Some say time is our most valuable resource and that procrastination is the most wasteful thing a person can do. But is that really true? Join us for this episode where the Writing Pirates talk productivity, procrastination, and if there really is such a thing as a waste of time.Follow us on Twitter at @TalkingShipPod and Instagram @TalkingShipPod, or check out the video version of the podcast on the Talking Ship YouTube channel.

World building. It's a necessary part of writing most sci-fi and fantasy novels, but is there such a thing as too much? This week, the Writing Pirates are joined by a special guest to talk about all things related to crafting the worlds and stories that take place inside of them. Follow us on Twitter at @TalkingShipPod and Instagram @TalkingShipPod, or check out the video version of the podcast on the Talking Ship YouTube channel. Check out J on Instagram @towelcapebrigade and VGM Voicemail Links mentioned in this episode: r/Worldbuilding - https://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/ VulgarLang Language generation - https://www.vulgarlang.com/ World Anvil - https://www.worldanvil.com/

In this episode of the Talking Ship podcast, the Writing Pirates come together to talk about the foundations of a writing habit. Listen along for our insights on schedules, routines, and prioritization.Follow us on Twitter at @TalkingShipPod and Instagram @TalkingShipPod, or check out the video version of the podcast on the Talking Ship YouTube channel.

This week, the Pirates review the rollercoaster of progress that was April. And regardless of success or failure, we look forward toward our May goals.Find Brooke's playlist here.Follow us on Twitter at @TalkingShipPod and Instagram @TalkingShipPod, or check out the video version of the podcast on the Talking Ship YouTube channel.

We've all heard of the suffering artist archetype, but can't writing be more fun? In this episode, the Writing Pirates talk about finding enjoyment, dealing with internal pressure, and writing with pleasure.Follow us on Twitter at @TalkingShipPod and Instagram @TalkingShipPod, or check out the video version of the podcast on the Talking Ship YouTube channel.

We've all read prose where emotions are clear in a character's eyes, but is that how it goes in real life? In this episode, the Writing Pirates come together to talk about emotions in writing, how we add emotion to our own prose, and how we experience them as readers.Check out The Emotion Thesaurus!Follow us on Twitter at @TalkingShipPod and Instagram @TalkingShipPod, or check out the video version of the podcast on the Talking Ship YouTube channel.

Tropes. They can be a controversial topic among readers and writers alike. Join us this week to hear the Writing Pirates's thoughts on all things trope-ly! The video Paige mentions is from the Writing Gals Podcast back catalog. Check them out here. Follow us on Twitter at @TalkingShipPod and Instagram @TalkingShipPod, or check out the video version of the podcast on the Talking Ship YouTube channel.

This week, the Pirates discuss their accomplishments for March and set writing goals for April. Camp NaNoWriMo is coming up! Are you ready?Find Paige's spreadsheet here.Follow us on Twitter at @TalkingShipPod and Instagram @TalkingShipPod, or check out the video version of the podcast on the Talking Ship YouTube channel.

Writing is hard to begin with and sometimes, real life only makes it harder. This week, the Pirates talk about the struggle of writing and being creative while everything else seems to go wrong.Follow us on Twitter at @TalkingShipPod and Instagram @TalkingShipPod, or check out the video version of the podcast on the Talking Ship YouTube channel.

Ideas. They're a big part of writing a novel. But where do we get them? And is there such a thing as having too many?Follow us on Twitter at @TalkingShipPod and Instagram @TalkingShipPod, or check out the video version of the podcast on the Talking Ship YouTube channel