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Episode 37: Be More Gay
In this week’s episode, Crys and JP talk about the do’s and don’ts of writing gay characters. They give some great, and not so great, examples of how gay characters have been portrayed in books and shows. Show Notes Official video for “MONTERO (Call Me...
Episode 36: What Skills Do You Lack?
In this weeks episode, Crys and JP talk all about what skills they lack in the realm of publishing. From marketing to project managing, they open up about what they need to work on. And of course, they end on a positive note with sharing what they’re r...
Episode 35: How do I set up for success with self publishing?
In this weeks episode, Crys and JP talk all about setting yourself up for success with self publishing. They discuss how to connect with other authors, successfully use social media, and the importance of mailing lists.
Episode 34: Book Club–You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Story
This month, Lon, Janet and Marianne join JP and Crys for another book club, this time reading You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Story by Howard Houston. Beware Furbies and butt boosting pants as we talk about how to maximize your IP and utilize different medi...
Episode 33: How To Write a Story With Tarot Part 1
In this week’s episode, Crys and JP pull the tarot cards they will use to write their stories. They discuss the meaning of different cards and how to apply them to your story. Show Notes How to Write a Scene course with J.
Episode 32: Surviving vs Thriving
In this week’s episode, Crys and JP talk about the differences between surviving and thriving. They discuss how their mindsets and actions change based on whether they are in survival mode or are thriving. Show Notes You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Story by...
Episode 31: Do you journal?
In this week’s episode, Crys and JP talk about their relationship with journaling. They discuss when they journal, why they journal, what they journal about, and their favorite types of journals. Show Notes Leave your comments at www.writeawaypodcast.
Episode 30: How do I balance short term gains with long term goals?
In this week’s episode, Crys and JP talk about their short-term gains and long-term goals. They discuss how they balance the two to keep themselves healthy and financially stable. Show Notes Comments: https://writeawaypodcast.
Episode 29: Book Club – I Give You My Body…
In this week’s book club episode, we talk about “I Give You My Body…”: How I Write Sex Scenes by Diana Gabaldon. We discuss how to use her methods to write realistic sex scenes, and how these tips translate to other types of writing as well.
Episode 28: How Do I Write Realistically Flawed Characters?
In this week’s episode, Crys and JP talk about what flaws are, how to use flaws in your writing, and problematic representation of flaws in writing and media. Show Notes: Books: Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer: https://amzn.