For writers, the holidays are often opportunities to get some creative work done. The Brew & Ink Crew discuss their plans and goals for creative endeavors over the Christmas holidays. Then author Steven Faletti shares Caught in Between, ch10 of Hero is a Four Letter Word. Listen and vote for the next episode!
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How do creative people approach time off and holidays?
What are the different members of the Brew & Ink crew going to do over the holidays?
What creative things are they going to do?
Steven shares Caught in Between, chapter 10 of Hero is a Four Letter Word.
What books are you thankful for? We read some books and forget them as soon as we are finished. Others change our lives. The Brew & Ink crew discuss the books that they are thankful for. Then author MB Mooney shares RED SCARF, ch9 of Hero is a Four Letter Word. Listen and vote!
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We are thankful for great stories. What are some of our favorites?
What are the books that have changed us?
What stories are we thankful for?
MB Mooney shares Red Scarf, Chapter 9 of Hero is a Four Letter Word.
Authors often try to include controversial topics in their stories, and often the story and characters suffer. How can we do this well? The Brew & Ink crew discuss and give examples. Then Katie shares RECOMPENSE, ch 8 of Hero is a Four Letter Word. Listen and vote for the choices from the Wheel of Doom!
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What happens when writers address politics in their stories?
How can a writer address controversial topics like politics and religion and inspire the reader?
The Crew shares examples of times writers and stories have gotten it right … and wrong.
Katie shares Recompense, chapter 8 of Hero is a Four Letter Word.
What makes a good scary story? For this Boo & Ink Halloween 2020 episode, the Brew & Ink crew discuss great scary stories, talk about some of their favorites, and give some recommendations. Then Steven Faletti shares a flash fiction scary story he wrote. Check it out!
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What makes a good scary story?
How do many scary stories or movies get it wrong?
What are some good examples of great scary or Halloween stories?
Steven shares a flash fiction scary story he wrote.
The Brew & Ink crew share recommendations for this Halloween.
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.
