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Writers on writing. The Dead Robots' Society, a gathering of writers podcasting to other aspiring writers, hoping to help each other along the way to the promised land of publication.
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You wrote and sweated over every word. You've revised, you've edited, you've done everything to make this the best story of your life. You'v...
When should you distill an entire scene in a couple of sentences? Do you always have to write an entire scene to convey information? Also, h...
What's the best way to create a story bible? What about those little fragments you've written? How do you turn those into scenes or stories?...
Hachette pulls a book. Claude source code leaks. HarperCollins signs a deal with an AI animation studio.... The DRS Crew pontificates. DRS c...
You've taken your characters to the edge. The plot is nearly finished. Now it's time for the big reveal. How do you make it happen? The DRS...
"Captain! The doomaflachie is reaching critical something-or-other!" Science fiction literature is rife with technobabble, questionable scie...
Publishers sometimes require a minimum word count, while magazines, contests, etc might impose a maximum word count. While adding words is e...
Paul is on a walkabout, so Terry and Veronica are on deck to extoll the virtues of John Wick. Chiefly, how he responds to animal abuse. Join...
Gunfights? Explosions? Marvelous melee mayhem? Non-stop action scenes that go on for dozens of minutes? Works great in visual media, but how...
It's Valentine's Day, and the DRS Crew is in the mood for romance. And maybe a little "rumpy-pumpy." Chat will bring flowers and chocolate....
The DRS Crew recently discussed violating reader expectations. But what should writers expect from their readers? Can you trust them to reme...
When as a reader do you draw the line on suspension of disbelief? Should writers mash up genres without significant tells that the story wil...
The DRS Crew didn't do their homework and have nothing planned for today's lesson. Therefore, we'll regale you with whatever comes to mind.....
It's 2026, and the DRS Crew has plans. What are they doing to make 2026 more successful? What are you doing to make your 2026 successful? Ou...
While Terry is on a walkabout, Paul and V discuss plans for 2026, including ad budgets, editing budgets, cover budgets, etc. Also? Aren't we...
Monsters are not always forces of nature. Sometimes they only come for those who deserve them. The DRS Crew discusses. Our links: Paul's sto...
A DRS Patron asks the question: Do you need an author website? Do you need a store? The DRS Crew discusses. Our links: Paul's store: https:/...
How does fiction influence society? What about the inverse? Also, can one pull plots from classic literature or films and repurpose them in...
Veronica and Terry have returned from the "Author Nation" convention and have more than a few thoughts. Paul will heckle. Our links: Paul's...
Can you have subplots when there's only a single main character? How do you handle it when there are no repeated secondary characters? The D...
Paul has just finished wrapping up the publication process for his new novel. Did he learn any new lessons? Also, what about versioning revi...
There's more Amazon/Audible news. There's Salesforce news. There's... How do you keep up on the industry gossip, buzz, and class action laws...
What is a "Zero Draft?" Can the processes outlined help you in your writing? Also in this episode, Paul and V discuss Lovecraft's "Call of C...
Paul has returned from an eco-tour of Costa Rica. While he had a great time, he's now behind the proverbial 8-ball with a deadline. Terry kn...
Terry has gone full bonkers for starships, including creating blueprints and statistics. This madness must be appreciated., The DRS Crew dis...
Turns out that the Audible Premium Plus scam was before our eyes all along... After that discussion, the DRS Crew explains how to go wide. O...
Paul has thoughts about the new series Alien: Earth. Would the series work if it weren't part of the Alien franchise universe? The DRS Crew...
Audible's new "Audible+" program will destroy the livelihoods of narrators and authors. How will it do that? The DRS Crew discusses, and V b...
The DRS Crew discusses how to prioritize those pesky side gigs (anthologies, short-story magazines, etc) and decide whether they are compati...
Terry has published over forty novels. Paul? Almost twenty. V has contributed both her writing and vocal talents to dozens of novels. None o...
Author Doc Coleman joins Terry and Paul for a discussion on all things Steampunk, Gaslamp, and anything else we can think of. Doc Coleman: h...
When the world is filled with darkness and despair, creating art is one of the most courageous acts most of us can accomplish. Are we allowe...
Writer's groups can be an excellent place to exchange ideas, discover new resources, and meet new people. They can also be toxic waste dumps...
Stuck for an idea? Want to pay homage to a class work? Is it in the public domain? If the answer is yes, it's your playground. The DRS Crew...
What tropes do you have to have in a romance? How about suspense versus thriller? The DRS Crew once again takes a question from chat and run...
The DRS Crew trolled the topics channel and hit paydirt. We'll discuss how to tell when you're writing in the wrong genre, expectations of g...
The DRS Crew ruminates on procrastination, corraling future works so they don't impinge on the present. Our links: Paul's store: https://pay...
V and Paul run through the standard operating procedure for posting your audiobooks and the various outlets. Our links: Paul's store: https:...
No matter the genre, no matter the plot, characters move, talk, and occasionally resort to fisticuffs when words don't work, or the writer g...
How do you write for audio? Or more importantly, what pitfalls should you avoid? How do you deal with those pesky dialogue tags? And the DRS...
Hey, you! What's your book's title and why? Will it bring the masses to your door? Or will it ensure they pass you by? The DRS Crew discusse...
Chat asks what indies can learn from traditional publishers and vice versa. Prepare for opinions... Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip....
Is there a difference between a plot and a sidequest? How do you know which one you're telling? And can an entire book be a sidequest? Terry...
What are some of the pros and cons of using real-life events in your work? Do they make good backdrops or should you avoid them? Our links:...
What can writers learn from role-playing game design? Do role-playing games help writers grasp character and universe? The DRS Crew discusse...
What is "binge writing?" How do you get into the zone? More importantly, are there any 12 step programs to help you recover? Creativity isn'...
Amazon is removing the ability to download books you purchase to your computer, making all your ebooks ephemeral except via their app or the...
Terry wonders about provocative writing, and V questions whether authenticity makes good marketing. Paul, meanwhile, thinks about the Antarc...
Are you making money off your art? Or are you spending money to make art? When do you invest in yourself? Boundaries are important, especial...
Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com...
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