Method and Muse Podcast

EPISODE 15: Well, Isn’t This Awkward? - When Inspiration Strikes at the Wrong Time

On this episode, join Paul, Becky, Lance and Mel as they discuss what happens when inspiration strikes at the wrong moment. How do you deal withan over-saturated market? How do you keep track of all your wonderful story ideas? What happens when you forget a really great thought? Listen to the show to hear their ideas on this topic. They'll have their regular segments Ask the Muse, Method to the Madness, 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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EPISODE 14: Clothing Optional – Pantsing vs Plotting

On this episode, join Paul, Becky, Lance and Mel as they discuss pantsing and plotting and all the questions you might have regarding them. What is pantsing? What is plotting? What are the pros and cons of each? Does one method work better than the other? 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

EPISODE 13: Hello, My Name is Paul, and I’m a Writer – Writers’ Groups

On this episode, join Paul, Becky, Lance and Mel as they discuss writers’ groups and all the questions you might have regarding them. What is a writers’ group? What are the pros and cons of a writers’ group? Do I even need a writers’ group? 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.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Empty_Grave/White_Crow

EPISODE 12: One is the Loneliest Number - Writing is Lonely

On this episode, join Paul, Becky, Lance and Mel as they discuss how writing can be a very lonely thing. Do you have to be lonely to be a successful writer? Can loneliness be a good thing? How can you combat feeling like you're all by yourself while you're writing? 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.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Empty_Grave/White_Crow

EPISODE 11: After All, Tomorrow Is Another Day - Procrastination

On this episode, join Paul, Becky, Lance and Mel as they discuss dealing with procrastination and how it can affect your writing. How do you know if you’re procrastinating? Why do people procrastinate? How can you change your bad habits concerning putting things off until later? 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.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Empty_Grave/White_Crow

EPISODE 9: Well Sh!t (Dealing With Mistakes and Failures)

On this episode, join Paul, Becky, Lance and Mel as they discuss the mistakes and failures that may arise when trying to write. What are some typical mistakes? How can you correct them? How do you know when you've really solved your problems? Listen to the show to hear their ideas on these topics. 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.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Empty_Grave/White_Crow

EPISODE 9: Just Because YOU Can't Do It...(Dealing With Naysayers And Aggros)

On this episode, join Paul, Becky, Lance and Mel as they discuss dealing with the negativity you may experience from being a writer. How do you deal with negativity about your writing? How do you respond? Can you really make lemonade from those lemons? 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.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Empty_Grave/White_Crow

EPISODE 8: Coming Out of the Writing Closet (Telling People You Are a Writer)

On this episode, join Paul, Becky, Lance and Mel as they discuss telling people you're a writer. Do you tell your friends and family you're a writer? When and how do you tell them? Do you feel like a fraud when you admit it out loud? 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.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Empty_Grave/White_Crow

EPISODE 7: April Fools... Or Maybe Not (Building Suspense With Jaded Readers)

On this episode, join Paul, Becky, Lance and Mel as they discuss how to build suspense with jaded readers. Have you ever read a book where you could guess what was going to happen next and could quote what the characters were going to say? How do you as a writer overcome that? How do you write suspense and keep your reader interested? What methods can you use to be creative? 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.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Empty_Grave/White_Crow
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EPISODE 6: Where have all the good stories gone? (Coming up with original ideas.)

On this episode, join Paul, Becky, Lance and Mel as they discuss coming up with original ideas for your stories. How do you come up with a story when everything has been used? How do you write an original story? What methods can you use to be creative? 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.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Empty_Grave/White_Crow