The Shit No One Tells You About Writing How Writing Interiority is Like Squeezing an Orange
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Dec 7, 2023 Ronnie Alvarado, senior editor at Simon Element, joins the hosts to discuss why agents pass on resubmissions, the importance of not info-dumping, and how writing interiority is like squeezing an orange. The podcast also features an interview with debut novelist Anise Vance, who talks about intentional beginnings, worldbuilding in dystopian novels, and techniques to avoid excessive telling.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Query Letter Review and Feedback
01:44 • 17min
Exploring Gothic Horror and Unlikely Friendships
19:01 • 16min
Upcoming Book Feature, Rosetta Stone Language Learning, and Deep Dive Workshop Discount
35:05 • 4min
Introduction and Discussion of 'Hash Harbor'
38:57 • 2min
Wrestling with the Decision
41:10 • 18min
World Building in a Dystopian Setting
58:41 • 8min
Exploring the Roles of New Characters and World-Building
01:06:54 • 2min