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In this episode, Kelton and Krisserin flip the script on their expected writing styles, revealing that organized Krisserin is actually a passionate pantser while project-manager Kelton has embraced the power of outlining. They candidly dissect how these approaches shape their creative processes—from Krisserin feeling her way through first drafts to Kelton's revelation that structure finally helped her break through long-standing writing blocks. The hosts share how place profoundly inspires their work, whether it's Krisserin's formative desert years or Kelton's deep dives into local cemetery histories. They discuss the essential components of compelling stories, debate the merits of chronological writing versus scene-jumping, and confess their personal writing struggles (tense inconsistencies, anyone?). Along the way, they answer listener questions about creative inspiration and writing crutches while setting ambitious weekly word count goals. Whether you're team outline with color-coded stickies or team follow-your-characters-into-the-unknown, this conversation offers reassurance that there's no single "right way" to bring your stories to life—just the way that actually gets words on the page.
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Music by Golden Hour Oasis Studios
Write to us:
[email protected]
Follow us:
Instagram: @penpalspod
TikTok: @penpalspod
YouTube: @PenPalsPod
Follow Krisserin and Kelton:
TikTok: @krisserin, @keltonkin
Kelton's Substack: Shangrilogs
Krisserin's Substack: krisserin.substack.com
The Rewilding
Music by Golden Hour Oasis Studios
By Kelton Wright and Krisserin Canary5
2121 ratings
In this episode, Kelton and Krisserin flip the script on their expected writing styles, revealing that organized Krisserin is actually a passionate pantser while project-manager Kelton has embraced the power of outlining. They candidly dissect how these approaches shape their creative processes—from Krisserin feeling her way through first drafts to Kelton's revelation that structure finally helped her break through long-standing writing blocks. The hosts share how place profoundly inspires their work, whether it's Krisserin's formative desert years or Kelton's deep dives into local cemetery histories. They discuss the essential components of compelling stories, debate the merits of chronological writing versus scene-jumping, and confess their personal writing struggles (tense inconsistencies, anyone?). Along the way, they answer listener questions about creative inspiration and writing crutches while setting ambitious weekly word count goals. Whether you're team outline with color-coded stickies or team follow-your-characters-into-the-unknown, this conversation offers reassurance that there's no single "right way" to bring your stories to life—just the way that actually gets words on the page.
Write to us:
[email protected]
Follow us:
Instagram: @penpalspod
TikTok: @penpalspod
Music by Golden Hour Oasis Studios
Write to us:
[email protected]
Follow us:
Instagram: @penpalspod
TikTok: @penpalspod
YouTube: @PenPalsPod
Follow Krisserin and Kelton:
TikTok: @krisserin, @keltonkin
Kelton's Substack: Shangrilogs
Krisserin's Substack: krisserin.substack.com
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