Using Save the Cat! Writes A Novel as a jumping off point, Russ and Tim do a deep dive into the Act I story beats, and reference how this methodology was useful in crafting their own works.
To prologue or not to prologue? That is the question. In this episode, Russ and Tim discuss the ins and outs of prologues, what makes a good one, and why people don’t like them.
Have you ever made a mistake that kept you up at night? Or maybe you set an expectation that you couldn’t quite meet? In this episode, Russ and Tim explore their own writing mistakes and Read more…
Who or what influences you and your writing? Influences can come from anywhere and are important in shaping the stories we tell. This episode Russ and Tim get into the authors, movies, art, music, and Read more…