Tropes can be useful building blocks of storytelling. They’re familiar patterns that help audiences quickly understand the parts of a story. In this episode, Russ and Tim explore why tropes aren’t inherently bad, how they support story structure, and what actually counts as a trope. From character types to plot beats. The key isn’t avoiding tropes, but using them in smart, fresh ways.
How do you find inspiration? Where can it be found? Once you find it how do you maintain it? This episode Russ & Tim dive into their sources of inspiration and how they maintain it, Read more
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