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
Getting Creative to Land an Agent with Karen Odden
Landing an agent to advocate for your work is no mean feat. In Episode 15 of The Write Approach, Karen Odden tells us the research and effort she put into finding the right literary agent for her Vic…
Writing While Working Full Time with Georgina Cross
While working with rocket scientists as a defense contractor, Georgina Cross jumped into the world of writing suspense and thriller novels. She is now writing full time and has no intent to go back t…
Using a Framework to Write Your Novel with Matty Dalrymple
In Episode 13 of The Write Approach we talk with author and podcaster Matty Dalrymple about using a frame to aid you in writing your novel. We distinguish a framework from a conventional outline and…
Figuring Out What Kind of Editing Your Story Needs with Linden Gross
In our second episode with Linden Gross, we discuss the different kinds of editing that are available (and usually necessary) for writers. We shed light on how to distinguish between what you need (d…
How to Work with a Writing Coach with Linden Gross
In the first of two episodes with Linden Gross, we talk about what it's like to work with a writing coach. Barbara Hinske and Linden Gross have worked together on twenty books, so we delve into how t…
How Your Worldview Affects Your Writing with Dan Wells
Having listened to Dan Wells for years on Writing Excuses and Intentionally Blank, J. W. Judge and Barbara Hinske had about 4 hours worth of questions that we crammed into 40 minutes. Primary among …
Providing Description through Dialogue and Character Actions
Most readers no longer want large blocks of text that describe settings in intimate detail. If you are writing those kinds of paragraphs and were able to poll your readers about them, you'd likely fi…
Properly Motivating Your Antagonists
Most everyone focuses their attention on having compelling protagonists. But are you giving your antagonists the attention they deserve? Whether you're writing romance, mysteries, or fantasy novels, …
Deciding What to Write Next
When you finish one writing project and are mentally (and let's face it -- emotionally) ready to take on a new one, it can be a daunting task to decide what to write next. If you're like us, you hav…
Dovetailing Creative Ideas and Smart Business Decisions with Kevin Tumlinson
We had a different episode slotted for this date, but when Kevin Tumlinson told us his birthday is October 12, we couldn't help but give him an early birthday present. We cover a bunch of ground in t…
Look Closer at Keeping Your Readers' Interest with David Ellis
In Episode 5 of The Write Approach, NYT #1 bestselling author David Ellis talks about the tenacity and intentionality required to juggle writing and legal careers simultaneously, how collaborating wi…
Research's Role in Writing Fiction
Barbara Hinske and J. W. Judge start with personal updates about their author journey's, including Barb recounting how she responded to losing two hours worth of writing. In the day's topic, they di…
Pioneering the Legal Thriller with Scott Turow
The Write Approach's first guest is #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Turow. We talk about how marketing new books has evolved, the drive that kept him practicing law for more than 20 years …
Should You Write Under a Pen Name?
There are many business decisions to make as an author. Primary among them is which name to write your works under. Co-hosts Barbara Hinske and J. W. Judge have both opted to write their fiction unde…
Where Do Story Ideas Come From?
In Episode 1 of The Write Approach, Barbara Hinske and J. W. Judge introduce themselves to listeners and discuss: (1) where the ideas for their stories and series have come from, and (2) what they do…