The BookFunnel Podcast

Jack, Emma, and Kelli sit down with Adam Stemple of WrittenWell.com to discuss the craft of writing, editing, the author's journey, and industry tips.
 
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 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Welcome
 00:45 Meet the Guests: Adam Stempel
 01:27 Writing to Market: A Big Topic
 01:57 Reader Magnet Drama
 03:36 Editing vs. Writing: The Brain Switch
 08:03 Self-Publishing Tips from the Trenches
 13:07 Plotting and Outlining Tips
 17:42 Genre Trends and Writing to Market
 29:35 Advice for Slow Writers
 36:27 Balancing Art and Business in Writing
 51:30 Embracing Genre Constraints
 52:08 Editing and Identifying Tropes
 55:12 Targeted Editing Passes
 55:55 Character Depth and Sensory Details
 59:10 Writing Realistic Fight Scenes
 01:10:42 AI in Writing: Pros and Cons
 01:19:50 Adam's Origin Story
 01:30:23 Writing and Publishing Tips
 01:35:37 Conclusion and Shoutouts