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ISBW #392

it's time for the yearly discussion on conventions and etiquette and advice. And then we delve into feedback.

ISBW #391

I got some News. I wish I could tell, but I can't even share with you, my lovely supporters. But the news has made my brain and schedule all higgledy piggeldy. So I talk about that.

ISBW is sponsored by Serial Box! Yes, my publisher for Bookburners, one of my favorite projects I've worked on in the past few years! Get a discount on a whole season of content with the code WRITING18. HEY- did you know I'm offering transcriptions of both ISBW and Ditch Diggers? They will go up as soon as I get them for Patreon supporters, and a bit later for everyone else. It's only at the $1 level, and you're helping me offer a more accessible show, so pledge now!

Current Writing Project: LIMBY (code name), a standalone SF book. Currently reading: Miranda in Milan (ARC) by Katharine Duckett (follow me on Goodreads if you like, I'm usually reading a bunch of stuff at once.) Last movie seen: Star Wars: The Last Jedi

 

ISBW #390

Should you find a publisher before the book is done? Should you worry about your pen name before you find an agent? What order should things be done in, anyway? 

Brought to you by Serial Box, the "HBO for ebooks." Get a discount on a whole season of content with the code WRITER18.

ISBW #389

I have one resolution this year, and that's to get bored more often. Also, I talk fears, and NBC's The Good Place. I was supposed to have an interview but I just discovered it's crap and I have to re-record. Sorry about that.

ISBW #388

I pontificate about Patreon, transcribing the podcasts, and Star Wars (no spoilers). If you want to support on Patreon, by the way, you can do so here. Happy Holidays!

ISBW 387: Learning how to strike-out

Why is it OK to suck? Specifically, why does stinky writing matter?

ISBW #386

Almost November! Are you ready? Maybe this will help. http://www.NaNoWriMo.org http://www.grantfaulkner.com/

ISBW #385

NaNoWriMo is in less than a month! AUGH! So we talk prep, and we talk to Nicky Drayden, author of The Prey of Gods (which was a NaNo book!)

ISBW #384: The black dog doesn't care

When mild depression hits.

ISBW #383: Point of View // Beth Cato Interview

I discuss the power of point of view and how it makes us sympathize with characters, what the different words (protagonist, antagonist) means, and reference a bunch of books and movies. Then I talk to Beth Cato.

AND GUESS WHAT? You can WIN Beth Cato's books! All you have to do is email me and I'll do a random drawing on the next ISBW, but I'd really appreciate it if you spread the word on social media too.