Writing Excuses
Mary Robinette Kowal, DongWon Song, Erin Roberts, Dan Wells, and Howard Tayler
Fifteen minutes long, because you're in a hurry, and we're not that smart.
Episodes
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Dec 15, 2013 • 21min
Writing Excuses 8.50: Q&A with Mercedes Lackey
Mercedes Lackey joins Brandon, Mary, and Howard to field listener questions at GenCon Indy.Our Sponsors:* Check out MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/excuses* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/wx* Check out Talkiatry: https://talkiatry.com/wx* If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/wxSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 8, 2013 • 16min
Writing Excuses 8.49: Hard Social Science Fiction with Joel Shepherd
Joel Shepherd joins Brandon, Mary, and Howard to talk about hard social science.Our Sponsors:* Check out MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/excuses* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/wx* Check out Talkiatry: https://talkiatry.com/wx* If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/wxSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 1, 2013 • 21min
Writing Excuses 8.48: Long-Form Storytelling with Sam Logan
Sam Logan, Cartoonist of Sam and Fuzzy, discusses the evolution of his webcomic from a gag strip to a long-form story. The speakers explore the evolution of their storytelling process, balancing plot progression and daily payoff in webcomics, and the challenges and changes in the world of webcomics.
Nov 25, 2013 • 19min
Writing Excuses 8.47: Roguishness with Scott Lynch
Scott Lynch, author of The Republic of Thieves, joins Brandon, Howard, and Mary to discuss roguishness. They explore the appeal of rogues, their role in storytelling, and how authors can make readers like these morally ambiguous characters. They also touch on writing dialogue and the challenge of creating transgressive characters.
Nov 17, 2013 • 17min
Writing Excuses 8.46: Editing with Aeryn Rudel
Aeryn Rudel, an editor from Privateer Press and Skull Island X, joins Writing Excuses to discuss editing. They talk about the art of making mistakes in editing and the challenges of editing manuscripts that don't fit a specific setting. Mary recommends 'The Blade Itself' by Joe Abercrombie. They also explore the editing process for writers, emphasizing the importance of editors in identifying and fixing story issues.
Nov 11, 2013 • 17min
Writing Excuses 8.45: Gencon Q&A With Wesley Chu
Wesley Chu, an author, joins Brandon, Mary, and Howard for a live audience Q&A at GenCon. They discuss challenges of writing in first person POV from a different gender, avoiding stereotypes, writing schedules, adding depth to prose, and using language to convey emotion.
Nov 3, 2013 • 16min
Writing Excuses 8.44: Talking Publishing with Tom Doherty
Tom Doherty, president and founder of Tor books, joins us at GenCon to talk publishing.Our Sponsors:* Check out MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/excuses* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/wx* Check out Talkiatry: https://talkiatry.com/wx* If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/wxSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 27, 2013 • 19min
Writing Excuses 8.43: Realistic Melee Fighting with Wesley Chu
Wesley Chu joins us at GenCon Indy for a discussion of realistic melee fighting.Our Sponsors:* Check out MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/excuses* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/wx* Check out Talkiatry: https://talkiatry.com/wx* If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/wxSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 20, 2013 • 18min
Writing Excuses 8.42: The Internal Heckler vs. The Internal Editor
"Silence your internal editor" may not be very good advice. We talk about why.Our Sponsors:* Check out MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/excuses* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/wx* Check out Talkiatry: https://talkiatry.com/wx* If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/wxSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 14, 2013 • 18min
Writing Excuses 8.41: Out of Excuses Retreat Microcasting
Microcasting... it's what we call Q&A. Beta readers, IP issues, discovery writing, chapter length, and more.Our Sponsors:* Check out MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/excuses* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/wx* Check out Talkiatry: https://talkiatry.com/wx* If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/wxSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
