Controversy ahead! What are some of the popular movies or books that you don’t like? The Brew & Ink crew discuss some wildly popular stories and franchises that we think are bad. Then Sarah Akines and Katie Nunchucks read their version of The Ventriloquist’s Daughter, Sarah a myth and Katie humor. Listen and Vote in the link in the comments below! The winner goes to the finals!
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In this episode:
Who won the last round of the competition?
What are some of the plans for the upcoming episodes and the Holidays?
What are some of the popular books, movies, or franchises that we hate? And why?
Sarah reads her myth version of The Ventriloquist’s Daughter.
What does an author – or any small business or artist – need to know about art design and marketing? Cody Morehead caught the graphic design bug a few years ago, and after learning from some major companies, he started his own business PubZoo to help writers, non-profits, and companies define their brand. But what does that mean? Listen to the great conversation with Cody about art design and marketing for authors.
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In this episode:
How Cody got involved in graphic design and Serious Writer.
What is branding?
Why is branding important for an author or business?
What are some of the common mistakes authors or writers make with graphic design?
Why is listening and paying attention to the market important for marketing?
Why is it important to realize we sell who we are more than the product?
To get anywhere in writing, or life, we must deal with rejection and failure. The Brew & Ink crew discuss how we deal with and look at rejection with something so personal as our own story … and how it can be a good thing.
With Halloween coming up, what are the stories that scare you? The Brew & Ink crew discuss their favorite horror stories and films, and then they get into the three stories of the Wild Card Round, all using the same title – 3 Quarters and a Dime. Sarah wrote a Western, Bill a Mystery, and Britt a Mythopoeia. Listen and check out some great stories!
In this episode:
What are your favorite scary stories?
Evie reads Sarah’s Western version of 3 Quarters and a Dime.
How do authors balance the discipline of writing with the rest of their life? The Brew & Ink crew discuss the different ways that we try to stay consistent with writing with jobs, families, and more.
Then it’s time for the throw down! Katie drew the genre of Fairy Tale and Britt (MB) Mooney Legends, and both had to use the title “Strongbow.” Listen to their flash fiction stories and then go to our website or here on our FB page to vote for your favorite!
In this episode:
How do you stay consistent with your writing?
How do you prioritize time to write in the midst of family and other responsibilities?
Why is the balance of writing and the rest of your life important?
