Tag: writing podcast
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Making Mental Health Work for You with Lucy V Hay
We talked with author/screenwriter Lucy V. Hay about mental health and overcoming the past. Read more
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Layering Conflict in Your Story with Brian Baker
We talk about the different types of conflict, raising the stakes, choosing your conflict based on your characters, and when to let conflict be resolved. Read more
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How we name our characters! (Afterthoughts #6)
Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers share how they name their characters! Read more
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Are you bored enough? Poet Adrian Sanders on why boredom sparks creativity (Episode 16)
Poet Adrian Sanders joins us to discuss the importance of boredom for creativity! Read more
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We’re writing a book!
As we prepare to launch the book, we are looking for people who are just as excited as we are to join our team and spread the word. If that’s you, send us a message, and we’ll find a way to get you involved! Read more
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Sara Wigal shares why you should come to WriterFest in Nashville!
Sara Wigal shares why WriterFest exists and why it’s a fantastic conference for writers to grow and find community! Read more
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Mindfulness, Organization, and Work-Life Balance with Sara Wigal (Episode 15)
Professor Sara Wigal teaches us how to accelerate productivity while being mindful of our personal needs and emotions. Read more
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Bob Sáenz Returns: Story logic, biopics, and memoir—Episode 14
Today, we asked Bob about story logic. Read more
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Embracing trials, rejection, and failure as a writer—Episode 13
Two weeks ago, we talked about overcoming anxieties around querying. Today, we go deeper into how to not just handle but actually embrace the trials that come to all writers through rejection and failure. Call to Action Responses We hear from Adrian Sanders, who shares her favorite writing advice! We’ll have Adrian join us in… Read more
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Art vs product: How audience and intention affect how you write—Episode 12
Do you see your writing as art or a product? What even is the difference, and does it matter? We talk about how our intentions, audience, and even definitions affect how we write. Call to Action Responses We respond to log lines from Jeanice, which sparks early conversation about art vs product. Big Idea Here… Read more