Questions 368: Replacing the Placeholders
Subscribe Here! Chris asks: “How do I replace the clichéd placeholders in the outline with something new and original?”
Questions 367: Story Type and Incorporating Notes
Subscribe Here! Today we have two questions… Charles asks for help identifying a story type, as well as recommendations for other works in this type. JR asks: “When incorporating feedback from your first reader, copy editor, and proofreader, how to decide what to keep/toss, and how do you structure your …
Questions 365: Gear Shifts
Subscribe Here! Robert asks: “Any tips for switching gears to work on your next project while you’re waiting for feedback or other work on the current one?” This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit Resources Mentioned Ray Bradbury Theater (streaming) (DVD) The Shadow (also a movie) (graphic novel)
Questions 364: Translating Visualization
Subscribe Here! Kristine asks: “Before I write them down, my ideas play out like a film. Afterwards… not so much. What gives?”
Questions 359: Getting Back to Being an Every Day Novelist
Subscribe Here! Kristine asks: “I’ve been away from the writing desk for a while due to Big Life Events. How do I get back in the game?”
Questions 358: Filing Off The Serial Numbers
Subscribe Here! Zoe asks: “You mentioned ‘filing off the serial numbers’ to make a derivative work your own. Any tips, tricks, guidelines?” This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit Resources Mentioned: Shakespeare Dr. Faustus Faust Devil’s Advocate House, MD Sherlock Holmes 50 Shades of Grey Twilight Arbiter Chronicles Star Trek (TOS series) Imperial …
Questions 357: Quirky English Prose
Subscribe Here! Celine asks: “English is my second language, and I’ve encountered a kind of expression in highly stylized English prose which is difficult to understand. Can you help me?” Resources Mentioned: Open Sourced Woman
Questions 355: Keeping Your Series Fresh
Subscribe Here! Christine asks: “How do you plan for a series and avoid boredom while writing it?”
Questions 352: Timeline Tracking
Subscribe Here! Mike asks “How do you keep track of passage of time in a story as you write?” This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit
Questions 351: Tying Up the Right Loose Ends
Subscribe Here! JR asks: “Do you have any tips, tricks, or advice on tying up loose ends at the end of series?” Resources Mentioned: Babylon 5 Lost Eyes Wide Shut (Unrated) Eyes Wide Shut (R)