Hazel Dains and Tamara Linse discuss Worldbuilding Techniques, featuring N.K Jemisin's Workshop on Worldbuilding, given at WIRED's Annual Conference in San Francisco.  We'll be discussing Jemisin's intricate and detailed way of constructing a world f

Are you a writer that is just starting out and wondering how to begin promoting your book?   In this episode published author and editor, Hazel Dains will explain why it is vital that every author knows how to effectively promote themselves and thei

Rejections are difficult for anyone to face, in life and on the computer screen.  But I assure you that, especially once you've finished a project, rejections will become part of your everyday life.  The first one hurts, but as you get about ten

Self-editing is a pain-staking challenge for most authors.  But it is 100% necessary.  In this episode author, Hazel Dains talks about her experiences with self-editing, how she does it, and how you can improve your current regime. She also answ

One of the most important and challenging aspects of writing fiction is doing justice to worldbuilding.   Hazel Dains here, if you're anything like me, I have this glorious concept of a fantasy world in my head and it takes a heck of a lot of work t

This is probably one of the hardest monsters to vanquish.  As authors, we know that in every novel or short story or really any writing piece, you have some sort of emotional attachment to it.  It came from your head and heart and it took a lot

Writing is not easy, whether you pursue it as a hobby or a career.  And the process of finishing a writing process can be tiresome.  So, it's not a wonder that we want a break every once in a while.  But there are times when we are tempted

Managing your time and productivity as a writer go hand in hand.  The truth is, writing as a career is difficult because we don't get paid until the first piece is published.  And the more we produce the more we make. So there is a push to get s

Are you a writer?  Do you daydream about your next project while seated on your commuter train?  Do you have a passion for the written word?  If yes, this podcast is for you.  Published Authors and Co-hosts Hazel Dains and Tamara Linse

Meet Hazel Dains.  Published Author, witty blogger, and now Podcaster!  We promise an entertaining exchange indeed if Hazel is a part of the conversation. She will regale you with the many writing-related lessons that she's learned over the cour