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Four creative friends talking about creative things! The WIP Podcast follows four writers as they deep dive on the creative topics that matter to them (and hopefully you too!)


    • Sep 17, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 31 EPISODES


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    #32: Crash & Burn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 58:39


    When we crash and burn and have to throw away parts of our writing, it can hurt - this episode we talk about how to get up and over that obstacle. Have questions or topic ideas you would like to share? Send us a line! email: talktowip@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/TheWIPpod Maggie's Patreon: www.patreon.com/MaggieDerrick Athena's books: www.amazon.com/default/e/B00W4GEB3A/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1532406373&sr=8-2-ent&redirectedFromKindleDbs=true Bri's book: www.amazon.com/Off-Pitch-Prodigies-Book-ebook/dp/B075NMZVF7/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532406391&sr=8-1&keywords=off+pitch+brianna All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at thewippodcast.com/resources Our theme music is "Liseberg" by Origami Pigeon. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and your favorite podcast apps! We love you!

    #31: Lather, Rinse, Revise

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2018 74:44


    On the heels of our first draft episode, we discuss the art of rewriting vs revisions and the handful of projects we have in these stages now. Have questions or topic ideas you would like to share? Send us a line! email: talktowip@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/TheWIPpod Maggie's Patreon: www.patreon.com/MaggieDerrick Athena's books: www.amazon.com/default/e/B00W4GEB3A/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1532406373&sr=8-2-ent&redirectedFromKindleDbs=true Bri's book: www.amazon.com/Off-Pitch-Prodigies-Book-ebook/dp/B075NMZVF7/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532406391&sr=8-1&keywords=off+pitch+brianna All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at thewippodcast.com/resources Our theme music is "Liseberg" by Origami Pigeon. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and your favorite podcast apps! We love you!

    #30: Everyone Remembers Their First (Draft)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2018 64:56


    It's time to stop hating on first draft. It's also time to stop being precious about them, too. In this episode the WIP Pod team talks about love and hate in the drafting process. Have questions or topic ideas you would like to share? Send us a line! email: talktowip@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/TheWIPpod Maggie's Patreon: www.patreon.com/MaggieDerrick Athena's books: www.amazon.com/default/e/B00W4GEB3A/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1532406373&sr=8-2-ent&redirectedFromKindleDbs=true Bri's book: www.amazon.com/Off-Pitch-Prodigies-Book-ebook/dp/B075NMZVF7/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532406391&sr=8-1&keywords=off+pitch+brianna All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at thewippodcast.com/resources Our theme music is "Liseberg" by Origami Pigeon. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and your favorite podcast apps! We love you!

    #29: WIPPOD, School of Witchcraft and Creativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2018 74:12


    Hey friends, welcome back to the WIP Pod! This week we're going back to school by sharing our favourite ways to continue our creative learning. Have questions or topic ideas you would like to share? Send us a line! email: talktowip@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/TheWIPpod Maggie's Patreon: www.patreon.com/MaggieDerrick Athena's books: www.amazon.com/default/e/B00W4GEB3A/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1532406373&sr=8-2-ent&redirectedFromKindleDbs=true Bri's book: www.amazon.com/Off-Pitch-Prodigies-Book-ebook/dp/B075NMZVF7/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532406391&sr=8-1&keywords=off+pitch+brianna All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at thewippodcast.com/resources Our theme music is "Liseberg" by Origami Pigeon. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and your favorite podcast apps! We love you!

    28 - Pew-Pew's of Love!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 70:30


    Hey listeners, welcome back to the WIP Pod! This week we talk about falling in love with new projects, what we need to really get us to work on them and not just slap the idea in our slush pile. Have questions or topic ideas you would like to share? Send us a line! email: talktowip@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/TheWIPpod Maggie's Patreon: www.patreon.com/MaggieDerrick Athena's books: www.amazon.com/default/e/B00W4GEB3A/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1532406373&sr=8-2-ent&redirectedFromKindleDbs=true Bri's book: www.amazon.com/Off-Pitch-Prodigies-Book-ebook/dp/B075NMZVF7/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532406391&sr=8-1&keywords=off+pitch+brianna All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at thewippodcast.com/resources Our theme music is "Liseberg" by Origami Pigeon. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and your favorite podcast apps! We love you!

    #27 - Home Is Where Your Desk Is

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 68:40


    Hey, WIP-per snappers! This week we talk about our writing and creative spaces and what we need to get into the zone! Some of us are needier than others. Have questions or topic ideas you would like to share? Send us a line! email: talktowip@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/TheWIPpod Maggie's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MaggieDerrick Athena's books: https://www.amazon.com/default/e/B00W4GEB3A/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1532406373&sr=8-2-ent&redirectedFromKindleDbs=true Bri's book: https://www.amazon.com/Off-Pitch-Prodigies-Book-ebook/dp/B075NMZVF7/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532406391&sr=8-1&keywords=off+pitch+brianna All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at thewippodcast.com/resources Our theme music is "Liseberg" by Origami Pigeon. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and your favorite podcast apps! We love you!

    #26 - Regrets, We Have a Few

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2018 68:24


    This week Athena leads a conversation about regrets: things we wish we had known back when we started our creative journeys. It's not all doom and gloom though. Think of this episode as a session of creative therapy. Have questions or topic ideas you would like to share? Get at us! email: talktowip@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/TheWIPpod All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at thewippodcast.com/resources Our theme music is "Liseberg" by Origami Pigeon. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and your favorite podcast apps! We love you!

    #25 - ATTACK OF THE FANDOM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2018 96:46


    Today we dig into something a liiiittle bit different than usual - fandom. We talk about The Good, The Bad, The Ugly...and of course, the fandom's that got us started and are keeping us going. From Fall Out Boy & JPOP to Harry Potter and Steven Universe, we cover the whole gambit. Have questions or topic ideas you would like to share? Get at us! email: talktowip@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/TheWIPpod All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at thewippodcast.com/resources Our theme music is "Liseberg" by Origami Pigeon. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and your favorite podcast apps! We love you!

    #24 - Relaxing All Cool Outside...the Podcast?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 68:59


    Since Maggie is off getting married, and Athena's with her, we have a special guest today! R. R. Campbell is here to talk to us about what we do when we aren't writing - in this case, how we "chill". The conversation gets deep as we talk about what it means to "refill the well" and take time away from your work. Follow R. R. Campbell here!: https://twitter.com/iamrrcampbell Have questions or topic ideas you would like to share? Get at us! email: talktowip@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/TheWIPpod All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at thewippodcast.com/resources Our theme music is "Liseberg" by Origami Pigeon. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and your favorite podcast apps! We love you!

    #23 - Ending on a Cliffha-

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2018 56:58


    Welcome gentle listeners, to today's episode - where your hosts chat about cliffs, hangers, where they go and what to do with them. Also, mostly talking about how many we hated and what makes cliffhangers worth it or not. Have questions or topic ideas you would like to share? Get at us! email: talktowip@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/TheWIPpod All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at thewippodcast.com/resources Our theme music is "Liseberg" by Origami Pigeon. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and your favorite podcast apps! We love you!

    #22: Talking the Long Game with Zoraida Cordova!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2018 50:01


    This week the WIP team talks about nvaigating the publishing “long game” with special guest, Zoraida Cordova! Follow Zoraida on Twitter: twitter.com/zlikeinzorro Have questions or topic ideas you would like to share? Get at us! email: talktowip@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/TheWIPpod All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at thewippodcast.com/resources Our theme music is "Liseberg" by Origami Pigeon. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and your favorite podcast apps! We love you!

    #21: Get Your Brag On

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2018 83:37


    When it comes to creative pursuits, it can be easy to get down on yourself, especially when you don't think you're accomplishing as much as you'd like. But the truth is, we all have a lot to celebrate, so this week Maggie and the team do exactly that! Want to have your creative brag read on a future episode of The WIP Pod? Send it in! Big or small, we want 'em all! Have questions or topic ideas you would like to share? Get at us! email: talktowip@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/TheWIPpod All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at thewippodcast.com/resources Our theme music is "Liseberg" by Origami Pigeon. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and your favorite podcast apps! We love you!

    #20: We've Got Character

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2018 82:14


    Characters! Love them or hate them, they're the beating heart of any good story. This week Rey hosts an engaging convo about tips, tricks, and processes for creating compelling characters. Plus, we take a quick tangent to talk about #cockygate. Have questions or topic ideas you would like to share? Get at us! email: talktowip@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/TheWIPpod All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at thewippodcast.com/resources Our theme music is "Liseberg" by Origami Pigeon. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and your favorite podcast apps! We love you!

    #19: Be My Beta (Reader)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2018 100:59


    Beta readers are such valuable parts of the writing process. Bri hosts this week's topic and covers what exactly beta readers do, how to find them, and how to be the best beta reader you can be! Have questions or topic ideas you would like to share? Get at us! email: talktowip@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/TheWIPpod All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at thewippodcast.com/resources Our theme music is "Liseberg" by Origami Pigeon. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and your favorite podcast apps! We love you!

    #18: Workin' 9 to 5 (or, Y'know, Whenever)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2018 80:21


    Staying on top of your creative ambitions when you've got a full-time job is HARD. But creating full-time comes with its own unique challenges too. Athena leads this week's conversation about the pros and cons of each lifestyle. Have questions or topic ideas you would like to share? Get at us! email: talktowip@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/TheWIPpod All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at thewippodcast.com/resources Our theme music is "Liseberg" by Origami Pigeon. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and your favorite podcast apps! We love you!

    #17: Breakthroughs Not Break Downs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2018 69:55


    This week is full of breakthroughs: not only do we FINALLY figure out our audio woes, but we also share our favourite writing breakthroughs with you! Maggie hosts this episode full of inspiration and poop jokes. Have questions or topic ideas you would like to share? Get at us! email: talktowip@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/TheWIPpod All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at thewippodcast.com/resources Our theme music is "Liseberg" by Origami Pigeon. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and your favorite podcast apps! We love you!

    #16: Catch-Up Time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2018 83:17


    Rey pointed out that it's been a long time since we've filled everyone in on what we're working on, so that's exactly what we do in this episode! Have questions or topic ideas you would like to share? Get at us! email: talktowip@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/TheWIPpod All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at thewippodcast.com/resources Our theme music is "Liseberg" by Origami Pigeon. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and your favorite podcast apps! We love you!

    #15: Oh, the Places You'll Write

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2018 75:48


    The band is finally back together and this week Bri leads a hot mess of a conversation about the importance of research! Have questions or topic ideas you would like to share? Get at us! email: talktowip@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/TheWIPpod All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at thewippodcast.com/resources Our theme music is "Liseberg" by Origami Pigeon. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and your favorite podcast apps! We love you!

    #14 Assholery - A Tale of Crispy Marshmallows

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2018 69:49


    This week we talk about everyone's favorite tropes: hate-to-love and assholes with hearts of gold! We break down what the formula is for these tropes, why we love them, and cry about our examples for the entirety of the episode. This was recording in loving memory of Maggie Derrick, who succumbed to the plague and was unable to be with us during this episode. (We had some technical difficulties at minute 16, so bear with us!) Have questions or topic ideas you would like to share? Get at us! email: talktowip@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWIPpod All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at thewippodcast.com/resources Our theme music is "Liseberg" by Origami Pigeon. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and your favorite podcast apps! We love you!

    #13: Revisions aka Once More, With Feeling

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2018 89:16


    We're back! After a longer than expected hiatus, the WIP team (minus Rey. Boo to allergies) jumps right back into things. This week the topic is revisions and the listener questions are plentiful. Have questions or topic ideas you'd like to share? Get them to us via: Email - talk towip@gmail.com Twitter - http://twitter.com/thewippod All resources mentioned in this episode can be found at http://thewippodcast.com/resources Our theme music is "Liseberg" by Origami Pigeon Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

    Episode #8 - What's Up, 2018?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2018 78:34


    Technical difficulties won't stop Rey from hosting this timely chat about our creative goals! Here's how we won and failed in 2017, and how we're going to make 2018 kick ass.

    #12: Hard Work VS Good Luck

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2018 65:19


    Is there some kind of algorithm for success in the creative industry? Rey leads this discussion about hard work, good luck, and the truth behind common misconceptions.

    #11: You Can Pants If You Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2018 62:32


    Are you a plotter or a pantser? Or Maybe you're a plantser? However you write, Bri wants you to know there's no wrong way to do it. Also, this episode is totally haunted and we're very sorry!

    #10: Procrastination Station

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2018 57:52


    Athena hosts this conversation about procrastination. The WIP team talks about what makes them avoid doing the work and tricks for getting over it.

    Episode #9 - SUCCESS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2018 52:17


    Maggie takes something ugly and turns it into a thoughtful discussion about how we determine and measure success in our creative pursuits.

    Episode #7: The Pen Name Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2017 61:49


    Bri's thinking about taking on a pen name. She hosts this week's discussion about the whys and why-nots and other best practices of playing the pen name game. We answer a couple listener questions and go off on a couple tangents too!

    Episode #6: Smut Smut Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2017 74:03


    Romance writer in residence, Athena leads a fun and sexy conversation about writing smut!

    Episode #5: Anarchy in NA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2017 79:49


    We're sober again and Athena is back! Maggie hosts our highly anticipated convo about the New Adult age category in fiction. BRACE YOURSELF FOR STRONG FEELINGS!

    Episode #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2017 120:00


    Rey, Bri & Maggie get drunk and talk about queer shit. Athena is still on vacation. Strap in babes - this is a long one (with a surprise for people who listen the whole way through!)

    Episode #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2017 64:05


    Time to talk about building your characters from the ground up and killing your darlings.

    Episode #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2017 96:28


    An introduction to your lovely hosts, what they're working on, what it means to be “published”, and how we feel about “losing” NaNoWriMo 2017.

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