In this listener-requested episode, Brandon Mull, Jason Conforto, Chad Morris, and Shelly Brown talk about learning disabilities, with a special focus on Jason’s personal journey with dyslexia and synesthesia. Together, they discuss the challenges, misconceptions, and unexpected strengths that can come with thinking differently. It’s an honest and encouraging conversation about creativity, resilience, and embracing the way your mind works.

In the first of three episodes with author Kaela Rivera, Jason Conforto, Chad Morris, and Shelly Brown talk with Kaela about her writing journey and her initial resistance to revisions. Together, they explore learning to embrace feedback, the growth that comes through rewriting, and how revisions ultimately make a story stronger. It’s an honest and encouraging conversation about becoming a better writer.

In this episode, Brandon Mull and Jason Conforto are joined by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown to talk about some exciting changes to Mulling it Over. While Brandon will continue his monthly episodes, Jason, Chad, and Shelly will also begin hosting additional interviews to bring even more content to the show. Most of the conversation focuses on how writers keep readers interested and engaged from beginning to end.