The Write Approach
The Write Approach is a podcast for writers to learn more about the craft and business of writing. It is hosted by USA Today bestselling author Barbara Hinske and J. W. Judge. Hinske has written more than twenty women's fiction and mystery novels, including The Christmas Club which became a Hallmark movie. Judge has authored five novels, including the trilogy The Zauberi Chronicles, and the non-fiction book, Write Your Novel One Day at a Time. You can find out more about the hosts and this podcast at writeapproachpod.com.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 75
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2024
Closing the Book on The Write Approach
In the final episode of The Write Approach, Barbara Hinske and J. W. Judge talk about what they've learned over the previous 74 episodes and what is next for each of them.
Hard Truths about the Bookselling Business with Angela Redden
For the last several years, Angela Redden has been the owner of Reading Rock Books in Dickson, Tennessee. In that time, she has had lots of experiences with authors peddling their books to her. As it…
Breaking Writing Rules with Intentionality with Randall Silvis
As a lifelong selective rule follower, J. W. Judge was overjoyed to come across an article written by Randall Silvis about writing rules that beg to be broken. In Episode 73, we discuss "rules" about…
Unearthing the Joy in Writing and Farming with Jeanne Blasberg
In Episode 72, Jeanne Blasberg talks about how farming helps fill her creative well. She also discusses her trilogy of novels that are modern retellings of biblical stories, capturing their themes wh…
Finding Satisfaction in the Creative Process with Tiffany Yates Martin
In her return episode, Tiffany Yates Martin talks with us about finding joy and satisfaction in the writing and creative processes. You are going to encounter plenty of obstacles along the way, both …
Creating a Fascinating Cast of Characters with Vicki Delany
Whether you sketch out your characters and know everything about them before you begin writing or learn about your characters as you write, it's important that they be compelling and individualistic.…
Developing Characters through Their Backstory Wounds with Janet S. Fox
We all carry with us the wounds and trauma and scars that are, along with the good things we've experienced, integral to the people we've become. The same is true for your characters. While their st…
Don't Spoil the Twists in Your Suspense Novel with Samantha Skal
You work really hard to make sure you suspense and mystery novels have enough twists and turns to keep your reader guessing about how things will turn out. Samantha Skal joins us this week to talk ab…
Managing the Dueling Responsibilities of Writing and Promotion with Kyla Zhao
Kyla Zhao wrote her debut novel, The Fraud Squad (link), with no expectations and no pressure. But as it came out with media attention and fanfare, she was writing her second novel in the midst of pr…
Protecting Your Legal Rights for Your Written Works with Jodé Millman
For Episode 66, intellectual property lawyer Jodé Millman joins us to talk about what legal right we have for the written works we create. She helps distinguish between copyright and trademark laws, …
Embrace Your Niche and Market to Your Audience with Lynne Golodner
Lynne Golodner is a Jewish woman telling Jewish stories. She focuses her marketing efforts and community building on reaching Jewish readers. She is not excluding anyone, but she knows who her core a…
Persevering with Purpose in Your Creative Work with Yasmin Angoe
Author Yasmin Angoe joins us for an inspiring conversation about perseverance and purpose. J. W. Judge's high school football coach referred to perseverance as stick-to-it-tiveness, a quality that al…
Using a Four-Act Story Structure for Your Novel with Kimberly G. Giarratano
For Episode 63, Kimberly G. Giarratano joins us to talk about writing mystery novels in a four-act structure. Giarratano gives insights into using Scrivener to set up your story templates and even g…
Letting Your Dreams Guide Your Writing with Tzivia Gover
Dreams don't have to be the strange things that live at the outer rim of your consciousness after you wake up in the mornings. You can use them to inspire you, to guide your writing, and to help you …
Researching the Right Literary Agent for Your Work with Christopher Hoffman
In Episode 61, Christopher Hoffman joins J. W. Judge and Barbara Hinske to discuss methods of researching literary agents to find those who represent authors in your genre and who you may want to que…
The Importance of Scenes in Novel Writing with Margaret Lucke
Great scenes are the foundation upon which modern novels are built. In Episode 60, we talk with Margaret Lucke about writing compelling scenes and avoiding unnecessary exposition or explanation.
Marg…
Creating and Holding Tension in Your Novels with Susanne Dunlap
We talk a lot on this podcast about maintaining reader interest. One of the keys to doing that is setting the right stakes for your novel. Susanne Dunlap joins us for Episode 59 to discuss how to set…
The Intrinsic Connection between Humor and Humanity with Joni B. Cole
Writing is hard. Writing humor is even more so. In Episode 58, Joni B. Cole visits to give us tips for writing humor more effectively and with more consistency. It's important to note that you don't …
Coping with the Volatility of an Author Career with Kyra Davis
Sometimes podcast episodes choose us. As J. W. Judge was scrolling through Threads, he came across a statement by author Kyra Davis that was simultaneously honest and encouraging and disconcerting:
"…
Making Your Story Relatable with Deborah Williams
The Write Approach returns in 2024 with more practical discussions for authors. We start with interviewing Deborah Williams about making your story relatable to readers. You protagonist is likely goi…