December 17, 2023 • 47 mins
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Dan Martin, head writer for Star Trek: Resurgence and many other computer/video games. He has also worked as a Hollywood script reader.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Jesse is elated by the prospect of a guest relating to Star Trek.
Chapter 2: News
1) Book/Movie Deals are on the Upswing
2) Amazon Sues Scam Publishers
The You Tube scam-hunter Lara mentions is Kitboga.
Chapter 3: Interview with Dan Martin
During this chapter, you will learn:
1) what Hollywood script readers are looking for;
2) how to write a game script;
3) handling the infinite branches of a gaming story;
4) creating layered characters in a plot-driven story; and
5) how to break into this billion-dollar industry.
Chapter 4: Parting Words
Lara Bernhardt's novel Shadow of the Taj is now on sale.
William Bernhardt has a Kenzi Rivera story in the anthology Christmas Tapestry.
The holiday issue of WriterCon Magazine is now on sale, featuring articles about writing holiday stories, marketing holiday stories, inspirational pieces, gift lists for writers, and much more. Get it at: writercon.substack.com.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Jesse is elated by the prospect of a guest relating to Star Trek.
Chapter 2: News
1) Book/Movie Deals are on the Upswing
2) Amazon Sues Scam Publishers
The You Tube scam-hunter Lara mentions is Kitboga.
Chapter 3: Interview with Dan Martin
During this chapter, you will learn:
1) what Hollywood script readers are looking for;
2) how to write a game script;
3) handling the infinite branches of a gaming story;
4) creating layered characters in a plot-driven story; and
5) how to break into this billion-dollar industry.
Chapter 4: Parting Words
Lara Bernhardt's novel Shadow of the Taj is now on sale.
William Bernhardt has a Kenzi Rivera story in the anthology Christmas Tapestry.
The holiday issue of WriterCon Magazine is now on sale, featuring articles about writing holiday stories, marketing holiday stories, inspirational pieces, gift lists for writers, and much more. Get it at: writercon.substack.com.
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