Words to Write By
Ask the Author: Therese Moore — which comes first, the plot idea or the character? (March 29th)
Writing Mentally Unstable Characters
Welcome back, loyal listeners! This week, Al talks with Stephanie Carroll, author of A White Room, about writing mentally unstable characters. As always, give us a thumbs up and subscribe on YouTube and through whatever podcast app you prefer. Reviews are always appreciated. Show notes follow the YouTube embed. Don’t forget to ask an author for your chance…
Writing with Women
Welcome back, loyal listeners! We’ve got a few special treats for you. First, Heather Luby joins us to talk about Writing with (for, about, etc.) Women. Her voice is a bit of a blast from the past, and, as always, her insights are transformational.
Sentiment Without Sentimentality
Welcome back, loyal listeners! This week, we chat emotions. How do you write emotionally powerful scenes without being melodramatic? Here are a few tips for you. As always, please leave us a comment and tell your friends about us!
Let’s Get Physical
Welcome back, loyal listeners! This week, we tackle how to write with physical precision when describing our characters bodies, even their biology! Listen or watch below to find out how to “embody” your characters.
Death and Taxes
Welcome back, loyal listeners! This week we talk about the business of writing, including how to handle your taxes. While we’re not experts, we’ve learned a few tips and tricks that can help you out.
Poetic Elements in Prose
Welcome back, loyal listeners. In honor of National Poetry Month, we talk about elements of poetry we can bring into our prose.
Spirituality in Fiction
Welcome back, loyal listeners! This week, in honor of Easter, we talk about spirituality in fiction. It’s a dimension that’s often overlooked by writers. We need to think about the spirituality of our characters and how that can impact our plot.
Firsts in Fiction’s Favorites
Welcome back, loyal listeners! Fun treat for you this week. Al and Aaron talk about their favorite novels and what we can learn about them as writers.