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 meaning beyond intention. In this episode Russ and Tim read between the lines of another idiom and how it functions as a literary device.
It’s one thing to self-publish, but what does it take to start your own publishing imprint? In this episode, Russ and Tim sit down with fantasy author Scott Colby to discuss why and how he Read more
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 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 Read more