Rose and Dagger Podcast

We talk about what we look for when reading our own works before publishing, and answer a listener’s question about writing out of their experience.

We discuss writing fics based on movies, books, and other existing media.

We talk about writing with a word limit in mind, and what different word counts actually mean, followed by a short discussion of posting fics as WIPs.

We discuss how to write and develop secondary characters with some examples from our own fics, including Lauren's current WIP.

We discuss National Novel Writing Month, including what it is, how to prepare, and tips to make it through with your sanity intact.

We talk about the verb tenses chart and then our thoughts on scene and chapter breaks.

We talk about writing conflicts and the different ways to end a fic.

We talk about the behind the scenes business of running a fic fest.

We talk with Sus and Emmu about building fictional romantic relationships outside of the bedroom.

Lauren & Nic talk about setting and aphantasia.