Are you thinking of doing some editing but aren’t sure how to give useful feedback on your friend’s manuscript? Looking for a more helpful response than “Yeah, I liked it…” or “No, the book’s total trash”? In tonight’s episode, the No Safe Words editors talk about setting up expectations and goals for the editing process, […]
The Writer's Journey
Marshals & Outlaws: The Real Wild West | Art T. Burton
Calling all cowboys and cowgirls of every stripe! In this episode, we get into the true history of the American West. The wide-open range is at your fingertips. Professor Art T. Burton, award-winning author and professor of American history, is here to help us rediscover the wonders of the Wild West. Tonight, we talk about […]
Masterminding Your Plot | Clark Chamberlain
Editor and writing coach Clark Chamberlain joins us tonight to unpack a process he calls masterminding, collaborating with a partner to develop your plot. We’ll talk brainstorming techniques, plot development, and knowing when to stop niggling and start writing in tonight’s episode of The Writer’s Journey. Photo: Per Lööv, Unsplash
Get Your Guns Right: Science Fiction and the Military
Reach even more readers with a bit of research. We’re talking military history tonight! Why is that important? Realistic immersion for your readers. We’ll be talking about researching for your plot, making rounded characters, writing kickass action scenes, and the utilizing power of Handwavium. Do you get dinged in reviews for seemingly trivial errors about […]