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<p>Nathan and Wesley try to discuss romances in fiction but get derailed by a conversation about Game of Thrones six years past its relevance-good-by date.Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ Wesley's...
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Fiction In Focus
Hosted by Wesley Watts/Nathan Harms · arts · EN
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Two authors (and the occasional guest) discuss the craft of writing and the elements of story, with a dash of humor and personal anecdote.
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What is Fiction In Focus about?
Two authors (and the occasional guest) discuss the craft of writing and the elements of story, with a dash of humor and personal anecdote.
Who hosts Fiction In Focus?
Fiction In Focus is hosted by Wesley Watts/Nathan Harms. The show has published 21 episodes to date.
What has Fiction In Focus covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Bromance on Romance (but mainly Game of Thrones)" (17 July 2025, 71 minutes), "Creativity: the Priapism Build-a-Bear" (24 June 2025, 86 minutes), and "Pacing: The Tick-Tick-Tock of a Story" (5 June 2025, 69 minutes).
How often does Fiction In Focus publish?
Fiction In Focus publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 63 minutes across 21 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Fiction In Focus?
Booking probability for Fiction In Focus is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Fiction In Focus requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Fiction In Focus's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Fiction In Focus are Artists, Writers & Performers. Fiction In Focus has an arts audience.
About the host
Wesley Watts/Nathan Harms hosts Fiction In Focus, an arts podcast with 21 episodes published.
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Episode #20
Creativity: the Priapism Build-a-Bear
Jun 24, 20251h 26mS1<p>In this very special crossover episode between the Plotless podcast and Fiction in Focus, Wesley, Nathan, Vikki, and Steph attempt to discuss creativity, but buckle up, this one jumps the shark...repeatedly. Get in...
Episode #19
Pacing: The Tick-Tick-Tock of a Story
Jun 5, 20251h 9mS1<p>Nathan and Wesley recently spoke about finding time to write while navigating the really real world. Now they're talking about time within the story. The space between what happens then and next, between this and...
- May 23, 20251h 13mS1
<p>Nathan and Wesley talk about finding time to write while navigating the really real world. Now with 43% more pop-culture footage.Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ Wesley's Linktree...
Episode #17
Measuring Success
May 13, 20251h 11mS1<p>What does success look like? Money? Fame? Award shows and fancy galas? Or maybe just a few kind words from a stranger every now and then?Nathan and Wesley talk about internal and external validation and what drives...
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- Apr 30, 20251h 19mS1
<p>In this episode Nathan and Wesley discuss the gentle art of killing off our fictional friends. We have to talk in hypotheticals because we never kill off our characters in our own writing.Nathan's website...
Episode #15
Subtext: What's Beneath the Words
Apr 22, 202554 minS1<p>Nathan and Wesley set out to discuss subtext but mostly end up off-topic because they--SQUIRREL!!!Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywatts Check out...
- Apr 18, 20251h 17mS1
<p>The guys bring in special guest, the lovely, the talented, Brandi Baelfire to discuss audiobook narration and voice over work and give tips on finding and working with voice over artists.Get in touch with Brandi:ACX...
Episode #13
Generative AI in writing: Part 2
Apr 15, 202558 minS1<p>Nathan and Wesley finish their long awaited talk on generative AI in writing, sort of. It's mostly rambling. Part 2 goes after Part 1. Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ Wesley's Linktree...
Episode #12
Generative AI in writing: Part 1
Apr 11, 202551 minS1<p>Nathan and Wesley finally have their long awaited talk on generative AI in writing, but it takes too long so they have to split it up. Part 1 goes before Part 2. Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/...
Episode #11
Audience Surrogate Characters
Apr 8, 202549 minS1<p>What the heck even is an audience surrogate character? In this episode we talk about it, and discuss what we've been up to.Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ Wesley's Linktree...
Fiction In Focus
THE WRITE MATCH!
Apr 1, 202522 minS0<p>Wesley needs to find a new writing community. Nathan helps him navigate this process by playing THE WRITE MATCH. Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/Wesley's Linktree...
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Hiring a Cover Artist featuring Caleb Harms
Mar 29, 202556 minS0<p>Nathan and Wesley bring in special guest, Caleb to discuss cover art and how indie authors can better reach out and negotiate with cover artists.</p><p>Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/...
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Exposition
Mar 18, 202542 minS0<p>In this episode, Nathan and Wesley tackle the topic of including exposition in their fiction.</p><p>Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ </p><p>Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywatts </p><p>...
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Discussing Dialogue
Mar 12, 20251h 22mS0<p>Nathan and Wesley have a long talk about characters talking to each other.</p><p>Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ </p><p>Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywatts </p><p> </p><p>Check out...
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Feedback and Critiques During Writing
Mar 4, 20251h 13mS0<p>Nathan and Wesley discuss some of the benefits and possible pitfalls of getting and receiving different types of feedback during the writing process. </p><p>Nathan's website...
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Motivation with Andrea Rose Washington
Feb 26, 20251h 3mS0<p>Wesley and Nathan have the pleasure of speaking with Andrea Rose Washington about her writing process and how she stays motivated.</p><p>Connect with Andrea Rose Washington:</p><p>Website...
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All About Outlines
Feb 21, 20251h 11mS0<p>Nathan and Wesley discuss their practices for outlining stories.</p>
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Bad Writing Advice Part 2
Feb 12, 202552 minS0<p>In the second half of this series, Nathan and Wesley continue discussing writing advice they disagree with.</p>
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Bad Writing Advice Part 1
Jan 29, 202555 minS0<p>Wesley and Nathan discuss some common writing advice they're none too fond of. </p>
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