...and it's writing.

Ep062 (Mini-Ep): Crafting Characters

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

Ep061: K.D. Edwards Interview

We chat with author K.D. Edwards about his book series, The Tarot Sequence. We also discuss how to approach writing fight scenes, what it's like to write a clairvoyant character, hybrid publishing, his relationship with his readers, and more!

Ep060 (Mini-Ep): When Side Characters Take Over

What do you do when a side character tries to steal center stage? We discuss our thoughts and tricks.

Ep 059: 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.

Ep058 (Mini-Ep): Writing When You’re Not Writing

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.

Ep 057 (Mini-Ep): The Call

It's finally happened: a literary agent has asked to have a call with you after reading your manuscript! What now? We go over some of the questions to ask during The Call, as well as some of the things the agent may ask you.

Ep056 (Mini-Ep): Cliffhangers & Open Endings

Avery and D.C. get a bit salty about cliffhangers and open endings. When can they be advantageous, and when can they turn off readers?

Ep 055: Writing Transgender Characters (Interview)

In the first of our "Write It Better" interview episodes, we sit down with illustrator Matthew Spencer to discuss his experiences as a transgender man, the portrayal of trans characters in media, and ways writers can better incorporate trans characters into their work.

Ep 054 (Mini-Ep): Your Character’s Goals

A conversation on how character goals shape your plot wanders into a discussion about writing characters who think differently than you, and why goals are important to your story.
Mentioned:
Books by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi:
Emotional Wound Thesaurus
Positive Trait Thesaurus
Negative Trait Thesaurus
Emotion Thesaurus
Character Development Questions Worksheet

Ep 053 (Mini-Ep): What’s in a Name?

How do you name things in your novel, particularly in sci-fi and fantasy? We touch on some resources and share a little nerdy linguistics talk as we chat about how we name people, places, and things.
Mentioned in this episode:
Vulgar: A Fantasy Language Generator