Genre Fiction Podcast

Introducing editor Lauren Daniels

Editor Lauren Daniels chats with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer about common editing issues relating to character development. Specific topics include:
Cast size
Introduction of new characters
Character arc; what really makes for a satisfying character arc?
Variety in character voices; do they all sound like us?
Contemporary shift in dialogue attribution to replace tags (said) with stage directions/body language
Multiple POV without a clear purpose; why have multiple POV?

What’s your writing rhythm? Your writing environment. Author marketing. The writing passion.

In this final episode with author Troy Henderson, Harry, Jack and Troy discuss a broad range of topics for authors who may be feeling self-doubt. We cover establishing your writing rhythm, creating an environment for writing, marketing and self promotion, persistence and resilience and tips to maintain your writing mojo. A great episode for new or emerging writers.

Should you stick to one genre? Book finished - what now?

In this episode, Harry, Jack and Troy discuss the pros and cons of authors diversifying into various genres as well as the age old question - my book is finished, what now? 

Character Polarity, 5 Act Structure, Will Artificial Intelligence take over?

In this second installment with special guest author Troy Henderson, Harry, Jack and Troy discuss character polarity, the 5-act structure and how artificial intelligence may change the world of creative writing forever. An unmissable episode!

Famous Writing Advice

Harry and Jack chat with special guest, author Troy Henderson, about the best writing advice that has influenced our own writing. In this episode there are some terrific nuggets of writing advice.

Romance Writer Ally Blake (Part 2)

Part 2 of romance writer Ally Blake with the Genre Fiction Podcast. Ally is the author of Kiss Me Quick and her books have sold over four million copies of her Harlequin Mills and Boon novels worldwide. 

Romance Writer Ally Blake (Part 1)

Part 1 of romance writer Ally Blake with the Genre Fiction Podcast. Ally is the author of Kiss Me Quick and her books have sold over four million copies of her Harlequin Mills and Boon novels worldwide. 

Trigger Warnings (Guest Chris Miller - Part 3)

Our last episode with Chris Miller where we talk about the use of trigger warnings and triggering subjects in fiction.
Chris Miller is an actor, presenter and voice over artist from Sydney and runs his own audiobook narration platform, Book Club Audio.

Audiobooks Platforms (Guest Chris Miller - Part 2)

Chris Miller returns as our guest where we talk audiobook platforms and narration, including his platform, Book Club Audio.
Chris Miller is an actor, presenter and voice over artist from Sydney and runs his own audiobook narration platform, Book Club Audio.

Audiobooks and Voice Acting (Guest Chris Miller - Part 1)

Chris Miller is our guest this week with Jack, Bryn and Harry where we talk voice acting, audiobook recording and audiobook production.
Chris Miller is an actor, presenter and voice over artist from Sydney and runs his own audiobook narration platform, Book Club Audio.