Episode 18: Play it Again… Rewrites

(Mini-Episode) How do you know when to revise, and when to do a full rewrite? In this episode, D.C. and Avery discuss the "do-over" aspect of drafting, their personal experience with the emotional fallout of realizing you need to rewrite. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 018 (to download, right-click the Download button and … Continue reading Episode 18: Play it Again… Rewrites

Episode 14: Morally Gray & Unlikeable Characters

(Mini-Episode) What does the term "morally grey" mean, when it comes to building a character? And how does one create an unlikable but compelling protagonist? Join Avery and DC as we mull over and discuss these questions! Items mentioned in this episode: Brandon Sanderson's Three-Pronged Character Sliding Scales V.E. Schwab's Vicious Marvel Cinematic Universe's Black Panther … Continue reading Episode 14: Morally Gray & Unlikeable Characters

Episode 12: Planning Tools & Processes

(Mini-Episode) Planning a novel is hard. Today we talk about some of the tools and processes we use to get started. Items mentioned in this episode: Anthemion Writer's Cafe Scrivener Aeon Timeline Jami Gold Beat Sheets Character Development Worksheet World Anvil Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 012 (to download, right-click the Download button … Continue reading Episode 12: Planning Tools & Processes