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Episodes

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Nov. 20, 2025

EP.04 – From Marine to Million-Selling Author: Craig Martelle on Craft, Productivity & the Business of Indie Publishing

From over 20 years in Marine intelligence to accidentally setting himself on fire (yes, literally), to writing 200+ books and becoming a million-selling author—Craig Martelle’s path to publishing is unlike anything you’ve ever heard. In this episode of The Writers Ritual, Craig breaks down the real mechanics of a sustainable writing career: • how he wrote thousands of words every day for five straight years • the habits that built his indie publishing empire • why consistency beats talent • how...
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Nov. 7, 2025

EP.03 – Live from Comic-Con: Michael Kingston (Headlocked Comics) & John Goodwin (Writers of the Future / Galaxy Press)

EP.03 – Live from Comic-Con: Michael Kingston (Headlocked Comics) & John Goodwin (Writers of the Future / Galaxy Press) In this special episode of The Writers Ritual, host Brianna Winner records live on the floor of San Diego Comic-Con from her booth, joined by guests Michael Kingston (Headlocked Comics, Tales from the Road) and John Goodwin (Writers and Illustrators of the Future, Galaxy Press) for a conversation about the business behind art, the heart behind stories, and what AI can’t replica...