Ask the Bards Podcast

By Delilah and Kevin

New York Times bestselling authors, friends, and co-writers Kevin Hearne and Delilah S. Dawson answer audience questions about writing and publishing. Questions can be posed on Twitter via the hashtag... more

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The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.

Ask the Bards Podcast episodes:

May 25, 2020 Episode 14: In which we discuss how long it takes to finish a book, do you need to do writing exercises, which genre to publish first, and the difference between plot and conflict
In which the Bards address several questions from Twitter:
* how long does it take for a writer to finish a book and turn it in to their editor?
* is it better to do craft exercises or keep working on a book that might not be good enough?
* if you’re writing in multiple genres, which one should you try to publish first?
* what is the difference between a story’s plot and its conflict?
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42min
May 18, 2020 Episode 13: In which we discuss how we found agents, how to get published if you don't know anyone in publishing, and the books that make us go WOW
In which the Bards address several questions from Twitter:
* what was your agenting process like?
* if you don’t have connections in the publishing industry, how do you get your book in print?
* what books or authors make you say, “How do they do that?”
And, as always, we cover Things That Will Blow Your Mind.
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53min
May 12, 2020 Episode 12: In which the Bards are joined by Chuck Wendig
In which the Bards—and special guest Chuck Wendig!!— address several questions from Twitter:
* what are some tips for maximizing productivity?
* do you have the story fully planned or plot as you go, and do you ever write a story around the ‘twist’?
* if you’ve lost your muse, how do you get it back?
* what is the impact of facial hair on writing?
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59min
May 04, 2020 Episode 11: In which we discuss word count and when to trunk or dust off a story, plus we plot our story in real time
In which the Bards address several questions from Twitter:
* how do you deal with word count?
* how do you know when it's time to trunk a story, and how do you know when it's time to dust off a trunked story?
Plus we continue week 4 of plotting our story in real time and discuss Things That Blow Your Mind!
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1h 8min
April 28, 2020 Episode 10: In which we discuss LLCs, how to measure daily progress, making character success feel earned, and writer highs and lows.
In which the Bards address several questions from Twitter:
* should I create an LLC as an author?
* how do you measure daily progress when doing revisions?
* do you have tips for making a character’s success feel earned?
* what are your highs and lows as published authors?
We continue our SUPER SPECIAL BONUS BOOK PLOTTING SEGMENT in which we start from nothing to build out a book idea to show you how pro authors flesh out the bones of a story.
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1h 5min
April 20, 2020 Episode 9: In which we answer lots of smaller questions from Twitter and continue plotting the story we began last week, focusing on secondary characters.
The Bards address several quick questions from Twitter:
* how much should I consider genre when coming up with a book idea?
* how to write comedy without letting your characters become 1D joke machines?
* should you get an agent first or sell directly to publishers, then get an agent?
* what are the pros and cons of taking a pen name and how do you choose?
* should you pitch a finished book or a partial/idea?
Plus, we continue our SUPER SPECIAL BONUS BOOK PLOTTING SEGMENT!
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1h 2min
April 13, 2020 Episode 8: On whether to query during the pandemic, fear of comp titles, description, and a BONUS story plotted on the spot
In which the Bards address THREE questions from Twitter:
* should I query during the pandemic?
* what if there are already tons of books out there like the one I want to write?
* how do you know if you’ve gone too far with description?
With a SUPER SPECIAL BONUS SEGMENT in which we start from nothing to build out a book idea on the spot.
And, as always, we cover Things That Will Blow Your Mind.
Got a question? Ask us on Twitter with hashtag #askthebards!
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58min
April 06, 2020 Episode 7: On planning your novel, newbie writer mistakes, and common writing advice that doesn’t work.
In which the Bards address THREE questions from Twitter:
* how do you plan your novel?
* what are some frequent mistakes made by first time authors?
* what common writing advice doesn't work for you?
And, as always, we cover Things That Will Blow Your Mind.
Got a question on writing, publishing, books, comics, or the best kind of cocktail or gluten free goodies to power your creativity? Ask us on Twitter with hashtag #askthebards!
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53min
March 30, 2020 Episode 6: On writing a synopsis, 1 POV vs. multiple, and writing through challenging emotions
CW: In question 3, rape and domestic abuse.
In which the Bards address 3 questions from Twitter:
* writing a synopsis?
* 1 POV vs. multiple POVs
* what do you do when your writing is dredging up uncomfortable emotions?
And, as always, we cover Things That Will Blow Your Mind.
Got a question on writing, publishing, books, comics, or the best kind of cocktail or gluten free goodies to power your creativity? Ask us on Twitter with hashtag #askthebards!
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43min
March 23, 2020 Episode 5: On writing through hard times, dealing with disappointment, and some tips for working from home.
In which the Bards address two questions from Twitter:
* how do you write through the hard times?
* how do you deal with disappointment?
With a bonus discussion on tips for working from home and maximizing your writing time.
And, as always, we cover Things That Will Blow Your Mind.
Got a question on writing, publishing, books, comics, or the best kind of cocktail or gluten free goodies to power your creativity? Ask us on Twitter with hashtag #askthebards!
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57min

FAQs about Ask the Bards Podcast:

How many episodes does Ask the Bards Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.