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!
In this episode:
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.
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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In this episode:
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?
Why are writing conferences so important to authors? Steven and Britt just got back from the Serious Writer one day bootcamp in Nashville, Tennessee at a publishing house, and we talk about the conference and the unique and convenient aspects of these one day conferences. Then author MB Mooney reads the last flash fiction of the season, The Truth of the Hunter, revisiting Dr. Wincek and Dr. Wolfe.
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In this episode:
Why are writing conferences important?
What kind of writing conferences are there?
What makes the Serious Writer conferences unique?
Why are both craft and platform important?
What were some of our favorite parts of the conference?
What music do writers listen to when they create? Or do they? Listen as the Brew & Ink crew talk about their listening choices while writing and then hear as author MB Mooney shares the exciting conclusion of the MURDER MYSTERY! Who is the killer? Who dunnit? Listen and see if your vote was correct. Then vote in the comments on the title for the first installment of the next round of flash fiction.
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In this episode:
What kind of music do you listen to while we write?
What is the purpose of listening to music while creating?
What would go on our playlists if we had to chose one thing to share?
Author MB Mooney shares Dr. Wolfe’s conclusion to the Midnight Showing Murder Mystery.
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!
In this episode:
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?
