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The Pulp Writer Show returns from hiatus! In this week's episode, I'll answer reader questions that have arrived during the six weeks since I last recorded a show. I'll also talk a bit about Amazon returns and the end of the iPod era.

In this week's episode, we'll talk about using dialogue to create distinctive characters in fiction. I also talk about buying an Xbox and answering reader questions. THE PULP WRITER SHOW will return with new episodes in June 2022.

In this week's episode, we discuss how to pick appropriate categories for your book on Amazon and the other bookstores. I also talk about THE BATMAN movie, and answer reader questions and comments.

In this week's episode, I discuss a reader question about the sources of writing success. I also answer questions about the CLOAK MAGE and GHOSTS series.

In this week's episode, I take a look back at four lessons learned from eleven years of self-publishing. I also answer reader comments and questions about advertising and the DRAGONSKULL series.

In this week's episode, I discuss my results for advertising my SEVENFOLD SWORD series in the month of March. I also answer questions about the DRAGONSKULL series.

In this week's episode, I discuss my methods for finding names for fantasy characters, places, and novels. I also answer questions about the CLOAK MAGE and DRAGONSKULL series.

In this week's episode, we talk about Brandon Sanderson's epic Kickstarter, and discuss when to start advertising your books using CPC (cost per click) ads.

In this week's episode, I discuss reaching the sales milestones of 10,000 self-published audiobooks and 20,000 traditionally published audiobooks. We also discuss the value of improvement in self-publishing, and answer reader questions about the CLOAK MAGE and DRAGONSKULL series.

In this week's episode, I explain why I don't like writing prequel novels. I also discuss drawing fantasy maps and some exciting audiobook news about the DRAGONTIARNA series.

In this week's episode, I answer a reader question about what I would do if I started self-publishing from scratch in 2022. We also take a further look at the effectiveness of free ebooks.

In this week's episode, we take a look at three different methods for starting your novel and introducing the central conflict.

In this week's episode, I answer a reader question about the DRAGONSKULL series. I also discuss novel length and new ways of sending free short stories to my newsletter subscribers.

In this week's episode, I discuss readers' opinions about free books and whether or not they work for marketing. I also talk about Draft2Digital's surprise acquisition of Smashwords, and the excellent Nintendo Switch Game METROID DREAD.

In this week's episode, I take a look at whether or not free first-in-series books still work for indie authors. I also answer reader questions and talk a bit about AI-narrated audiobooks.

In this week's episode, I discuss finishing CLOAK OF IRON and talk about how to price paperback books on Amazon. I also discuss the DRAGONLANCE series of Dungeons & Dragons novels and Microsoft's proposed purchase of Activision Blizzard.

In this week's episode, we look at seven different ways you can create conflict within your novel or story.

In this week's episode, we look at tips and tricks for creating distinctive characters.

Happy New Year! In the first episode of 2022, I discuss my eight writing goals for 2022. I also talk a bit about ad spending and series metadata.

In the final episode of 2021, I take a look back and see how many of my writing goals for 2021 I met. I also talk about POWER ON, a fascinating documentary about the history of the Xbox.