Épisodes

  • Episode 309 - Tools and Tips for Building a Measurable Plan
    Dec 29 2025

    In this episode, Jeff talks about building a measurable plan for your writing. He starts by talking through the 5 stage system he uses for planning. Jeff then pulls back the curtain and talks about all the things the Dialogue Doctor community did in 2025. Finally, Jeff lays out what's coming in 2026 including: 5 new events including an in-person conference, 2 new books, and lots of community excitement.

    For more on the Dialogue Doctor and the craft of writing, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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    57 min
  • Episode 308 - "Help! I'm a Writer. What Do I Do Next? with Pa Theriot
    Dec 22 2025

    In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Pa Theriot. Pa and Jeff talk about what they should work on next. It's a question every author faces at some point, and a great reason to talk to a coach.

    Check out more on the craft of writing at https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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    55 min
  • Episode 307 - How to Pitch with the Pitch Master Lindsey Hughes
    Dec 15 2025

    This week, Jeff is joined by Pitch Master Lindsey Hughes. Jeff and Lindsey discuss career coaching. Then they dive into pitches sent in by listeners of the podcast. Lindsey gives tips on each pitch and on pitching in general.

    For more on the craft of writing and publishing, go to dialogueDoctor.com

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    1 h et 28 min
  • Episode 306 - Writing Holiday Party Scenes
    Dec 8 2025

    This week on the podcast, Jeff sits down with romance author Ginny Moore to talk about writing big cast scenes that have strong emotional flow and build tension.

    For more on the craft of writing, check out dialoguedoctor.com

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    59 min
  • Episode 305 - You Need Support - Time with Tom
    Dec 1 2025

    In this episode, Jeff is joined by author, editor, and former bookstore owner, Tom Holbrook. Jeff and Tom talk about stories they love, stories that are broken, and what they are seeing in their clients' work recently. Tom ends with a plea for writers to find groups of authors they can be supported by.

    For more on craft and to sign up for the newsletter, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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    1 h et 4 min
  • Episode 304 - Understanding the Emotional Flow of Your Story
    Nov 24 2025

    In this episode, Jeff sits down with Author Beth Biss to discuss Beth's work in progress. They focus on the emotional experience of Beth's main character in the scene and how the reader's emotional journey matches it. Jeff also compares composing the emotions of a scene to playing music.

    For more on the craft of writing, go to https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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    1 h et 9 min
  • Episode 303 - Learning from a Masterful Short Story - An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
    Nov 17 2025

    In this episode, Jeff sits down with members of the Dialogue Doctor Community to talk about An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by the father of True Crime and Psychological Horror, Ambrose Bierce. They talk about the mastery of the writing, creating a main character the reader is supposed to dislike, and playing tricks on the reader.

    For more on the craft of writing, come to DialogueDoctor.com

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    1 h et 3 min
  • Episode 302 - Author Nation Recap!
    Nov 13 2025

    In this episode, Jeff sits down with authors Christine Daigle, Tom Hollbrook, and JP Rindfleisch IX to talk about their experience at Author Nation.

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    54 min