Information and inspiration on writing, publishing, craft, mindset, productivity and making the most of your writing life with New York Times bestselling author Taylor Stevens and indie author Stephen Campbell. This podcast will help you kick writing in the butt one word at a time.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 8 days 1 hour 37 minutes
TSS037: Controlling the Chaos – The Importance of Time Management
In this episode, Taylor shares her tips for controlling the chaos that can infringe on our writing time. We discuss the significance of knowing what matters most to you when setting your priorities, the value of saying no (even when it’s uncomfortable ...
TSS036: How to Sell Your Work, Not Your Kidney (Understanding Agent Agreements)
In this episode, we discuss the importance of understanding the standard and the not so standard clauses of an agent agreement. From what you should expect to what you should avoid, we discuss standard rates for print, film and foreign rights,
TSS035: Plots, subplots and themes in fiction
In this episode, we walk into the thorny issue of plots, subplots, and themes in fiction. Taylor simplifies the concept of subplots by referring to them as “the different layers in a story.” Then we narrowly avoid the first instance of singing during ...
TSS034: How to Stop Googling and Start Writing
In this episode, Taylor answers listener questions about writing and how she kicks writing in the butt, one word at a time. Questions include: Does she use digital tools to help with the writing process, how does she get herself to stop googling and st...
TSS033: The Value of Taking a Break from your Writing
In this episode, we unveil (drumroll please) the new tagline for the show and discuss the value of taking a break from your writing and other creative work. Taylor believes that occasionally taking a step back opens up space for other activities that c...
TSS032: How to Find the Perfect Literary Agent
In this episode, we discuss several questions about literary agents. What’s the value of an agent? Should you have one if you’re planning to publish your own work? Can a good attorney replace an agent for you?
TSS031: Tracking your Sales as a Traditionally Published Author
In this episode, Taylor describes the hazy nature of book sales reporting for traditionally published authors. We discuss some of the tricks and tools she uses to try and intuit where and how her books are sold,
TSS030: What does it mean when your novel is optioned by Hollywood?
In this episode, we go Hollywood, as in what it really means when your book is optioned for film. We discuss the different types of options and what the odds of a book that’s been optioned are of making it to the big screen.
TSS029: When your story doesn’t work all is not lost
In this episode, we discuss the different ways you can fix a story that isn’t working. Taylor shares specific information on revamping characters or strengthening their motivation, shifting material to different places within your story,
TSS028: The Critical Nature of the Inciting Incident in Fiction
In this episode, we discuss the critical nature of the inciting incident in fiction, which Tayor describes as “a single thing without which none of the characters in the story would have come together.” We use examples from Taylor’s book,