Podcast
August 29, 2025
343. Crafting a Novel from Short Stories with Martin L. Shoemaker
How do you weave short stories into a cohesive novel? In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back award-winning author Martin L. Shoemaker, a Writers of the Future Volume 31 winner, to discuss his latest novel, A Fine and Dangerous Season.
Martin shares his unique process of transforming a series of short stories, all written in October 2023, into a gripping, interconnected narrative. From his early success with Unrefined to co-authoring How to Be a Dictator with Kevin J. Anderson and his novel Today I Am Carey, Martin’s fourth appearance on our podcast dives deep into the art of storytelling.
Learn practical techniques for blending short-form fiction into a novel-length masterpiece and get inspired by his creative journey.
Learn more at shoemaker.space.
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Providing writing tips and art advice from Contest Judges and Winners for writers and artists wanting to take their next step, along with needed inspiration to keep on going! Based on the world-famous Writers of the Future Contest created in 1983 by L. Ron Hubbard.
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