Keystroke Medium

Josh, Scott and Chuck talk about one of the most dreaded aspects of writing: Deleting.

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Got a series idea brewing but you're not sure how to plot it all out? Author and editor Clark Chamberlain joins us to tackle the questions of why and how an author would plot a series before writing it.

Join Kalene, Clark, and Lauren as they consider practical questions raised by Keystroke Medium authors on this episode of The Writer's Journey.

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We breakdown the various story elements that are making this new show a worldwide success!

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     Horizons Beyond - https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX

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Want to write stronger characters?

Joshua Gayou, writer of the hit post-apocalyptic Commune Series, joins us to share his secrets for writing characters to life. Bring your questions, comments, snide remarks, and tacos because this nerd fest kicks off in the following episode of The Writer's Journey.

Enjoyed this episode? Check out Joshua Gayou's video essay on the principles of "Objectively Good" writing for more ideas! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wsUn9kOMYk&t

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Keystroke Medium Anthologies

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     Horizons Beyond - https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX

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Josh and Scott chat with returning guest Jeffrey H. Haskell about what pacing is and why understanding it is key when writing your novel.

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Keystroke Medium Anthologies

     Kingdoms of Iron and Stone - https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I 

     Horizons Beyond - https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX

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We've all been there: you're staring at your unfinished manuscript, but the words just won't come. How do you get that book written when you keep getting stuck? Author and host of The Author Stories Podcast, Hank Garner, joins us to explain how he busted through writer's block, and how you can too.

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Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com

Keystroke Medium Anthologies

     Kingdoms of Iron and Stone - https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I 

     Horizons Beyond - https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX

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The KSM crew talks about how they overcome the toughest parts of their writing.

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Keystroke Medium Anthologies

     Kingdoms of Iron and Stone - https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I 

     Horizons Beyond - https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX

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Are you getting stuck in your dialogue? Do you find that your characters sound alike? Maybe the pacing seems slow, the writing confusing or drab?

If so, you're not alone. We feel that way too, but we're on the hunt for solutions.

In this episode of The Writer's Journey, four editors converge to share their top tips for writing dialogue that shines. We talk about the goals of dialogue in a scene, how to use it to keep up the story's pacing, and how to create unique character voices. We nerd out over punctuation, tags, actions beats, and so much more! So if you're ready, join us for the next step on the writer's journey.

Download Louise Harnby's free guide to dialogue punctuation here... https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/uploads/9/5/8/7/9587442/punctuation-booklet-140218.pdf

To find loads of great content for authors and editors... https://harnby.co/writing-resources

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Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com

Keystroke Medium Anthologies

     Kingdoms of Iron and Stone - https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I 

     Horizons Beyond - https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX

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Josh, Scott, Lauren, Kalene, and Ellen talk about their experiences at this year's 20BooksToVegas Writers Conference.

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Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com

Keystroke Medium Anthologies

     Kingdoms of Iron and Stone - https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I 

     Horizons Beyond - https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX

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You just thought of the most brilliant ending ever! Now what? How do you get your characters from Point Z to A?

Kalene and Lauren discuss this helpful plotting technique, starting with the end and working your way to the beginning. Enjoy!

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For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/

Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com

Keystroke Medium Anthologies

     Kingdoms of Iron and Stone - https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I 

     Horizons Beyond - https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX

If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or where ever else you found us!