Oct 12, 20261h 7mS7
He Lies to People to Find Out If They're Lying | James Franklin Williams Jr.! Thomas J. Bellezza talks with storyteller and author James Franklin Williams Jr. about collecting true paranormal accounts and turning them...
About this Podcast:
Hello, my name is Thomas J. Bellezza, and welcome to The Write Mindset. The short, short version: for ten years I've been a script doctor and story consultant, helping writers get their thoughts organized onto the page by outlining, writing, or guiding them. Since the 90's, I've been in the entertainment industry, writing my own scripts, novels, poetry, music, and lyrics for a living. Podcast Mission: To educate writers on the craft of writing through my knowledge of how I was taught, learned, and currently teach my clients. My focus is on narrative, outlining, brainstorming, and both character and plot development in general, which can be applied to novels or scripts. A secondary aspect of this channel will be analyzing (and reviewing) films (new and old), novels, and occasionally there will be interviews with writers to get their insight on the craft of writing. My tertiary goals will be to elaborate on the business of writing. Work, grow, and rise together! Peace in harmony as your develop The Write Mindset.
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What is The Write Mindset about?
Hello, my name is Thomas J. Bellezza, and welcome to The Write Mindset. The short, short version: for ten years I've been a script doctor and story consultant, helping writers get their thoughts organized onto the page by outlining, writing, or guiding them.
What has The Write Mindset covered recently?
Recent episodes include "He Lies to People to Find Out If They're Lying | James Franklin Williams Jr.!" (12 October 2026, 67 minutes), "She Hid His Daughter for Two Years, and Readers Loved It | Emma Bennett Interview!" (25 September 2026, 104 minutes), and "A Passing Character in the Novel Is the Hero of the Game | Building the World of Maya!" (11 September 2026, 62 minutes).
How often does The Write Mindset publish?
The Write Mindset publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 67 minutes across 81 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Write Mindset?
Booking probability for The Write Mindset is 42%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Write Mindset requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Write Mindset's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Write Mindset?
The strongest fits for The Write Mindset are Artists, Writers & Performers. The Write Mindset has an arts audience.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 25, 20261h 44mS7
She Hid His Daughter for Two Years, and Readers Loved It | Emma Bennett Interview! Thomas J. Bellezza talks with romance author Emma Bennett about writing the happily ever after, why a sequel can undo it, and the...
- Sep 11, 20261h 2mS7
A Passing Character in the Novel Is the Hero of the Game | Building the World of Maya! Thomas J. Bellezza talks with filmmaker Anand Gandhi and game designer Zain Memon about Maya, a narrative universe spanning novels...
- Sep 8, 202651 minS7
In My Head It Was a Thunderstorm. On the Page It Said "It Was Raining." | April Dávila! Thomas J. Bellezza talks with author and writing coach April Dávila about voice, revision, and mindfulness in the writing process...
- Sep 8, 20261h 6mS7
Thomas J. Bellezza talks with author and teacher Dawn Reno Langley about writing while traveling, why every scene needs action even in a memoir, and how character names carry assumptions before a reader knows anything...
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- Jul 31, 202653 minS7
Laura Lekkos on Character, POV, and Writing Cinematically! Screenwriter and debut novelist Laura Lekkos joins The Write Mindset to talk craft. Thomas J. Bellezza and Laura dig into moving from screenplays to long-form...
- Jul 17, 202657 minS7
Shalini Abeysekara on White Room Syndrome, Spice, and the Market! Former corporate lawyer and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Shalini Abeysekara joins The Write Mindset to talk craft and the business of publishing...
- Jul 14, 20261h 1mS7
Martha Conway on Prose, POV, and Writing Two Worlds at Once! Award-winning author and Stanford writing teacher Martha Conway joins The Write Mindset to talk craft. Thomas J. Bellezza and Martha dig into lyrical vs...
- Jun 19, 202652 minS7
Every Book Has to Be a Five-Star Read, Says Author J.D. Barker! Bestselling hybrid author JD Barker returns to talk craft, business, and the realities of publishing at scale. Thomas J. Bellezza and JD dig into his...
- Jun 5, 20262h 15mS7
Matt Weiss on Fan Series Writing, Improv, and the Hero's Journey! Matt Weiss, Star Trek Cello Guy, creator of Egotastic Trek and Adam's Radio Hour, joins Thomas J. Bellezza for a wide-ranging conversation on writing a...
- Jun 3, 20261h 1mS7
Author Randee Dawn on Overwriting and Building Worlds! Author Randee Dawn (We Interrupt This Program, Tune in Tomorrow) joins Thomas J. Bellezza on The Write Mindset to talk about her path from music and TV journalism...
Episode #10
Crime vs Thriller: This 20-Book Author Knows the Difference! With Author Danielle Girard!
May 8, 20261 hourS7Crime vs Thriller: This 20-Book Author Knows the Difference! With Author Danielle Girard! Danielle Girard has written 20 books, 16 police procedurals, and her latest thriller, Pinky Swear. We discuss the real difference...
- May 4, 20261h 28mS7
From Bedtime Stories to Published Sci-Fi with Author Jason Randall Spriggs interview! Join me for a conversation with Randall, author of Star Skimmer, about writing science fiction that balances imagination with...
- Apr 10, 20261h 3mS7
An interview with Jacqueline Pennewill, author of The Book of Eternity. Actress turned novelist Jacqueline joins The Write Mindset to talk about writing The Book of Eternity, her debut fantasy trilogy born from grief...
- Mar 27, 202659 minS7
Writing Culture, History, and Lost Worlds: A Conversation With Deepa Anappara. Thomas J. Bellezza sits down with author Deepa Anappara to explore writing culture, researching history, and how her novel The Last of Earth...
- Mar 13, 20261h 1mS7
Be Willing To Write Poorly: Author Faulkner Hunt on the Journey to Fiction: Screenwriter turned novelist Faulkner Hunt joins Thomas J. Bellezza to talk about outlining, overexplaining, trusting readers to discover the...
- Mar 9, 202657 minS7
Do Writers Have to Read? A Conversation With Poet Jeff Rimland: Do you have to read to be a great writer? Thomas J. Bellezza sits down with published poet Jeff Rimland for an honest conversation about reading as a...
- Feb 13, 20261h 10mS7
Author Interview: Stefanie Nici on Likable Characters, Voice, And More... Join me for a conversation with author Stefanie Nici about the unique depth writers bring to dialogue, the power of writing from personal...
- Jan 30, 20261h 2mS7
I had the pleasure of spending time with one of my childhood heroes, Edo van Belkom, the author of Lord Soth Dragonlance and Death Drives A Semi. Learning about his journey as an author, insight on writing, and the ins...
- Jan 17, 202643 minS7
Join Thomas J. Bellezza in conversation with bestselling author J.D. Barker (Dracul, The Fourth Monkey, Something I Keep Upstairs) about his writing process, collaborating with James Patterson, hybrid publishing...
Recent guests
Recent guests on The Write Mindset. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
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Emma Bennett
Menopause Coach, Holistic Nutritionist, School of Biological Sciences at Monash University
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J.D. Barker
New York Times and internationally bestselling author, Simon & Schuster
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Matt Weiss
Deputy Physician in Chief, Director of Surgical Oncology, Northwell Health Cancer Institute
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Deepa Anappara
author of "The Last of Earth"
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