Method and Muse Podcast

EPISODE 44: Rally the Tropes – Common Themes in Genres

On our latest episode, join Lance, Becky, “Air-quotes” Paul and “Beep” Mel as they relay common tropes. What tropes are associated with what genres? Are they necessary? Just what is a “trope”/ Listen to the show to hear what we have to say about this topic. Of course, we’ll have our regular segments Old Time Accountability Hour, Ask the Muse, Method to the Madness, and Feed The Fire.
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EPISODE 43 ½: Paul and Mel are sick

On this episode, we don’t do much because Paul and Mel are sick. We’re pretty darned sure they don’t have the dreaded Corona virus that seems to be creating such a kerfuffle, but they weren’t able to record our podcast. Join us next week as we return to normal, well, normal for us, anyway. We'll have our regular segments: Old Time Accountability Hour, Method to the Madness, Ask the Muse, and Feed The Fire.

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EPISODE 43: Eeny-Meeny-Miney-Moe! Figure out your genre, Ho!

On this episode, join Mel, Becky, Paul and Lance as they discuss the importance of picking a genre for your book. Should you know what genre you’re going to write in when you start your book? Do you need to have a complete understanding of your genre before starting? What happens when your chosen genre just isn’t working for you? Listen to the show to hear their ideas on this topic. They'll have their regular segments Method to the Madness, Ask the Muse, and Feed The Fire. And some more of that accountability shit.
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EPISODE 42: The Periodic Table of Writing – Defining the Genres

This week, join Paul, Becky, Lance and Mel as they reveal the most commonly agreed-upon genres in fictional literature. How important is it to get the genre correct for your book? What are the most common genres? What are the expected word counts for each genre? Tune-in to the show to hear their info on this topic. They'll have their regular segments Method to the Madness, Ask the Muse, and Feed The Fire. And some more of that accountability shit.
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EPISODE 41: So Many Ideas, So Little Time

In this installment, we discuss project management for writers. Are you trying to deal with a single project or multiple works? What are the three main factors in project management? What are some useful tools to help you keep track of what you’re working on? Listen to the show to hear our ideas on this topic. We'll have our regular segments Method to the Madness, Ask the Muse, and Feed The Fire. And some more of that accountability shit.
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EPISODE 40: Profiling a Good Idea

On this episode, join Mel, Paul, Becky, and Lance as they discuss methods for finding out if your story idea is a good idea. What are some of the initial indicators that your idea is going to work? Does your story reveal itself to you? What are some of the different ways you can test your idea? Join us as we share our thoughts on these matters. We'll have our regular segments: Old Time Accountability Hour, Ask the Muse, Method to the Madness, and Feed The Fire along with some more of those shenanigans you’ve come to expect.
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EPISODE 39: Wanted Alive…One Good Idea

On this episode, join Paul, Becky, Lance and Mel as they discuss ways to come up with ideas for your writing. How can you find interesting topics to write about? What are some ways to find good story ideas. Should you discuss your ideas with other people? Join us as we share our thoughts on these matters. We'll have our regular segments Method to the Madness, Ask the Muse, and Feed The Fire. And some more of that accountability shit.
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EPISODE 38: Words Have Power Pt. 2 – Reshaping the World Through Writing

On this episode, join Lance Becky, Mel, and Paul as they discuss how writing has affected our world. Is this a new phenomenon? How have writers gotten messages across to readers to shape their ideas without the reader being aware of it? What’s the deal with banned books? Listen to the show to hear their ideas on this topic. They'll have their regular segments Method to the Madness, Ask the Muse, and Feed The Fire. And some more of that accountability shit.
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EPISODE 37: Words Have Power – Commentary, Endorsements, and the Writer

On this episode, join Paul, Becky, Lance and Mel as they discuss an author’s right or responsibility to share their personal views on hot-button topics. Should writers use social media to express their own views on politics and agendas? Is it a wise move to do this? What could some consequences be for making your own views public? Listen to the show to hear their ideas on this topic. They'll have their regular segments Method to the Madness, Ask the Muse, and Feed The Fire. And some more of that accountability shit.
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EPISODE 36: 2020 Vision – Setting Clear Goals for the Coming Year

On this episode, join Mel, Becky, Paul and Lance as they discuss setting clear goals for yourself as a writer for the next year. What’s the difference between a goal and an aspiration? What’s a good method for setting those goals? How can you help yourself achieve your goals? Listen to the show to hear their ideas on this topic. They'll have their regular segments Method to the Madness, Ask the Muse, and Feed The Fire. And some more of that accountability shit.
Music: White Crow by XTaKeRuX is used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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http://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Empty_Grave/White_Crow