What exactly is a Zero Draft, how does one differ from an outline, and why might you want to give them a try? Grab a draft beer for this week's themed beverage and join D.C. and Avery as they discuss the subject! Books mentioned: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, by V.E. Schwab The Goldfinch, by … Continue reading Episode 29: Zero Drafts
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Episode 28: The Dark Side
(Mini-Episode) D.C. and Avery discuss writing dark or possibly triggering content, our thoughts on content warnings, and how to approach these topics in a thoughtful way. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 028 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 27: Surviving Querying Stress
(Mini-Episode) The Query Trenches are a rough place to live. In this episode, D.C. and Avery discuss how they coped with the stress of querying and rejection, as well as some tools to help manage the query process. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 027 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save … Continue reading Episode 27: Surviving Querying Stress
Episode 26: Cutting & Combining Characters
(Mini-Episodes) Sometimes in revision, you've got to make the tough choice to give a character the axe, or combine multiple characters into one. How do you decide when to do this, and what are some techniques for doing so? Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 026 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose … Continue reading Episode 26: Cutting & Combining Characters
Episode 25: Is This a Kissing Book?
(Writing Sex Scenes) Ooh la la! D.C. and Avery discuss the salacious topic of writing sex scenes. We discuss how we try to avoid the cringe zone, as well as sharing examples with a lot of laughs and a teensy bit of embarrassment. Books mentioned: The Goldfinch, by Donna Tartt I Give You My Body, … Continue reading Episode 25: Is This a Kissing Book?
Episode 24: AMA
(Mini-Episode) This episode is a bit of a break from writing subjects so you can get to know Avery and D.C. a little better. We discuss the weirdest things our pets do, our worst book hangovers, and play a game of FMK with fantasy novel protagonists. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 024 (to … Continue reading Episode 24: AMA
Episode 23: Series & Standalones
In this episode, DC and Avery discuss series and standalones. How do you decide if a story idea is a series or standalone? What does the outlining process look like for each? And how to avoid common pitfalls such as the Book 2 Slump or infodumps in later books? Books and items mentioned in this … Continue reading Episode 23: Series & Standalones
Episode 22: Writer’s Block
(Mini-Episode) How do we deal with "writer's block"? Does it even exist? DC and Avery discuss the topic in this mini-episode. Items Mentioned in This Episode: Character Development Questions Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 022 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 21: Filler Words
What do words like "just", "really", and "all" have in common? They can act as excess fluff and filler, which clutter up your writing and make it less readable. In this episode, a slightly rusty D.C. and Avery will show how to clean up these words by revising an old piece of our writing. Books … Continue reading Episode 21: Filler Words
Episode 20: Just a Trim – Tips to Cut Word Count
(Mini-Episode) In this episode, we chat about quick and dirty ways to cut down your word count, for those looking to shorten your work.Items mentioned in this episode: 43 Words You Should Cut from Your Writing Immediately, by Diana Urban AutoCrit Story Genius, by Lisa Cron Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 020 (to … Continue reading Episode 20: Just a Trim – Tips to Cut Word Count
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