What are the pitfalls of a writers group? Steven Faletti and Britt Mooney discuss how to avoid the possible negatives in a writers group and how to improve or start one. Then Britt shares The Colony, Ch 4 of the sci fi adventure Singularity. Listen and VOTE for the next chapter of the story.
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Why is a writers group important?
What are some of the ways a group can get off track?
What should be the focus of the writers group?
What are some of the major pitfalls?
Britt shares The Colony, Chapter 4 of Singularity.
What are the top writing tips we’ve ever received and put into action? Writers need wisdom and inspiration to continue in our stories and careers. Steven Faletti and Britt Mooney share their top two writing tips, advice that changed our writing journeys. Then Steven shares Singularity Ch 3 Tychomatter. Listen and vote for what will happen in the next installment of the story!
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What are the top two writings tips we’ve received as writers?
Why is nostalgia such a huge draw for stories? Join Steven Faletti and Britt Mooney as they discuss the effective use of nostalgia in books and movies. Then Britt shares the exciting Chapter 2 of Singularity – Blue Boy. Listen and vote for the direction of the next chapter!
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What is nostalgia?
What is good and bad nostalgia?
What movies and stories use nostalgia well?
Why is nostalgia such a powerful way to tell a story?
MB Mooney shares Singularity, Chapter 2, BLUE BOY.
With the recent push for diversity in literature and entertainment, which we celebrate, what about dignifying people with mental illness in our stories? People with mental illnesses have been stigmatized, portrayed as “crazy” or dangerous or criminals often times. This has been changing but how can it improve even more? We talk with Tina Yeager, Christian author and experienced counselor, on the topic for us as writers.
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How did Tina get involved in counseling?
What is Tina’s background in writing?
What are some ways that we can dignify people with mental illness in our stories?
How has this been changing? How can it improve?
What are some examples of stories that do it well?
Why is it important for us to have heroes with mental illness?
How can we research and learn about the reality of living with mental illness?
Writers love interesting and unique ideas. But how do you take a great idea and make it a great story? How can we ruin great ideas? Listen to the discussion and then check out the first episode of our new amazing Sci Fi story, Singularity. Chapter 1: Disconnected. Written by Steven Faletti. Then listen and vote to choose the next part of the story!
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How important is a great idea?
How can we take a great idea and make it a great story?
What makes a great story? Idea or execution?
What are some examples of great ideas and great stories?
What are some examples of great ideas and bad stories?
Does a writer REALLY need to be involved in social media? If so, what should they do? Hear the different perspectives from the Brew & Ink writers on how we handle social media. Then Bill Hawkins shares character Blake Sheldon’s interview with Dr. Wolfe. Listen for more clues and then vote on who you think the murderer is!
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Does an author need a separate presence on social media?
How is it different than personal social media accounts?
What kind of social media do we use?
Bill Hawkins reads the interview with Blake Sheldon?
