...and it's writing.

Ep 032 (Mini-Ep): ”I’ll do that later.”

"I'll write... tomorrow."
Procrastination: We've all done it. But how to tell when your "for the inspiration" passion projects drift into procrastination? And how do you defeat the urge to do so? Join D.C. and Avery as they discuss the topic.

Ep 031: Iceberg Theory

When introducing readers to your world, how do you show them the tip of the iceberg? Avery and D.C. discuss their tricks for world-building and conveying that world, as well as giving some recommendations of books that do this correctly. Also, a Neopets digression.

Ep 030 (Mini-Ep): Critique Etiquette

Critique is hard. Giving it can be just as difficult as receiving it, but there are some general "best practices" in critique etiquette and manners that can help the medicine go down a little smoother for everyone involved. In this mini-episode, D.C. and Avery discuss their personal tips for critique etiquette on both ends.

Ep 029: Word-vomit & Zero Drafts

What exactly is a Zero Draft, how does one differ from an outline, and why might you want to give them a try? Grab a draft beer for this week's themed beverage and join D.C. and Avery as they discuss the subject!

Ep 028 (Mini-Ep): The Dark Side

D.C. and Avery discuss writing dark or possibly triggering content, our thoughts on content warnings, and how to approach these topics in a thoughtful way.

Ep 027 (Mini-Ep): Surviving the Stress of Querying

The Query Trenches are a rough place to live. In this episode, D.C. and Avery discuss how they coped with the stress of querying and rejection, as well as some tools to help manage the query process.
Items Mentioned:
QueryTracker: A website for managing your queries

Ep 026 (Mini-Ep): Combining & Cutting Characters

Sometimes in revision, you've got to make the tough choice to give a character the axe, or combine multiple characters into one. How do you decide when to do this, and what are some techniques for doing so?

Ep 025: Is This a Kissing Book? (Writing Sex Scenes)

Ooh la la! D.C. and Avery discuss the salacious topic of writing sex scenes. We discuss how we try to avoid the cringe zone, as well as sharing examples with a lot of laughs and a teensy bit of embarrassment .

Ep 024 (Mini-Ep): AMA

This episode is a bit of a break from writing subjects so you can get to know Avery and D.C. a little better. We discuss the weirdest things our pets do, our worst book hangovers, and play a game of FMK with fantasy novel protagonists.

Ep 023: Series & Standalones

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?