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?
How can people be generous in an industry sometimes known for being super competitive and cutthroat? Not just generous but over generous? Authors Michelle Medlock Adams and Bethany Jett talk about their careers in writing, their friendship, and how partnership and generosity have increased their success and influence with things like Serious Writer and more.
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In this episode:
Michelle tells the story of how she got to this point in her career.
Bethany tells the story of her career.
How purpose and helping others should drive writing careers (and all of us!)
The importance of generosity and partnership in life and business.
The genesis and vision of Serious Writer.
How a bad proposal and a book contract led to a revolutionary approach to writing books that help people.
What makes a great minor character in a story? The Brew & Ink crew discuss the different types of minor characters, the importance of them, and their favorite.
Then Sarah Akines and Steven Faletti face off in the next round of Flash Fiction, using the title I Never Slip on Banana Peels. Sarah wrote realistic fiction and Steven wrote a caper.
In this episode:
What is a minor character?
What are the different types of minor characters? How are they different from “major” characters?
How do you make a strong minor character?
In a longer series, what are some examples of minor characters that became major characters?
How can a minor character overshadow or even ruin the story?
Sarah Akines reads her realistic fiction version of I Never Slip on Banana Peels.
Steven Faletti reads his caper version of the same title.
