When you’re reading a story and a character dies, you can tell if it’s just the writer trying to manipulate … More
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The Future of Podcasting
In my last Balticon53 post, we discuss:
1. Where podcasting came from?
2. Where is it going?
3. And 7 tips for better podcasts
What podcasts do YOU listen to?
Sex, Sexuality, and Worldbuilding
My last post was on asexual representation. Literally. Today, I bring you the flip side. I mostly write younger stuff … More
Improving Your Readings
From authors who are asked to read their own work at signings, to audiobook narrators, to podcasters, there are a … More
“Coming of Age” versus YA
Now that YA (young adult) novels are such a large part of the book landscape, it can be a challenge … More
Consent Violations and Bystander Intervention
With convention season in full swing, now is a good time to talk about consent violations and how you can help. With the upswing of the #meToo movement, people are feeling more and more comfortable at least calling out behavior that makes them uncomfortable — or worse.
On this panel, Lisa Adler-Golder, Bill Lawhorn, Jennifer Povey, and Stephanie Burke discussed ways to avoid inadvertently (or intentionally) “creeping”, how people and conventions can discourage violations from happening in the first place, ways to help someone escape harassment, how to educate a violator, and what the process is if you need to report an incident.
YouTube Survival Guide
I know, I know. I’m a writer blogger, but I’ve got this YouTube channel thing, as an #authorTuber. So, when … More
Advancing the Story Without Traumatizing Your Characters
You know stories need stakes. You know you need to get your readers to care. So? You try to make … More
Pitching Agents And Readers
I talk a lot about pitching agents via the query process, but that’s not the only way to pitch. There … More