With a lot of writers currently migrating to Instagram from the bird site, we share some of our best tips and tricks for navigating and maximizing Instagram as an author. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 076 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio: More episodes here: Episode … Continue reading Episode 76: Instagram Tips for Authors
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Episode 74: Embracing Your Genre
Avery and D.C. discuss how to embrace and celebrate your work's genre instead of fighting it, as well as finding your niche and your audience. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 074 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio: More episodes here: Episode Archive Find us online:
Episode 72: Let Me Sum Up.
In a continuation of last week's discussion on scene breaks, we discuss when to use a summary or transition instead, as well as how to trim unnecessary scenes with summaries. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 072 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio: More episodes here: Episode … Continue reading Episode 72: Let Me Sum Up.
Episode 71: Gimme a Break!
D.C. and Avery discuss scene breaks! What they are, how they control pacing, and how we decide where to place one. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 071 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio: More episodes here: Episode Archive Find us online:
Episode 68: The Dreaded Synopsis
(Mini-Episode) One of the big boss fights of querying is the synopsis. D.C. and Avery discuss what a synopsis is, why it exists, and our best tips for drafting your own. Items Mentioned: Synopsis format: 12pt Times New Roman font, single-spaced, 1-inch margins. When mentioning a character for the first time, write their name in … Continue reading Episode 68: The Dreaded Synopsis
Episode 67: Writing D&D Campaigns
(Mini-Episode) With tabletop gaming's rise in popularity, what tips or tricks should you bring to writing and running your own worlds or campaigns?Mentioned: Character Creation Worksheet Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 067 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio: More episodes here: Episode Archive Find us online:
Episode 66: Decisions, Decisions
(Mini-Episode) When you have multiple ideas, how do you decide which one to work on? And how do you avoid bouncing back and forth, spinning your wheels? D.C. and Avery discuss. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 066 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio: More episodes here: … Continue reading Episode 66: Decisions, Decisions
Episode 65: When Your Plot Goes Sideways
(Mini-Episode) Avery and D.C. discuss what happens when your book's plot takes an unexpected turn while drafting. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 065 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio: More episodes here: Episode Archive Find us online:
Episode 64: The Neverending Draft
(Mini-Episode) Avery and D.C. chat about what it's like to write the same "book of your heart" for years, as well as discussing how it can help you as a writer to move on to another project for a while. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 064 (to download, right-click the Download button and … Continue reading Episode 64: The Neverending Draft
Episode 62: Crafting Characters
(Mini-Episode) D.C. and Avery discuss their techniques and processes when creating new characters. Mentioned: Character Development Worksheet Writing Thesaurus Books by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 062 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio: More episodes here: Episode Archive Find us online:
...and it's writing. 