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The WRITER 2.0 Podcast is a weekly writing show hosted by writer, editor, and professor A.C. Fuller. Featuring interviews with authors, journalists, and publishing experts, the show will illuminate the writing process, explore the publishing industry, and discuss excellent books. New episodes will be released every Friday morning. About the Host: A.C. Fuller is a former adjunct professor of journalism at NYU. His work has been featured in the Register Star, the Poughkeepsie Journal, and New York Newsday. The prologue to his writing book in progress—WRITER 2.0—won the 2014 San Francisco Writers Contest, non-fiction category. His debut novel, THE ANONYMOUS SOURCE, will be published by Booktrope in the spring of 2015.

Location:

Hansville, WA

Description:

The WRITER 2.0 Podcast is a weekly writing show hosted by writer, editor, and professor A.C. Fuller. Featuring interviews with authors, journalists, and publishing experts, the show will illuminate the writing process, explore the publishing industry, and discuss excellent books. New episodes will be released every Friday morning. About the Host: A.C. Fuller is a former adjunct professor of journalism at NYU. His work has been featured in the Register Star, the Poughkeepsie Journal, and New York Newsday. The prologue to his writing book in progress—WRITER 2.0—won the 2014 San Francisco Writers Contest, non-fiction category. His debut novel, THE ANONYMOUS SOURCE, will be published by Booktrope in the spring of 2015.

Twitter:

@AC_Fuller1

Language:

English


Episodes
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Rest in Peace Roger Hobbs, and Book Giveaway—Episode 128—March 8 2017

3/8/2017
On a special flashback episode of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I pay tribute to Roger Hobbs: a brilliant writer, a good friend, and a former podcast guest. Roger passed away in November at the age of 28. I also announce a giveaway of Roger’s books. Long-time listeners may have already heard this interview in July of […] The post Rest in Peace Roger Hobbs, and Book Giveaway—Episode 128—March 8 2017 appeared first on A.C. Fuller.

Duration:01:39:01

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Six Thrillers in Three Months with Martha Carr–Episode 126–February 6 2017

2/6/2017
On episode 126 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I spoke with journalist turned novelist Martha Carr. Martha has released five books in her Wallis Jones series over the last ten weeks, and has one more set for release soon. We discussed: her early experiences with traditional publishing; why she went indie; why she decided to publish so […] The post Six Thrillers in Three Months with Martha Carr–Episode 126–February 6 2017 appeared first on A.C. Fuller.

Duration:00:42:44

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New Books and My First All-Day Writing Class–5 Updates in 5 Minutes–Episode 124–January

1/27/2017
On episode 124 of the podcast I offer a brief update. I have a new book out, and two new books available for pre-order, all of which can be found here. My first all-day writing workshop. I’ll be leading it in Poulsbo, Washington on March 18, 2017, and details can be found here. The post New Books and My First All-Day Writing Class–5 Updates in 5 Minutes–Episode 124–January appeared first on A.C. Fuller.

Duration:00:07:08

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Kids Books and Ebook Formatting with Hynek Palatin—Episode 123–January 23 2017

1/23/2017
On episode 123 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with translator, kids book creator, and ebook formatter Hynek Palatin. We discussed: how he got started as a translator; why it’s important to understand book sizes before you start drawing your children’s book; the differences between formatting an ebook and a paperback; the basics of ebook […] The post Kids Books and Ebook Formatting with Hynek Palatin—Episode 123–January 23 2017 appeared first on A.C. Fuller.

Duration:00:44:44

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From 0 to 20+ Books in 12 Months with Michael Anderle–Episode 122–January 19 2017

1/19/2017
On episode 122 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Michael Anderle, who set out to make $50,000 per year by writing 20 books, and ended up doing a lot better than that. We talked about: why he considers himself a “publisher” more than a “writer”; his original goal, to make $50,000 a year […] The post From 0 to 20+ Books in 12 Months with Michael Anderle–Episode 122–January 19 2017 appeared first on A.C. Fuller.

Duration:00:35:41

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Talking Horror with Robert Pruneda–Episode 121–January 9 2017

1/9/2017
On episode 121 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Robert Pruneda. We discussed: his suspense-horror novel, DEVIL’S NIGHTMARE (which is free on Amazon until January 11, 2017); advice for authors trying to finish their first book; whether social media works to sell books; his experience working with hybrid publisher, Booktrope; Bookbub promotions and […] The post Talking Horror with Robert Pruneda–Episode 121–January 9 2017 appeared first on A.C. Fuller.

Duration:00:49:51

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Book Marketing in the New Year with Rachel Thompson–Episode 120–January 2 2017

1/2/2017
On episode 120 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke once again with author and marketing expert Rachel Thompson of BadRedhead Media. We discussed: what she did when her publisher went out of business; building an email list to market your books; why my daughter made fun of my cabbage soup on Snapchat; book marketing trends […] The post Book Marketing in the New Year with Rachel Thompson–Episode 120–January 2 2017 appeared first on A.C. Fuller.

Duration:00:39:53

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Kendall and Cooper Interview A.C.–Episode 119–December 26 2016

12/26/2016
On episode 119 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I was interviewed by Wendy Kendall and Julie Cooper of the Kendall and Cooper Talk Mysteries Podcast. They asked me about: my start and stop relationship with writing; the new podcast I want to start (but probably won’t have time to); election coverage in 2016; fake news, […] The post Kendall and Cooper Interview A.C.–Episode 119–December 26 2016 appeared first on A.C. Fuller.

Duration:00:54:00

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Outlining and Historical Fiction with Libbie Hawker–Episode 118–December 19 2016

12/19/2016
On episode 118 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with historical novelist Libbie Hawker. In a fun, wide-ranging interview, we discussed: her experience with her first agent and why she went indie; how to avoid getting bogged down in research; her experience publishing with Amazon imprint, Lake Union; her methods for outlining a novel, […] The post Outlining and Historical Fiction with Libbie Hawker–Episode 118–December 19 2016 appeared first on A.C. Fuller.

Duration:01:01:04

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Bestselling Paranormal Author Rebecca Patrick Howard–Episode 117–December 12 2016

12/12/2016
On episode 117 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Rebecca Patrick Howard, author of bestselling paranormal novels and nonfiction. We discussed: whether publishing a new book is really the best way to market an old book; why her sales “tanked” this year, and how they’ve recovered; why she burned out and how she recovered; […] The post Bestselling Paranormal Author Rebecca Patrick Howard–Episode 117–December 12 2016 appeared first on A.C. Fuller.

Duration:00:46:37

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Talking Romance and Star Wars with Emma Scott–Episode 116–December 5 2016

12/5/2016
On episode 116 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with prolific romance author Emma Scott. We talked about: the new Star Wars movie, Rogue One; romance story structure and how it compares with other genres; the hardest scene she ever had to write; her advice for writers just starting out; the pros and cons […] The post Talking Romance and Star Wars with Emma Scott–Episode 116–December 5 2016 appeared first on A.C. Fuller.

Duration:00:56:34

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10-Minute Update–Episode 115–December 5 2016

12/5/2016
What’s been going on with the podcast, and what’s going to go on with it? This episode should fill you in on a slightly new direction for the show. The post 10-Minute Update–Episode 115–December 5 2016 appeared first on A.C. Fuller.

Duration:00:11:58

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Talking Historical Fiction with J.L. Oakley–Episode 114–December 2 2016

12/2/2016
On episode 114 of the podcast I spoke with J.L. Oakley about: pen names; living in Hawaii; historical fiction; her award-winning World War II novel, The Jossing Affair. About our guest: Award-winning author J.L. Oakley writes historical fiction that spans the mid-19th century to WW II with characters standing up for something in their own […] The post Talking Historical Fiction with J.L. Oakley–Episode 114–December 2 2016 appeared first on A.C. Fuller.

Duration:00:35:50

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Books and TV with Drew Chapman–Episode 113–September 23 2016

9/23/2016
On episode 113 I spoke to screenwriter, director, and novelist Andrew (Drew) Chapman. We talked: marketing budgets for books vs. marketing budgets for TV; his novel, THE KING OF FEAR; the best book-marketing advice he ever got; the biggest issues he hears from his circle of writer friends; traditional vs. self-publishing; whether you should write […] The post Books and TV with Drew Chapman–Episode 113–September 23 2016 appeared first on A.C. Fuller.

Duration:00:54:47

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Sci-fi and Self-Publishing with James R. Wells–Episode 112–August 2 2016

8/2/2016
On episode 112 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with award-winning sci-fi author James R. Wells. We discussed: what “caving” is and how to get started; his path to publication; his debut novel, THE GREAT SYMMETRY; pros and cons of traditional and self-publishing; creating a cover for a self-published book; what we liked about […] The post Sci-fi and Self-Publishing with James R. Wells–Episode 112–August 2 2016 appeared first on A.C. Fuller.

Duration:00:56:34

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Books and Basketball with Dave Fromm–Episode 111–July 25 2016

7/25/2016
On a much-delayed episode 111 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with novelist Dave Fromm. We discussed: his brief semi-pro basketball career in Prague; his first book, EXPATRIATE GAMES; the process of working with Tyrus Books; why books are never finished, just published; his new book, THE DURATION. Plus, on “Today in Writing,” Bob Dylan […] The post Books and Basketball with Dave Fromm–Episode 111–July 25 2016 appeared first on A.C. Fuller.

Duration:00:33:19

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Building a Massive Niche Following with R.K. Slade–Episode 110–June 24 2016

6/24/2016
On episode 110 of the WRITER 2.0 I spoke with R.K. Slade, whose debut novel just hit #1 on Amazon’s New Release list in Teen & Young Adult Music Fiction. We discussed: how he developed a massive online community around marching bands; whether marching band is a sport; why and how he creates memes; how often he posts […] The post Building a Massive Niche Following with R.K. Slade–Episode 110–June 24 2016 appeared first on A.C. Fuller.

Duration:00:47:10

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Sell More Ebooks with Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur–Episode 109–June 14, 2016

6/14/2016
On episode 109 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Dave Chesson, a 9-year veteran of the US Navy and founder of Kindlepreneur. We discussed: how he started KINDLEPRENEUR, his ebook data and marketing company; the biggest money wasters Kindle authors fall for; some tips for launching an ebook; how to get more reviews; his new […] The post Sell More Ebooks with Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur–Episode 109–June 14, 2016 appeared first on A.C. Fuller.

Duration:01:02:36

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The NY Publishing Scene with Susan Shapiro–Episode 108–June 6 2016

6/6/2016
On episode 108 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Susan Shapiro, a writing professor, publishing expert, and bestselling author. We discussed: her upcoming panel discussion at NYU, Secrets of Book Publishing; how Amazon is viewed in NY these days; the latest from the NY publishing scene; the unrealistic expectations of some self-published authors; student/professor […] The post The NY Publishing Scene with Susan Shapiro–Episode 108–June 6 2016 appeared first on A.C. Fuller.

Duration:00:44:41

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Travel Writing Crash Course with Tim Leffel–Episode 107–May 31 2016

6/1/2016
On episode 107 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with award-winning travel writer Tim Leffel. We discussed: how to get started as a travel writer; some of his favorite gigs; how travel writers use social media; medical vacations; his book, TRAVEL WRITING 2.0. Plus, on Today in Writing, Happy Birthday to Walk Whitman. About […] The post Travel Writing Crash Course with Tim Leffel–Episode 107–May 31 2016 appeared first on A.C. Fuller.

Duration:00:47:35