So you've finished the initial rush of those first chapters and you're reaching the middle of your story when you hit that wall: the Murky Middle. Today, D.C. and Avery discuss some tips and tricks to get over the mental hurdles and craft-based befuddlement of your book's second act. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: … Continue reading Episode 113: The Murky Middle
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Episode 105: Evolving Processes
Avery and D.C. discuss the evolution of their own writing processes, and what considerations they made that might help you refine your own process in a way that works best for you. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 105 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 104: Reverse Outlines
What is a reverse outline, and how can it help streamline your writing process? Avery and D.C. discuss their approaches to this revision technique. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 104 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 99: Which Idea Next?
Avery and D.C. discuss how they decide which book ideas to pursue, and how to decide if an idea is actually worth writing as a novel. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 099 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 98: Doing Research
Avery and D.C. discuss why you need to do research as an author, no matter your genre. We also chat about places to find information and our approaches to research. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 098 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 92: Eyes on Your Own Paper
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:
Episode 86: When Each Draft Gets Harder
Sometimes as your writing skills level up, it can become harder and harder to write that first draft of new projects. Avery and D.C. discuss this dilemma and how they've worked to solve it. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 086 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 70: Planning Your Book with Plottr
D.C. and Avery welcome author Troy Lambert to the podcast to discuss the writing app Plottr! We chat about all the ways Plottr can help both planners and pantsers, as well as our techniques for revision and some favorite app uses and features. Links: Plottr AppMINOR NOTE: We apologize for a few small audio skips … Continue reading Episode 70: Planning Your Book with Plottr
Episode 67: Writing D&D Campaigns
(Mini-Episode) With tabletop gaming's rise in popularity, what tips or tricks should you bring to writing and running your own worlds or campaigns?Mentioned: Character Creation Worksheet Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 067 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 66: Decisions, Decisions
(Mini-Episode) When you have multiple ideas, how do you decide which one to work on? And how do you avoid bouncing back and forth, spinning your wheels? D.C. and Avery discuss. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 066 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
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