by Kevin Tumlinson | Feb 15, 2021 | Author How-To & Mindset
When it comes to character action, the old advice is still the best advice: Show, don’t tell. If you haven’t heard that from a creative writing course, or every writing craft book ever, you’ve probably heard it as sage internet wisdom. Heed it well, dear writer,...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Feb 8, 2021 | Author How-To & Mindset
Characterization is one of those essential pieces of writer’s craft—the sort of thing that’s difficult but crucial to master. You can have a profound plot, but without good characters driving it, the thing goes nowhere. Likewise, if you happen to be a discovery...
by Lexi Greene | Aug 14, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast
Jason Jones, founder of Jones Literary, joins us to talk about how authors should be using public relations, as well as his Local PR Toolkit. Episode Notes Jason Jones is the founder of Jones Literary, a longtime Nashville publicity firm, working with authors,...
by Lexi Greene | Jul 3, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast
Episode Summary Steffanie Holmes joins us to talk about perseverance and getting to the miracle moment in your career that changes everything. Episode Notes Steffanie Holmes, writing as Steff Green, has come a long way, from publishing her first book with a homemade...
by Lexi Greene | May 29, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast
Episode Summary Robert J. Sawyer joins us to talk about how the sci fi industry has changed over the years, and how to use themes to craft a story readers will connect with. Episode Notes Robert J. Sawyer, lovingly dubbed Canada’s Dean of Science Fiction by the...
