So you’ve completed a first draft of your manuscript. Now what? The real work begins. Writing is re-writing and the second draft is a heavy lift of fixing those major character and plot issues that creep in during that first vomit draft. This episode Russ and Tim talk about the trials and tribulations of the second draft and how important it is when shaping your story.
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
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 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 Read more