In this episode, I sit down with Randy Winston, Creative Director of Fiction at The Black List, to discuss the publishing industry, the craft of writing, and how writers can stand out. We dive into the creative process, the role of The Black List in fiction, traditional vs. hybrid publishing, and what truly makes a great fiction story.

If you're a writer looking to navigate the publishing world or just love great storytelling, this conversation is for you!

📌 Timestamps:
1:03 - Revisiting old creative work
3:04 - Finding your creative path
4:37 - Navigating the publishing industry
8:25 - What is The Black List?
9:40 - On Franklin Leonard
11:20 - The Black List Fiction
14:50 - The traditional route of writing a book
18:20 - The Black List’s role in publishing
24:20 - How authors are evaluated
28:25 - Hybrid vs. Traditional publishing
33:01 - Mixing genres in fiction



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🔗 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_rwinstonsw...
🔗 For Writing Feedback - Submit your Writing to The Black List: https://blcklst.com/fiction

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