(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
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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:
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:
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:
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:
Episode 58: Writing When You’re Not Writing
(Mini-Episode) Avery and D.C. discuss the importance of thinking about your story when you're not at the keyboard, and how daydreaming about your characters can keep you motivated and enrich your writing experience. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 058 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 57: What to Ask an Agent on “The Call”
(Mini-Episode)l It's finally happened: a literary agent has asked to have a call with you after reading your manuscript! What now? We go over some of the questions to ask during The Call, as well as some of the things the agent may ask you. Our Question List Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode … Continue reading Episode 57: What to Ask an Agent on “The Call”
Episode 56: Cliffhanger & Open Endings
(Mini-Episode) Avery and D.C. get a bit salty about cliffhangers and open endings. When can they be advantageous, and when can they turn off readers? Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 057 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 54: Your Character’s Goals
(Mini-Episode) A conversation on how character goals shape your plot wanders into a discussion about writing characters who think differently than you, and why goals are important to your story. Mentioned: Books by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi: Emotional Wound Thesaurus Positive Trait Thesaurus Negative Trait Thesaurus Emotion Thesaurus Character Development Questions Worksheet Spotify iTunes … Continue reading Episode 54: Your Character’s Goals
...and it's writing. 