It’s one thing to self-publish, but what does it take to start your own publishing imprint? In this episode, Russ and Tim sit down with fantasy author Scott Colby to discuss why and how he created an imprint for his Read more
An editor is essential if you want to take your manuscript from a draft to a polished and professional book, but how do you know what kind of edit you need and where to find the right working partner? In Read more
Backstory is essential to establishing who your characters are and the decisions they’ll make in your story, but how much is too much? In this REPLAY episode from 2024, Russ and Tim discuss backstory, how they approached it for their Read more
Have you ever read a book and thought the end wasn’t particularly satisfying? Well, you’re not alone! In this REPLAY episode, Russ and Tim explore common Act III pitfalls, why they can make your final act fall flat, and how Read more
When self-publishing there are many decisions to be made. The biggest is how you’ll publish and distribute your novel. In this episode Russ & Tim chat about the Pros and Cons of publishing exclusively with Amazon or going WIDE and Read more
Looking to build hype before a book launch? One tool that can boost an initial launch is ARC (Advanced Review Copy) readers. In this episode, Russ and Tim explore the pros and cons of ARC Readers, why and how authors Read more
What does it take to stand out and be successful when publishing a novel? Spoilers: It’s more than simply selling your novel. This episode Russ & Tim chat with Joe Mynhardt from Crystal Lake Publishing about publishing and finding your Read more
Are fourth walls made to be broken? Have you mastered the basics and are now ready to experiment with story structure? In this episode, Russ and Tim discuss metafiction and self-awareness, their meaning and characteristics, and how these tools can Read more
When is the best time to write? Whenever possible. At least that’s what works for John Durgin. This episode, Russ and Tim dig into publishing, horror, and the prolific horror writing habits of John Durgin. John has published over five Read more
WHAM! BAM! ZAP! Interested in knowing what goes into writing a comic book? In this episode, Russ and Tim chat with comic book writer Joey Esposito. He’s published stories for DC Comics, working on titles such as BATMAN: URBAN LEGENDS, Read more