Are tropes always bad? Writers deal with tropes and each genre has a list of tropes. Writers Steven and Britt define tropes, give examples, and discuss how to use tropes without becoming a cliche. Then MB Mooney shares The Brig, ch. 8 of Singularity. Listen and vote!
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In this episode:
What is a trope?
Why do we have tropes?
Are they good or bad?
What are some examples of tropes?
How can we use tropes without them becoming a cliche?
Don’t give up! In every great success story, the person has several chances to quit … but they don’t. Why is resiliency important in a writing career? How can we keep going? Listen to the discussion and then hear Steven share Aboard the Slagtree, ch 7 of Singularity. Listen and Vote!
In this episode:
What does it mean to be resilient?
Why is it hard to persevere as a writer?
Why is resiliency so important in any pursuit?
Why is it especially important for writers?
How can we stay resilient and keep going?
Why is it important to give ourselves permission and grace?
Amish Vampires! Check out this great interview with Author Kerry Nietz. He has published several novels, and listen as he talks about how he got into writing Sci Fi, his journey to success, and the importance of resiliency in making it as an author. Oh, and how to survive Amish Vampires in Space!
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In this episode:
How did Kerry get into writing?
What was the journey to get into writing Sci Fi?
What was his first published book?
What was his first published fiction book?
How did he get the idea for Amish Vampires from Space?
What was the reaction and feedback for such a strange book?
What is coming up for Kerry?
What lessons has Kerry learned to share with writers getting started?
Why is perseverance so important to success?
What is the interest with Amish Vampires and film?
