Dan shares his experience of rebuilding and reinventing his writing career from his section of our forthcoming book Now Go Write. Our hosts walk through practical ways that writers can diversify their work— from writing for RPGs and video games to writing in a new genre like middle grade or nonfiction — and why having multiple, truly separate revenue streams ... 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
Jun 2025
A Scandal in Bohemia - Part Five
THE GREAT GAME - we had everything set for the seizing of that drive, the chastening of Irene Adler and - most importantly - a victory for Sherlock Holmes against his latest opponent. The fire would reveal all, we would be able to see deep into her person, into her desires and sc ... Show More
28m 19s
Jun 2025
A Scandal in Bohemia - Part Four
THE BOY WHO WOULD BE KING - Irene, Sherlock and I finally had our chance to drop the disguises and speak, albeit in this holy place. It was clear she planned something, quite what destructive scale would unfold escaped even my imagination. We needed a plan and it was devised, ina ... Show More
29m 58s
Apr 2025
Charles Augustus Milverton - Part Two
THIEVES IN THE NIGHT - Milverton had to be stopped and Sherlock had just the plan. Unfortunately that plan involved me. And a woman called Agatha. You'll see what I mean. Part 2 of 3 This episode contains swearing, sexual references, references to coercive behaviour, dark sexual ... Show More
35 m