Special Guest – Michael Bahler
In this episode, Russ and Tim are joined by Michael Bahler, a New Jersey-based writer whose short fiction and nonfiction have appeared in The New York Times, Glimmer Train, Nerve, and many others, including the Brooklyn Rail. He joins us Read more…
Act III Pitfalls
Have you ever read a book and thought the end wasn’t particularly satisfying? Well, you’re not alone! In this episode, Russ and Tim explore common Act III pitfalls, why they can make your final act fall flat, and how to Read more…
Scene Transitions
Why are scene transitions important? Not ony to they ground the reader in POV, setting, and time. They can change mood and create pacing that keeps a reader engaged. In this episode Russ and Tim get into their own approaches Read more…
50th Episode! Where Are We Now?
50th episode! We made it! Russ and Tim do a pulse check on their projects, how far they’ve come, and the path ahead. Here’s to fifty more!
Structuring Chapters
Structure is a good thing, right? In this episode, Russ and Tim discuss chapter structure and how a well-structured chapter can impact pacing and tension and influence the reader to keep turning pages.
Video Game Narratives
Are video games art? What elevates a video game narrative to make it memorable? Will Russ and Tim ever stop playing and get back to writing their second novels? In this special video game-themed episode, we tackle these questions and Read more…
Special Guest – Geoffrey Morrison
Author Geoffrey Morrison joins us again for a great chat about his new nonfiction book, Budget Travel for Dummies. We discuss his move from fiction to nonfiction, hostels, deadlines, editing, and more.
Metaphors and Similes
Similes are metaphors; metaphors are not similes. In this episode, Russ and Tim explore more tools in the author’s toolbox with metaphor and simile usage. What are they? How are they different? And how they use them in their own Read more…
Finding Your Voice
Have you found your voice as a storyteller? What does that even mean? This episode Russ and Tim explore the many factors that can shape an author’s voice, and how they found (or are still looking for) their own.