Craft, Culture & Zeitgeist Episodes

I have a series of episodes that cover the craft of writing and how it intersects with culture. These are some of my favorite episodes.

If you haven’t heard them, you should give them a listen.

Here is my recommended order:

1. Is Traditional Publishing Dying? Surprising Trends Authors Can’t Ignore in 2025

2. How to Write Stories Readers Will Love by Knowing the Zeitgeist 

3. The Future of Sci-Fi: What Authors Need to Know

4. Zeitgeist, Dystopian Fatigue, and the Rise of Ruthless & Noble Heroes

5. Zeitgeist Discussion About King Arthur, Conan the Barbarian, and Solomon Kane with Ryan Gutierrez

6. Zeitgeist for Nonfiction: 21st Century Apologetics: Why Authors No Longer Need to be Relevant

7. Zeitgeist: Davy Crockett King of the First Turning

8. The Mary Poppins Zeitgeist: From Grimbright to Nobledark (NEW)

9. The Psychological Reasons Readers Read Books

10. How to Find Your Timothy

11. How to Write Enduring Bestsellers with the Two-Act Chiastic Structure

12. The Key Ingredient for Timeless Storytelling: Morality

13. How to Write for American Readers – An Author’s Guide to America’s Regional Cultures

14. How to Write Novels Men Want to Read

15. How Larry Correia Became a Mega-Bestseller by Writing for Overlooked Readers

16. Publishing Industry Secrets Revealed at the Penguin Random House Trial