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.
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 do authors balance the discipline of writing with the rest of their life? The Brew & Ink crew discuss the different ways that we try to stay consistent with writing with jobs, families, and more.
Then it’s time for the throw down! Katie drew the genre of Fairy Tale and Britt (MB) Mooney Legends, and both had to use the title “Strongbow.” Listen to their flash fiction stories and then go to our website or here on our FB page to vote for your favorite!
In this episode:
How do you stay consistent with your writing?
How do you prioritize time to write in the midst of family and other responsibilities?
Why is the balance of writing and the rest of your life important?
