... And It’s Writing

... And It’s Writing

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  • Ep081 (Mini-Ep): ”As you know, Bob”

    "As you know, this is a podcast." In this episode, D.C. and Avery discuss "as you know, Bob" conversations in your writing. Do your characters over-explain things to one another for the reader's benefit? We chat about our thoughts on the matter and our best tips for avoiding the dreaded "as you know" dialogue.

    16 min
  • Ep080 (Mini-Ep): Chapters

    D.C. and Avery discuss chapters! How long is our "ideal" chapter, how do we decide where to place chapter breaks, and our thoughts on books that disdain chapters entirely.

    20 min
  • Ep079 (Mini-Ep): Impostor Syndrome

    One of the most common maladies to strike writers: the dreaded Impostor Syndrome. We discuss what it is, how it affects us, and our best tips to combat it.

    Questions to ask yourself to combat anxiety:

    • What is the thing you're worried about?
    (Example for Impostor Syndrome: "that I'm actually a bad writer")
  • What are some clues your worry won't come true?
  • If your worry doesn't come true, what will probably happen instead?
  • If your worry does come true, will you eventually be okay?
  • After answering all these, ask: How has my worry changed?

    • 19 min
  • Ep077: Off the Rails with Bendi Barrett!

    In one of our most unhinged episodes, Avery and D.C. sit down with author Bendi Barrett to discuss pen names, writing interactive fiction, the utter satisfaction of tearing dot matrix paper, and the best chapstick flavor.

    Find out more about Bendi and his work here, or follow him on Twitter.

    Other items mentioned:

    • Bar Cart Bookshelf on Twitter
  • Bar Cart Bookshelf Recipe: "The Rapacious" Cocktail
  • Twine
  • ChoiceScript

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    Drink Recipes:

     

    The Feast

    • 6-7 dark sweet cherries (frozen are ok)
  • 1oz vodka
  • 1oz dark chocolate liqueur, not a cream liqueur though
    • (I used Godiva, but Mozart would also be good) 
  • 1.5oz fig liqueur 
  • 1oz benedictine DOM
  • 2-3 hefty dashes angostura bitters
    1. Muddle cherries in a shaker. 
  • Add other ingredients with ice, shake very thoroughly, then double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  • If desired, garnish with luxardo cherries on a cocktail pick.



    • by Elias Eells of Bar Cart Bookshelf:

    The Rapacious

    • 1 oz blackstrap rum
  • .5 oz apricot liqueur 
  • .5 oz orgeat
  • 1 oz heavy cream
  • Sprinkle nutmeg for garnish

    • Add all ingredients to your shaker, then ice. Shake for 10-15 seconds, until chilled. Strain into a stemmed cocktail glass and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg.

     

    1 hr 12 min
  • Ep 075: Interview with Literary Agent, Chelsea Hensley!

    Avery and guest host Emily chat with agent Chelsea Hensley of KT Literary. We discuss the ongoing HarperCollins Union strike, our beefs against the Game of Thrones TV show, and the realities of the query trenches from the other side.

    More information about Chelsea and how to query her can be found here.

    Emily's Percy Jackson podcast, Monster Donut, can be found here.

    44 min
  • Ep 073: Commissioning Artists

    D.C. and Avery discuss the ins and outs of hiring artists for cover art, swag, or children's book illustration. In this episode, they dissect both the business and the creative side of the commissioning process.

     

     

    Mentioned in this Episode:

     

    • Papyrus Skit from Saturday Night Live
  • ArtStation
  • Writers: How To Credit Illustrators, Blog Post by D.C. McNaughton

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    Drink Pairing: Absinthe

    • 1oz absinthe, 
  • 1 sugar cube
  •  3oz water

    1. Absinthe in bottom of glass
  • Sugar cube on top of slotted spoon over glass
  • Drip water over sugar until it dissolves

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    49 min

About ... And It’s Writing

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A irreverent podcast about writing craft from author Amy Avery and featured guests.