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- How to Defeat the Three Types of Writerly Lies
Welcome to season two! In this episode, Poppy and Cass come back swinging as they tackle false assumptions about writers. We're not all drunk trolls who live under a bridge, nor do you have to be an obbsessive grammar know-it-all to be a writer. Time to kick these lies to the curb.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- http://www.punchkeys.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
49 min - Learn How to Level Up Your Writing
In the final episode of season one, Poppy and Cass discuss how to level up your writing once you've decided that you can finish a first draft.
Books Mentioned in the episode:
Character Arcs by KM WeilandDreyer’s English by Benjamin DreyerThe Writer’s Lexicon by Kathy SteinmannGreat Books Don’t Write Themselves by Larry BrooksThe Emotion Thesaurus by Angela AckermanThe Baby Name Survey Book by Bruce LanskiHow to get the Part without Falling Apart by Margie HaberOne More Thing by BJ NovakThe Element Encyclopedia of secret signs and symbols by Adele NozedarQuackery: The Worst Ways to Cure Everything by Lydia KangThe Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and FolkloreSticks, Stones, Roots & Bones by Stephanie Rose BirdLinks mentioned in this episode:
http://punchkeys.comhttps://manuscriptacademy.com/https://www.writersonlineworkshops.com/This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
47 min - Interview with YA Romance Author Meredith Ireland
This week, Poppy and Cass chat with Meredith Ireland about her debut novel, The Jasmine Project, how she conquered twitter, being a mentor for Pitch Wars and DVPit, and the rollercoaster of writing.
Meredith Book Recommandations:
The Green Bone Saga by Fonda LeeCity of Brass by S.A. ChakrabortyHello, Universe by Erin Entrada KellyLinks mentioned in this episode:
- http://punchkeys.com
- https://meredithireland.wordpress.com
- https://www.instagram.com/writermeredithireland
- https://twitter.com/MeredithIreland
- https://www.amazon.com/City-Brass-Novel-Daevabad-Trilogy
- https://www.amazon.com/Hello-Universe-Erin-Entrada-Kelly
- https://www.amazon.com/Jade-City-Green-Bone-Saga-ebook
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
29 min - How to Make Snappy Dialogue in Fiction Writing
This week, Poppy and Cass chat about how to write dynamic dialogue in fiction writing. It's harder than it seems, but we got you! Tune in for tips, tricks, and things to avoid.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- http://punchkeys.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
47 min - Interview with Fight Scene Coach Carla Hoch
This week, Poppy and Cass interview Carla Hoch, writer of Fight Write. She discusses fight training and how to write an engaging fight scene. We definitely think she should coin the phrase 'Bob Rossing your fight scene'.
Carla Info:https://www.fightwrite.nethttps://www.instagram.com/carla.c.hochhttps://twitter.com/carlahochCarla Book Recs:
The Gift of Fear by Gavin de BeckerThe Art of War by Sun TzuFight Club by Chuck PalahniukOther Links Mentioned:
Storm Hill Mediahttps://www.stormhillmedia.comSteve Laub Agencyhttps://stevelaube.comThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
1 hr 14 min - The Survival Guide to Querying Your Novel
This week, Poppy and Cass discuss surviving the query process. We're not gonna lie, it's brutal, but you can do this. Uncork and prepare for the marshmellow orgy... wait.... no... what? Cass needs to lay off the wine.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- https://punchkeys.com/
- https://manuscriptacademy.com/
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
43 min - The Secrets to Creating a Strong Supporting Cast
This week, Poppy and Cass discuss side characters. How much work needs to go into them, what information is relevant, and how your secondary characters can give a natural reveal for plot points and protagonist traits. And don't tell Cass she can't hold a tune; our little secret.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- http://www.punchkeys.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
41 min - Interview with YA Sci-fi Author Scott Reintgen
This week, Poppy and Cass chat with science fiction and fantasy author Scott Reintgen about his writing process and how valuable a writing tribe has been for him.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- http://www.punchkeys.com
- https://www.itspronouncedrankin.com
- Insta: @reintgen
- Twitter: @scott_thought
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
55 min - Perfecting the Golden Chapters: The Ending
This week, Poppy and Cass hit part two of the golden chapters. The first chapter hooks the reader into finishing your story. The last chapter hooks them into the author. Endings matter. Let's do this.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- http://www.punchkeys.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
47 min - Perfecting the Golden Chapters: Chapter One
This week, Poppy and Cass discuss that magical mojo required for first chapters. If you can't hook 'em in the first chapter, they don't keep reading. Holy pressure. Let's take a deep breath and dig in. You got this.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- http://www.punchkeys.com
- https://www.amazon.com/Wonderbook-Illustrated-Creating-Imaginative-Fiction/dp/1419704427
- https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/first-chapter-checklist-1/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyW371dBJZ4
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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About Punch Keys
From the publisher's feed
Punch Keys gives writer support to keep you punching those keys. Cass Kay and Poppy Minnix talk about fiction novel writing over a glass of wine every Wednesday night. Uncork and join us!