What are the key differences between these three prose styles, and when might you want to use each? Is there actually a time when you'd want to use the much-hated purple prose? D.C. and Avery discuss, using published examples of each. Books and authors mentioned: Scambait, by Ryan R. Campbell Charles Dickens L. Frank Baum … Continue reading Episode 33: Invisible, Lyrical, & Purple Prose
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Episode 32: “I’ll Do That Later.”
(Mini-Episode) "I'll write... tomorrow." Procrastination: We've all done it. But how to tell when your "for the inspiration" passion projects drift into procrastination? And how do you defeat the urge to do so? Join D.C. and Avery as they discuss the topic. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 032 (to download, right-click the Download … Continue reading Episode 32: “I’ll Do That Later.”
Episode 30: Critique Etiquette
(Mini-Episode) Critique is hard. Giving it can be just as difficult as receiving it, but there are some general "best practices" in critique etiquette and manners that can help the medicine go down a little smoother for everyone involved. In this mini-episode, D.C. and Avery discuss their personal tips for critique etiquette on both ends. … Continue reading Episode 30: Critique Etiquette
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 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 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 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
Episode 19: X Meets Y – Comp Titles
(Mini-Episode) What are comparative titles? When querying, you'll inevitably run across the need to provide a couple of books that are similar to yours. In this episode, we talk about how to find them and why you need them. Referenced in this episode: "Two Cakes" webcomic (originally by stuffman on Tumblr) Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts … Continue reading Episode 19: X Meets Y – Comp Titles
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