Tag: writing podcast
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How to overcome anxieties around querying, networking, and more! – Episode 11
Today, we talked about several strategies for overcoming these fears. Read more
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The 3 elements of story that you have to get right (Afterthoughts #5)
Stories contain many elements, but which are the most important to get right? Read more
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Wes Anderson/Montblanc and why you should try analog writing: We react with a fountain-pen YouTuber
We react to the Wes Anderson/Montblac video with pen-enthusiast Brian Baker! Read more
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Your brain craves stories: We react to a neuroscientist’s video (Afterthoughts #4)
We talk about how our brains crave stories, the importance of free will, the limitations of our brains, and how we might even need to reshape the stories our brains “automatically” tell us. Read more
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Revising loglines for novels and screenplays—Afterthoughts #3
How do you revise your loglines? How do you workshop and revise your logline for your novel or screenplay? We practice revising loglines by reading Emily’s log line for her work-in-progress! Our hope is that these critique sessions help you work on your own loglines and pitches. If you have a logline you would like… Read more
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Episode 7: The myth of original premises: Embrace similarities
Have you ever come up with a great premise for a story and then discovered that it already exists? It may be discouraging at first, but we actually think this can be a good thing. Read more
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Episode 6—Our favorite advice for writers
We share our favorite advice for writers and why it impacted our own writing journeys. Read more
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Episode 2 — Drawing on the past: How every moment has prepared you for now
For artists, there is no wasted time. In this episode, we talk about how everything you have experienced has brought you to where you are now. Read more
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Episode 1: How hobbies enhance your writing (and your life)
How having a hobby inspires unique writing ideas. In this episode, we talk about the importance of non-writing hobbies and interests for inspiring unique ideas. Read more
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Episode 0—Who, what, when, and (more than sometimes) why
Try as they might, Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers can’t fully explain this podcast without your involvement. Read more