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Write Pack Radio

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There are many talks on the internet about writing, but nothing like Write Pack Radio. Write Pack Radio features a panel of writers--traditional published, independent published, hybrirds, and hopefuls, who explore the maze of the writing industry.

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Chasing the Dream While Still Working

February 05, 2017 06:30 - 1 hour - 60 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack discusses the juggle of maintaining a job while writing. What are some of the ways of managing the balance between work, writing, and life?When do you change careers to writing full time or do you?And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write Pack Ra...

Control the Future Tips for Writing SciFi

January 29, 2017 18:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack discusses an article by the same title and its advice for Science Fiction writers. What makes a Science Fiction story obsolete?What should Science Fiction (and other genre authors) avoid?And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write Pack Radio Tumblr...

Acting Out Your Characters

January 22, 2017 06:30 - 56 minutes - 50.7 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack discusses how to get into a character’s mind. Why act out what your character would do?How do you know your character is behaving like themselves?And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write Pack Radio Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/jqjstll Write Pack ...

Online Writing Courses

January 15, 2017 06:30 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack discusses the value of and what to look for in an online writing course. What are the different kinds of writing courses?What do you look for when selecting an online course?And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write Pack Radio Tumblr: http://tiny...

Recovering From a Setback

January 08, 2017 06:30 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack discusses the setbacks writers can have and possible ways to recover their careers. What are the different kinds of setbacks a writer may face?If a writer suffers from a setback, is that the end of their career?And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy ...

Our Rules

January 01, 2017 06:30 - 1 hour - 63 MB

We have talked about a lot of author writing rules, but in this episode, the Write Pack discusses the rules we follow. We also celebrate Georges Méliès. Who was Georges Méliès and what was his contribution to writing?There are a lot of rules writers can follow. The Write Pack has discussed a lot of them, but what are our individual rules that we use?And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes...

Writer Motivation and Resolutions

December 25, 2016 14:00 - 1 hour - 65 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack explores how to be and stay motivated in our writing and our New Years resolutions for 2017. Beyond the lurking bill collector, what ate some ways to stay motivated?What does the Write Pack plan for 2017?And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write ...

What Magazine is Right for You?

December 18, 2016 06:30 - 54 minutes - 48.9 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack explores how to determine which magazine or ezine fits what you write? Are literary and genre magazines still the gatekeepers of breaking in that they once were?How do you find what magazines might publish your stories?And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/...

Recognizing the Scams

December 11, 2016 06:30 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack explores the scams that are lying in wait for unsuspecting authors. What kind of scams can a writer run into?What are the red flags that you may be dealing with a scammer?What is the difference between scam artist, vanity presses, large presses, small presses, real agents and doing it yourself?What can you do if you find yourself caught in a scam?And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And ...

Rewarding Yourself and Jane Austen

December 04, 2016 06:30 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack explores the importance of rewarding yourself and celebrates the life of Jane Austen. Why did Jane Austen have to publish under a pen name?Writing is a solutide can betasking. How do we reward ourselves and why should you also?How do we reward ourselves?How often do we reward ourselves and why? And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newslett...

Gifts for Writers

November 27, 2016 06:30 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack explores what gifts writers want. What would the writer in the family want for the holidays or their birthday?What tools are helpful for writers? And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write Pack Radio Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/jqjstll Write Pack...

Gifts for Writers

November 27, 2016 06:30 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack explores what gifts writers want. What would the writer in the family want for the holidays or their birthday?What tools are helpful for writers? And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write Pack Radio Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/jqjstll Write Pack...

Using Animals in Your Story

November 20, 2016 06:30 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack explores the rules surrounding what you can and can’t do to animals in your story. Do the rules go back to Aesop Fables?How does the genre you write in create reader expectations of what you can and can’t do with animals in your story?How do you handle real animals or amorphized animals? And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: htt...

Interpreting the World through Story

November 13, 2016 06:30 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack explores how an author’s stories and story worlds are their interpretation of our real world. How does fiction set in the real world mirror what is happening today?How does science fiction and fantasy allow the writer to explore topics that would be more difficult to explore in a real world setting?How do stories written about the past mirror the world as we see it today? And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneI...

Submit (Your Work)

November 07, 2016 01:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack explores how to submit your work for publication and celebrate Bram Stoker’s birthday. How do you find the places to submit your work to?How can you find out who are in the publishing industry?What can we learn from Bram Stoker? And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://t...

Shared Universes

October 30, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 55 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack explores the use of shared universes within our writing and with other authors. What is a shared universe?What problems can come up in using shared universes?What are the advantages and disadvantages of writing in a shared universe? And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http...

Brainstorming

October 24, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack explores the power of Brainstorming. How does brainstorming help breakout of your writing ruts?How does brainstorming help in plotting?How does brainstorming help in creating characters? And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write Pack Radio Tumbl...

What Makes a Good Noir and Thriller

October 16, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack explores what makes a good noir story and a good thriller. What is the difference between noir stories and thrillers?What makes a good noir style story?What are the important elements of a good thriller? And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write...

Targeting Conflict

October 09, 2016 16:30 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack how to target conflict to make your story even better. Can we have an engaging story that doesn’t have a conflict?Why is conflict such a major element to the story?What is the difference between a character sketch and a story? And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tin...

Revise, Rewrite, and Polish

October 02, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack celebrates Zane Grey’s birthday and explores the question of how much writing, rewriting and polishing goes in to a story. What could the super published author Zane Grey do in his time that we, as modern authors, would have trouble doing today?How much rewriting goes into our work?When do you stop polishing and say you are done? And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms ...

Do Mysteries Need a New Life?

September 25, 2016 05:00 - 58 minutes - 52.7 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack explores a question raised as several traditional publishers cancelled mystery series in 2016. Is the mystery genre over saturated?How have shows like CSI changed the mystery genre?Are publishers stepping away from cozies for the more gritty story? And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radi...

Audio Books and DIY

September 18, 2016 17:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack explores how to turn your book into an audio book. How do authors work with ACX (Audible)?How can you arrange for voice actors to read your book?Should the author just read their book?What goes into being a voice over actor to read a book? And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Faceboo...

Write Pack Radio at Wine Wit & Lit for Reelin' and Healin'

September 11, 2016 05:00 - 49 minutes - 44.4 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack Radio’s Jennifer Stolzer interviews authors at the third Wine, Wit & Lit fundraiser. Proceeds of the event went to benefit Reeling and Healing Midwest, a nonprofit organization that supports cancer survivors, taking them on fly-fishing retreats. Jennifer interviews: Susan Zeltmann, a breast cancer survivor, who talks about what this event has done for her. (This interview has a cameo by Write Pack Radio’s Fedora Amis, Award-winning Historical Mystery Author)Su...

Write Pack Radio at Wine Wit & Lit for Reelin' and Healin'

September 11, 2016 05:00 - 49 minutes - 44.4 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack Radio’s Jennifer Stolzer interviews authors at the third Wine, Wit & Lit fundraiser. Proceeds of the event went to benefit Reeling and Healing Midwest, a nonprofit organization that supports cancer survivors, taking them on fly-fishing retreats. Jennifer interviews: Susan Zeltmann, a breast cancer survivor, who talks about what this event has done for her. (This interview has a cameo by Write Pack Radio’s Fedora Amis, Award-winning Historical Mystery Author)Su...

Lavish Openings

September 04, 2016 13:30 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack celebrates the birthday of Baroness Orczy (author of the Scarlet Pimpernel series that inspired other stories like Batman and Zorro) explores how to hook the reader with the opening to the story. Why are openings important?What is the important thing that openings must do?What must the opening do?What is a hook?What should the opening include?How does this apply to each chapter? And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -...

Simplifying Plots

August 28, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack explores how to simplify plots. How do you avoid making a too complex plot?How do you simplify your plot?What are the consequences of screwing up your plotlines?Are there certain plot templates for certain genres?What do subplots do for the plot? And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio ...

Pros and Cons of Heroes and Villains

August 21, 2016 17:30 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Pros and Cons of Heroes and Villains In this episode, the Write Pack explores the plus and minuses of using heroes and villains. What is the necessary villain?What is the difference between heroes and villains versus protagonist and antagonist?Why use heroes and villains instead of protagonist and antagonist? What’s the difference?What about anti-heroes? And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New e...

Rhythm and Pacing

August 14, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack explores the use of pacing and rhythm in writing. What is pacing?What is rhythm?Why is pacing and rhythm so important to story structure?How does it change between the different medias? And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write Pack Radio Tumblr...

Simplifying and Lord Tennyson

August 07, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

In this episode, the Write Pack explores the writing of poet Albert Lord Tennyson and simplifying our writing. How has Tennyson’s writing affect the stories of today?How can we use the simplification process work?How does “show don’t tell?” change based on the media you are writing?How has prose writing and description changed from the time of Tennyson differ from today? And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other ...

Dramatic Character Thoughts

July 31, 2016 05:30 - 57 minutes - 51.6 MB

Dramatic Character Thoughts Link to this episode: http://tinyurl.com/zuk6yqe YouTube: In this episode, the Write Pack explores writing dramatic character thoughts. What is the role of inner monologue?What makes inner monologue dramatic?What should inner monologue show about the character and the story? And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.co...

Sassy Characters and Historical Fiction

July 24, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

Sassy Characters and Historical Fiction Link to this episode: http://tinyurl.com/jzqoyk7 YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/jup9qmg In this episode, the Write Pack explores creating sassy characters and their role in fiction historical and other genres of fiction. What makes a character sassy?Why are only female characters thought of as sassy?How does sassy characters automatically create conflict? And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - Y...

Raising the Stakes

July 17, 2016 20:00 - 56 minutes - 50.5 MB

Raising the Stakes Link to this episode: http://tinyurl.com/jh8qoyk YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/z85knkl In this episode, the Write Pack explores raising how raising the stakes keeps the audience engaged. How did Hemingway raise the stakes in his stories?Why are the stakes important to the characters?How does raising the stakes keep the audience involved? And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New...

Establish Theme Early

July 10, 2016 05:30 - 50 minutes - 45.2 MB

Establish Theme Early Link to this episode: http://tinyurl.com/jzxznx5 YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/j686633 In this episode, the Write Pack celebrates Ernest Hemmingway and explores how to establish themes in a story. Do themes come naturally from the story?How did Hemmingway use his themes?What are the importance of themes and how do they keep the promise of the story? And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other...

Realistic Dialogue

July 03, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Realistic Dialogue Link to this episode: http://tinyurl.com/jktv5jo YouTube: https://youtu.be/hwA9OI6o21Q In this episode, the Write Pack explores writing realistic dialogue. What is realistic dialogue?How does realistic dialogue help propel a story forward?How is realistic dialogue used in different media (books vs. film vs. audio) And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday...

Dealing with Our Inner Demons

June 26, 2016 05:30 - 58 minutes - 52.2 MB

Dealing with Our Inner Demons Link to this episode: http://tinyurl.com/hpj3nn5 YouTube: https://youtu.be/RrIV-rv8e2Q In this episode, the Write Pack explores the therapy of writing and how we use it to handle our inner demons. •    What demons come out in our writing? •    How do we handle our demons with our writing? •    How are our characters’ demons different from our personal demons? •    How do our demons get in our way?  All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk...

Bad Guys and Sleazy Protagonists

June 19, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Bad Guys and Sleazy Protagonists Link to this episode: http://tinyurl.com/jpqg733 YouTube: https://youtu.be/YR5N0BxgKPc In this episode, the Write Pack explores creating bad guys, villains, and sleazy or broken protagonist. How do you make bad guys people will like?How do you create a believable broken good guy?And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://ti...

Dramatizing Issues of Gender, Power and Society

June 12, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Dramatizing Issues of Gender, Power and Society Link to this episode: http://tinyurl.com/jdvpwet YouTube: https://youtu.be/R3cSZh-7SJY In this episode, the Write Pack explores writing stories about gender. power and society. How do writers tell stories without chasing away your audienceHow do writers avoid creating the “issue story” that no one will readHow do you entertain and discuss social issues And more  All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn  ...

Believable Plots and Charles Dickens

June 05, 2016 05:30 - 58 minutes - 52.4 MB

Believable Plots and Charles Dickens Link to this episode: http://tinyurl.com/j6ry563 YouTube https://youtu.be/JaBim1aXpBg In this episode, the Write Pack, as they celebrate his wake, uses the works of Charles Dickens to explore how to make believable plots. And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http:/...

Word Choice and Setting the Mood

May 29, 2016 05:30 - 58 minutes - 52.8 MB

Word Choice and Setting the Mood In this episode, the Write Pack explores how word choice is critical to setting the mood in a story. -  How is word choice used differently between genres? - How does word choice paints different pictures of the same setting? And more  All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://ti...

Writing Flashbacks

May 22, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 54.5 MB

Writing Flashbacks Link to this episode: http://tinyurl.com/hwgyrpd YouTube: In this episode, the Write Pack explores the writing and use of flashbacks: -  Should flashbacks be used? - How not to write them and when they don’t work - How do good flashbacks work. And more    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook:...

Writing Secondary Characters

May 15, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

Writing Secondary Characters In this episode, the Write Pack explores Secondary Characters: - What are secondary characters? - Making other main characters in one book secondary characters in another book. - How to develop secondary characters and avoid cardboard cut outs.    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: ...

What Instincts do You Need to Develop as a Writer?

May 08, 2016 05:30 - 55 minutes - 49.7 MB

What Instincts do You Need to Develop as a Writer? Link to this episode: http://tinyurl.com/zq46vua YouTube:https://youtu.be/GVm8hcxOm9E In this episode, the Write Pack explores what instincts should a writer develop? Here is a start: - Curiosity - Observation  - Second Sense Editor - Imagination - Artistic Eye And many more….    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday

What is Steampunk?

May 01, 2016 05:30 - 54 minutes - 49.3 MB

What is Steampunk Link to this episode: http://tinyurl.com/zzafl47 YouTube:   https://youtu.be/coeerBDJe5Q In this episode, the Write Pack explores the unique subgenre of Science Fiction by asking, “What is Steampunk?”  All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday

Unleashing the Imagination

April 24, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

Unleashing the Imagination Link to this episode: http://tinyurl.com/hyqjrgj YouTube:   https://youtu.be/Dl0w4zL7AO0 In this episode, the Write Pack celebrates the birthday of J.M Barrie and unleashing the imagination as shown in Barrie’s novel, Peter Pan.  All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday

The Art of Writing Subtext

April 17, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 56 MB

The Art of Writing Subtext Link to this episode: http://tinyurl.com/gtd6bf3 YouTube:  https://youtu.be/iVdmKEukd70 In this episode, the Write Pack explores writing subtext. Why is subtext more important than the words on the page?How does work?What is subtext?Is there unintended subtext?How do you slip themes or philosophies without “being in the face” as an issue book?How do members of the Write Pack approach writing subtext?   All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Ra...

Fixing Messy Manuscripts

April 10, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Fixing Messy Manuscripts Link to this episode: http://tinyurl.com/zm8mflj In this episode the Write Pack discusses the hardest part of writing: editing your work. Once you have written your first draft, now what do you do? Members of the Write Pack discuss their methods, successes and failures.Discuss how to make sure that your story maintains the promise it made at the beginning of the story.Explores some success and failures of delivering the story promise in the geek culture. All episode...

Shakespeare and Getting it on Paper

April 03, 2016 05:30 - 56 minutes - 51.2 MB

Shakespeare and Getting it on Paper Link to this episode: http://tinyurl.com/zpk9qde In this episode the Write Pack explores the life and writings of the Bard for the month of his birth and death. Explore how William Shakespeare has changed our language and storytelling.Shakespeare’s life and works.Write Pack Radio’s Step 4. Get it on paper • No one can read the book in your head--not even you • Take baby steps. If you write even a hundred words a day, you’ll have a book in two years ...

Marketing Tips

March 27, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

Marketing Tips Link to this episode: http://tinyurl.com/hdm3a93 In this episode the Write Pack teams up with Bob Baker and explores the ways to market our writing beyond just the books store. Do you have a marketing plan?How do you drive your readers to your book?   All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday

Books vs. Film Adaptions: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

March 20, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Books vs. Film Adaptions: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Link to this episode: http://tinyurl.com/hsahzor In this episode the Write Pack explores successful and not so well done film and television adaptions of books and comic book series   All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday

Neil Gaiman’s 8 Rules of Writing

March 13, 2016 06:30 - 58 minutes - 52.9 MB

Neil Gaiman’s 8 Rules of Writing Link to this episode: http://tinyurl.com/zh4r2lk In the opening episode of the third season, The Write Pack explores Neil Gaiman’s 8 Rules of Writing: WritePut one word after another. Find the right word, put it down.Finish what you’re writing. Whatever you have to do to finish it, finish it.Put it aside. Read it pretending you’ve never read it before. Show it to friends whose opinion you respect and who like the kind of thing that this is.Remember when peop...