SilentPunt Podcast #210 / March 25, 2026
How do you become a writer with no connections, no plan, and no clear path?
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In this episode, bestselling author Luke Epplin (Moses and the Doctor, Our Team) shares how he went from a small town in Illinois to New York City, and eventually to Random House and a USA Today bestseller.
⏱️ Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:15 Small-town Illinois → wanting more
6:40 Choosing Washington University
10:30 Moving to NYC after 9/11
16:45 First jobs (nanny, tutor)
20:10 Breaking into Random House
27:30 Becoming a writer (the long game)
35:00 First book + getting an agent
42:00 Writing Moses and the Doctor
50:00 Advice for aspiring writers
📚 About Luke Epplin
Luke Epplin is the author of Moses and the Doctor and Our Team. His work has appeared in national publications, and he is a USA Today bestselling author.
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