Conversations about writing craft, publishing, technology, and the realities of building a writing career.
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What Should You Write Next?
Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin explore how writers can choose what to work on next when too many possibilities lead to analysis paralysis. They also discuss BookBub Featured Deals, what… Read more
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Are Writing Competitions Worth It?
Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin explore whether writing competitions are worth entering, from the benefits of awards and feedback to the realities of judging and rejection. They also discuss what… Read more
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Make Your Characters More Interesting
Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin explore how to make your characters more interesting, from finding unexpected flaws and contradictions to challenging your assumptions about who they are. They discuss techniques… Read more
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Every Writer Needs Critique Partners
Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin discuss why every writer needs good critique partners—and how to find them. They explore what makes a critique relationship work, why different partners bring different… Read more
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Scrivener vs. Word: Debating the Merits
Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin present the writing Battle Royale: Scrivener vs. Word. They break down the relative merits of both apps, from drafting and organizing a novel to editing,… Read more
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Why Every Author Needs a Writing Group
Working Writers is a podcast about the craft, tools, publishing, and business of writing, hosted by Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin. Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin dig into writing and… Read more
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The Art of Not Explaining
Working Writers is a podcast about the craft, tools, publishing, and business of writing, hosted by Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin. Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin talk about trusting your… Read more
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Every Author Needs a Newsletter
Working Writers is a podcast about the craft, tools, publishing, and business of writing, hosted by Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin. In their inaugural episode, Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin… Read more
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Working Writers: The Trailer
Working Writers is a podcast about the craft, tools, publishing, and business of writing, hosted by Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin. Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin introduce Working Writers, a… Read more