Writers' Row

DC discusses word economy with pro editor Meg Trast: What it is, why it's important, and whether writers can go overboard with it. *Originally recorded as a YouTube video. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support

DC talks through how he handles failure with writing, publishing, marketing, and life. *Originally recorded as a YouTube video. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support

Dawn Hosmer discusses her writing and publishing journey. From small publishers and presses to being independent and trending toward a hybrid publishing model, Dawn proves if there's a writing will, there's a publishing way! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support

As some of your may have noticed, I haven't been on twitter, Facebook, or Instagram in over a year. While that will continue to be the case, I wanted to make a quick podcast to give an update to anyone who cares, and talk about the shift that the podcast will be taking moving forward. I hope you enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support

Audio originally recorded from a YouTube video. David and D.C. discuss anthologies with special guest Deidre Owen, an indie author and co-founder of Mannison Press, an independent publisher. We discuss how anthologies can be a great way for authors to get their work out there. We also dig into some of the business aspects of getting published in an anthology and the work the publisher does to make anthologies a reality. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support

Audio originally recorded for a YouTube video Save yourself some time and money by correcting these common mistakes missed when revising your own work. David and D. C. dig in with C. D. Tavenor and Meg Trast, both editors and indie authors. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support

Audio was originally recorded for a Youtube video in May of 2019. David Gane and D. C. Wright-Hammer are joined by the very special guest SFF, paranormal, and romance writer, E. J. Dawson. We discuss the twitter event #PitMad where writers can bring attention to their manuscripts. The next #PitMad is coming on Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 8 AM to 8 PM EST. REMEMBER TO *RETWEET* AND *COMMENT* ON #PITMAD TWEETS BUT DO NOT *LIKE* UNLESS YOU'RE AN AGENT, PUBLISHING HOUSE, OR EDITOR. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support

Audio books seem to be all the craze, but are they really all they are cracked up to be? Find out from the Audio Sorceress herself, Marnye Young! David and D.C. discuss the ins and outs of getting an audio book made and how the financial side of it can work. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support

David and D. C. dig into the different ways to publish from traditional, to indie, to small press, and discuss which one is the best. Hint: It depends on YOU. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support

Audio originally recording for a YouTube video. Writing prequels and sequels can be tough. David Gane and D. C. Wright-Hammer discuss with scifi comedy author Drew Melbourne. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support

Audio originally recording for a YouTube video. David Gane and D. C. Wright-Hammer discuss the emotional side of writing. D. C. finally tells the unfortunately story that fortunately drove him to becoming an author. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support

Audio originally recording for a YouTube video. David Gane and D. C. Wright-Hammer are joined again by Meg Trast where we discuss the ins and outs of World Building. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support

Audio originally recording for a YouTube video. David Gane and D. C. Wright-Hammer are joined by paranormal romance and suspense writer Natasha Dee, to discuss the twitter #writingcommunity and what it means to be part of it. Also, if you've never heard of #traygang, you'll learn about what it was. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support

Audio originally recorded from a YouTube video. David Gane and D. C. Wright-Hammer are joined by special guest Dawn Hosmer, psychological thriller and contemporary fiction author. As authors responsible for our own marketing, we discuss the difficulties of selling books in today's oversaturated entertainment market. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support

Audio originally recorded for a YouTube video. David Gane and DC Wright-Hammer are joined by a very guest Poulomi Sanyal, scifi and lit fic author, to discuss the controversial topics of stereotype, tropes, and censorship.  Disclaimer: The phrase "coloured person" is used in this audio interchangeably with the phrase "person of colour." A discussion occurred after recording about how the phrase "coloured person" is no longer considered acceptable by many in the United States because of its historically abusive use over the years, and now "person of colour" is preferred. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support

Audio originally recorded for a YouTube video David Gane and D. C. Wright-Hammer discuss whether writer's block is really a thing and what to do if you think you're suffering from it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support

Audio originally from a YouTube video. Getting reviews for your books can be tough. David Gane and D. C. Wright-Hammer discuss with author and reviewer C. D. Tavenor. This video is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice of any kind. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support

Audio originally recorded for a YouTube video. If a book doesn't have an intentional flow to it, readers may get lost or frustrated. To better understand the concept of continuity, we discuss with Sean McMahon, indie author of the Restarter Series set in a world where time travel is possible. Some questions that come up: Can a story be deliberate in breaking continuity? How important is continuity to character and story development? Are there continuity errors that are okay to leave in a story? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support

Audio originally recorded for a YouTube video. We discuss how book bloggers are great professionals to work with to gain exposure from your brand and books. You should carefully consider each book blogger before engaging them. Be sure to examine their book review and blog policy as well as their intended audience to ensure it matches with your books, genres, and audience. Once you've found some bloggers you'd like to work with, reach out to them individually and personally, not through automated means. Understand that bloggers are humans and may give good or bad reviews, or refuse to review your books for a number of reasons. With these tips, you should be able to seek out and find bloggers that are the right fit for you, and start working with them based on their availability. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support

Audio originally recorded for YouTube video. It can be easy for writers and authors to get overwhelmed and want to throw in the towel. We discuss on this episode how those in the writing community can get to this extreme, and we talk about ways to overcome it. DC offers advice like taking breaks, evaluating your goals and definition of success, and setting "negative" goals to keep you motivated and focused. David reminds us that sometimes it is okay to call it quits if being a writer and author just isn't for you. In the end, DC and David offer their twitter DMs for anyone who is struggling with any aspect of being a writer or author. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support

Audio originally recorded for YouTube video. Effective dialogue can make any book great. David and D.C. discuss with Zev Good, literary fiction author of 'A Map of the World'. We also dig into the importance of 'show don't tell' and how subtext can say much more than what's between the quotation marks. Zev goes on to say writers should act out their dialogue to ensure it is realistic and appropriate. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support

Audio originally from YouTube video. Some writers are affected by impostor syndrome to the point where it hinders their ability to market and possibly even write. David and D.C. discuss what this affliction is, some reasons why people get it, and ways to overcome impostor syndrome if you think you have it. Music: Rolling Hills by DC Wright-Hammer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support

Audio originally from YouTube video. What is Writers' Row? How did it start? How does one become a guest on the show? David and D. C. talk about how the business side of writing got them to talk more about the creative side and realized that there should be a YouTube channel dedicated to questions like the ones we had. They also dig into how amazing it is to bring on guests from #writingcommunity and discuss topics that they're passionate about about. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support