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The Fiction Lab Podcast

Katrina Schroeder
Self-Publishing
The Fiction Lab Podcast
Writing
Editing
Imposter Syndrome
Publishing
Writing Fiction
Show Don't Tell
Editing Process
Queer Fiction
Worldbuilding
Book Reviews
Marketing
Pacing
Fantasy Writing
Traditional Publishing
Hybrid Publishing
KDP (kindle Direct Publishing)
Info Dumping
Silverbell

The Fiction Lab Podcast is a show for fiction writers who want to sharpen their craft, decode the writing life, and stay inspired. We dive into storytelling tools, publishing insights, and behind-the-scenes truths with guest authors, editors, and industry experts. www.thefictionlab.com

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Rebecca Demarest returns to The Fiction Lab for a thoughtful, candid conversation on writing disability in speculative fiction. As an award-winning author, educator, and writing instructor—and a disabled writer herself—Rebecca brings both craft exper... more

Author and troublemaker Rachel A. Rosen joins us for a candid discussion on where activism meets imagination. We dig into how fiction can challenge systems, spark dialogue, and reflect the world we’re fighting to change. From the craft behind politic... more

Author & artist Jacob John White joins us to chat about how he broke into the industry as an indie author and artist. Don’t forget to support his Kickstarter! Link below!

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Helen Thornton-Gussy from EditCo joins us to discuss the basics of worldbuilding and how to keep from infodumping.

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Connect with Helen at EditCo: www.editco.nz/

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Writing humor is no joke. Author Jennifer Sneed teaches us how to weave humor into your fiction without forcing a punchline. In this episode, we talk about what makes writing funny, how to balance humor with heart, and why even serious stories benefi... more

Author & artist Jacob John White joins us to chat about how changing around his medium a little bit actually unlocked his creative flow.

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Author Samantha Ryan joins me to discuss how to write queer characters with authenticity, depth, and heart. Voices that feel real, not tokenized.

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Author and YouTuber Seth Ring talks to us about how he rediscovers his writing motivation when he falls off the wagon.

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Rachel A. Rosen
Author of two and a half books including the fantasy trilogy The Sleep of Reason
Self-employed
Episode: The Intersection Between Activism & Fiction
Helen Thornton-Gussy
An editor with experience working on fantasy projects
EditCo
Episode: Worldbuilding & Infodumping 101
Jennifer Sneed
Former legal assistant and public school teacher turned author
Episode: Incorporating Humor into Your Fiction
Jacob John White
Graphic novelist and multi-disciplinary artist.
Br Bellringer
Episode: Changing Mediums
Samantha Ryan
Author of queer fiction; her debut novel Pride is a contemporary queer romance based on Pride and Prejudice.
Rattling Good Yarns Press
Episode: Writing Queer Characters with Real Voices
Rebecca Demarest
An author, writer coach, and book designer who teaches the craft of writing.
Episode: Battling Imposter Syndrome with Rebecca Demarest
Kristy Gibbs
Editor at Dead Trees and Ink
Dead Trees and Ink
Episode: Improving Pacing in Fiction Writing with Kristy Gibbs
Amy M. Le
Founder of Quillhawk Publishing and an author and speaker
Quillhawk Publishing
Episode: The Flow of Money in Publishing with Amy M. Le
Daphne Singingtree
Former midwife, herbal medicine maker, and science fiction author
Episode: Self-Publishing Mistakes with author Daphne Singingtree

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Katrina Schrader
Host and founder specializing in helping writers sharpen their craft and decode the writing life with insightful discussions and expert interviews.

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Changing Mediums
Q: Can you tell us what that realization was like and how the process changed and why?
Jake shares how he transitioned from writing narrative prose to focusing on visual art and graphic novels, emphasizing how this shift opened his creative flow.
Breaking into the Industry
Q: Do you have any tips, tricks, feedback for anybody who's trying to break into the industry of just selling their own work?
Focus on finding your comfort level and building connections at conferences, rather than relying on expensive ads that yield little return.
Writing Your Query Letter with author Samantha Ryan
Q: What are some common mistakes that you see a lot of writers make?
Writers often fail to engage with the inciting incidents early in the query letter and include unnecessary backstory or information that mirrors flaws in their manuscript.
Writing Your Query Letter with author Samantha Ryan
Q: Can you kind of tell us what are some things that are going to make it stand out?
Agents want to see key elements like the word count, genre, and comparable titles in a polished format to weed out unprepared submissions.
Self-Publishing Mistakes with author Daphne Singingtree
Q: What was the editing process like with book two? Were there things that you found that were easier now?
Daphne notes that the editing process for the second book was easier as she applied lessons learned from the first book's challenges.

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1. Rachel A. Rosen
2. Helen Thornton-Gussy
3. Jennifer Sneed
4. Jacob John White
5. Samantha Ryan
6. Rebecca Demarest
7. Kristy Gibbs
8. Amy M. Le

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