In this episode, DC and Avery discuss series and standalones. How do you decide if a story idea is a series or standalone? What does the outlining process look like for each? And how to avoid common pitfalls such as the Book 2 Slump or infodumps in later books? Books and items mentioned in this … Continue reading Episode 23: Series & Standalones
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Episode 22: Writer’s Block
(Mini-Episode) How do we deal with "writer's block"? Does it even exist? DC and Avery discuss the topic in this mini-episode. Items Mentioned in This Episode: Character Development Questions Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 022 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 18: Play it Again… Rewrites
(Mini-Episode) How do you know when to revise, and when to do a full rewrite? In this episode, D.C. and Avery discuss the "do-over" aspect of drafting, their personal experience with the emotional fallout of realizing you need to rewrite. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 018 (to download, right-click the Download button and … Continue reading Episode 18: Play it Again… Rewrites
Episode 12: Planning Tools & Processes
(Mini-Episode) Planning a novel is hard. Today we talk about some of the tools and processes we use to get started. Items mentioned in this episode: Anthemion Writer's Cafe Scrivener Aeon Timeline Jami Gold Beat Sheets Character Development Worksheet World Anvil Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 012 (to download, right-click the Download button … Continue reading Episode 12: Planning Tools & Processes
Episode 8: Passion vs. Obligation
Today, D.C. and Avery discuss the love/hate aspect of writing. How do you keep the passion alive when your love for a story starts to wane? And when it comes to deadlines, how do you trudge through the parts of the process you hate in order to meet them? Books mentioned in this episode: Neon … Continue reading Episode 8: Passion vs. Obligation
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