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The Dialogue Doctor Podcast
Hosted by Jeff Elkins · EN
Writing great books is critical to generating sales and building a following of readers. On the Dialogue Doctor Podcast, Jeff Elkins and other writers discuss how to write dialogue that will excite readers and help you sell more books.
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Episode 331 - Discussing the Market in a Time with Tom
2d ago00:56:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Jeff sits down with Tom Hollbrook. They cover a wide range of topics, from the logistical frustrations of indie publishing to deep dives into narrative craft and the impact of artificial intelligence on the industry. They talk about alternative distribution methods, service gaps, releasing a minimal vialable product, the evolving role of AI, and having the courage to examine your craft. For more, write dialoguedoctor.com
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Episode 330 - Creating a Satisfying Ending for Your Reader with Carol Painter
1w ago01:07:44Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Jeff sits down with author Carol Painter to talk about the end of her book. Jeff and Carol talk about using repeated scenes, showing character change through voice modulation, maintaining character agency at the end of the story, building the emotional saturation, how a book works on an author, and writing a satisfying ending for your reader. For more on the craft of editing, go to DialogueDoctor.com
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Episode 329 - Writing Teenage Voices with Laura Humm
2w ago01:11:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach Laura Humm sits down with author Aaron Betts to talk about writing a teenage voice. They discuss "turning the volume up to 10" on the protagonist's emotions, swapping adult logic for more egocentric needs, breaking large paragraphs into back-and-forth exchanges, using inner thoughts or vocalizations to clarify body language, mapping relational change, and deeping conversations. For more on the craft of writing, go to DialogueDoctor.com.
Transcribe →Episode 328 - The Business Model Canvas - A Joint with JP
3w ago01:28:01Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Jeff is joined by author JP Rindfleisch IX for a Joint with JP. They dive into the Business Model Generation by Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur. Jeff and JP walk through the classic entrepreneurial tool, "The Business Model Canvas" as authors. They talk about how each of the 9 boxes work, and how they view them as authors. They dive deep into risks and assumptions and how as author-prenuers we should be diagnosing those things. For more on writing, check out DialogueDoctor.com
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Episode 327 - Plotting Your Sequel Based on Character Growth
May 401:05:08Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Jeff is joined by V.E. Griffith to brainstorm the plot and character arcs for the second book in Griffith's urban fantasy series. The session focuses on using character growth to drive the plot, a method Jeff advocates as the most effective way to build a story. They explore the growth arcs of two characters and then use the emotional beats of change to outline the plot of the book. For more on the craft of writing, go to DialogueDoctor.com
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Write, Wrong, Repeat - Episode 1
May 101:25:19Tap to summarize"Write Wrong Repeat" is a monthly conversation between authors Crys Cain, Holly Lyne, Jeff Elkins, JP Rindfleisch IX, and Tom Holbrook about their lives as authors and what they are trying to write and sell their books.
Transcribe →Episode 326 - Masterful Microtension with C.S. Lakin
Apr 2700:58:27Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Jeff sits down to talk about her new book, Masterful Microtension. They discuss what microtension is, how to effectively use tools like metaphors and white space, how repetition works, character change, and lots more. For more on the craft of writing, check out DialogueDoctor.com
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Episode 325 - Fiction, Film, and All Story Telling In Between with Ron Newcomb
Apr 2000:58:36Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Jeff sits down with film maker and author Ron Newcomb. They talk about business and financing strategies, using validation tools, the Brain Trust model, the four keys to conversion, and the impact and use of AI. They cover the path to production, being a multi-hyphenate write, and focusing on hope. For more on the craft of writing, check out DialogueDoctor.com.
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Episode 324 - Writing Your Community & Character Growth
Apr 1301:32:38Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Jeff sits down with author Pa Theriot to talk about their work in progress. They discuss how Pa writes neurodivergent stories from a neurodivergent perspective, what to do when you are adding a POV to a full story, and how to find a wound for the POV that will allow for the themes you are looking for in your story. For more on the craft of writing, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/
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Episode 323 - Understanding Characters that Don't Change through The Big Lebowski
Apr 601:14:24Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Jeff sits down with members of the Dialogue Doctor community to analyze the Coen brothers' movie The Big Lebowski. In the episode, they discuss writing character's who don't change, how anchors work, using symbolic parallels, and juggling multiple conversations at one time. For more on the craft of writing, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/
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