If you’ve survived the second draft, congrats! But you still have quite a way to go on your journey, which brings us to the third draft and beyond. Refining sentence structure and word choice, incorporating beta reader feedback, eliminating crunch words and phrases, the drafts where the polish happens. In this episode, Russ and Tim reflect on their drafting process, how many it took, and what hurdles they hope to avoid for future novels.
If a book has no reviews, does anyone read it? Social media has changed the world of book reviews and discoverability. In this episode, Russ & Tim chat with prolific writer, editor, and reviewer Alana Read more
No fear? Then your character may not have much depth. Fear drives characters to make choices, good or bad, as they confront the ghosts they’ve been avoiding. In this episode, Russ and Tim explore how Read more
What does it take to become a full-time writer? Russ and Tim chat with horror author Nick Roberts about the ins and outs of the profession. From maintaining a disciplined routine and working with traditional Read more