Write for Me, Write for You

Lucy and Robin announce a brief hiatus, because sometimes you just need to take a break. Don't worry, episodes will resume later this year!

We discuss a recent trip Robin took to do research for an upcoming project, as well as the ways research and using references has helped us in art, both fine and literary.

Lucy and Robin talk about their struggles with burnout, and how they're getting through.

With November slowly but surely approaching, Lucy and Robin discuss the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWiMo) challenge in general, as well as Lucy's twist for this year.

Lucy and Robin reflect on the progress they've made (or not) over the summer.

Lucy and Robin talk more about revising, and dive into some ways of thinking about structure.

Lucy and Robin talk about their experiences at the virtual conference put on by their local SCBWI chapter.

Lucy walks Robin through her current editing process, and they both cry a bit about revising.

Lucy interviews Robin about her new book! No One Returns from the Enchanted Forest is Robin's second graphic novel, but it's her author/illustrator debut, and we are SO EXCITED. You can purchase her book (from various booksellers) here: https://us.macmillan.com/noonereturnsfromtheenchantedforest/robinrobinson/9781250211538 You can watch the book trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttAyN8GT7ZI And you can listen to Robin read (and show you) the first two chapters here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-zjmGctczI

Lucy and Robin are joined by their first ever guest! Freelance editor Steph Kroll talks us through her process, and answers some of our burning questions. Make sure to check out Steph's website! ~ Twitter | Website

Lucy and Robin discussion the revision process from both sides of the editor's desk. ~ Twitter | Website

Lucy and Robin return with a bit of a revamp. With new goals comes our new name (Write Place/Write Time), but it's still the same old us! (Formerly Write for Me, Write for You)

Lucy and Robin celebrate the victories they've won this year, and look ahead to 2021.~Our goal is simple: finish a novel (each) in 2020. The road to publication is bumpy; come ride it with us!

Lucy and Robin discuss script writing, blog writing, podcast writing...and all the other writing we do in a week aside from novel writing.~Our goal is simple: finish a novel (each) in 2020. The road to publication is bumpy; come ride it with us!

Lucy and Robin discuss their current NaNoWriMo projects, and the semi-disasters (both past and present) that can lead to stalled novels.~Our goal is simple: finish a novel (each) in 2020. The road to publication is bumpy; come ride it with us!

Lucy and Robin celebrate some exciting news, and discuss their goals going forward.~Our goal is simple: finish a novel (each) in 2020. The road to publication is bumpy; come ride it with us!

Lucy and Robin talk about their experiences with National Novel Writing Month, and their goals for this year.Click here to see the cover for Robin's upcoming graphic novel, No One Returns from the Enchanted Forest...and be sure to add it on Goodreads!~Our goal is simple: finish a novel (each) in 2020. The road to publication is bumpy; come ride it with us!

Lucy and Robin tackle their writing hurdles, and try to help each other overcome them.~Our goal is simple: finish a novel (each) in 2020. The road to publication is bumpy; come ride it with us!

Lucy and Robin talk about juggling multiple projects, both personally and professionally.~Our goal is simple: finish a novel (each) in 2020. The road to publication is bumpy; come ride it with us!

Lucy and Robin talk about the difference between plot- and character-driven stories, and the importance (or not) of carefully picking the spot where your story begins.~Our goal is simple: finish a novel (each) in 2020. The road to publication is bumpy; come ride it with us!

Lucy and Robin talk about the joys and challenges of writing serialized stories, whether they're webcomics, fanfiction, or more traditional works.~Our goal is simple: finish a novel (each) in 2020. The road to publication is bumpy; come ride it with us!

Lucy and Robin talk about that necessary evil: the crappy first draft (among other things). Here's a link to Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird, which Lucy mentioned in this episode: https://www.powells.com/book/bird-by-bird-9780385480017---Our goal is simple: finish a novel (each) in 2020. The road to publication is bumpy; come ride it with us!

Lucy and Robin talk about finding inspiration and the techniques we use to get ourselves into the writing mode. ---Our goal is simple: finish a novel (each) in 2020. The road to publication is bumpy; come ride it with us!

Lucy and Robin talk about outlining, write-ins, and adjusting to writing in isolation. This was recording in May, so...it was a different world, basically.---Our goal is simple: finish a novel (each) in 2020. The road to publication is bumpy; come ride it with us!

Lucy and Robin talk about pre-writing, "composting" ideas, and deciding on perspectives.---Our goal is simple: finish a novel (each) in 2020. The road to publication is bumpy; come ride it with us!

Meet Lucy and Robin, long-time friends and writing buddies. Our goal is simple: finish a novel (each) in 2020. Neither of us are strangers to the publishing world⁠—Robin is a children's book and graphic novel illustrator, and Lucy has a degree in book publishing with some credits as an editor⁠—but we're both [as-yet] unpublished novelists. The road to publication is bumpy; come ride it with us!