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The Author Life Podcast

J. Thorn and Crys Cain talk about the business and craft of writing with questions from The Author Life Community.

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71: What is a Story Hypothesis?

71: What is a Story Hypothesis?

This week author Crys Cain is joined by special guest JP Rindfleisch. They discuss what a story hypothesis is and how yo... Read more

12 Jul 2022

12mins

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70: Your Novel's First Chapter: How can you evaluate your story's hook?

70: Your Novel's First Chapter: How can you evaluate your story's hook?

This week author Crys Cain is joined by special guest Kathrese McKee. They discuss the process that goes into creating y... Read more

5 Jul 2022

14mins

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69: When should I start translating my work?

69: When should I start translating my work?

This week authors J. Thorn and Crys Cain discuss when it is beneficial for authors to start translating their work and t... Read more

28 Jun 2022

14mins

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68: How can authors use podcasting more effectively?

68: How can authors use podcasting more effectively?

This week authors J. Thorn and Crys Cain discuss when it is beneficial for authors to host a podcast and the differences... Read more

21 Jun 2022

13mins

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Episode 67: Is it worth it for indie authors to attend trad focused events?

Episode 67: Is it worth it for indie authors to attend trad focused events?

This week authors J. Thorn and Crys Cain discuss J's experience at ThrillerFest and the pros and cons of attending trad ... Read more

14 Jun 2022

10mins

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66: How do you build a series bible?

66: How do you build a series bible?

This week Crys Cain is joined by special guest, Miss Catherine, to discuss how to create a series bible and the benefits... Read more

7 Jun 2022

9mins

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65: What are J's takeaways from CEX?

65: What are J's takeaways from CEX?

This week authors J. Thorn and Crys Cain discuss J's experience at The Creator Economy Expo and what this emerging tech ... Read more

31 May 2022

8mins

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64: How can anthologies be useful to my author career?

64: How can anthologies be useful to my author career?

This week authors J. Thorn and Crys Cain discuss the process of being involved in an anthology and why it can be useful ... Read more

24 May 2022

8mins

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63: Why is The Author Life Community now free?

63: Why is The Author Life Community now free?

This week authors J. Thorn and Crys Cain discuss why they made The Author Life Community free and what they'd like to se... Read more

17 May 2022

18mins

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62: How has becoming the Dialogue Doctor changed how you enjoy media?

62: How has becoming the Dialogue Doctor changed how you enjoy media?

This week author Crys Cain is joined by special guest Jeff Elkins, The Dialogue Doctor. They discuss how digging deeper ... Read more

10 May 2022

24mins

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