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- Episode 47: Book Club — Save the Cat! Writes A Novel
This month, Janet and Lon join JP and Crys for another book club, this time reading Save the Cat! Writes A Novel by Jessica Brody. They discuss hot takes, how it compares to other methods, and what they liked and disliked about the book.
Show NotesSave the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody
The Story Grid by Shawn Coyne
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
Raya and the Last Dragon
The Secrets of Story by Matt Bird
Wide for the Win by Mark Leslie Lefebvre
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30 min - Episode 46: What is a cash grab?
In this weeks episode, Crys and JP talk all about cash grabs, what they are, when you might want to use them, and how to successfully use them to make some extra cash fast.
Show NotesWide for the Win by Mark Leslie Lefebvre
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21 min - Episode 45: How do you plan a series?
In this weeks episode, Crys and JP talk all about how to plan a series. They discuss how to anchor your characters, the different type of series, and the difference between series and serials.
Show NotesJ's Diagnostic
Abhorsen by Garth Nix
The Secret School by Avi
Heroine's Journey by Gail Carriger
36 min - Episode 44: How do you worldbuild?
In this week's episode, Crys and JP talk all about how they worldbuild, including what tools they find helpful to begin worldbuilding and tips to help along the way.
Show NotesPatreon
Azgaar's Fantasy Map Generator
Dungeons and Dragons
Invisible Sun
Numanera
Cypher System
24 min - Episode 43: Book Club — Your Brand Should Be Gay
This month, Janet, Marianne, Lon and Ran join JP and Crys for another book club, this time reading Your Brand Should Be Gay (Even if You’re Not) by Re Perez. They discuss hot takes, useful tips and how they’ll incorporate this book’s teachings into their own brands
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Your Brand Should be Gay (Even if You’re Not) by Re Perez
Business Model Canvas
Start with Why by Simon Sinek
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody
36 min - Episode 42: How To Write Villains
In this week’s episode, Crys and JP talk about their continued deep dive into writing villains. They discuss who villains actually are in your story, tips on writing them, and things to avoid.
Show Notes13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft Superbad Villains by Sacha Black
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire
The Wizard of Oz
Sleeping Beauty
One Stop for Writers
The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Psychological Trauma by Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman
Writing About Villains: How to Create Compelling Dark Characters for Your Fiction by Rayne Hall
You Are a Storyteller Podcast
Three Story Method: Foundations of Fiction by J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon
Your Brand Should be Gay (Even if You’re Not) by Re Perez
32 min - Episode 42: How To Write Villains
In this week’s episode, Crys and JP talk about their continued deep dive into writing villains. They discuss who villains actually are in your story, tips on writing them, and things to avoid.
Show Notes13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft Superbad Villains by Sacha Black
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire
The Wizard of Oz
Sleeping Beauty
One Stop for Writers
The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Psychological Trauma by Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman
Writing About Villains: How to Create Compelling Dark Characters for Your Fiction by Rayne Hall
You Are a Storyteller Podcast
Three Story Method: Foundations of Fiction by J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon
Your Brand Should be Gay (Even if You’re Not) by Re Perez
32 min - Episode 41: How many ways can we deliver stories?
In this week’s episode, Crys and JP talk about different ways to deliver stories beyond the normal trifecta of eBooks, print books, and audiobooks that indie authors typically use. From serialized platforms, to social media stories, they cover lesser known methods that get your story out there.
Show NotesYou’re Gonna Need a Bigger Story by Howard Houston
Episode 34: Book Club–You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Story
Stand Still. Stay Silent by Minna Sundberg
The Wandering Inn by Pirate Aba
Your Brand Should be Gay (Even if You’re Not) by Re Perez
26 min - Episode 41: How many ways can we deliver stories?
In this week’s episode, Crys and JP talk about different ways to deliver stories beyond the normal trifecta of eBooks, print books, and audiobooks that indie authors typically use. From serialized platforms, to social media stories, they cover lesser known methods that get your story out there.
Show NotesYou’re Gonna Need a Bigger Story by Howard Houston
Episode 34: Book Club–You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Story
Stand Still. Stay Silent by Minna Sundberg
The Wandering Inn by Pirate Aba
Your Brand Should be Gay (Even if You’re Not) by Re Perez
26 min - Episode 40: Tarot Story Part 2
In this week’s episode, Crys and JP catch up on how their Tarot stories are coming along. They also talk about some other tools and techniques they use to help form their stories.
Show NotesThe Nutshell Technique by Jill Chamberlain
Pixar Pitch
Three Story Method: Foundations of Fiction by J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon
The Emotional Wound Thesaurus by Becca Puglisi
You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Story by Howard Houston
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Ditch traditional measures of success and pursue a life of freedom with your writing.