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

Writers' Row

WTF is word economy??? | Writing and Editing

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

Failure IS an option. | Writing and Mental Health

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

A Writer's Publishing Journey with Dawn Hosmer | Writing and Business

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

I Took 1 Year Off Social Media. Here's What Happened | Mental Health

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

Should you write for an Anthology? | Writing and Business

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

Top editing mistakes that editors find! | Writing and Business

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

Looking for a Literary Agent? #Pitmad might be your Ticket! | Writing and Business

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

Are audio books all they're cracked up to be? | Writing and Business

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

What's the Best Way to Publish? | Writing and Business

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

The Troubles with Writing Sequels and Prequels | Writing Fiction

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

How a Near Death Experience Turned DC Into a Writer | Writing and Mental Health

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

How important is Worldbuilding? | Creative Writing

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

What is Twitter's #WritingCommunity? | Writing Community

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

Why is it SO damn hard to sell books? | Indie Authors and Marketing

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

Stereotypes, Tropes, and Censorship in Writing | Creative Writing and Society

David Gane and D. C. Wright-Hammer discuss twitter's writing community, writing, and the business side of being an author. Guests join to offer additional perspective. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersrow/support