Writing In Progress Podcast: Live Outline

Have you ever wondered how a collection of random prompts gets turned into a story? Well, here’s your opportunity to hear how four authors approach the problem.

I had a really fun time with the amazing and lovely Charlie Rogers as a guest on Writing in Progress (or here on Spotify) where we joined Justin and Jon in a live brainstorming session. In about an hour and a half, we took some pretty eclectic prompts – genre, subject, character, action, and object – and turned it into a solid outline, including plot, worldbuilding, character development, and voice.

I think there’s some interesting insight into process in this episode, as well as just some silliness. (Which is par for the course when you put the four of us in a “room” together.)

If, a year ago, you had told me that I would be a guest on a writing podcast not once, not twice, but multiple times in 2024 I would have scoffed. While I have a performance background, getting up and talking as myself is outside my comfort zone. It certainly tickles my Imposter Syndrome–no one cares what I have to say, no one is listening, and if they are, they are rolling their eyes or laughing. But I will say, J&J are delightful hosts and it’s become a good time chatting craft with friends. (I can almost forget there are strangers out there listening!)

Hope you give it a listen!