Tag: craft
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Interview with Gini Koch
In episode 23 of Working Title podcast I speak with G. J. Koch, J. C. Koch, Jemma Chase, Anita Ensal and A. E. Stanton. They’re all the same talented and prolific Gini Koch,
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Interview with Tracey Livesay
In episode 22 of Working Title podcast, I learn a lot about romance writing and its many tropes from author Tracey Livesay, who shares her tips for aspiring writers of the genre. We discuss resources available to help authors, pitching agents at conferences, and engaging readers via social media and newsletters.
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Interview with Padma Venkatraman
Author Padma Venkatraman joins me via Skype in Episode 5 of Working Title podcast. We discuss her novels, including the lovely, A Time to Dance. In our conversation, we cover classical forms of love, dance as spiritual expression, reading poetry to improve craft, and how to write faith with authenticity.
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My Writing Take-aways from the Star Wars Prequels
As the newest Star Wars trilogy begins with The Force Awakens, I am reflecting once more on the last trilogy (Episodes I, II, and III), from a writer’s perspective.
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On Memorable Characters Panel
At the 2015 James River Writers conference, I moderated the panel, “Creating Memorable Characters: Writing the Characters Readers Hold in their Hearts.” The illustrious panel included Stacy Hawkins Adams, author of Lead Me Home; Bruce Hollinger, author of The Invention of Fire; Amy Sue Nathan, author of The Good Neighbor; and Kristina Wright, author of Fairy…