In this episode, we spoke with John Gaspard, author of The Popcorn Principles: A Novelist’s Guide to Learning from the Movies, an indispensable guide to implementing tips and tricks learned from film directors and film in general into your fiction writing. John is also the author of several mystery novels across two series, as well as multiple standalone novels and non-fiction titles. He also hosts two podcasts and has directed six low-budget feature films!
We chatted with John about his new non-fiction title, his filmmaking experience, the times he spent interviewing well-known film directors, crafting a compelling mystery, what writers can learn from filmmakers, and so much more. Be sure to check out the "sequel" to The Popcorn Principles; John’s latest, More Popcorn Principles: Further Cinematic Storytelling Strategies for Novelists is out now!
Learn more about John by visiting his website.
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#192 - Sharing Your Authentic Voice with Jasmin Kaur
#191 - Audiobooks, Podcasts and the Future of Publishing with Joanna Penn
#190 - Finding the Motivation to Become a Published Author with Glenn Dyer
#189 - Touring as an Author vs. Touring as a Musician with Eamon McGrath
#188 - Writing Advice and Finishing Your First Draft with Andrew David MacDonald
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#186 - The Importance of a Pen Name with Tawdra Kandle
#185 - Getting Creative with your Book Marketing with TS Paul
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#180 - A New Approach to Author Branding with Vanessa Vale
#179 - How to Plot a Mystery with Sara Rosett
#178 - The Pirate Author Code with David Mark Brown
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