Questions 378: Getting Started in Dictation
Subscribe Here! Scott asks: “How do you get started writing by dictation?” Resources Mentioned: Dragon Naturally Speaking Special Episode 3: Dictation, with Kevin J. Anderson
Special Episode: Street Urchins and Other Archetypes, with Gail Carriger
Subscribe Here! Today we have a special guest, Gail Carriger, to discuss the street urchin archetype and archetypes through history. This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit Resources Mentioned Crudrat Oliver Twist Hadrian’s Flight
Questions 377: Character Description and Artistic Integrity
Subscribe Here! Zoe asks: “What factors should I keep in mind when describing characters – especially fantasy or sci-fi characters – by their race or species?” This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit
Questions 376: Interest vs. Obsession
Subscribe Here! Tim asks: “How does one maintain a healthy interest in one’s story, so one can finish writing them?”
Questions 374: Writing In the Real World
Subscribe Here! Amy asks: “Any tips for migrating from writing speculative fiction to writing a ‘real-world’ story? “
Questions 373: The Personal is Prosaical
Subscribe Here! Kristine asks: “How do you use the personal to inspire a story that’s interesting to other people?” This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit
Questions 371: Short to Long
Subscribe Here! Amy asks: “I’d like to move from short fiction to novels. Any tips?”
Questions 371: Designing Conflict
Subscribe Here! Vega asks: “Do you have any tips on designing strong, interesting conflicts?”
Questions 370: Chronological Order
Subscribe Here! Tammy asks: “Is it odd to skip around a bit when writing, instead of writing from start to end in order?”
Questions 369: Hiding The Details
Subscribe Here! Kristine asks: “How do you hide important information in descriptions without tipping your hand that it’s important?” This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit Resources Mentioned The Usual Suspects Red Dragon Silence of the Lambs