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The Write Approach

J. W. Judge, Barbara Hinske

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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 p ...
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Send us a Text Message. Show notes: 1:20 background and work in IP law and technology 2:20 blog article, “What can internet history teach us?” 3:25 IP issues emerging in the age of AI 5:10 inevitability of AI 6:40 global regulation of AI 8:25 Emily Gould - which body would handle global regulation of AI 11:00 Council of Europe’s adoption of first A…
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Send us a Text Message. To learn more about Tetiana Cheprasova, please visit her page at Agency of Artists in Exile. Special thanks to Valentina Kostornichenko for acting as interpreter in this episode. Show Notes: 0:00 Tetiana Cheprasova's view of the war in Ukraine & interpreter Valentina Kostornichenko 1:30 Cheprasova's background and work in pa…
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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 concerns indie authors, more of those experiences have been bad than good. In Episode 74 of The Write Approach, there are some hard truths about the b…
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Send us a Text Message. To learn more, please visit Angie Elita Newell's site for All I See Is Violence. Show Notes: 1:20 Newel’s background 4:00 impetus to address historic inaccuracies 4:50 women warriors 5:30 research process 7:20 perspectives decided on for All I See Is Violence 8:45 interconnectedness of all 10:15 timelines within All I See Is…
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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 writing that function more as guidelines and should only be considered if they work for you. We also talk about Silvis' writing path that in which he …
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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 while putting them in a modern context. Jeanne Blasberg's website: https://jeanneblasberg.com/ Barbara Hinske's website: https://barbarahinske.com/ J. W.…
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Send us a Text Message. Cover Photo by Nils Paellmann 0:00 Restitution Study Group (RSG) Executive Director Deadria Farmer-Paellmann 1:30 overview of suit and issues raised 4:30 Prof. Tobias Skowronek’s findings on the metals contained in the manillas 7:00 Dismissal of suit against Smithsonian based on mootness 7:55 court order that Plaintiffs conc…
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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 internal and external. You can't control the outcome of what happens to your work once you release into the world. But if you can be determined to find…
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Send us a Text Message. To learn more, please visit Fast Familiar's site. Show Notes: 0:00 Briscoe discussing justice 1:20 Briscoe’s background in theatre and co-founding Fast Familiar 3:15 2015 project ‘Invisible Treasure’ about systems of power 4:40 2018 began work with computational artist Joe McAlister 5:20 technological solutions for use in pr…
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Send us a Text Message. To learn more, please visit Laura Morelli's site. Show Notes: 0:00 Laura Morelli discussing the WWII era art looting 1:15 genesis of writing about the looting of Florentine art collections in The Last Masterpiece 2:45 German Jewish artist Rudolph Levy as guest of German Art History Institute 4:30 Stolperstein for Levy 5:00 p…
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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. Prolific crime writer Vicki Delany joins us for Episode 70 to discuss things we can do to ensure that the casts of characters with tell our stories th…
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Send us a Text Message. To learn more, please visit Barbara Hinske's website. Cover photo of Barbara Hinske, 2020 Jean Laninga Creative. Show Notes: 0:00 Guiding Emily Series to effect change for good in the sighted community 1:15 background in engineering and the law 2:00 whodunit books by Barbara’s father 2:25 double vision by auto accident led t…
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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 story begins with the first words you put on the page, their backstory precedes your novel . Janet S. Fox joins us to talk about how to use your character…
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Send us a Text Message. Featuring excerpts from Episode 108, an interview with Dr. Ashfaq Ishaq, and Episode 105, an interview with Milena Chorna, with musical composition by Toulme, Copyright 2024. Many thanks to M.C. Sungaila who sparked the idea for "Manifestation of Freedom". Please share your comments and/or questions at stephanie@warfareofart…
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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 about things you need to do to make sure you have twists that work, and don't fall into traps. Samantha Skal's website: https://www.samanthaskal.com/ Bar…
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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 promoting the first and had to learn to juggle the dueling responsibilities of introducing one novel to the world while writing the next, Valley Verified…
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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, and what kinds of works fall under each category. She also takes about steps you can take to protect your work. Jodé Millman's website: https://jodemil…
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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 audience is. She knows who will most closely identify with the books she is writing. And she is using her energy and efforts to draw in the people most …
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Send us a Text Message. Show Notes: 0:00 M.C. Sungaila discussing history / preservation of space exploration 1:50 Sungaila’s Portia Project Podcast interview with Space Law Expert Michelle Hanlon 2:45 Sungaila’s experience with University of Mississippi School of Law’s Air and Space Program 5:30 unclear language related to space law 8:00 mining on…
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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 all writers need to cultivate. Of equal (or possibly greater) importance is knowing why you are endeavoring to do your creative work. Listen to this refr…
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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 gives ideas to panters/non-plotters/discovery writers about applying structure after drafting to make sure your novel has the appropriate pacing and hits…
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Send us a Text Message. Cover image by Nosrat Tarighi of Sanjay Sethi at an AFI event entitled Revolutions and Movements To learn more, please visit the sites for Artistic Freedom Initiative and Sethi & Mazaheri, LLC. Show Notes: 2:00 overview of Sethi’s background and work as Founding Partner of Sethi & Mazaheri, LLC and Co-Executive Director of A…
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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 answer questions. Tzivia Gover joins us with practical ideas for incorporating dreams into your writing process and implementing methods that will enab…
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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 query. The group also talks about the business decisions that go into query selections and whether to accept an offer of representation if one finds its w…
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Send us a Text Message. Show Notes: 2:00 Dr. Joanna Sliwa’s background 4:20 Dr. Elizabeth White’s background 5:20 Majdanek concentration camp 8:00 1989 - White received the manuscript of Dr. Janina Mehlberg’s unpublished memoir from Dr. Arthur Funk 10:30 Dr. Janina Mehlberg’s humanitarian work in Polish concentration camp during WWII 12:20 Mehlberg…
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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. Margaret Lucke's website: https://www.margaretlucke.com/ Barbara Hinske's website: https://barbarahinske.com/ J. W. Judge's website: https://jwjudge.com/…
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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 and maintain tension in our novels to keep the reader engaged and drive the story forward. You can read more of Dunlap's perspective on this topic in …
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Send us a Text Message. Show Notes: 1:00 overview of thesis topic 3:00 2018 music video at the Louvre by Beyoncé and Jay Z 3:55 Advertising campaign by Louis Vuitton that featured Joan Mitchell paintings 6:00 2020 Uffizi promotional campaign to promote Botticelli exhibition 7:25 Uffizi’s TikTok account posting with Dua Lipa 8:10 criticism of Uffizi…
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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 have to be a "humor writer" to have funny lines, scenes, or characters. Humor is an intrinsic part of the human experience. For writing of any ilk to f…
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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: "I’ve been relatively successful as an author. “Relatively” because I’ve occasionally struck gold but it has frequently been a struggle. I’ve made the N…
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Send us a Text Message. To learn more, please have a look at Dr. Ercolani's book, The Maidan Museum: Preserving the Spirit of Maidan. Show Notes: 1:00 Ercolani’s background 3:50 Ercolani’s focus of Ukraine 6:40 research and writing The Maidan Museum: Preserving the Spirit of Maidan 11:40 new Maidan language created that includes symbols 14:45 portr…
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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 going to bring different experiences to the table than your readers have ever experienced. Still, it is imperative that the reader is able to make an emot…
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Send us a Text Message. Featuring excerpts from Episode 121, an interview with Dr. Samson Munn and musical composition by Toulme, Copyright 2023. Please share your comments and/or questions at stephanie@warfareofartandlaw.com To hear more episodes, please visit Warfare of Art and Law podcast's website. Music by Toulme. To view rewards for supportin…
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Send us a Text Message. Cover Photo of David Newhoff by Sean Mekas To learn more, please visit Mr. Newhoff's site as well as his blog, The Illusion of More. Show Notes: 1:45 Newhoff’s background 4:15 impetus to write Who Invented Oscar Wilde?: The Photograph at the Center of Modern American Copyright? 6:15 SCOTUS’s Warhol decision 10:00 Sarony’s in…
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Send us a Text Message. Cover Image: Self-Portrait, oil on canvas by Jacob Mącznik. To learn more, please visit the website for Jacob Mącznik, the Lost Art Database page for Mącznik's Still Life with Fish, The Austrian Encounter and the trailer to The Ghosts of the Third Reich. Show Notes: 0:00 Dr. Samson Munn discussing Van Ham art auctionhouse 1:…
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Send us a Text Message. Show Notes: 0:00 Yelena Khajekian 1:30 Warhol v Goldsmith decision by SCOTUS 3:00 USCO NOI’s Question 8 4:00 Google LLC v. Oracle America, Inc., 593 U.S. ___ (2021) 4:20 liability question 4:45 Emily Gould - fair use 6:30 Alan Robertshaw - Warhol court’s focus on use of the work 7:50 Khajekian - artists’ perspective on Warho…
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In Episode 55, Barbara Hinske and J. W. Judge talk about their works in progress. After waffling between three different ideas, Judge made a business decision for writing his sixth novel. Hinske is taking on the issues discrimination and solitude that affect the visually impaired in her fifth Guiding Emily novel. They also talk about using foreshad…
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Send us a Text Message. Cover art: Martha Szabo, Rooftops in Snow 11, oil on linen, 24 x 35 in., circa 1964 To learn more, please visit the sites for Martha Szabo and MSeum. Show Notes: 0:00 Art historian Kathleen Hulser 1:30 Journalist Julia Szabo’s motivation to work on Martha Szabo’s body of work 4:30 MSeum to be built in the Catskills 5:00 Nati…
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In Episode 54, editor, author, and podcaster Erin P.T. Canning joins us for a practical and implementable topic -- strengthening your sentences. Canning shares seven ideas for ensuring that your writing has more dynamic sentences that will better engage readers and drive your story forward with more vivid language. Erin P.T. Canning's website: http…
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There's a lot the opening pages of your novel need to accomplish so readers are completely engaged and to ensure you hit the benchmarks readers are subconsciously expecting. Susan DeFreitas share some practical advice for making sure you are starting your novel in the right place and what elements of story you need to establish to keep the reader t…
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In Episode 52, author Angie Elita Newell joins us to talk about her experience as an indigenous person trying to bring her novel All I See Is Violence into the world. We discuss how Newell researched for her novel by interviewing elders who share the oral histories of their people and coupled her lyrical storytelling with the magical realism that i…
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Send us a Text Message. Cover art by Donald "C-Note" Hooker: top image "Cell Time" (2019); bottom image "During the Flood" (2017) To learn more, please visit the sites for Donald "C-Note" Hooker and Art for Redemption. Show Notes: 0:00 Anna D. Smith discussing C-Note Hooker’s artwork entitled “During the Flood” 1:20 Smith’s background 3:15 Smith’s …
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When you're writing there are plenty of people willing to offer their opinions about your work. Some of them are even qualified to do so. However, among professional editors there will be differing ideas, and the writing may receiving conflicting suggestions about revisions they should make to their work. When this conflict arises, how should the w…
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Send us a Text Message. To learn more and support Vacant to Visual artists, please visit the CityKey website. To reach out and learn more about Ernest Chrappah's work, please visit his website. Show notes: 0:00 Ernest Chrappah 1:10 Chrappah’s background 4:00 Washington DC’s Vacant to Visual program 9:00 artists included in the Vacant to Visual prog…
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Tammy L. Grace joins us to talk about her experience writing and releasing six books consecutively in 2023 in her Sisters of the Heart series. Tammy discusses her motivation for publishing this as a rapid release series and whether she would embark on a similar endeavor again. She and Barb discuss collaborating on connected series with other author…
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In Episode 48, we talk with donalee Moulton the role of an editor in the writing process, and how to have an effective (and positive) relationship with your editor. There are different ways to approach working with an editor -- either throughout the writing process or once the work is completed. Find what works for you and run with it. donalee Moul…
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Send us a Text Message. To learn more, please visit the website for the #lastseen project. SHOW NOTES: 0:00 Katharina Menschick on the response to #lastseen project 3:00 Menschick – research associate in Arolsen Archives’ historical research department dealing with digital memory projects, digital archival projects and archival theory 3:20 Dr. Chri…
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Who we read affects how we write. But the more we write and the more intentional we are about language choices, character decisions, and prose styles, the more definitively we establish our own voice from which we are telling our stories. In Episode 47 of The Write Approach, Barbara Hinske and J. W. Judge talk about the authors who have influenced …
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