... And It’s Writing

Avery and D.C. discuss the classic writing advice "Show, Don't Tell" while revising an old snippet of Avery's writing and enjoying some old-fashioned cocktails. Plus, everything is better with pizza.

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Books mentioned in this episode:

Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi

 

Drink Pairing: Writer's Tears Old Fashioned

2.5oz Writer’s Tears Copper Pot Whiskey

1.5 tsp brown sugar syrup

Dash angostura bitters

Orange peel

Luxardo cherry (for garnish)

Add syrup and bitters in a rocks glass and stir well. 

Add a large ice cube, then pour in whiskey and stir well to dilute. 

Spritz orange peel over the top and drop peel into glass. 

Garnish with luxardo cherry.

We've all heard the warning about too many adverbs, but they're not always a cardinal writing sin. In our inaugural episode, D.C. and Avery will share a drink and revise an old snippet of Avery's writing with an eye on adverbs. Which ones can stay and which can be tweaked?