Questions 245: When Have You Arrived?
Subscribe Here! Ed asks: “In the new world of publishing, how do you know when you’re ‘good enough’?” This episode sponsored by Bundle Rabbit!
Deep Characterization 2: The Social Drives
Subscribe Here! In the second episode in our miniseries about how to think about character and characterization, we discuss the four basic social drives that are common to all humans, their roots, and how they can affect the flavor and makeup of a character. This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit
Questions 244: Writing with ADD
Subscribe Here! Josh asks: “How can I deal with my ADD? I’m afraid it will ruin my career!”
Deep Characterization 1: The Basic Drives
Subscribe Here! In our first episode in our miniseries about how to think about character and characterization, we discuss the drives that every person and animal has in common, why they exist, and how they affect characterization and personality. This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit
Feedback–On Keeping Track of Ideas
Subscribe Here! Today Caine offers more cool tips on keeping track of your ideas.
Questions 243: My Characters Aren’t Coming Through
Subscribe Here! Tim asks: My characters aren’t coming through. How do I fix this? This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit
Questions 242: The Next Big Thing
Subscribe Here! Caine asks: “If you have such a good theory for why certain monsters are popular, then what’s the next big one going to be?” This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit
Questions 241: Mind Control for Authors
Subscribe Here! Vega asks: “You’ve talked about mind control and perspective control before. Can you talk more about what it is and how it works?”
Questions 240: Series vs. Multi-Volume Stories
Subscribe Here! Cheyenne asks: “I’m finding myself more interested in events in volume 2 of my story, and it’s making it hard to write volume 1. What do I do?” Resources mentioned: The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Dune by Frank Herbert
Questions 239: Co-Authoring 101
Subscribe Here! JR asks: “I’m thinking of co-authoring. What’s really involved? Tell me everything!”