Podcast Episodes

ACTION!

No matter the genre, no matter the plot, characters move, talk, and occasionally resort to fisticuffs when words don't work, or the writer gets bored…

1 year ago

Audio Tags and Dark Romance

How do you write for audio? Or more importantly, what pitfalls should you avoid? How do you deal with those pesky dialogue tags? And the DRS Crew pon…

1 year ago

The Title Problem

Hey, you! What's your book's title and why? Will it bring the masses to your door? Or will it ensure they pass you by?
The DRS Crew discusses the (no…

1 year ago

Indies vs Traditional Publishing

Chat asks what indies can learn from traditional publishers and vice versa. Prepare for opinions...

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1 year, 1 month ago

Don't Sidequest Your Plot!

Is there a difference between a plot and a sidequest? How do you know which one you're telling? And can an entire book be a sidequest? Terry wants to…

1 year, 1 month ago

Keepin' It Real

What are some of the pros and cons of using real-life events in your work? Do they make good backdrops or should you avoid them?

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1 year, 2 months ago

RPGs and Plot

What can writers learn from role-playing game design? Do role-playing games help writers grasp character and universe? The DRS Crew discusses.

Chat w…

1 year, 2 months ago

Binge Writing, Recovery, and Creativity

What is "binge writing?" How do you get into the zone? More importantly, are there any 12 step programs to help you recover?

Creativity isn't stagnan…

1 year, 2 months ago

Amazon Shenanigans -- We Own Nothing

Amazon is removing the ability to download books you purchase to your computer, making all your ebooks ephemeral except via their app or their hardwa…

1 year, 2 months ago

Provocateur Writing and Attraction Marketing

Terry wonders about provocative writing, and V questions whether authenticity makes good marketing. Paul, meanwhile, thinks about the Antarctic as a …

1 year, 2 months ago