In which Avery and D.C. discuss the harm in comparing yourself to other writers, and how they combat those creeping doubts. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 092 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
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Episode 78: Running a Critique Group
Can't find any critique groups to join? In this episode, we discuss ways to start your own and some best practices for running one.Mentioned: NaNoWriMo Forum AbsoluteWrite Forum Critique Group Rules Template Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 078 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 76: Instagram Tips for Authors
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:
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:
Episode 50: Navigating Social Media (or Not)
(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)
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 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 4: My Kingdom for a Critique Partner
Everyone says you need betas and Critique Partners, but finding them sometimes feels like the proverbial needle in a haystack. So where can you actually track them down? Join us for a conversation about critique partners and betas -- the good, the bad, and the ugly. Now featuring Avery's hot new single: "The Technical Issues Song" Books … Continue reading Episode 4: My Kingdom for a Critique Partner
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