26 OTT 2020 · EPISODE 72: You Can Do Magic – Writing Magic and the Occult On this episode, join Lance, Becky, Paul, and Mel as they discuss using magic and the occult in your writing. Does magic have to “play by the rules”? What are some ways to use magic as a plot device? What exactly does “occult” mean? To find out, listen to the show to hear their ideas on this topic. Music: White Crow by XTaKeRuX is used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ http://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Empty_Grave/White_Crow

19 OTT 2020 · EPISODE 71: Ghost Writer – Writing the Paranormal On this episode, join Paul, Becky, Lance and Mel as they discuss writing paranormal fiction. What’s the difference between paranormal and supernatural? What elements make up a good paranormal story? What can a paranormal story get away with that most other stories can’t? Listen to the show to hear their ideas on this topic. Music: White Crow by XTaKeRuX is used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ http://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Empty_Grave/White_Crow

12 OTT 2020 · EPISODE 70: Serial Killer – Writing Series On this episode, join Paul, Becky, Lance and Mel as they discuss writing a series of books versus a stand-alone novel. What are the advantages of writing a series? How frequently should you produce a new book? What is “Second Book Syndrome”? Listen to this week’s episode to hear the answers to these questions and many more. Music: White Crow by XTaKeRuX is used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ http://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Empty_Grave/White_Crow

5 OTT 2020 · EPISODE 69: All By Myself: Stand-alone Novels On this episode, join Paul, Becky, Lance and Mel as they discuss writing stand-alone novels versus writing a series. Do certain genres lend themselves to stand-alone novels better than others? Why would writing a single book be better than creating a series? What are the pros and cons of writing single books? Listen to the show to hear what they have to say about this topic. Music: White Crow by XTaKeRuX is used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ http://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Empty_Grave/White_Crow

28 SET 2020 · EPISODE 68: Now We’re Cookin’ On this episode, join Becky, Paul, Lance and Mel as they discuss what you’ll experience when you participate in NaNoWriMo. What are some of the pitfalls you might experience? What type of writers participate in this? What goals are expected? Listen to the show to hear what they have to say on this topic. Music: White Crow by XTaKeRuX is used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ http://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Empty_Grave/White_Crow

21 SET 2020 · EPISODE 67: Writer’s Secret Recipe On this episode, join Paul, Becky, Lance and Mel as they talk about the forthcoming NaNoWriMo. In case you didn’t know, that stands for National Novel Writers Month. What is NaNoWriMo for? How can you participate? What can it do for you as a writer? Listen to the show to hear their ideas on this topic. Music: White Crow by XTaKeRuX is used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ http://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Empty_Grave/White_Crow

16 SET 2020 · EPISODE 66: I’ll Do It My Way, Again! Self-Publishing Part Two On this episode, join Paul, Becky, Lance and Mel as they discuss The “how” of self-publishing your book. What are you, as the author, responsible for in self-publishing? What things should you know or learn to do? How costly is this alternative? Listen to the show to hear their ideas on this topic. Music: White Crow by XTaKeRuX is used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ http://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Empty_Grave/White_Crow

7 SET 2020 · EPISODE 65: I’ll Do It My Way On this episode, join Paul, Becky, Lance and Mel as they discuss self-publishing. Why should you consider this route for getting your work published? What are the pros and cons of self-publishing? What are the author’s responsibilities for self-publishing? Listen to the show to hear their ideas on this topic. Music: White Crow by XTaKeRuX is used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ http://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Empty_Grave/White_Crow

31 AGO 2020 · EPISODE 64: Maker’s Mark On this episode, join Paul, Becky, Lance and Mel as they discuss “branding” and what it means for an author. What exactly is a brand? What are important things to keep in mind when creating a brand? What can you do to help or hurt your brand? Listen to the show to hear their ideas on this topic. Music: White Crow by XTaKeRuX is used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ http://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Empty_Grave/White_Crow

24 AGO 2020 · EPISODE 63: Look At Me! Look At Me! On this episode, join Mel, Lance, Becky, and Paul as they discuss promoting your book. When should you start the promotion process? Who does most of the promotion work? What are some of the best methods for promoting your book? Listen to the show to hear their ideas on this topic. Music: White Crow by XTaKeRuX is used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ http://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Empty_Grave/White_Crow