Brew & Ink Podcast

Spider Man is back! Does whatever a spider can. Join Steven and Britt as they discuss the latest Spider Man movie, Far From Home, what they liked and didn't like and the writing of the movie, of course. Also, hear their thoughts on the Marvel/Sony issue and how they knew it would all work out in the end. Warning! Lots of Spoilers!

What is a multi author project? With the success of Marvel and other extended universes, more authors are writing together or in the same world. Join author MB Mooney in his interview with two of the authors in the Beyond the VEIL series, Lynn Donovan and Tom Bruno. They explain a little about the new series and what it's like to write as part of a group. Then Steven shares Parleys, episode 9 of the Singularity story. Listen and vote for what happens next!

Are tropes always bad? Writers deal with genres, and each has their own list of tropes. Writers Steven and Britt discuss what tropes are, some famous ones, and how to use them without being predictable and cliche. Then Britt shares The Brig, Ch 8 of Singularity. Listen and vote!

Writers must learn the principle of Show Don't Tell. From novels to TV, movies, and plays, all writers need to learn the amazing power of Show Don't Tell. Zena Lowe has years of experience as an actress and screenwriter and is passionate about telling amazing stories. With interesting and powerful examples from powerful movies, listen to this great conversation about the power of Show Don't Tell.

Don't give up. In every great success story, the person could give up at least once ... or several times. Why is resilience necessary? And how can we keep going? Listen to the discussion. Then listen as Steven shares Aboard the Slagtree, chapter 7 of Singularity. Listen and go to FB and vote!

Agents and publishers ask about a platform, but what is borrowed platform? Listen to the discussion between our hosts about networking and how to use connections and support to increase our platform numbers. Then author MB Mooney shares The Pirates, the next part of our Singularity story. Listen and vote for what Captain Bruce will do next!!

Amish Vampires! Check out this great interview with Author Kerry Neitz about how he got into writing Sci Fi and the importance of resiliency in a writing career. Oh, and how to deal with Amish Vampires in Space.

As writers, we make promises and setups that we need to "payoff" if we want to leave our readers with a great story. How is it done well? After the discussion, listen as Steven shares Survivors, the next chapter in Singularity. Listen and vote for what should happen in the next chapter!

What does it take to put together a writers group? They can be great or frustrating. What are the pitfalls? Steven and Britt discuss the negatives to avoid in forming and developing a writers group. Then Britt shares Colony, Ch4 of the Sci Fi adventure Singularity. Listen and VOTE on FB for the next episode!

We are always trying to improve our writing with better skills and advice and tips. What are some of the top writing tips we've received? Steven and Britt discuss their top two each, advice that changed their writing journeys. And then Steven shares Singularity Chapter 2, Tychomatter. Listen and vote for what you think should happen next!