Writer Syndrome

Art / Life Balance

Time. We all have it, but how we use it matters. Procrastination can take it from us and pressure can make it move faster. This episode Russ and Tim chat about the art / life balance and how they're making (or not making) the two work together.

The Editing Process

They say writing is rewriting. They aren't wrong. In this episode, Russ and Tim talk about the editing process, what they've learned from beta readers and editors, and how f**king hard it all is. Tune in to hear how they're working through this process and how Tim is using Russ for his spreadsheets.

Self-Publishing an Interview w/ Geoffrey Morrison Part 2

In part two of our interview with Geoffrey Morrison we take some detours from the self-publishing chat to discuss editing, pacing, genre expectations, hugging koalas and, Avatar. Yes, that Avatar. But fear not, it all ties back to self-publishing, kinda.

Self-Publishing an Interview w/ Geoffrey Morrison Part 1

Russ and Tim dive into self-publishing with their latest guest, Geoffrey Morrison, self-published author of Undersea and Undersea Atrophia. By day, Geoff is a writer and photographer about tech and travel for CNET, Wirecutter, and The New York Times. He talks about his self-publishing experience and the benefits of traditional vs self-publishing.

To Query or Not an Interview w/ M.D. Payne Part 2

To query or not, again? We had such a great chat with M.D. Payne about the various aspects of publishing, social media, and the elegant passing of wind we couldn't fit it all in one episode.

To Query or Not an Interview w/ M.D. Payne Part 1

To query or not? That is the question, among many others, as Russ and Tim welcome their first guest M.D. Payne. Author of the middle grade series Monster Juice and a handful of books in the WHO WAS series including Who Was Duke Ellington.

Beta Readers & Feedback

Beta readers & feedback. Russ and Tim discuss their experiences giving and receiving feedback while making sure no fragile artists are shattered along the way.

The Fragile Artist & Self-Doubt

The fragile artist and self-doubt. Russ and Tim get sensitive and discuss how they grapple with the creative crippling monster known as self-doubt.

Story Beats

Story beats. Love 'em or hate 'em they're the blueprints of story telling. This episode Russ and Tim traverse the various beats, from start to finish, and share their experience using them in their own works.

Pantsers vs Planners

Pantsers vs planners. Spreadsheets, beat sheets, edge of seats, oh my! Russ and Tim attempt to find middle ground on whether to plan or not to plan before writing.