Creativity is inconvenient. When we get in the middle of a project and here comes a great new idea. What do we do with it? Make it a part of the current project or start a new one? Brew & Ink discuss where to stick our new ideas. Then Steven Faletti shares The Thief and the Gateway, a new flash fiction from Midnight Showing victim’s point of view. After that fun story, vote on the title for MB Mooney‘s flash fiction in two weeks.
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Creative people get new ideas. Why is that inconvenient?
Jumping the Shark! What does it mean? What are some series that have done and others that could have but didn’t? Listen to the discussion and then leave a comment of a series you think “jumped the shark.” Then hear author MB Mooney share a flash fiction from Dr. Deb Wincek’s point of view, titled, Primed for Duty. Vote on the next title in the comments!
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What is Jumping the Shark? What does it mean? Where did it come from?
What are some examples of shows or series that “jumped the shark”?
What are some examples of shows that could have but didn’t?
Author MB Mooney reads the flash fiction Primed for Duty from Dr. Deb Wincek’s POV.
Why do most sequels stink? What makes a good sequel? The Brew & Ink Crew discuss sequels, the good and bad, and then author Steven Faletti reads The House Always Wins, a flash fiction that explores Henri Custeau a little more. Vote for the next title at www.brewandink.com.
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What makes a good sequel?
Why are so many sequels bad?
What are some of our favorite sequels?
Can a series have a bad sequel and come back with better movies/books?
What music do writers listen to when they create? Or do they? Listen as the Brew & Ink crew talk about their listening choices while writing and then hear as author MB Mooney shares the exciting conclusion of the MURDER MYSTERY! Who is the killer? Who dunnit? Listen and see if your vote was correct. Then vote in the comments on the title for the first installment of the next round of flash fiction.
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What kind of music do you listen to while we write?
What is the purpose of listening to music while creating?
What would go on our playlists if we had to chose one thing to share?
Author MB Mooney shares Dr. Wolfe’s conclusion to the Midnight Showing Murder Mystery.
Does a writer REALLY need to be involved in social media? If so, what should they do? Hear the different perspectives from the Brew & Ink writers on how we handle social media. Then Bill Hawkins shares character Blake Sheldon’s interview with Dr. Wolfe. Listen for more clues and then vote on who you think the murderer is!
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Does an author need a separate presence on social media?
How is it different than personal social media accounts?
What kind of social media do we use?
Bill Hawkins reads the interview with Blake Sheldon?
