Best Kevin Gifford Podcasts (2025)

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SW 137 INT Writing Her Story: A heartfelt conversation with Gail Carson Levine 1:26:17

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START WRITING Podcast: “Writing Her Story: A heartfelt conversation with Gail Carson Levine” “DAMN FINE SPACE OPERA!” — James Wolfhampton Get your copy of STARCHILD today! http://starchild1.jwashburn.com * * * This episode is dedicated to my daughter. It’s an interview with Gail Carson Levine. I am sure you are familiar with her book Ella Enchanted…

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SW 136 INT “WHAT IS LitRPG?” Interview with KEVIN SINCLAIR, author of the Creation’s Bane novels! 1:02:34

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SW 136 INT “WHAT IS LitRPG?” Interview with KEVIN SINCLAIR, author of the Creation’s Bane novels! “DAMN FINE SPACE OPERA!” — James Wolfhampton Get your copy of STARCHILD today! http://starchild1.jwashburn.com * * *Today I’m excited to introduce Kevin Sinclair! He writes LitRPG, which I had heard about, but before I read his book, I’d never read the…

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SW 135 INT Author of STAR WARS, HALO, STARCRAFT, HITMAN, and MASS EFFECT novels, William C. Dietz, explains HOW TO WRITE IN SOMEONE ELSE’S WORLD 1:25:14

1+ y ago1:25:14

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START WRITING Podcast: “How to write in someone else’s world,” an interview with William C. Dietz, author of Star Wars, Halo, StarCraft, Hitman, and Mass Effect novels! “DAMN FINE SPACE OPERA!” — James Wolfhampton Get your copy of STARCHILD today! http://starchild1.jwashburn.com * * *I’m a fan of the StarCraft videogames, and I recently read a spin…

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SW 134 INT Write your novel AFTER WORK, an interview with B.C. Walker, author of THE MEADOWLARK 1:03:05

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Subscribe to THE INFORMANT to get a free copy of STEALING INDIANA JONES! http://theinformant.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Kindle: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Audible: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com * * * WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://www.youtube.com/@JWashburnau…

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SW 133 INT Character Arcs in Nonfiction with NYT Bestselling author of OUTLIVE, Bill Gifford 1:19:05

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Subscribe to THE INFORMANT to get a free copy of STEALING INDIANA JONES! http://theinformant.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Kindle: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Audible: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com * * * WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://www.youtube.com/@JWashburnau…

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STEALING INDIANA JONES audiobook first half (1:23) by J Washburn 1:23:17

1+ y ago1:23:17

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AUDIBLE: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com/ KINDLE: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com/ NEWSLETTER: http://theinformant.jwashburn.com/ EMAIL: me@jwashburn.com SW SPECIAL STEALING INDIANA JONES: An essay on inspiration and death and how George Lucas hijacked the greatest stories of our time.†“[Stealing Indy] will pique your intellect and break y…

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SW 132 INT Rob MacGregor, author of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 1:17:36

1+ y ago1:17:36

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Subscribe to THE INFORMANT to get a free copy of STEALING INDIANA JONES! http://theinformant.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Kindle: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Audible: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com * * *WATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/vY3Q0CpGEWw * * * Rob MacGregor w…

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SW 131 INT ”Is Indiana Jones allowed to time travel?” with Max McCoy 1:19:01

1+ y ago1:19:01

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Start Writing interview with author Max McCoy: CAN INDIANA JONES TIME TRAVEL? Subscribe to THE INFORMANT to get a free copy of STEALING INDIANA JONES! http://theinformant.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Kindle: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Audible: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com * * * WATCH ON …

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SW 130 INT Rennie Saunders talks SHUT UP & WRITE! 1:00:15

2y ago1:00:15

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SW INT 130 Rennie Saunders talks SHUT UP & WRITEIn this episode, we talk to Rennue Saunders, founder of Shut Up & Write, and organization designed to give writers camaraderie and motivation to complete their writing goals. Watch the interview video here: https://youtu.be/RGKwlIEBmpM * * * LET’S BE FRIENDS:If you have questions, EMAIL US: pleasestar…

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SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 10) EDITING TOGETHER 35:04

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SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 10) EDITING TOGETHERWATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/wsDodceAOqg Episode 10 of A BEGINNER'S GUIDE to Writing a Novel teach about getting feedback from peers and readers. First, Raiders of the Lost Ark is an excellent example of how to cut all but the best stuff. The Legend of Zelda Ocarina…

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SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 9) EDITING ALONE 42:36

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SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 9) EDITING ALONE WATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/dcrIFhpq6HY Episode 9 of A BEGINNER'S GUIDE to Writing a Novel teaches you how to be a damn fine editor. We talk about when you should NOT be editing. The different levels of editing are CONTENT, CHAPTER, and COPY editing, and we review exa…

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SW SPECIAL J’s Beginner’s Guide (part 8) SUBPLOTS (Joe’s favorite episode) 44:29

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SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 8) SUBPLOTS (Joe’s favorite episode) WATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/HOYNat1l03Y Episode 8 of A BEGINNER'S GUIDE to Writing a Novel teaches you how to do subplots. First, we review PLOT CLOCKS. Then we look at a model called SUBPLOT RAINBOWS. We follow along with how J.K. Rowling outlined…

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SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 7) PLOT CLOCK 37:55

2+ y ago37:55

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SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 7) PLOT CLOCK WATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/zR-IPvGfAbg Episode 7 of A BEGINNER'S GUIDE to Writing a Novel teaches you how J Washburn structures a story using a PLOT CLOCK! The main points of this clock are (1) HOOK, (2) PLEDGE, (3) TURN, (4) PRESTIGE, (5) FINALE. We take an in-depth lo…

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SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 6) PLOT FROM SCRATCH 35:50

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SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 6) PLOT FROM SCRATCH WATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/_dWnYmQ83M8 Episode 6 of A BEGINNER'S GUIDE to Writing a Novel is the easiest way to write a plot! We start with a letter from a listener, and we address questions like these: - Should I write my story from the finale and work backward?…

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SW 129 INT Raymond O’Connor: Stop letting stories die inside you! 56:32

3y ago56:32

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OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/StartWritingPodcastWATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Ggg13QPw8qs Ray's RUNNING OFF THE RAILS podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/running-off-the-rails/id1546572690https://pca.st/podcast/6c329090-2adc-0139-32e0-0acc26574db2https://runningofftherails.com/WEAVE BREAKER D&D build: https://www.dmsguild.co…

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SW 128 INT Jeanne Cavelos: Scifi author and founder of OdysseyWorkshop.org 56:49

3y ago56:49

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YaUGPWGYM0wJeanne Cavelos is an author, editor, scientist, and writing coach. In this episode, we talk about several of her works, including THE SCIENCE OF STAR WARS, several BABYLON 5 novels, and her upcoming near-future scifi novel called FATAL SPIRAL. She is the founder of a nonprofit that brings o…

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SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 5) VILLAINS 47:15

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SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 5) VILLAINSWATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/9aTS_YrWPhI HOMEWORK: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IYvaxzh7cfys4LP6CJZqje1wspxuNy5U-970mH7EvMY/edit?usp=sharingEpisode 5 of A BEGINNER'S GUIDE to Writing a Novel is about how to create DEEP CHARACTERS. This means making them dynamic. Villa…

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SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 4) TIPS FOR HEROES 37:12

3y ago37:12

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WATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/6I_9yB4vojs Episode 4 of A BEGINNER’S GUIDE to Writing a Novel gives you tips on how to create real and empathetic characters: Keep your cast small. Make every character physically and emotionally unique. Make sure readers can find the right button on the microwave. Use simple tags to remind yo…

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Ep. 122 - A Trip Around the World with Leon Logothetis 25:57

3y ago25:57

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Leon Logothetis, host of Discovery +', The Kindness Diaries, joins Lucas Miles to swap travel stories and discuss the importance of treating every single person with dignity and respect.By Faithwire.com

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The History of Critical Theory 1:16:38

3+ y ago1:16:38

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On this special episode of The Lucas Miles show, Lucas gives a detailed lecture on the history of Critical Theory, including Critical Race Theory. As many of our listeners are aware, Marxism and Critical Theory have been introduced into virtually every sphere of society, including our schools, churches, and government institutions. This episode was…

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SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 3) HEROIC EQ 43:40

3+ y ago43:40

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Episode 3 of A BEGINNER'S GUIDE to Writing a Novel teaches about building characters from the ground up. In this episode, J Washburn and Joe Bendoski tag team in a lecture that covers emotional intelligence, mimicry, and character names. We look at examples from Charles Dickens, George Lucas, J.K. Rowling, and George R.R. Martin. To see the visuals…

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Christianity and Wokeness 37:03

3+ y ago37:03

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Dr. Owen Strachan joins Lucas Miles on this episode to talk about wokeness and progressive Christianity. Dr Strachan is a leading expert on the subject and the author of the new book, Christianity and Wokeness. Strachan also is the host of the new podcast called The Antithesis - so if you like what you hear, make sure and give that a subscribe as w…

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SW SPECIAL J’s Beginner’s Guide (part 2) WORLDBUILDING 51:41

3+ y ago51:41

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This episode covers how J Washburn goes through the worldbuilding process. He touches on examples from J.K. Rowling, Brandon Sanderson, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. He explains how to make a Story Bible. Oh, and maybe most importantly, he teaches you about finding and defining your genre.Watch the episode on YouTube if you want to see the slides: https…

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SW SPECIAL J’s Beginner’s Guide to Writing a Novel (part 1) OVERVIEW 42:51

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We've had a lot of listeners ask us where to start. Our backlog spans many years! So this is meant to be tips for a beginner. It was put together with J as the lead, rather than Joe. See the video version here: https://youtu.be/dB37b0tUIzs Let us know what you think: me@jwashburn.comBy Joseph Bendoski, J Washburn

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SW 122 Marketing Group: Email Super-fan Model 45:41

3+ y ago45:41

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In the marketing group, we discuss the Email Super-fan Model approach and talk about how it can change how you run FB ads, how to set up the email chain, and what you are selling beyond just books.Email: Pleasestartwriting@gmail.comPatreon.com/startwritingpodcastWebsite: http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing…

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SW 121 INT Bryan Collins - Dialogue in Non-Fiction 24:08

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We talk to Bryan Collins about writing dialogue in non-fiction, and how journaling can be used to inform and fuel it. He talks about how he and other authors build a business around their non-fiction writing, and how time and events can change things.Email: Pleasestartwriting@gmail.comPatreon.com/startwritingpodcastWebsite: http://joseph-bendoski.c…

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Ep. 120 - Kevin McGary Talks Critical Race Theory and Truly Why 'Every' Black Life Matters 49:51

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President of EBLM, Kevin McGary, joins host Lucas Miles to discuss the dangers of Critical Race Theory, Liberation Theology, and why BLM doesn't go far enough in demonstrating why truly 'EVERY' black life matters. For more on Kevin and his organization, Every Black Life Matters, visit https://everyblm.com/.…

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SW 120 Marketing Group: Facebook & Amazon Ads Phase 1 42:08

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We take a very detailed look at Facebook & Amazon ads, setting them up, evaluating them, and targeting. There is a video that goes along with this on the Patreon Page. Video: https://www.patreon.com/StartWritingPodcastEmail: Pleasestartwriting@gmail.comPatreon.com/startwritingpodcastWebsite: http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing…

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SW 119 DIS: Dialogue 005: Switchtracking 22:51

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We discuss what Swtichtracking and staying-on-your-own-track mean, and how to use them in dialogue to create tension and conflict.Email: Pleasestartwriting@gmail.comPatreon.com/startwritingpodcastWebsite: http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writingHills Like White Elephantshttps://miettecast.com/2005/06/22/hills-like-white-elephants/…

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SW 118 DIS: Dialogue 04: Don't Write-On-The-Nose But If You Do 25:13

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We talk about Writing-On-The-Nose and how to address it. We go over examples and explore how it is approached in different genres.Email: Pleasestartwriting@gmail.comPatreon.com/startwritingpodcastWebsite: http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writingBy Joseph Bendoski, J Washburn

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SW 117 INT Brett Godfrey: How to get a world class narrator to read your book 53:32

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Brett Godfrey talks about how he writes dialogue. How he got one of the top narrators to take on his books, even though he had just launched it, and it's his first novel.Email: Pleasestartwriting@gmail.comjbendoski@gmail.comPatreon.com/startwritingpodcastBy Joseph Bendoski, J Washburn

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Ep. 119 - Morgan Zegers, Founder of Young American's Against Socialism 26:45

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Host Lucas Miles is joined by Morgan Zegers, the founder of Young American's Against Socialism (YAAS), to set the record straight about the dangers of socialism, Marxist theory, and AOC's economic theory. Donate to Young American's Against Socialism at www.yaas.org Instagram: @yaas_america Twitter: @MorganZegers…

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SW 116 DIS Dialogue 003: How the same action beats can kill or build tension 23:16

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We look at the body language of action beats and breakdown how it can be used to build tension in a scene and look at multi-layering your dialogue for better pacing, and less predictable lines.Email: Pleasestartwriting@gmail.comjbendoski@gmail.comPatreon.com/startwritingpodcastBy Joseph Bendoski, J Washburn

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Ep. 118 - "Counter Culture Mom" Tina Griffin Talks Parenting and Navigating Pop Culture Chaos 23:14

4y ago23:14

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Lucas Miles is joined by "Counter Culture Mom" Tina Griffin as they discuss parenting, and navigating pop culture chaos. About Tina Griffin: For over two decades, former actress and pop culture expert, Tina Griffin has built a reputation as being a leading media expert. She’s traveled globally for the past 15 years to reveal how pop culture and med…

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SW 115 INT Dialogue With Sandra Montanino 43:16

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Sandra Montanino talks about her new book, The Weight of Salt: A Gripping Story of Love and Courage and how she crafts dialogue.Email: Pleasestartwriting@gmail.comjbendoski@gmail.comPatreon.com/startwritingpodcastBy Joseph Bendoski, J Washburn

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Ep. 117 - Billy Hallowell discusses the dangers of "Playing with Fire." 48:45

4y ago48:45

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Author and journalist, Billy Hallowell, joins host Lucas Miles to discuss his exploration of the dangers and doctrines associated with evil spirits, demons, and ghosts in his new book, Playing with Fire. www.billyhallowell.com To order the book: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Fire-Modern-Investigation-Exorcism/dp/0785234500/ref=sr_1_1?crid=300Z3KJG…

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Ep 116 - Ken Ham on parenting and teaching your kids how to face the giants in their life. 24:00

4y ago24:00

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Author and apologist Ken Ham, most widely known for his work at Answers in Genesis and the Creation Museum, is now addressing the cultural "giants" facing today's youth. Secularism, depravity, immorality, and apathy taunt Christians with a barrage of hate and intolerance. Will our children be equipped to stand strong against these giants or will th…

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Ep. 115 - Rick Green talks Trump, Recounts, Election Fraud, and Saving the Republic 26:28

4y ago26:28

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Former Texas legislator, attorney, and expert on the Constitution, Rick Green joins Lucas Miles on the The Lucas Miles Show to talk about the election, the pathway for a Trump victory, fraud, and how we can save not just this election, but also our Republic! https://www.patriotacademy.com/

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SW 114 DIS Dialogue 002: Actions Beats & Subtext 34:55

4y ago34:55

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We continue our discussion on dialogue. This time we dig into action beats, one-actor-per-paragraph, subtext, stuffing for emphasis vs. shuffling for rhythm.Website: Joseph-bendoski.com/start-writingEmail: Pleasestartwriting@gmail.comjbendoski@gmail.comPatreon.com/startwritingpodcastBy Joseph Bendoski, J Washburn

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Ep. 114 - Kasim Hafeez says "NEVER AGAIN" to anti-Semitic past. 29:49

4y ago29:49

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This year has brought a dramatic rise in anti-Semitism’s prevalence and brutality. The nation’s largest pro-Israel organization – Christians United for Israel – brings to light this crisis in their new documentary NEVER AGAIN?, premiering in movie theaters nationwide for two nights only Oct. 13 and 15 through Fathom Events. NEVER AGAIN? is a featur…

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Ep. 113 - Candace Cameron Bure talks Family, Growing Up in Hollywood, and Faith in Christ (Part 2 of 2) 32:38

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Host Lucas Miles is joined by Candace Cameron Bure live at Biola University in front of a packed student body audience for this special two part interview. You know Candace from Full House, Fuller House, The View, and a plethora of Hallmark shows/films. Candace, in addition to being a Hollywood mainstay, is an outspoken Christian. She goes deep on …

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Ep. 112 - Candace Cameron Bure talks Family, Growing Up in Hollywood, and Faith in Christ (Part 1 of 2) 27:03

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Host Lucas Miles is joined by Candace Cameron Bure live at Biola University in front of a packed student body audience for this special two part interview. You know Candace from Full House, Fuller House, The View, and a plethora of Hallmark shows/films. Candace, in addition to being a Hollywood mainstay, is an outspoken Christian. She goes deep on …

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SW 113 DIS Dialogue 001 - Grammar and Style 19:38

4+ y ago19:38

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We begin our journey into dialogue and start with the basics. Email: jbendoski@gmail.com Web: JosephBendoski.com/Start-WritingBy Joseph Bendoski, J Washburn

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Ep. 111 - King of the High Wire Nik Wallenda on Overcoming Fear 23:15

4+ y ago23:15

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Host Lucas Miles is joined by author and performer, Nik Wallenda. With 11 Guinness World Records and a list of never before seen death defying feats, Nik Wallenda has written his name in history as truly the “King of the High Wire”. Nik has performed live in every state in the USA and all over the world. He has garnered the support from tens of mil…

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Ep. 110 - Charlie Kirk on Trump, Jesus, and Ideas that will Win the Future 36:04

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Charlie Kirk is many things - young, brilliant, a friend of President Donald Trump, even controversial, but more than any of these, he's a follower of Jesus. On this episode of The Lucas Miles Show, Charlie and Lucas go deep talking the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus, how progressive ideology has been shaped by Hegel and Kant, and…

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Ep. 109 - An "Indescribable" interview with Hillsong Young and Free's Alex Pappas 26:00

4+ y ago26:00

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Hillsong Young and Free's Alex Pappas joins host Lucas Miles to chat about their new single "Indescribable" and album, "All Of My Best Friends," on this week's episode of The Lucas Miles Show. The duo chat about the impact of both COVID-19, as well as the wildfires, on churches in Australia. Additionally, Alex shares insights on how to shape and cr…

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Ep. 108 - Pastor, Author, and Instagram Legend Chad Veach on his new book, Help I Work with People! 23:39

4+ y ago23:39

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If you work with people (and we all do) then you know how challenging it can be! On this episode of The Lucas Miles Show, author and celebrity pastor Chad Veach joins host Lucas Miles (while barricaded in his car) to talk about his new book, "Help I Work with People." The two talk church, business, leading people, and enjoy a few laughs in this upb…

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SW 112 INT on Exposition: Micheal Abramson 37:07

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We discuss some of the ways Micheal Abramson handled exposition is his novel Dominant Trait. www.Joseph-Bendoski.com/Start-Writing jbendoski@gmail.comBy Joseph Bendoski, J Washburn

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Ep. 107 - Bruce Gore on Church History and Revisionist Theology 55:04

4+ y ago55:04

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When the first words out of my guests are, "You need to get a life," I just know it's going to be a great episode! Author, professor Bruce Gore, M.A., J.D., and arguably the king of church history on YouTube joins me on this much anticipated episode of The Lucas Miles Show. I first discovered Bruce's work during the COVID-19 shutdown and after list…

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Ep. 106 - Joel Richardson on Establishing a Biblical View of the End-Times 31:57

4+ y ago31:57

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On this episode of The Lucas Miles Show, Lucas chats with best-selling author, film-maker, teacher, and end times expert Joel Richardson about how to discern a Biblical eschatology (view of the end-times). (Recorded during the COVID-19 Quarantine) Joel Richardson is a New York Times bestselling author, film-maker, and teacher. Joel lives in the Uni…

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