How To Survive Until You’re Published: Episodes
Season 2 Episode 10: Standing on the Sidelines
In this episode, Amy Bell and M Irene discuss fleshing out side characters! They discuss the importance of side characters, their relationship to the main character and common archetypes for side characters using dramatica archetype theory. *Music for this episode is brought to you by REMBALL musicEpisode Speakers & GuestsM Irene was born and raised in Utah, where she currently lives with her husband, their son and their fun-loving German Shepherd. As an avid reader and aspiring fantasy and...
Season 1 Episode 21: Pushing Forward with Guest Author Bekah Kurz
In this episode Amy Bell and M Irene interview author Bekah Kurz about her writing journey as an indie published author and advice she has for others on their writing journey!Episode Speakers & GuestsBekah lives in Syracuse, NY with her husband,...
Season 1 Episode 20: Worldbuilding with Guest Author J Scott Savage
In this episode Amy Bell and M Irene interview J Scott Savage on the details of his worldbuilding process and how you can use worldbuilding, characters, and plot to really make a story come alive.Episode Speakers & GuestsJ Scott Savage is the...
Season 1 Episode 19: Worldbuilding With Guest Author Mike Ahlstrom
In this episode Amy Bell and M Irene interview Mike Ahlstrom about the basics of worldbuilding! Mike's talents in worldbuilding extend from his writing, artwork and dungeon and dragons worlds. From magic systems to cultures, how much worldbuilding...
Season 1 Episode 18: Preparing for NaNoWriMo with Guest Author Jessica Guernsey
In this episode Amy Bell and M Irene interview Jessica Guernsey about how to prepare for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). Jessica Guernsey details some of her tips, as well as talks about her overall experience with NaNoWriMo!Episode...
Season 1 Episode 17: Critique Groups and the Culture of Writing with Guest Author Jason June
In this episode Amy Bell and M Irene interview Jason June! He discusses critique groups, finding your voice, and the culture of writing! He gives advice for what can be the most helpful in a critique group and navigating the YA writing space, as...
Season 1 Episode 16: Getting Through the Murky Middle with Guest Author Casssie Shiels
In this episode Amy Bell and M Irene interview guest author Cassie Shiels about tackling the middle of your story. She details tools she uses in order to better help her plot and write the middle of your story. For starters she talks about how...
Season 1 Episode 15 Save the Cat Writes a Novel with Guest Author Don Carey
In this episode Amy Bell and M Irene interview author Don Carey about his plotting process! He details how plotting and layouts have benefited his writing, and specifically dives into the Save the Cat Writes a Novel Plot structure and how he uses...
Season 1 Episode 14: Picking Your Plot Structure
In this episode, Amy Bell and M Irene summarize various plot structures that can help you in their writing. They also discuss what it means to be a pantser vs. plotter and why knowing plot structure can help you in either scenario!Episode Speakers...
Season 1 Episode 13: Matching Your Characters to Your Plot
In this episode Amy Bell and M Irene transition from talking about characters to plot, and the importance of making sure your characters match your plot and vice versa! They go through how to find the right plot for your character, or character for...