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
Nov 16
20.46: Now Go Write- Break All The Rules (Part 2)
<p><span>In this episode, Erin returns with the final two “rules” from her section of our forthcoming book </span><em>Now Go Write</em><span>—and why it might be worth breaking them. With DongWon and Mary Robinette, Erin explores the classic advice to “show, don’t tell,” and the ... Show More
17m 18s
Nov 9
20.45: Now Go Write- Break All The Rules (Part 1)
<p><span>In this episode, Erin shares a sneak peek from her section of our forthcoming book, </span><em>Now Go Write</em><span>. (To learn more about our book, sign up for our </span><a href="https://writingexcuses.com/#newsletter" rel="nofollow">newsletter</a><span>!) Erin explo ... Show More
15m 24s
Oct 8
Chris Hadfield’s Fictional Universe Is Rooted in Real Space History
What happens when a real-life astronaut turns to fiction? In this episode, Chris Hadfield shares how decades of spaceflight and global diplomacy inspired his latest novel, Final Orbit, a cold war thriller packed with historical intrigue and technical precision. Host Rachel Feltma ... Show More
10m 52s