7 Things I’ve Learned So Far
Shortly after my first book came out, I was asked to write a post on the 7 things I had learned so far in my career. That was a couple years ago, and I have learned more stuff since then, but I think...
View ArticleWriting Moments that Matter
I get a lot of questions about my writing process, and the truth is, I love to talk about that stuff. It’s a big part of what this podcast is going to be about. Here is a post I did last year on the...
View ArticleSteve Mooser, SCBWI
In the first episode, I am joined by my friend and former writing partner, Emil K. Hemsey. We talk a bit about a novel we wrote together years ago, (back when neither one of us knew what we were...
View ArticleBrandon Mull
Episode number 2 features the Bestselling author of the FABLEHAVEN series, and # 1 Bestselling author of the BEYONDERS series, Brandon Mull! Brandon and I share an editor at Simon & Schuster, and I...
View ArticleNathan Bransford
This week, I interviewed Nathan Bransford, author of the Jacob Wonderbar series. His books, Jacob Wonderbar and the Cosmic Space Kapow and Jacob Wonderbar for President of the Universe are both out...
View ArticleShannon Messenger
In this installment of the show, I spoke with the lovely and talented Shannon Messenger, author of not one, but TWO new books: KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES (October, 2012) and LET THE SKY FALL (March,...
View Article7 Things I’ve Learned So Far
My third book, THE END OF INFINITY, came out today, and I am feeling particularly reflective. I STILL can’t believe I got to tell the whole Jack Blank story. Seriously. This is a trilogy, folks… I...
View ArticleWilliam Joyce
This was a good one. I’m an artist at heart, so I was very excited to speak to William Joyce about his work. This guy does it all. He’s an author, illustrator, and filmmaker. Actually, that’s not quite...
View ArticleDebbie Ridpath Ohi
In this episode, Matt talks to Debbie Ridpath Ohi, illustrator of I’M BORED, a new picture book written by actor and comedian Michael Ian Black. This marks the first time a guest on the show has been...
View ArticleAppearance: Books of Wonder (NYC)
Back in 2010, when the first Jack Blank book came out, I was invited to do a signing at Books of Wonder in NYC. It was a tremendous experience. This is a bookstore that makes you feel like you are...
View ArticleAppearance: New York Comic Con
I am psyched to announce that I will be heading back to Comic-Con this fall. I missed the show in San Diego this summer, but I’ll be at the New York Comic-Con, right here in the city that never sleeps....
View ArticleJacqueline West
In this episode, Matt talks to New York Times bestselling author Jacqueline West. Matt and Jacqueline talk about where her BOOKS OF ELSEWHERE series came from, her writing process, and her path to...
View ArticleJ&P Voelkel
In this episode, Matt talks to husband and wife writing team/fearless adventurers Jon and Pamela Voelkel about their JAGUAR STONES series. Matt and the Voelkels talk about how Jon’s life growing up in...
View ArticleEJ Altbacker
In this episode, Matt speaks with author and screenwriter, EJ Altbacker. In addition to EJ’s popular Shark Wars series, he has also written for several animated TV programs such as Green Lantern,...
View ArticleWriting Advice: Part 1
Information on Matt’s new book! Information on why it’s been so long since the last episode! Advice on writing! Exclamation points! Lots of them!!! What more could you ask for? DOWNLOAD: WRITING...
View ArticleWriting Advice: Part 2
Matt wraps up his 2-part writing advice podcast with tips # 6 – 10. This episode gets into the real nitty gritty of Matt’s creative process. The “how-to’s.” The “why’s and wherefores.” The brass tacks....
View ArticleDescriptive Writing
Matt goes over a few tricks to jumpstart descriptive writing, and looks back on his early creative ambitions (which did not include being a writer). Take a listen: DOWNLOAD: DESCRIPTIVE WRITING
View ArticlePirate Book Picture!
On last week’s podcast, I talked about how I like to draw things before I try to describe them in writing. Here’s a pic from … Read more »
View ArticleGetting an Agent
In this episode, Matt breaks down how to go about getting an agent. Listen in for info on researching agents, drafting query letters, reaching out, and most importantly NOT following up and hounding...
View ArticleIdeas
In this episode, Matt talks about ideas– what they’re worth, how to protect them, and what to do with them. (Hint: you should write them and turn them into books). DOWNLOAD: IDEAS
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