Episode 91: Going Pro

Avery and D.C. discuss what it's like to treat your writing like a job and how their writing processes have changed as they pursue author careers. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 091 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:

Episode 90: Reading As Studying

D.C. and Avery discuss how to read fiction more closely to study craft. We discuss our favorite tricks for dissecting your favorite books, and also the merits of analyzing books you hate. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 090 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:

Episode 85: Hear No Evil, See No Evil (Filter Words)

We heard Avery and D.C. discuss filter words on this podcast episode. What are they, and how can they bog down your writing? We revise one of Avery's old excerpts to demonstrate. Drink: "Double Filtered" 1oz Peanut-butter fat-washed rye whiskey(for more on the process, click here) 3oz Cold-brew coffee .5oz maple syrup Stir all with … Continue reading Episode 85: Hear No Evil, See No Evil (Filter Words)

Episode 82: Oh, the Agony

Why should your characters suffer? D.C. and Avery discuss how your characters' suffering translates in different genres, how it can add tension, and various ways to torment your characters. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 082 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:

Episode 80: Chapters

D.C. and Avery discuss chapters! How long is our "ideal" chapter, how do we decide where to place chapter breaks, and our thoughts on books that disdain chapters entirely. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 080 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio: