Writing Excuses
Mary Robinette Kowal, DongWon Song, Erin Roberts, Dan Wells, and Howard Tayler
Fifteen minutes long, because you're in a hurry, and we're not that smart.
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Apr 7, 2013 • 20min
Writing Excuses 8.14: Brainstorming with Brandon
Brandon, Dan, Mary, and Howard brainstorm a science-fiction short story featuring artificial intelligenceOur Sponsors:* Check out MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/EXCUSES* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/wxSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 1, 2013 • 20min
Writing Excuses 8.13: Fake It Till You Make it
Mary, Howard, Dan, and Brandon talk about the things we do to feel like professionals.Our Sponsors:* Check out MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/EXCUSES* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/wxSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 24, 2013 • 18min
Writing Excuses 8.12: Project in Depth — Deus ex Nauseum
The cast grills Howard about "Deus ex Nauseum," the bonus story from Emperor Pius DeiOur Sponsors:* Check out MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/EXCUSES* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/wxSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Mar 18, 2013 • 22min
Writing Excuses 8.11: Abnormal Psychology
Robison Wells discusses writing mentally ill characters with Brandon, Mary, and Dan.Our Sponsors:* Check out MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/EXCUSES* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/wxSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 11, 2013 • 20min
Writing Excuses 8.10: Brainstorming With Howard Again
Howard brainstorms with Brandon, Mary, and Dan on a Schlock Mercenary bonus story.Our Sponsors:* Check out MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/EXCUSES* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/wxSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 4, 2013 • 21min
Writing Excuses 8.9: Brainstorming with Howard
The team helps Howard brainstorm a story about big Pharma and Death...Our Sponsors:* Check out MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/EXCUSES* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/wxSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 25, 2013 • 21min
Writing Excuses 8.8: Writing and Personal Health
Robison Wells joins Brandon, Dan, Mary, and Howard to talk about health -- especially the mental kind.Our Sponsors:* Check out MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/EXCUSES* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/wxSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 17, 2013 • 19min
Writing Excuses 8.7: Cliffhangers and Icebergs with Robison Wells
Robison Wells joins the 'cast to talk to us about cliffhangers.Our Sponsors:* Check out MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/EXCUSES* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/wxSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 11, 2013 • 16min
Writing Excuses 8.6: Retellings and Adaptations
Why would you retell a story that has already been told? Now, how would you go about doing it well?Our Sponsors:* Check out MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/EXCUSES* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/wxSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 4, 2013 • 19min
Writing Excuses 8.5: Breaking the Rules
They're not rules, they're guidelines. Right? Let's talk about breaking "rules" of writing.Our Sponsors:* Check out MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/EXCUSES* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/wxSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
