Episode #24: Summer Beast Nadine Flint enters the chat; on magic, voting for yourself, and the power of finding your people
We introduce our guest beast for the summer, Nadine Flint; and talk about the magic of finding your people and voting for yourself.
Episode 23: On Fast Drafting, the End of Act 1, and the Snackdown
On fast drafting, closing Act 1, and SNACKS, with Beasts Ghabiba Weston & C. Shack.
Episode 22: On horror, returning to the page, and heartfelt perspectives on storytelling
On horror and heart, with Legendary Amanda Linsmeier.
Episode 21: I take my coffee with courage; on tools to keep going, mortality, & snack-offs
On empathy and tools for motivation, with Beasts Ghabiba Weston & C. Shack.
Episode 20: Dark politics, longing glances, and gaming your story brain
On dark politics and how to game your brain in storytelling, with Legendary Hannah Whitten.
Episode 19: The Politics of Love; on writing (and reading!) romance and politics in your worlds
On reading and writing romance and politics, with Beasts Ghabiba Weston & C. Shack.
Episode 18: On language, consistency, & popcorn-flinging roombas
On conlanging and popcorn, with Legendaries Jessie Sams and David J. Peterson.
Episode 17: Satisfying Endings; On What Makes a Good Conclusion, Plot Twists, & "No Grit, No Pearl" Attitudes
On what makes a satisfying ending, with Beasts Ghabiba Weston & C. Shack.
Episode 16: The Shape of Worlds: on the Intersection of Storytelling and Technology, National Narrative, and the Lineage of Love
On how at our core, we’re all made up of stories, with Legendary Ken Liu.
Episode 15: Beastly Act 2 Tools for Staying in Love with Your Story
On Beastly Act 2 tools for staying in love with your story, with Beasts Ghabiba Weston & C. Shack.
Episode 14: On Kidlit, Commitment, & Cookies
On Middle Grade story telling and finding the extra in the ordinary, with Legendary Jacquetta Nammar Feldman.
Episode 13: Feedback: How to ask, give & receive.
On the in’s and out’s of story feedback and how to make the most of it, with Beasts Ghabiba Weston & C. Shack.
Episode 12: Wall of Dreams & Major Thrill(er)s
On writing thrillers and persevering for your own Wall of Dreams, with Legendary Samantha M. Bailey.
Episode 11: Quiet Inspiration
On internal seasons and removing yourself from the noise with Beasts, Ghabiba Weston and C. Shack.
Episode 10: The Secret Power of Super Librarians
On the power of libraries with Legendary, Lourdes Montes.
Episode 9: As You Know, Bob, We Love Cozy Books
On books we love with Beasts, Ghabiba Weston and C. Shack.
Episode 8: Hybrid Publishing, Grace, Spicy Marketing, & "Monster Romance has Never Been Hotter"
On hybrid publishing with Legendary Emily Rath.
Episode 7: Revision Tips, Magpies, & Feels
On revision tips, magpies, and feels, with Beasts, Ghabiba Weston and C. Shack.
Episode 6: Go Forth Boldly in Storytelling, Gaming & Screenwriting
On going forth boldy in storytelling, gaming, and screenwriting, with Legendary Faisal G. Binzagr.
Episode 5: A Love Letter to Community
On community, with Beasts, Ghabiba Weston and Courtney Shack.