The Dead Robots' Society, a gathering of aspiring writers podcasting to other aspiring writers, hoping to help each other along the way to the promised land of publication.
Chat asks what indies can learn from traditional publishers and vice versa. Prepare for opinions… Our links: Paul’s store: Paul’s site: Terry’s site: Veronica: DRS Discord: Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee…
Is there a difference between a plot and a sidequest? How do you know which one you’re telling? And can an entire book be a sidequest? Terry wants to know. Our links: Paul’s store: Paul’s site: Terry’s site: Veronica: DRS Discord: Enjoy…
What are some of the pros and cons of using real-life events in your work? Do they make good backdrops or should you avoid them? Our links: Paul’s store: Paul’s site: Terry’s site: Veronica: DRS Discord: Enjoy the show? Consider becoming…
What can writers learn from role-playing game design? Do role-playing games help writers grasp character and universe? The DRS Crew discusses. Chat will bring their dice. Our links: Paul’s store: Paul’s site: Terry’s site: Veronica: …
Terry wonders about provocative writing, and V questions whether authenticity makes good marketing. Paul, meanwhile, thinks about the Antarctic as a setting for stories. Chat will bring their crayons. Our links: Paul’s store: Paul’s site: …
Amazon is removing the ability to download books you purchase to your computer, making all your ebooks ephemeral except via their app or their hardware. What do the DRS crew think about this change? Chat will bring their old USB cables. Our…
What is “binge writing?” How do you get into the zone? More importantly, are there any 12 step programs to help you recover? Creativity isn’t stagnant. It comes and goes, no matter how skilled you are. Are there any strategies for conjuring it? Chat…
Are you making money off your art? Or are you spending money to make art? When do you invest in yourself? Boundaries are important, especially if you have a subscriber service (Patreon, BMAC, Substack, etc). You can’t always be the dancing monkey. Our…
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