A podcast about writing - from start to finish

An editor is essential if you want to take your manuscript from a draft to a polished and professional book, but how do you know what kind of edit you need and where to find the right working partner? In Read more

Backstory is essential to establishing who your characters are and the decisions they’ll make in your story, but how much is too much? In this REPLAY episode from 2024, Russ and Tim discuss backstory, how they approached it for their Read more

Have you ever read a book and thought the end wasn’t particularly satisfying? Well, you’re not alone! In this REPLAY episode, Russ and Tim explore common Act III pitfalls, why they can make your final act fall flat, and how Read more

When self-publishing there are many decisions to be made. The biggest is how you’ll publish and distribute your novel. In this episode Russ & Tim chat about the Pros and Cons of publishing exclusively with Amazon or going WIDE and Read more

Looking to build hype before a book launch? One tool that can boost an initial launch is ARC (Advanced Review Copy) readers. In this episode, Russ and Tim explore the pros and cons of ARC Readers, why and how authors Read more

What does it take to stand out and be successful when publishing a novel? Spoilers: It’s more than simply selling your novel. This episode Russ & Tim chat with Joe Mynhardt from Crystal Lake Publishing about publishing and finding your Read more

Are fourth walls made to be broken? Have you mastered the basics and are now ready to experiment with story structure? In this episode, Russ and Tim discuss metafiction and self-awareness, their meaning and characteristics, and how these tools can Read more

When is the best time to write? Whenever possible. At least that’s what works for John Durgin. This episode, Russ and Tim dig into publishing, horror, and the prolific horror writing habits of John Durgin. John has published over five Read more

WHAM! BAM! ZAP! Interested in knowing what goes into writing a comic book? In this episode, Russ and Tim chat with comic book writer Joey Esposito. He’s published stories for DC Comics, working on titles such as BATMAN: URBAN LEGENDS, Read more

Do you have a manuscript sitting in a drawer somewhere? Are you staring at a screen, unsure where to restart? Us too! Sometimes your manuscript will take a backseat to life, by choice or not, and finding your way back Read more