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
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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: More episodes here: Episode Archive Find us online:
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: More episodes here: … Continue reading Episode 66: Decisions, Decisions
Episode 64: The Neverending Draft
(Mini-Episode) Avery and D.C. chat about what it's like to write the same "book of your heart" for years, as well as discussing how it can help you as a writer to move on to another project for a while. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 064 (to download, right-click the Download button and … Continue reading Episode 64: The Neverending Draft
Episode 63: NaNoWriMo!
Let's talk about NaNoWriMo! We'll chat about NaNoWriMoFOMO, how to decide if NaNoWriMo is for you, and our best tips for surviving the month. Items mentioned: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, by Sangu Mandanna NaNoWriMo.org “Blood, Sweat & Tears” challenge shot .5 oz 100% Cranberry .5 oz Vodka .5 oz Vinegar Espresso Martini … Continue reading Episode 63: NaNoWriMo!
Episode 58: Writing When You’re Not Writing
(Mini-Episode) Avery and D.C. discuss the importance of thinking about your story when you're not at the keyboard, and how daydreaming about your characters can keep you motivated and enrich your writing experience. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 058 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio: More … Continue reading Episode 58: Writing When You’re Not Writing
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 46: Trying New Processes
(Mini-Episode) D.C. and Avery discuss what it's like to try new writing process and experiment to find what works best for you. When is it worth branching out, and when is it worth sticking to what you know? Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 046 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save … Continue reading Episode 46: Trying New Processes
Episode 43: Reading is Hard
(Mini-Episode) As writers study craft, reading for enjoyment can often become more difficult. In this episode, D.C. and Avery discuss our differing approaches to this subject. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 043 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio: More episodes here: Episode Archive Find us online:
Episode 42: Building a Writing Habit
(Mini-Episode) D.C. and Avery discuss the benefits of building regular writing habits and how they've both managed to work them into their schedules and lives.Items discussed: The Pomodoro Technique for productivity Forest, a productivity app Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 042 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming … Continue reading Episode 42: Building a Writing Habit
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