Why are scene transitions important? Not ony to they ground the reader in POV, setting, and time. They can change mood and create pacing that keeps a reader engaged. In this episode Russ and Tim get into their own approaches Read more…
50th episode! We made it! Russ and Tim do a pulse check on their projects, how far they’ve come, and the path ahead. Here’s to fifty more!
Structure is a good thing, right? In this episode, Russ and Tim discuss chapter structure and how a well-structured chapter can impact pacing and tension and influence the reader to keep turning pages.
Are video games art? What elevates a video game narrative to make it memorable? Will Russ and Tim ever stop playing and get back to writing their second novels? In this special video game-themed episode, we tackle these questions and Read more…
Author Geoffrey Morrison joins us again for a great chat about his new nonfiction book, Budget Travel for Dummies. We discuss his move from fiction to nonfiction, hostels, deadlines, editing, and more.
Similes are metaphors; metaphors are not similes. In this episode, Russ and Tim explore more tools in the author’s toolbox with metaphor and simile usage. What are they? How are they different? And how they use them in their own Read more…
Have you found your voice as a storyteller? What does that even mean? This episode Russ and Tim explore the many factors that can shape an author’s voice, and how they found (or are still looking for) their own.
There are a slew of writing myths out there. In this episode, Russ and Tim walk through some common myths and even bust a few of the big ones.
The query process can be a daunting, self-doubt-inducing part of getting published. In this episode, Russ asks Tim about his experience with the query process, the good, the bad, the ugly, and most importantly, how to stay focused on writing.
A good theme can provide the heart and glue that binds your story together. Characters, dialogue, setting, and symbolism are important in conveying your theme to the reader. In this episode, Russ and Tim dive into the common themes and Read more…