Hey Collaborist - the good news is, by the time you start this episode, it'll almost be over. We talk about back cover descriptions and the importance...
Writers! Let's Dive into the Subconscious End of the Pool!
Apr 13 2023 • 00:29:04
Hey Collaborist - ever find yourself stuck in your book?
Don't know how to get your character from Point A to Point B? Confused about your setting? Tr...
Chekhov's Gun and Ben Finally Gets his Earthquake
Apr 07 2023 • 00:32:11
Hey Collaborist - You know how we've already discussed techniques for being disciplined about description in your work? Well, we had an idea for this ...
At Last! The AWP recap episode
Mar 26 2023 • 01:00:51
Hello! Please pardon the absence, we're back (finally!) from AWP. Thank you to everybody we met and who agreed to join us on the podcast. As a heads u...
Opening Pages and Why They Work
Feb 22 2023 • 00:48:50
Hey Collaborist - on today's episode we take a look at some opening pages and why they work as an effective beginning ot a book....
How to Incorporate Backstory Without Slowing Down the Pace
Feb 15 2023 • 00:42:00
Do you find yourself driving down the writing highway only to slam on the brakes to incorporate backstory?
Hey Collaborist - are you unsure how to ge...
Pacing, Physiology, and Museum Curation
Feb 08 2023 • 00:51:01
Pacing is a key component in how well a book holds a reader's attention. It doesn't always have to be a million miles an hour with big car chases and ...
Understanding Book Contracts and Subsidiary Rights
Feb 01 2023 • 00:39:11
You've been dreaming of the day when understanding book contracts and subsidiary rights is the most important thing in the world. Well, we share that ...
Understanding Your Characters
Jan 24 2023 • 00:44:13
On this week's episode of Collaborcast we talk about the importance of Understanding Your Characters.
Hey Collaborist - you spend hours with them on ...
Head Hopping in Writing and Reading While You Write
Jan 11 2023 • 00:48:20
Hey Collaborist - this week we're talking about head hopping in writing and also answering the question of how to approach reading while you write. We...