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- Ep101 (Mini-Ep): Agent Break-Ups
What happens if you and your agent part ways, for any reason? In this episode, D.C. and Avery discuss the possible circumstances that could lead to an agent break-up, and what the options are in that situation.
19 min - Ep100: Elixir Writing Retreats
Avery and D.C. talk with some special guests about Elixir Writing Retreats! They're joined by Elixir founder Daniel Waldman, author Donna Barba Higuera, and literary agent Allison Remcheck.
Together, they discuss how Elixir Writing Retreats got started, what one of their retreats entails, and also talk about monkey etiquette (it makes sense, we promise!)
Links:- Elixir Writing Retreats Website
- Elixir Writing Retreats Instagram
- Donna Barba Higuera's Website
- Donna Barba Higuera on Instagram
- More about Alebrijes, Donna's book discussed in this episode
- Allison Remcheck at Stimola Literary
- Allison Remcheck at Twitter
55 min - Ep099 (Mini-Ep): Which Idea to Write Next?
Avery and D.C. discuss how they decide which book ideas to pursue, and how to decide if an idea is actually a novel or not.
15 min - Ep098 (Mini-Ep): Doing Research
Avery and D.C. discuss why you need to do research as an author, no matter your genre. We also chat about places to find information and our approaches to research.
18 min - Ep097:Writing Conferences & Workshops
Avery and D.C. discuss their experiences at conferences and workshops. They'll go over what to expect, where to find them, and how to get the most out of them, as well as outlining the differences between the two.
Additional Resources:
AWP Writing Conference directory
Virtual Bookish Events Weekly Newsletter, by Sarah N. Fisk
Local and Regional Writers Organizations and Events (USA Only)
55 min - Ep096 (Mini-Ep): Your Author Website
Avery and D.C. discuss author sites: what to include, where to build them, and our best tips and tricks. We also discuss using your site metrics while querying, and take a nostalgic walk through web design trends of a bygone era.
18 min - Ep095: Hooking Your Reader
Avery and D.C. discuss how to grab a reader's attention with a great opening line and first pages.
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Mentioned in this episode:
- American Gods, by Neil Gaiman
- Dark Places, by Gillian Flynn
- The Last Tale of the Flower Bride, by Roshani Chokshi
- One of Us is Lying, by Karen M. McManus
- The Spear Cuts Through Water, by Simon Jimenez
- The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, by Douglas Adams
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Drink Recipe:
Gingerbread House Martini
- 1 oz gold rum
- 2 oz Baileys Irish Cream
- ¼ oz ginger syrup
- ½ oz cinnamon syrup
- Optional: Rim coupe glass with crushed graham crackers.
- Shake all well with ice, then double-strain into a coupe glass.
53 min - Ep094 (Mini-Ep): Titles
What makes a great title? Avery and D.C. explore the topic using some of our favorites as examples, and share a few tips for how we come up with our own.
15 min - Ep093: Describing Characters
Avery and D.C. review a passage from Avery's old writing and discuss their best tips for describing your characters.
Mentioned: Writing the Other
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Drink recipe: Gold-Flecked Eyes Shot
- 1oz Goldschlager
- 1oz Blue Curacao
- Pour Blue Curacao in shot glass
- Carefully layer goldschlager on top by pouring slowly over the back of a spoon
50 min - Ep092 (Mini-Ep): Eyes on Your Own Paper
In which Avery and D.C. discuss the harm in comparing yourself to other writers, and how they combat those creeping doubts.
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About ... And It’s Writing
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A irreverent podcast about writing craft from author Amy Avery and featured guests.