Fiction and Copy Decoded

Fiction and Copy Decoded


Latest Episodes

Episode 51 How Spanish TV Strengthened My Writing Perspective
June 26, 2019

In this episode, I talk about one time I watched Spanish TV, and how that influenced my writing perspective (and how you can ease your readers into unfamiliar ideas or concepts in fiction or copy). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fiction-an

Episode 50 Using the Sunday Paper to Your Advantage
June 19, 2019

In this episode, I talk about the Sunday paper, and how you can use one to generate ideas and improve your writing and/or connection-making skills. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fiction-and-copy-decoded/support

Episode 49: Food for Thought
June 12, 2019

In this episode, I offer some food for thought about achievement, everyday activities, and what-have-ya (and I forgot to mention some seasons of the year dictate to an extent what you can and can't do, depending on the region). --- Support this podcast

Episode 48: In Fiction, You'll Need Both of These
June 05, 2019

In this episode, I wrap up the "and" or "or" saga with a piece about two things fiction needs (because curiosity needs a destination too). And I read a bit of fiction (which for my own reasons, I consider not finalized). --- Support this podcast: https

Episode 47: Of Course You Need Both--Features and Benefits
May 29, 2019

In this episode, I chat about the Batman and Robin of copywriting, so to speak. Features and benefits. And yes, even though this is following the "and" instead of "or" from two weeks ago, you definitely need both. --- Support this podcast: https://anch

Episode 46: What I've Discovered from Dungeons and Dragons so Far
May 22, 2019

In this episode, I chat about how my second-ever Dungeons and Dragons campaign has gone so far, along with several things I've learned from it that apply to life (and business too). P.S. I'm a terrible roleplayer, and know I need to get better at it. Th

Episode 45: Car Commercials, Humor, and Better Writing?
May 15, 2019

In this episode, I talk about cars...more specifically a car commercial and why I thought it was effective and interesting. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fiction-and-copy-decoded/support

Episode 44: Yes, I Did Write This about Brains and Writing
May 08, 2019

In this episode, I mention a somewhat silly blog post from years ago entitled "Wanna Feel My Brain?" and the interesting story behind it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fiction-and-copy-decoded/support

Episode 43: What a Disney Movie Taught Me about Conflict
May 01, 2019

In this episode, I talk about what a Disney movie (not a cartoon one) taught me about conflict, as well as a little bit about my feelings about the beginnings and ends of months. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fiction-and-copy-decoded/supp

Episode 42: Snow Is a Four Letter Word: What a Bad Storm Taught Me about Writing
April 24, 2019

In this episode I talk about snow and prospecting (and a bit about why I decided to return to the flashback sequence this week instead of recording new material). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fiction-and-copy-decoded/support