To get anywhere in writing, or life, we must deal with rejection and failure. The Brew & Ink crew discuss how we deal with and look at rejection with something so personal as our own story … and how it can be a good thing.
How can people be generous in an industry sometimes known for being super competitive and cutthroat? Not just generous but over generous? Authors Michelle Medlock Adams and Bethany Jett talk about their careers in writing, their friendship, and how partnership and generosity have increased their success and influence with things like Serious Writer and more.
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In this episode:
Michelle tells the story of how she got to this point in her career.
Bethany tells the story of her career.
How purpose and helping others should drive writing careers (and all of us!)
The importance of generosity and partnership in life and business.
The genesis and vision of Serious Writer.
How a bad proposal and a book contract led to a revolutionary approach to writing books that help people.
With Halloween coming up, what are the stories that scare you? The Brew & Ink crew discuss their favorite horror stories and films, and then they get into the three stories of the Wild Card Round, all using the same title – 3 Quarters and a Dime. Sarah wrote a Western, Bill a Mystery, and Britt a Mythopoeia. Listen and check out some great stories!
In this episode:
What are your favorite scary stories?
Evie reads Sarah’s Western version of 3 Quarters and a Dime.
What is Wattpad? With over 15k followers on Wattpad, author and YouTuber Elizabeth Newsom gives her expertise, experience, and how the site can help writers with their platform. We also discuss her books and how difficult allegory is to write.
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In this episode:
Realm Makers recap and the importance of networking at conferences
Introduction to Elizabeth Newsom
What is Wattpad? How did Elizabeth get 15k followers?
What makes a great minor character in a story? The Brew & Ink crew discuss the different types of minor characters, the importance of them, and their favorite.
Then Sarah Akines and Steven Faletti face off in the next round of Flash Fiction, using the title I Never Slip on Banana Peels. Sarah wrote realistic fiction and Steven wrote a caper.
In this episode:
What is a minor character?
What are the different types of minor characters? How are they different from “major” characters?
How do you make a strong minor character?
In a longer series, what are some examples of minor characters that became major characters?
How can a minor character overshadow or even ruin the story?
Sarah Akines reads her realistic fiction version of I Never Slip on Banana Peels.
Steven Faletti reads his caper version of the same title.
How does a writer get inspired for a new project? Listen as the Brew & Ink crew delve into the different solutions and struggles for a writer as they begin a new project.
Then the Flash Fiction Competition continues with Bill Hawkins and Evangeline Victoria Porter going head to head on The Heist of Song! Bill drew Historical Fiction and EV drew Horror. Check out their stories and vote for your favorite here on FB or on our website!
In this episode:
How do you choose the next project to begin?
Once you choose the next project, do you do research or just dive in?
How do music, movies, books, and other media help inspire you to write?
How do you overcome the overwhelming nature of bigger projects like a novel?
Bill Hawkins reads his historical fiction version of The Heist of Song
EV Porter reads her horror version of The Heist of Song
Go to the website or our Facebook page to vote for your favorite!
