You voted for it! Stampede! First, the Brew & Ink Crew discuss the spots that inspire them to be creative. Then MB Mooney shares STAMPEDE, chapter 6 of HERO IS A FOUR LETTER WORD. Listen and vote for the direction of the next episode!
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Quick updates from the Brew & Ink Crew on their Labor Day weekend.
Steven, Katie, and Britt share their favorite places to get inspired and write.
What are some “bucket list” places to go and get inspiration?
Author MB Mooney shares Stampede, chapter 6 of Hero is a Four Letter Word.
Break into song! The amazing Hamilton has been hugely popular, and that has inspired the Brew & Ink Crew to go over their favorite musicals, what makes a great musical, and maybe even sing a little. Then Katie Nunchucks brings us TROUBLE, chapter 5 of Hero is a Four Letter Word. Listen and vote!
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What makes a great musical?
Why do we have musicals?
What are some of our favorite musicals (not counting Hamilton)?
Why is the opening song so important?
What are some examples of great opening songs?
Katie shares Trouble, chapter 5 of Hero is a Four Letter Word.
The classic animated series from Nickelodeon, AVATAR The Last Airbender, is on Netflix and available for a whole new generation of kids to experience. Our Brew & Ink Crew is joined by a teen that’s seen it for the first time (special guest Micah), along with adults that watched back when it aired or saw it recently for the first time. We go through Season 1 episode by episode, giving thoughts as writers and fans. SPOILER FILLED!
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What is the background of the Nickelodeon series, Avatar the Last Airbender?
Why was it so popular when it came out?
How has it remained so popular?
The Brew & Ink Crew look at the writing and structure of the show.
The Crew look at their favorite episodes of season 1.
Life hacks! We all love them. The Brew & Ink crew take a few minutes to give their top two creative life hacks to keep moving forward on those projects we love and make them better. Then Steven Faletti shares Blackclaw, Chapter 4 of Hero is a Four Letter Word. Listen and vote for the direction of the next episode!
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What are life hacks?
What are creative lack hacks?
What are Steven’s creative life hacks?
What are Britt’s creative life hacks?
What are Katies creative life hacks?
Steven shares chapter 4 of Hero is a Four Letter Word – Blackclaw.
Going back to Realm Makers! But with all the pandemic going on, the in person conference was canceled and it all went virtual. Author MB Mooney (Realm Makers vet) and author Melinda Eye Cooper (Realm Makers rookie) discuss the conference, give a recap, and the pros and cons of a virtual experience.
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How did Melinda find out about Realm Makers?
What did she feel about the conference as a first time attender?
How did Britt feel about the virtual conference as a RM vet?
What were the good things about a virtual conference?
How well did Realm Makers deal with the tech problems?
What did Britt and Melinda miss in a virtual conference?
Artists love inspiration. And everyone gets inspired. How do we go from inspired to finished with projects and bringing quality expressions to others? Using the phrase “inspiration is for amateurs,” the Brew & Ink crew discuss the difference. Then author MB Mooney shares PROGRESS, chapter 3 of Hero is a Four Letter Word. Listen and vote on the next episode!
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What is inspiration?
What is good and bad about inspiration?
What is the difference between being a creator and a consumer?
The Brew & Ink crew discuss “inspiration is for amateurs.”
What is the difference between an amateur and a professional?
MB Mooney shares PROGRESS, chapter 3 of Hero is a Four Letter Word.
