What is the difference between complexity and complication? The Brew & Ink crew discuss why modern stories need to add more complexity to their stories. Then Steven shares Hornet’s Nest, chapter 7 of Hero is a Four Letter Word. Listen and vote on the next chapter!
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What is the difference between complexity and complication?
What are some examples in recent stories of too much complication?
What are some examples in recent stories of writing with great complexity?
Why do modern writers need to learn more about complexity?
Steven shares Hornet’s Nest, chapter 7 of Hero is a Four Letter Word.
You voted for it! Stampede! First, the Brew & Ink Crew discuss the spots that inspire them to be creative. Then MB Mooney shares STAMPEDE, chapter 6 of HERO IS A FOUR LETTER WORD. Listen and vote for the direction of the next episode!
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Quick updates from the Brew & Ink Crew on their Labor Day weekend.
Steven, Katie, and Britt share their favorite places to get inspired and write.
What are some “bucket list” places to go and get inspiration?
Author MB Mooney shares Stampede, chapter 6 of Hero is a Four Letter Word.
Life hacks! We all love them. The Brew & Ink crew take a few minutes to give their top two creative life hacks to keep moving forward on those projects we love and make them better. Then Steven Faletti shares Blackclaw, Chapter 4 of Hero is a Four Letter Word. Listen and vote for the direction of the next episode!
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What are life hacks?
What are creative lack hacks?
What are Steven’s creative life hacks?
What are Britt’s creative life hacks?
What are Katies creative life hacks?
Steven shares chapter 4 of Hero is a Four Letter Word – Blackclaw.
Going back to Realm Makers! But with all the pandemic going on, the in person conference was canceled and it all went virtual. Author MB Mooney (Realm Makers vet) and author Melinda Eye Cooper (Realm Makers rookie) discuss the conference, give a recap, and the pros and cons of a virtual experience.
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How did Melinda find out about Realm Makers?
What did she feel about the conference as a first time attender?
How did Britt feel about the virtual conference as a RM vet?
What were the good things about a virtual conference?
How well did Realm Makers deal with the tech problems?
What did Britt and Melinda miss in a virtual conference?
Get ready for The Pursuit! Check in with our Brew & Ink crew to see how they’ve been doing and what projects they’ve been working on during the pandemic and lockdowns. Then Katie Nunchucks shares chapter 2 of Hero is a Four Letter Word – The Pursuit! Help author MB Mooney write the next chapter by voting on the next episode!
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What has author MB Mooney been up to during the pandemic and lockdowns?
What has artist and author Katie been up to?
What has projects has kept Steven Faletti been busy with?
