Every story will have at least one coincidence to kick off the plot. After that, as a writer, you’re asking your audience to continue to suspend disbelief to move the story along at the cost of losing them. In this episode, Russ and Tim talk about coincidences, how many are too many (spoilers: more than one), and get into Deus Ex Machina, and Tim voraciously defends Lord of the Rings.
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, Read more
Ever felt like someone was telling you one thing, but their tone was screaming another? Or maybe you’ve decoded a “fine” that definitely didn’t mean things were okay? In life and fiction we’re always finding Read more
A great story deserves a great layout. In this episode, Russ and Tim dig into the nuts and bolts of professional book formatting. Whether you’re prepping a manuscript for a traditional editor or self-publishing a Read more