Episodes

  • The Art of Narrative: Writing Your First Novel with Paulo Pérez

    The Art of Narrative: Writing Your First Novel with Paulo Pérez
    Feb 14 2025
    Paulo Pérez joins Thomas J. Bellezza on The Write Mindset Podcast, discussing the art of narrative and writing your first novel. What is a narrative, how should you approach your novel, and what is the process? All topics we go over on today's episode!

    Paulo Pérez is a Bolivian-American filmmaker and novelist. He grew up in Maryland, but at the age of 17, Paulo Pérez left the comfort of home. Journeying across multiple continents refined his artistic and entrepreneurial vision. Flashforward two years; he traveled west to broaden his knowledge at Arizona State University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. The Human Supremacist, his debut feature-length film as a director, is noted for its humorous tactics, imaginative concept, and stellar cast performances. His work across mediums is identified by experimental techniques in addition to a peculiar brand of dialogue.

    WEBSITE: https://www.pappictures.com/
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Nicole Pierman: Mental Health, Writing, and Characters with Agency

    Nicole Pierman: Mental Health, Writing, and Characters with Agency
    Jan 31 2025
    Another amazing appearance for Nicole Pierman, coming to talk with me for a third time about mental health in novels, writing, and giving characters agency.

    Nicole Pierman: https://www.youtube.com/@NicolesBookishNook
    BOOKS: https://amzn.to/41ufnHd
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Finding An Editor Right For You with Author Stefanie Nici

    Finding An Editor Right For You with Author Stefanie Nici
    Jan 17 2025
    I get to speak with author Stefanie Nici today, exploring the power of finding an editor right for you as a writer. Two Long Islanders go out it with no subtitles, but I assure you, we learned, laughed, and explored the world of writing.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • The Therapeutic Relief of Writing with Author EA Channon

    The Therapeutic Relief of Writing with Author EA Channon
    Jan 3 2025
    Fantasy author EA Channon joins Thomas J. Bellezza to talk about the journey of writing realistic PTSD and working through trauma, and having a 20-year writing career.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • When Does Writing Cross The Line with Author Thomas R Clark?

    When Does Writing Cross The Line with Author Thomas R Clark?
    Dec 20 2024
    Author Thomas R Clark sits down with host Thomas J. Bellezza in this episode of The Write Mindset Podcast to talk about writing and when does it cross the line in novels? Should art provoke emotional responses, intentionally offend people, or should writing be policed to protect everyone?
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • A Discussion About Writing And Substance In A Novel With Author Jody J Sperling

    A Discussion About Writing And Substance In A Novel With Author Jody J Sperling
    Dec 6 2024
    Jody J. Sperling and I excitedly go over the Brandon Sanderson record-breaking Kickstarter campaign news. We explore the value of giving knowledge away for free to build a community. The more our community of authors and this industry have, the greater the community can become. The conversation dives into the "me perspective" vs. the "we perspective" when individuals help others for the benefit of themselves or to better the community. Jody dives into his passion for his desire to want success as a writer since a young age. The question is how a writer should or could prep their pitch to bring it to publishers, agents, and the overall effort to option (shop) their projects to people. It's all about working, growing, and rising together, to keep the creative flow growing as we develop "The Write Mindset."

    https://www.youtube.com/@UC03fLkkjW2B3pU4-Lt0TWSA
    https://www.jodyjsperling.com/
    BOOKS: https://amzn.to/4evkKtJ
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Marketing Your Author Brand With Author Dr. Sheena Howard

    Marketing Your Author Brand With Author Dr. Sheena Howard
    Nov 22 2024
    Dr. Sheena Howard was the First Black woman to win an Eisner Award for her first book, 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘴: 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘙𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 (2013). The Eisner Awards are considered the ‘Oscars of Comics’.

    https://sheenachoward.com/
    BOOKS: https://amzn.to/3Njn0It
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    1 hr and 22 mins