauthor