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First Draft Friday: Conversations about author craft

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13 snips
Jun 20, 2023 • 30min

Episode 56: James Rosone - Crafting Successful Series

James Rosone, an author, shares valuable insights on crafting successful book series. He discusses key elements like maintaining consistency, understanding story beats, crafting action and dialogue in military techno thrillers, and ensuring cohesive series continuity. He also touches on the importance of strong openings, engaging endings, and making decisions about concluding a series.
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Jun 17, 2023 • 33min

Episode 55: LT Ryan - Crafting Compelling Characters

Bestselling author LT Ryan discusses crafting compelling characters in this unedited chat. Topics include character evolution, moral redemption, spin-off creation, character development in long book series, collaborative character crafting, and pivotal moments in writing.
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Jun 15, 2023 • 33min

Episode 54 : A.L. Jackson - Deepening Character Developments

Bestselling author A.L. Jackson shares tips on creating unforgettable characters. She emphasizes the importance of sensory actions and emotional connections. The discussion highlights character introspection and conflict dynamics. Insights on deepening character developments and narrative perspective for reader engagement.
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Jun 8, 2023 • 32min

Episode 53 - Timothy Byron: Character Bias

Author Timothy Byron discusses how an author’s subconscious biases and life experiences influence character traits. They explore conscious and unconscious biases, character flaws, and creating diverse characters. The conversation emphasizes character evolution, flexibility in writing, and the importance of character agency in storytelling.
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Jun 6, 2023 • 32min

Episode 51 - Jeff Carson: Juggling Writing and Life

With never-ending, relentless day-to-day obligations and options pulling us in different directions, writing (and completing) projects can at times seem a tough, borderline impossible task. Bestselling author of the David Wolf and Ali Falco Series Jeff Carson shares some of what helps him stay on track and mostly sane as he juggles life and creating the next novel.In this unedited chat, he answers questions and give actionable tips.Listen in!This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in!Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes?Get your book analyzed here > https://authors.ai/
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Jun 5, 2023 • 31min

Episode 50 - Scott Bartlett: Defeating ‘Writer’s Block’

Science fiction author Scott Bartlett shares his simple method for structuring stories. Knowing where you’re going in a story will help you define goals for each scene, keeping the words flowing!In this unedited chat, he answers questions and give actionable tips.Listen in!This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in!Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes?Get your book analyzed here > https://authors.ai/
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Jun 1, 2023 • 31min

Episode 49 - Robin James - Writing Small-Town Settings that Readers Want to Live In

Join the discussion on crafting authentic small-town settings in writing, with tips on incorporating personal experiences, cultural nuances, and local dialects to enhance narrative realism. Discover how factual elements of real towns are woven into fictional settings for storytelling purposes, and explore the legal and ethical considerations of incorporating real small towns in fiction.
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Jul 29, 2022 • 31min

Episode 48 - Douglas E. Richards - Enhancing fiction using facts

Douglas E. Richards, bestselling author, discusses enhancing fiction with factual details, balancing simplicity in language with plot complexity, and seamlessly integrating scientific facts into storytelling. They explore research challenges in different genres, the importance of factual accuracy, and the struggles with self-doubt in writing.
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Jul 10, 2022 • 31min

Episode 45 - Amy L. Bernstein - Revealing Character Through Dialogue

Amy L. Bernstein and Alessandra Torre discuss the art of revealing character through dialogue in fiction. They delve into techniques for crafting unique character voices and avoiding mundane conversations. The episode includes a comparison of character dialogue in 'Pride and Prejudice' and tips on maintaining consistency in character interactions for richer narratives.
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Jul 10, 2022 • 32min

Episode 46 - Michele Scott - The Journey from Book to Film

In this episode of First Draft Friday from Authors A.I. our guest, Michele Scoott is in a discussion with Alessandra Torre.NYT and USA Today bestselling author Michele Scott discusses the journey from bestselling book series to film and how to create worldwide hype around your books.Join us as Michele discusses, The journey from book to film.This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers.  Listen in!Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes?Get your book analyzed here > https://authors.ai/This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in!Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes?Get your book analyzed here > https://authors.ai/

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