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The Second Draft Podcast - Season Finale: Which POV Are You Writing From?

Second Draft Podcast - April 28, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes
The authors start off with a look at the different points of view that can be used while writing and when to use them (0:46).  The episode's writing tip takes a look at back story - how much of it should be included and how to blend it into the story and at what point (5:52).  In the  Rules to...

The Second Draft Podcast - Episode 8: Five Tips for Romance Authors

Second Draft Podcast - April 21, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes
For this episode, it was Alaine's turn to provide some tips for (steamy) romance authors, including: deciding on a trope; build up to love; limit the sex; use a slow burn; and incorporating a happily ever after ending in the story (0:46).  The episode's Writing Tip has the authors taking a look...

The Second Draft Podcast - Episode 7: Five Tips for Dark Fiction and Horror Authors

Second Draft Podcast - April 14, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes
This episode starts out with S. C. exploring five tips for dark fiction and horror authors, including: be true to the content; use your fears; pace your story; create 3D characters; and atmosphere is key (0:44).  This episode's writing tip zones in on purple prose, what it is and how it should ...

The Second Draft Podcast - Episode 6: Five Things for Self Published Authors to Consider

Second Draft Podcast - April 07, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes
Alaine takes the wheel to start off this episode as she discusses her five items to consider for an indie author: the need for beta readers; having a professional cover; getting your story professionally edited; having an effective blurb; and marketing practices available (0:46).  This episode'...

The Second Draft Podcast - Episode 5: Imposter Syndrome & J.T. Tenera Interview

Second Draft Podcast - April 05, 2020 01:00 - 31 minutes
Alaine and S. C. take a look at imposter syndrome - what causes it, who is affected by it and what you can do about it (0:43).  Next up, the team welcomes J. T. Tenera to the podcast to discuss the Efrit's Journey series, his writing process and what is coming up in the near future for him and ...

The Second Draft Podcast - Episode 4: Short Story vs. The Novel

Second Draft Podcast - March 24, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes
Opening this episode, Alaine and S. C. dig into the differences between writing a short story and a novel and how the process changes during the evolution of those stories (0:43).  The writing tip involves varying the sentence length in your prose - why you do it and how it benefits your story ...

The Second Draft Podcast - Episode 3: What Drives Your Story

Second Draft Podcast - March 17, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes
Alaine and S. C. discuss exactly what drives your story - either characters or plot (0:45). For this episode's writing tip, they look at how to get rid of those pesky filler words (13:01). And speaking of pesky filler words, the authors kick off a new section of the podcast, Rules to Write by, d...

The Second Draft Podcast - Episode 2: The Second Draft

Second Draft Podcast - March 11, 2020 03:00 - 13 minutes
Alaine and S. C. discuss what second draft can do for your writing (0:44) and how it affected the final version of Chasing Peace (2:00). This episode's Writing Tip (3:38) takes a look at Alaine's favorite part of writing, dialogue.  Next, Alaine and S. C. discuss plotting vs. pantsing in this e...

Second Draft Podcast - Episode 1: The First Draft

Second Draft Podcast - March 10, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes
Alaine and S. C. discuss how the podcast came together (0:47) before moving on to the Writing Tip (3:38) where they compare their thoughts on what exactly a first draft is.  Next, Alaine and S. C. open up the Writer's Perspective discussion (5:21) with a look at how they record their first draf...

Second Draft Podcast - Season One Trailer

Second Draft Podcast - February 24, 2020 02:00 - 45 seconds
Welcome to the first season of the Second Draft Podcast, where we discuss the craft of writing and the struggles of publication.  Every week, join authors Alaine Grayson and S. C. Morgan as they discuss their differing points of view on writing in all of its intricacies including tools of the t...