Question 1088: Writing Implements
Dawn asks: Which is best for writing: typing, longhand, or dictation? Why? Sponsored by Archivos
Question 1087: Expanding a Short Story Into a Novel
Nichole asks:I’m having trouble expanding my short story into a novel. Can you give some techniques and examples? Resources: Predestination and Other Games of Chance (full cast audio podcast by J. Daniel Sawyer) Nightfall by Isaac Asimov novel, short story
Question 1085: Showing Narrator Gender in First Person
Nichole asks: How does one show the gender of a first person narrator? Resources: I, Claudius by Robert Graves Sponsored by Archivos
Question 1084: What Motivates a Writer?
Tim asks:What makes you (and other listeners) want to tell stories? Resources: Splinter of the Mind’s Eye by Alan Dean Foster Sponsored by Archivos
Question 1082: When Not to Write
Dawn asks: Is there ever a time in one’s life when you shouldn’t start writing? Sponsor: Suave Rob’s Awesome Adventures
Question 1080: Work-Life Balance
Alexis asks: I always feel behind. What kind of advice do you have for work-life balance for freelancers?
We’re BACK! Question 1079: Fear of Writing
We’re back after far too long an absence. In this episode you will find a feeble justification for our delinquency, as well as a brand new sparkling question from Dawn. Dawn asks: How do you get around a fear of writing? Sponsored by Archivos
Question 1075: AI and the Demographic Collapse
Ed asks:What will happen to AI, and what will AI do, as the bottom falls out of the world’s demography?
The Nanogang Goes Boom — Day 31: The Nature of Failure
Dan and Gail discuss the obstacles they faced throughout the month, and give their word totals.
FIXED — The Nanogang Goes Boom — Day 09: Setbacks and Traction
After fighting through nearly two weeks of obstacles, Dan and Gail get some words on the board.