How do writers create conflict in their stories? Listen as the Brew & Ink crew discuss the different kinds of conflict and how we get our characters in those impossible, dire situations.
Then it’s time to figure out who killed Aaron the Heckler! Dr. Wolfe interviews the first suspect, the Bartender – Henri Custeau. Listen and vote for who Dr. Wolfe will interview next!
In this episode:
Why is conflict important?
What are the different kinds of conflict?
How do writers chose the type of conflict? What creates conflict?
What are some examples of stories that don’t do conflict well?
Oh no! Not editing! Writers dread the process, but editing is a necessary part of publishing a great book. Listen to the interview with Catherine Jones Payne of Quill Pen Editorial Services and her perspective as an author and editor and how a great professional extra “set of eyes” can change and impact a book.
In this episode:
Catherine shares her background and how she got into editing.
What does Catherine enjoy about editing?
Why does a writer need an editor?
What are the different kinds of editing?
Catherine shares about her own writing – mermaids, murder, and mayhem.
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.
