(Mini-Episode) Writer Twitter can be a great place or a toxic place… Avery and D.C. discuss the pros and cons of sharing your writer journey online, how to decide if social media is right for you, and some cautionary tales. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 050 (to download, right-click the Download button and … Continue reading Episode 50: Navigating Social Media (or Not)
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Episode 48: Plot Hole Repair
(Mini-Episode) So you've found a gaping plot hole in your book - what next? D.C. and Avery discuss their favorite brainstorming techniques and plot hole repair tips. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 048 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 47: Check Yourself
(Mini-Episode) Nobody's perfect, and we all slip up now and then. Sometimes, this can take the form of being judgmental or overbearing with your fellow writer, especially someone who's newer to the craft or to publishing. In this episode, we chat about how sometimes we all need a moment to check ourselves and make sure … Continue reading Episode 47: Check Yourself
Episode 46: Trying New Processes
(Mini-Episode) D.C. and Avery discuss what it's like to try new writing process and experiment to find what works best for you. When is it worth branching out, and when is it worth sticking to what you know? Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 046 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save … Continue reading Episode 46: Trying New Processes
Episode 44: Literary Agent Red Flags
(Mini-Episode) They say "a bad agent is worse than no agent" but how can you avoid a bad agent? In this episode, D.C. and Avery discuss some red flags, as well as "yellow flags" that may indicate an otherwise great agent might not be the best fit for your personal career goals. Items mentioned: QueryTracker … Continue reading Episode 44: Literary Agent Red Flags
Episode 43: Reading is Hard
(Mini-Episode) As writers study craft, reading for enjoyment can often become more difficult. In this episode, D.C. and Avery discuss our differing approaches to this subject. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 043 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 42: Building a Writing Habit
(Mini-Episode) D.C. and Avery discuss the benefits of building regular writing habits and how they've both managed to work them into their schedules and lives.Items discussed: The Pomodoro Technique for productivity Forest, a productivity app Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 042 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming … Continue reading Episode 42: Building a Writing Habit
Episode 40: Tips for Underwriters
(Mini-Episode) Many of our episodes focus on ways to tighten and trim your writing, but what if you underwrite? In this episode, D.C. and Avery discuss how to tell if your book is underwritten, and ways to flesh it out more. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 040 (to download, right-click the Download button … Continue reading Episode 40: Tips for Underwriters
Episode 36: Off With Their Heads! (Kill Your Darlings)
(Mini-Episode) In this mini-episode, we discuss the old adage "Kill Your Darlings", what it means to us, and tips for how to ruthlessly (or regretfully) murder your own darlings. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 036 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 34: AMA Round 2
(Mini-Episode) Learn a little about your hosts as we answer some more random questions about writing, booze, food, and books. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 034 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
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