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:
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Episode 81: “As you know, Bob…”
"As you know, this is a podcast." In this episode, D.C. and Avery discuss "as you know, Bob" conversations in your writing. Do your characters over-explain things to one another for the reader's benefit? We chat about our thoughts on the matter and our best tips for avoiding the dreaded "as you know" dialogue. Spotify … Continue reading Episode 81: “As you know, Bob…”
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:
Episode 72: Let Me Sum Up.
In a continuation of last week's discussion on scene breaks, we discuss when to use a summary or transition instead, as well as how to trim unnecessary scenes with summaries. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 072 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 71: Gimme a Break!
D.C. and Avery discuss scene breaks! What they are, how they control pacing, and how we decide where to place one. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 071 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 69: Revision Roulette!
Avery and D.C. are at the mercy of the roulette wheel as they rapid-fire edit as many snippets as they can in an hour. The wheel also decides Avery's drinks - will she do a shot of balsamic vinegar? Listen to find out. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 069 (to download, right-click the … Continue reading Episode 69: Revision Roulette!
Episode 65: When Your Plot Goes Sideways
(Mini-Episode) Avery and D.C. discuss what happens when your book's plot takes an unexpected turn while drafting. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 065 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 62: Crafting Characters
(Mini-Episode) D.C. and Avery discuss their techniques and processes when creating new characters. Mentioned: Character Development Worksheet Writing Thesaurus Books by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 062 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 60: When Side Characters Take Over
(Mini-Episode) What do you do when a side character tries to steal center stage? We discuss our thoughts and tricks. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 060 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 59: YA or Adult?
Avery (now also Amy!) and D.C. discuss the conventions of the Young Adult and Adult age categories in books, and how best to age up or down in your writing voice and style. Items mentioned: Jade City, by Fonda Lee A Dowry of Blood, by S.T. Gibson Leigh Bardugo Holly Black Sarah J. Maas Casey … Continue reading Episode 59: YA or Adult?
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