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The Write Mindset

The Write Mindset

By: Thomas J Bellezza
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Hello, my name is Thomas J. Bellezza, and welcome to The Write Mindset. The short, short version: for ten years I've been a script doctor and story consultant, helping writers get their thoughts organized onto the page by outlining, writing, or guiding them. Since the 90's, I've been in the entertainment industry, writing my own scripts, novels, poetry, music, and lyrics for a living.

Podcast Mission:

To educate writers on the craft of writing through my knowledge of how I was taught, learned, and currently teach my clients. My focus is on narrative, outlining, brainstorming, and both character and plot development in general, which can be applied to novels or scripts.

A secondary aspect of this channel will be analyzing (and reviewing) films (new and old), novels, and occasionally there will be interviews with writers to get their insight on the craft of writing.

My tertiary goals will be to elaborate on the business of writing.

Work, grow, and rise together! Peace in harmony as your develop The Write Mindset.Copyright Thomas J Bellezza Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • Every Book Has to Be a Five-Star Read, Says Author J.D. Barker!

    Every Book Has to Be a Five-Star Read, Says Author J.D. Barker!
    Jun 19 2026
    Every Book Has to Be a Five-Star Read, Says Author J.D. Barker! Bestselling hybrid author JD Barker returns to talk craft, business, and the realities of publishing at scale. Thomas J. Bellezza and JD dig into his six-step pipeline, what James Patterson taught him about branding and "being there" in a scene, why writing cinematically gets books optioned, review bombing, trigger warnings, and adapting novels for film, plus a first-time announcement.

    ▶ J.D. BARKER'S BOOKS: https://amzn.to/4xxYkBH
    ▶ THE FIRST SCARLET DOOR: https://amzn.to/4vXbbfp

    THOMAS BOOKS

    ▶ The 27 Plot Point Outline: When Plot meets Story https://amzn.to/4r2H1EO
    ▶ The Foundation For Longevity [Book 1 of The Breaking Down Success Series] https://amzn.to/4mbh97n
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    52 mins
  • Matt Weiss on Fan Series Writing, Improv, and the Hero's Journey!

    Matt Weiss on Fan Series Writing, Improv, and the Hero's Journey!
    Jun 5 2026
    Matt Weiss on Fan Series Writing, Improv, and the Hero's Journey! Matt Weiss, Star Trek Cello Guy, creator of Egotastic Trek and Adam's Radio Hour, joins Thomas J. Bellezza for a wide-ranging conversation on writing a Star Trek fan series, building Captain Hardinger's arc from villain to hero, voice acting and cold reads, the hero's journey, and a deep philosophical exchange on faith, language, and truth.

    ▶ Mathew Weiss's Website: https://allmylinks.com/shalin3327

    THOMAS BOOKS

    ▶ The 27 Plot Point Outline: When Plot meets Story https://amzn.to/4r2H1EO
    ▶ The Foundation For Longevity [Book 1 of The Breaking Down Success Series] https://amzn.to/4mbh97n
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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • Author Randee Dawn on Overwriting and Building Worlds!

    Author Randee Dawn on Overwriting and Building Worlds!
    Jun 3 2026
    Author Randee Dawn on Overwriting and Building Worlds! Author Randee Dawn (We Interrupt This Program, Tune in Tomorrow) joins Thomas J. Bellezza on The Write Mindset to talk about her path from music and TV journalism into contemporary fantasy, the magical Tunaverse, why a chapter is an event with its own arc, the cost of overwriting, and what screenplays taught her about word budgets.

    ▶ RANDEE DAWN'S BOOKS: https://amzn.to/4uWlShG
    ▶ WE INTERRUPT THIS PROGRAM: https://amzn.to/3PLWGLS

    THOMAS BOOKS

    ▶ The 27 Plot Point Outline: When Plot meets Story https://amzn.to/4r2H1EO
    ▶ The Foundation For Longevity [Book 1 of The Breaking Down Success Series] https://amzn.to/4mbh97n
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    1 hr and 1 min
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