Brian Dales crafts a conversation from his mind or with influential, interesting and fun guests while also talking a bit about craft beer.
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Authors A.I. presents First Draft Friday! A regular open house for the author community where we talk about the craft of novel writing and storytelling with fellow authors, editors or entrepreneurs. Learn tips and trade secrets from the best names in fiction writing. Have a topic you’d like us to tackle? Know an author who would make a good guest? Let us know at team@authors.ai And get more author resources, including our manuscript analysis tool, at authors.ai
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A series of conversations with industry professionals about the craft of acting for film and television. I sit down with experts in the field and ask questions that help actors better understand what it takes to hone your craft and ultimatley book roles.
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Each week, co-hosts, Alida Winternheimer, author and writing coach at Word Essential, Kathryn Arnold, emerging writer, & Robert Scanlon, author of the Blood Empire series, have conversations about the craft of writing fiction. They bring diverse experiences and talents to the table from both the traditional and indie worlds. Our goal is for each episode to be a fun, lively discussion of some aspect of story craft that enlightens, as well as entertains. Sometimes we have special guests. All e ...
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Conversations with film & tv professionals
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A writing podcast for writers and curious readers, featuring interviews with authors, poets, agents and editors. Twice chosen as one of Writer’s Digest Magazine’s 101 Best Website for Writers. Vermont-grown.
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Join Rachael Herron and J. Thorn every Wednesday for conversations about writing from craft to wellness.
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Episode 75: Lucy Score - Adding humor to romance and suspense writing
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Our guest is instant #1 New York Times bestselling author Lucy Score who discusses how she adds humor to her work – and shares tips on how you can do the same. Find out about our next First Draft Friday chats, and our manuscript analysis too, at https://authors.ai/ This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Did you know …
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Episode 38: Episode 38: From Stumbling Blocks to Stepping Stones: A Conversation with Heidi Dean About the Power of Social Media
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Before I talk about the amazing conversation that Heidi Dean was gracious enough to have with me, I need to add a quick note that this conversation was recorded before Twitter changed its name to X. Now most of you probably know that Heidi Dean is known in the industry as the top social media strategist for actors. She has also recently published a…
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This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn are joined by D. Liebhart. Revision is more than just fixing typos and filling plot holes; it's about delving deep into the heart of the story and ensuring every word, every character, and every twist aligns with the author's vision. D. discusses the challenges she faced revising her award…
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Episode 73: Melissa F. Miller - Writing in Multiple Third Person POVs
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In this episode of First Draft Friday, our guest is bestselling thriller author Melissa F. Miller. Melissa discusses writing in multiple third-person POV thrillers. Melissa says “I love writing big, juicy multiple POV thrillers. Every once in a while, I’ll do dual narrators (like my Shenandoah Shadows romantic suspense books and The Anniversary Par…
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SWRT 292 | Marketing & Community withe Alexa Bigwarfe
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"It's never too early to start thinking about marketing and building your community. It's never too early. It can be too late." Ever thought it's too early to market your book? Think again! Alexa Bigwarfe shares her wisdom on today's Story Works Round Table, in a conversation that's as inspiring as it is informative. Marketing, as Alexa says, is no…
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This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn discover the compelling intersection of personal experience and fiction on this week's writing podcast. D. Leibhart joins us to share her journey writing her award-winning novel, House on Fire, and the art of turning life into literature. Join us for a conversation about craft and the comp…
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Episode 72: Scarlett St. Clair - Writing Dark Anti-Heroes That Readers Love
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Catch up as our guest, bestselling romantic fantasy author Scarlett St. Clair discusses her work with Alessandra Torre, and explains how she creates dark anti-heroes who readers fall in love with. More about our manuscript analysis tool and author resources at authors.ai This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Did you…
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This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn welcome screenwriter Tim Auld back to the round table to discuss heroes. What makes a hero resonate with an audience? Tim Auld introduces us to the concept of ordinary heroism, a principle that suggests heroes should be inherently inadequate to the challenges they face. It's this inadequac…
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Episode 71a: Jeff Wheeler - When Authors Pivot
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Variety is the spice of life – but is it also the secret to a long and prosperous author career? Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler knows his stuff, and with a recent pivot into writing thrillers, he’s the perfect author to have this discussion with. This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Did you kno…
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Episode 71: Xio Axelrod - Writing as a Hybrid Author
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Bestselling contemporary romance author Xio Axelrod and Alessandra Torre discuss themes related to writing romance, and Xio’s journey from indie to published author. This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes? Get your book analyzed here > https://…
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SWRT 289 | Scripting Didacticism with Screenwriter Tim Auld
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This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida & Kathryn welcome screenwriter Tim Auld to the Story Works Round Table to discuss the trend in film and literature toward didactic writing, when the (often moral) message of a piece overpowers the story trying to be told. Why is this still happening when audiences are weary of it? What about writing a…
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On this episode Brian talks about this first major road trip of 2024 with Cutie Pie, the breweries he enjoyed and the crashing end to their journey ... and so much more, really!!! Have a listen/watch and share with your friends or enemies! Find on all podcast platforms and YouTube! Just Search “Craft Conversations”! It’s always best if you watch 😉 …
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Episode 68: Lynne Golodner - The Similarities & Differences Between Creative Nonfiction & Fiction
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Authors Alessandra Torre and Lynne Golodner discuss the similarities & differences between creative nonfiction & fiction. This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes? Get your book analyzed here > https://authors.ai/…
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Episode 70: Mary Carroll Moore - Your Characters Can Be You
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Authors Alessandra Torre and Mary Carroll Moore discuss how writers can incorporate themselves into their characters. Mary Carroll shares how she incorporated some of her own life experiences into her latest book, A Woman’s Guide to Search and Rescue. This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Did you know you can get an…
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Episode 71a: Jeff Wheeler - When Authors Pivot
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Episode 69: Debbie Weiss - Stepping Through Your Self Imposed Boundaries
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Authors Alessandra Torre and Debbie Weiss discuss stepping through self-imposed boundaries of fear and anxiety to pen your first book. This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes? Get your book analyzed here > https://authors.ai/…
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This week, Alida, Robert, and Kathryn discuss the relationship between stakes and agency. How do these aspects of plot and character work together to create forward drive in your story? This episode is from our library. It was previously published as episode 73. Show notes and more at www.StoryWorksPodcast.com Get Alida's musings on life, writing, …
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This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn talk about creating character arcs. Most characters won't utterly transform from villain to hero, like our friend Scrooge, but shift needs to happen. Our character and plot arcs are married. The internal character arc is played out in the external plot arc. Identifying your character's shi…
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Episode 37: The Power of Playing With the Form: A Conversation with Film Festival Curators, Angie Reza Tures and Mary Dossinger
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When I think of curators of film festivals, I often think of them the same way I used to think of casting directors: as the gatekeepers to our success. But during my conversation with Angie Reza Tures from the Femme Frontera Showcase and Mary Dossinger from the RiverRun International Film Festival it became very apparent that the curators, just lik…
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SWRT 286 | Writers Book Club: A Christmas Carol
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This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn tackle a holiday classic, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Most of us have seen the story dramatized annually, whether on television or in the theatre. But how many of us have actually read it? It was my first time and I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. No surprise, however, Dickens…
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This week, Alida and Kathryn solve the world's problems with one simple, three-part edict. We're kidding, but we're kind of not. Writing and reading are all about building empathetic connections with people who are nothing like ourselves. As such, writers are gifted with a truly great responsibility. Share this episode and a book with the people yo…
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Episode 63 - April White - Research: How Much is Enough?
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April White sits down with Alessandra Torre to talk about the real history and actual mysteries she researches for her books, and how to write responsibly in an age when representation and diversity is so important in our stories. Hear about how the truth can be a powerful tool for plotting stories and creating realistic settings. This is an unedit…
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Episode 64 - Kim Catanzarite - Phases of Editing
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Authors Alessandra Torre and Kim Catanzarite discuss the many phases of the editorial process—from the first draft to the proofreading pool and everything in between. Hear about what it really means to produce a finished manuscript, and how the editorial process can help get you there. This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Lis…
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Episode 67 - Jane L. Rosen - Screenwriter To Published Author
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Alessandra Torre and Jane L. Rosen discuss how Jane went from Screenwriter To Published Author and how she takes her real-life experiences & turns them into novels. This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes? Get your book analyzed here > https://a…
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Episode 66 - Kathleen Fine - Brainstorm to Book: Steps to Publishing
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Authors Alessandra Torre and Kathleen Fine discuss steps, advice, and tips on how first-time novel writers can get their book published. In this episode, she shares the inside scoop of what worked for her (and what didn’t) to ignite you into authorhood! This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Did you know you can get …
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Episode 65 - Lael Raphael - Plotting for Pantsers
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Authors Lael Raphael and Alessandra Torre discuss how to use the Theory of the Outstanding Question to set up a plot which will engage and entertain readers. Listen here to discover what is an Outstanding Question? Two great examples of an Outstanding Question from movies and TV are: “Who is Kaiser Soze?” and “Who is Jon Snow’s mother?” This is an …
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On this episode Brian thanks all the Vets for their service, discusses the upcoming studio version of 'Mississippi Row On' by the Paul Stone Project and does his online oneway interview with Warrior Expeditions for the 800 mile Arizona Trail ... and so much more, really!!! Have a listen/watch and share with your friends or enemies! Find on all podc…
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SWRT 284 | Writers Book Club: Naming My Father
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This week, Alida and Kathryn welcome Dr. Martha Highers to the Writers Book Club to discuss "Naming My Father," a personal essay that won the Under the Sun summer writing contest. Martha is an editor at Under the Sun. not only do we talk as reader-writers, we get an insightful behind the scenes glimpse of the selection and editorial process for thi…
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Episode 62 - Jessica Flory - Crafting Themes To Inspire
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Alessandra Torre and Jessica Flory discuss how to choose a relatable theme that will resonate with readers, how to use character arcs to bring out theme, and how to deliver a powerful message without sounding preachy or overbearing. Tune in to learn about crafting themes to inspire! This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen…
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Episode 61 - Ines Johnson - Pacing Techniques
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Alessandra Torre and Ines Johnson discuss how to write more bingeworthy books using pacing techniques from episodic television structure. Novelists, are you ready to learn the pacing techniques employed by episodic television writers that keep millions in their seats through commercial breaks and coming back for more each week, each season, and eve…
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This week at the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn discuss characterization, with examples from a short story by Junot Díaz. They analyze how Díaz introduces characters through the narrator's perspective, using just a few sharp details to create vivid impressions of complex people are are inspired to re-examine their own character descript…
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Episode 59: Rhonda M. Lawson - Building Believable & Compelling Plots
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Literary strategist, book coach and 23-time published author Dr. Rhonda M. Lawson joins us with actionable tips on building compelling plotlines through planning, foreshadowing and character development. This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes? …
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Episode 60 - Rebecca Zanetti - Multi Genre Writing
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Alessandra Torre and Rebecca Zanetti discuss how to write across several genres and stay true to your brand. Discover tips for writing fiction in different genres. This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes? Get your book analyzed here > https://au…
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SWRT 282 | Writers Book Club: Fiesta, 1980 by Junot Diaz
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This week at the Story Works Round Table, listener and fellow writer Dave sits down with Alida and Kathryn to discuss the short story by Junot Diaz, "Fiesta, 1980." We're amazed by how much tension Diaz packs into this story about a family gathering, as well as his incredible voice, imagery, and metaphors. Are you ready to work with a developmental…
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209: Brian Dales / The Vow of Silence Episode
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On this episode Brian talks about doing a vow of silence, the Edisto Blackwater Boogie, and upcoming shows with Lisa, Slayton and Jeff ... and so much more, really!!! Have a listen/watch and share with your friends or enemies! Find on all podcast platforms and YouTube! Just Search “Craft Conversations”! It’s always best if you watch 😉 Enjoyed: Bubl…
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This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn discuss bookending a story with a prologue and epilogue. Bookends can't just be tacked on; they need to be essential to the reader's understanding of whole story. Show notes, links, & more at www.StoryWorksPodcast.com. Read A Room Full of Books & Pencils, ruminations on the essential, stor…
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SWRT 280 | Writers Book Club: Ethan Frome
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This week we're back from summer break with a new season and a new format. In addiction to the regular conversations about craft, we'll be reading a short prose text each month and discussing it as writers. Would you like to join the book club? Next month we're talking about Junot Diaz' short story "Fiesta 1980." This week, we delve into Edith Whar…
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On this episode Brian talks Wu Wei, his latest trip to Kings Mt and Vien Quang Buddhist Monestary, upcoming trip to Boone, NC. Getting back on the road full-time and so much more, really!!! Have a listen/watch and share with your friends or enemies! Find on all podcast platforms and YouTube! Just Search “Craft Conversations”! It’s always best if yo…
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Story Works Round Table is back next month with some exciting new shows! Check out A Room Full of Books & Pencils https://booksandpencils.substack.com/ SWRT September reading: Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton SWRT October reading: Fiesta 1980 by Junot Diaz Writers Group Coaching: https://wordessential.com/writingcoach/ Writers Circle free office hour: …
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206: Brian Dales / The Cutie Pie Episode
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On this episode Brian talks his DUIs plea down to a DUAC, getting his license back, the costs of a DUI, RV stuff to get back on the road, ANTS, his new girl Cutie Pie and so much more, really!!! Have a listen/watch and share with your friends or enemies! Find on all podcast platforms and YouTube! Just Search “Craft Conversations”! It’s always best …
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Episode 58: Dylan Thomas Pratt - Continuing the legacy of Scott Pratt
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Dylan Thomas Pratt, son of the late international best-selling author Scott Pratt, whose work has sold more than six million copies, discusses the evolution of his role in the further development of his father’s work. His father, Scott Pratt, was known for both his Joe Dillard series and his Darren Street series. Now Dylan is continuing a legacy. L…
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Episode 57: Pamela Fagan Hutchins - Killing it with a Crime Fiction Series
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Pamela Fagan Hutchins, USA Today bestselling and Silver Falchion Best Mystery winning author of 24 mystery/suspense/thriller novels (Patrick Flint & What Doesn’t Kill You) discusses tips for writing a compulsively readable crime fiction series. In this unedited chat, she answers questions and give actionable tips. Listen in! This is an unedited cha…
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Episode 56: James Rosone - Crafting Successful Series
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James Rosone discusses how to craft a series that draws readers into books seven, eight, and beyond. In this unedited chat, he answers questions and give actionable tips. Listen in! This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes? Get your book analyzed…
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Episode 55: LT Ryan - Crafting Compelling Characters
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Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon bestselling author of several mysteries and thrillers, including the Jack Noble and Rachel Hatch series, LT Ryan, discusses crafting compelling characters in order to create the best character-driven stories. In this unedited chat, he answers questions and give actionable tips. Listen in! This is an unedit…
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Episode 54 : A.L. Jackson - Deepening Character Developments
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NYT bestselling author A.L. Jackson shares insight on how to develop unforgettable characters that will live in our readers’ hearts forever. In this unedited chat, she answers questions and give actionable tips. Listen in! This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your nove…
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Author Timothy Byron discusses how an author’s subconscious biases, and life experiences may determine the traits and personality types of their characters. In this unedited chat, he answers questions and give actionable tips. Listen in! This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Did you know you can get an expert analys…
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Episode 51 - Jeff Carson: Juggling Writing and Life
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With never-ending, relentless day-to-day obligations and options pulling us in different directions, writing (and completing) projects can at times seem a tough, borderline impossible task. Bestselling author of the David Wolf and Ali Falco Series Jeff Carson shares some of what helps him stay on track and mostly sane as he juggles life and creatin…
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Episode 50 - Scott Bartlett: Defeating ‘Writer’s Block’
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Science fiction author Scott Bartlett shares his simple method for structuring stories. Knowing where you’re going in a story will help you define goals for each scene, keeping the words flowing! In this unedited chat, he answers questions and give actionable tips. Listen in! This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Di…
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205: Brian Dales / The Princess Leia Episode
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On this episode Brian talks growing up with dogs, his various dogs, Princess Leia, possibly getting another dog and so much more, really!!! Have a listen/watch and share with your friends or enemies! Find on all podcast platforms and YouTube! Just Search “Craft Conversations”! It’s always best if you watch 😉 Enjoyed: Water Where to Find Me: Email: …
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Episode 49 - Robin James - Writing Small-Town Settings that Readers Want to Live In
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In this episode of First Draft Friday from Authors A.I., Robin James, bestselling author of over 16 small-town crime thrillers (Cass Leary & Mara Brent series) will discuss tips for how to build fictional towns that can become like characters unto themselves. Join us as we discuss how to create authentic settings that readers love returning to book…
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