• Improving your Writing, six excellent ways to continue your education.
    Jun 10 2024

    As writers, we always seek to improve our craft. What are ways that we educate ourselves on the art of writing? That's what we're talking about today. Six ways - three each - to find information and education about the writing process to help you overcome anything you might be intimitated by or are insecure about.

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    29 mins
  • My "In-Process" Process
    Jun 3 2024

    Look at all those writers out there and how they just crank book after book after book. They must have a bang-out process to help them do that. So what do you do if your muse decides to sleep in or even worse, not even show up to your planned meeting scheduled in this process? Good question. This is what we explore in this episode. What happens when your process breaks and you need to get the muse back involved in your writing?

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    35 mins
  • Crafting Short Stories: Do’s and Don’ts
    May 27 2024

    Join us for a special episode celebrating International Short Story Month! In this episode, get the essential do’s and don’ts to help you master concise storytelling. Whether you're a seasoned writer or a curious reader, this episode will inspire and enhance your appreciation for the art of short stories.

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    32 mins
  • Book Talk - Feel Good Reads for the Summer - and not just romcom-y Beach Reads
    May 20 2024

    Here we are, getting ready for summer. Do you have all your summer plans ready? Is your sunblock on? Got your bug spray handy? And what about your reading list? How's it going? Does your plans involve books? Well, they should. We thought we would help you with your summer prep and provide you a small list of books that just make you feel good. They made us feel good, at least. They're not really Beach reads but something akin. Happy Summer Reading!

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    18 mins
  • Mom Writes World: Balancing Parenthood and Prose
    May 13 2024

    Happy Mother's Day everyone! Join us as we talk all about what it means to be a writer mom along with plenty of personal stories, tips, support, and humor. If you have a writer mom in your life, send this episode her way!

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    27 mins
  • Let's Talk Atmospheric Phenomena
    May 6 2024

    We all had a pretty major eclipse happen and it was an experience of astronomical significance. This week we're talking about all these phenomena and how they inspire us. And, let's not forget mythology and folklore and all those creepy stories that have to explain rituals as well. Something has to explain it, right?

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    28 mins
  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to Writing: Navigating the Galaxy of Creativity
    Apr 29 2024

    Embark on a literary adventure through the cosmos with this, our 42nd episode. Today we celebrate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. We'll explore how Douglas Adams' masterpiece can help tackle writer's block, plot twists, and finding your unique voice, not to mention share some of our favorite quotes!

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    32 mins
  • Radiation and Fiction - a Glowing Review
    Apr 22 2024

    We know you're curious. Radiation is fascinating and super dangerous. It's basically magic. I mean, how did all those superheroes get their powers? In this week's episode, what better way to celebrate Oppenheimer's birthday than talking about radiation. We dive into this particular part of our world and workshop how it can be added to your fiction.

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    26 mins