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- Ep071 (Mini-Ep): Gimme a Break
D.C. and Avery discuss scene breaks! What they are, how they control pacing, and how we decide where to place one.
13 min - Ep070: The Plottr App & Planning Your Book
D.C. and Avery welcome author Troy Lambert to the podcast to discuss the writing app Plottr! We chat about all the ways Plottr can help both planners and pantsers, as well as our techniques for revision and some favorite app uses and features.
Links:
Plottr App
MINOR NOTE: We apologize for a few small audio skips during the beginning intro section due to some technical issues, but they disappear after the first few minutes.1 hr - Ep069: Revision Roulette!
Avery and D.C. are at the mercy of the roulette wheel as they rapid-fire edit as many snippets as they can in an hour. The wheel also decides Avery's drinks - will she do a shot of balsamic vinegar? Listen to find out.
48 min - Ep068 (Mini-Ep): The Dreaded Synopsis
One of the big boss fights of querying is the synopsis. D.C. and Avery discuss what a synopsis is, why it exists, and our best tips for drafting your own.
Click here for our example synopsis of The Lion King
15 min - Ep067 (Mini-Ep): Writing D&D Campaigns
With tabletop gaming's rise in popularity, what tips or tricks should you bring to writing and running your own worlds or campaigns?
Mentioned:Character Creation Worksheet
17 min - Ep066 (Mini-Ep): Decisions, Decisions
When you have multiple ideas, how do you decide which one to work on? And how do you avoid bouncing back and forth, spinning your wheels? D.C. and Avery discuss.
16 min - Ep065 (Mini-Ep): When Your Plot Goes Sideways
Avery and D.C. discuss what happens when your book's plot takes an unexpected turn while drafting.
16 min - Ep064 (Mini-Ep): The Neverending Draft
Avery and D.C. chat about what it's like to write the same "book of your heart" for years, as well as discussing how it can help you as a writer to move on to another project for a while.
15 min - Ep 063: NaNoWriMo! (National Novel Writing Month)
Let's talk about NaNoWriMo! We'll chat about NaNoWriMoFOMO, how to decide if NaNoWriMo is for you, and our best tips for surviving the month.
Items mentioned:
- The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, by Sangu Mandanna
- NaNoWriMo.org
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Drinks:
“Blood, Sweat & Tears” challenge shot- .5 oz 100% Cranberry
- .5 oz Vodka
- .5 oz Vinegar
Espresso Martini- 2oz vodka
- 1oz coffee liqueur (Like Mr Black or Kahlua)
- 1oz espresso or cold brew concentrate
- Optional (depending on your sweet tooth): .5oz simple syrup
- Shake all well with ice
- Strain into coupe or martini glass
- Garnish with 3 espresso beans
47 min - Ep062 (Mini-Ep): Crafting Characters
D.C. and Avery discuss their techniques and processes when creating new characters.
Mentioned:
- Character Development Worksheet
- Writing Thesaurus Books by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi
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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.