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The Author’s Mind takes you behind the scenes of bestselling fiction—one author at a time. From plotting secrets to productivity hacks, industry truths to creative breakthroughs, this show gives writers the tools, inspiration, and insider access you can’t find anywhere else. No fluff. No surface-level chatter. Real conversations with real authors doing the work. If you want to write better stories, stay motivated, and understand how successful writers think, you’re in the right place.
Unknown Host hosts The Author's Mind, a fiction show with 31 episodes published.
What if writer’s block isn’t a motivation problem at all—but a flow problem? In this episode of The Author’s Mind , Shilo Creed sits down with Tony Tenaglier , host of Work Sucks, But I Like It and a PhD candidate studyi
How do you make a kid narrator funny, flawed, and occasionally frustrating—without losing the reader’s heart? Middle grade author Steph Katzovi breaks down the character-voice choices that make young narrators feel belie
You wrote the book. Now what? Most writers think the hardest part is finishing the manuscript. It's not. The hardest part is getting a publisher to say yes — and most never understand what publishers are actually looking
What if your book isn't selling because you're reaching the wrong people — not because you wrote the wrong book? Dr. Judith Briles has published over 40 books, sold more than 1 million copies, and spent 25+ years as "The
Adele Royce, author of the Neon Diaries and a Kirkus Star recipient for Summer's Blood , reveals how she transitioned from romantic comedies to writing thrillers that grip readers from page one. Hosted by Shilo Creed (42
What if the difference between a bestseller and a book that stays buried isn't talent — it's flow state? LISTEN TO EVERY MINUTE OF THIS POD! Steven Puri spent his career at the crossroads of Hollywood and technology. Vis
Most authors write their characters. J. Vaelorin becomes them — and it costs him. In this episode of The Author's Mind, Shilo Creed sits down with dark fantasy author Justin Anderson (J. Valorian), creator of the Valoria
Want to write a novel readers can't put down? In this episode of The Author's Mind, Shilo Creed talks with romantic fantasy author P.K. Stuart about the fiction craft tools that make stories feel alive: believable villai
How do you write historical fiction that feels real without drowning your reader in research? In this episode of The Author’s Mind , Shilo Creed sits down with Canadian novelist, literature scholar, and criminologist Cin
Most writers think readers quit because the plot is boring. They're wrong. According to Stanford-trained, Amazon #1 bestselling novelist Rick Glaze — readers quit because the stakes weren't high enough to begin with. In
What do Hollywood screenwriters know about story structure that most novelists never learn? In this episode, two professional authors pull back the curtain on the rules that actually make fiction work — from writing vill
Most authors never think about dyslexic readers — and they're leaving a massive audience on the table. Dyslexia expert and professor Russell Von Brocklin breaks down exactly how the dyslexic brain processes fiction, and
A reader bought ALL SIX of Danielle Orsino's audiobooks — then told her she'd sell more if she were a man. Here's what that reveals about the brutal reality of being a female fantasy author today. Danielle Orsino (author
Book marketing for authors doesn't have to be a guessing game — and AuthorsXP might be the most underrated tool in your author marketing arsenal. In this video, Shilo Creed (42 novels, 1.4M copies sold) gives you an hone
What if the biggest obstacle between you and a finished novel isn’t your plot, your characters, or your writing skills—but your own mindset? In this episode of The Author’s Mind, I’m talking with award-winning suspense a
She published her first book at 12 years old — by accident. Now she's 22 books in, working on book #39, and writing 1,000 words every single day. Shanti Hershenson is a teenage YA author whose prolific output challenges
"Every hero needs a villain to vanquish." — Steven Spielberg Crime thriller author Terry Weaver reveals how to write a villain readers can't look away from — and why damaged characters are the real secret to unforgettabl
Want to know what actually gets a novel published? Not a better query letter. Not more connections. Not a bigger social media following. Just skill. In this episode, Kern Carter — an indie author who signed deals with Pe
Should you trust AI to narrate your book — or hire a human? Audiobook narrator Liza Jacobs (30+ titles, 10 accents) gives authors the unfiltered truth about audiobook production, costs, casting, and why the human voice s
How to get a book published — and what most writers get wrong before they even start. In this episode, W. Terry Whalin — a veteran editor, literary agent, and author of over 60 books — reveals the insider secrets of the
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