This is our final episode before we have Charlie Jane Anders on the podcast to talk about her writing process next week! Today we’re talking about intention by analyzing thematics, the author’s intent, and the way Anders uses tone and tradition to express the core ideas of the book. We also dive into the friction created in the two opposing viewpoints of the ... Show More
Oct 11
21.41: Barrier Breaking- Physical Fatigue
What do you do when "take a break" isn't the answer? We’ve all ahd that feeling, "I’m just too tired to concentrate." This can be because you're worn out from work, or due to chronic fatigue or pain. This week, our hosts talk about working with the brain and body you actually hav ... Show More
24m 27s
Oct 4
21.40: The DREAM of a Structured Character Arc
What if a character arc had a structure you could actually map? This week, our hosts break down the DREAM arc: denial, resistance, exploration, acceptance, and manifestation. We look at how characters move through these stages—and why stopping at acceptance can make an arc feel i ... Show More
20m 52s
Nov 2024
The Challenges of Writing in the First Person
In today’s Books with Hooks segment, the hosts, Bianca, Carly and CeCe, analyze two query letters submitted by aspiring authors, one of which is a memoir and the other a YA steampunk query. They provide detailed feedback on the structure, content, and emotional depth of the lette ... Show More
28m 9s
Oct 2021
Ep. 119 | She Writes Crime
In this week’s episode, Kendra and Sumaiyya, with special guest, Abby, discuss crime fiction for October’s theme She Writes Crime.
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50m 27s
Jan 2025
207. Is It All Pre-Planned? Or Are You Writing Your Story?
Are you the author of your life story, or is every chapter already written? This thought-provoking episode explores the dance between destiny and free will. Through personal stories of loss, transformation, and awakening, we dive into why some people remain stuck while others cre ... Show More
57m 40s