This week Terry and Justin discuss the topic of dramatic tension. A story without tension isn't a story at all, so how do you create it, and how do you maintain it? Listen in and see what they think. Oh, and don't forget about the Boom Effect auction!

This is a panel from Con-Jour 2010 about world building in science fiction.

Terry, Ryan, and Justin sit down with author and new media mogul Matthew Wayne Selznick to talk about what writers need to think about and do to get their "brand" ready for the internet. Writing the story is only part of the adventure! We hope you enjoy!

This week Justin, Terry, and Ryan discuss the topic of making the unfamiliar familiar, the strange not so strange, and the alien believable. Can it be done? Should it? Let's find out. Enjoy.

This week Ryan, Terry, and Justin discuss the topic of characterization in the midst of an ensemble. How does it change things, what should you keep in mind, and what landmines lurk out there? Sit in with the Dead Robots and enjoy.

This is "Worlds Apart," the winner of our Third Annual Writing Contest. The story was written by Michelle Ristuccia, was edited and produced by Terry Mixon, and he also narrated the story along with Kimi Alexandre. Please enjoy.

This week the guys sit down with listener and special guest host Wesley Swingley to talk about the topic of research. How much is enough, how easy is it to let it become too much, and where should you go to do it? We hope you enjoy!

Hey all, Terry here. I mentioned in the show that I've been working on an audio production of a short story and here it is. War Fish is a science fiction story that was inspired by the submarine service in WWII. I hope you enjoy the story.

Please send me feedback letting me know what you think. My email address is [email protected]

This week the Dead Robots sit down together to discuss plots - how do we develop them, what sorts do we enjoy, and how can we improve? We hope you enjoy.

It's a new year, the Dead Robots are back, and this week we discuss the topic of homage, imitation, and out-right theft. When can you, and should you, hew too close to the bone? Join us and find out. Enjoy!