Third Person POV: A Writing Group

The gang critiques Kim's fantasy/regency/romance story, then talks about which of their characters would make good/bad roommates. You may be surprised!

Craft episode! Book blurbs and bookshelves.  This podcast is supported by our audience of writers and also by our Patrons! Become a patron today at Patreon.com/ThirdPersonPOVPod. Shout-out to @Drackleon! •    Third Person POV is: Kim Reid, Tyler Hess, JC Bybee, Grey Alder. •    Third Person POV is produced by Tyler Hess. •    Kim on Instagram @kim.joy.reid •    Tyler on his blog at hesstylerblog.c...

One of the most important questions we could talk about: How do you end your story well? We dive into it and critique Grey's fantastic epic fantasy/horror novel along the way. This podcast is supported by our audience of writers and also by our Patrons! Become a patron today at Patreon.com/ThirdPersonPOVPod. •    And while we’re on the subject of patrons, a quick Shoutout to @Drackleon. •    Third...

Three-fourths of the gang critique Tyler's query letter, then launch into a hopeful discussion of the traditional publishing industry.  This podcast is supported by our audience of writers and also by our Patrons! Become a patron today at Patreon.com/ThirdPersonPOVPod. •    And while we’re on the subject of patrons, a quick Shoutout to @Drackleon. •    Third Person POV is: Kim Reid, Tyler Hess, JC...

Warren's in the land of Faerie, and is DEFINITELY NOT NAKED! The gang critiques Tyler's sequel book, then talks about what they most admire of about each other's writing. Very feel good episode, enjoy! This podcast is supported by our audience of writers and also by our Patrons! Become a patron today at Patreon.com/ThirdPersonPOVPod. •    And while we’re on the subject of patrons, a quick Shoutout...

A sleep-deprived crew critiques Grey's horror/fantasy story, then reminisces about what the pandemic did for their writing. This podcast is supported by our audience of writers and also by our Patrons! Become a patron today at Patreon.com/ThirdPersonPOVPod. •    And while we’re on the subject of patrons, a quick Shoutout to @Drackleon. •    Third Person POV is: Kim Reid, Tyler Hess, JC Bybee, and...

The gang critiques Kim's cyberpunk short, then talks about what genres they would be scared to write in. What genres terrify you? This podcast is supported by our audience of writers and also by our Patrons! Become a patron today at Patreon.com/ThirdPersonPOVPod. •    And while we’re on the subject of patrons, a quick Shoutout to @Drackleon. •    Third Person POV is: Kim Reid, Tyler Hess, JC Bybee...

Grey's gone rogue! Enjoy this episode where he breaks down the world of audiobook narration. Enjoy our very own honey-voiced narrator as he performs one of his stories, then breaks down all the services and devices he used.  https://www.audacityteam.org/  https://hindenburg.com/products/audio-books/  https://www.cakewalk.com/sonar  https://www.uvi.net/tape-suite  https://clipchamp.com/en/  https:/...

We're trying out a shorter format! Join us for our critique of JC's piece, set in his fantastic Hero Unit world, where superheroes and regular cops have to get along. Afterward, we discuss our favorite tropes. Take notes, my friends! This podcast is supported by our audience of writers and also by our Patrons! Become a patron today at Patreon.com/ThirdPersonPOVPod. •    And while we’re on the subj...

The whole gang talks about their least favorite tropes and clichés. Important Note: There are ways to do almost anything well; just know why you might have to work a little harder to make it land! This podcast is supported by our audience of writers and also by our Patrons! Become a patron today at Patreon.com/ThirdPersonPOVPod. •    And while we’re on the subject of patrons, a quick Shoutout to @...

In this episode, the three intrepid co-hosts (minus our honey-voiced narrator) brave ghosts, wolves, and writer's block! Stick around to learn how each gets into the writing mood, and how they avoid/embrace writing ruts! This podcast is supported by our audience of writers and also by our Patrons! Become a patron today at Patreon.com/ThirdPersonPOVPod. •    And while we’re on the subject of patron...

JC and Tyler finish their conversation about characterization. Between the two parts, they've talked about action, motivation, past, reputation, stereotypes, network, habits/patterns, talents/abilities, tastes/preferences, and physical description, taking cues for Orson Scott Card's "Character and Viewpoint." This podcast is supported by our audience of writers and also by our Patrons! Become a pa...

The whole gang is back! This time, talking about writing characters that aren't too much. How do you give OP characters believable limits? How do you make characters be interesting, but still... human? Check out our Patreon! Lots of cool stuff coming your way at →https://patreon.com/ThirdPersonPOVPOD?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=...

JC and Tyler discuss what it takes to write characters that seem to come off the page to grab you! Welcome to the first of two parts discussing characterization. Buckle up for references to Pirates of the Caribbean, Thanos, and cat cults.  Check out our Patreon! Lots of cool stuff coming your way at →https://patreon.com/ThirdPersonPOVPOD?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign...

The fellas discuss what it takes to be able to write an evil character, and not be corrupted by the power! Unless you're Grey, and then you're already corrupted.  Enjoy this critique from a master self-publisher,  an editor, and a writer. Find the co-hosts on: →JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/ →Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/ →Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/ →Kim Reid...

This week, Kim is joined by J.A. Hemingway, author of The Secret of the Book Keeper and The Enemy of the Book Keeper. She has had the intense pleasure of being able to tell a publisher "No!" after they accepted her debut novel, and went on to self-publish—a favorite topic on this podcast.  She and Kim talk about their critique group (Kim's cheating on us!), and the benefits they've both seen from...

Back to what we do! Give feedback, build each other up, tear each other down, and make each other better writers! This episode heralds the end of Tyler's debut novel, and the first full book the group has gone through (not all on the podcast). All the pieces have a little bit of magic, a good bit of mayhem, even a few monsters.

Meet the author of the Kilenya Chronicles, Mosaic Chronicles, and the Koven Chronicles, a marketing master, and JC's good friend: Andrea Pearson.  She and JC talk about how authors can be successful financially and creatively as they "catch the bug" for writing. Also, some of her bad experiences with writing groups. Who knew that could happen? It's a good one, folks! 

Our community panel at Gem State Comic Con went swimmingly! Great audience, great co-hosts, great critique session! If this was your first exposure to us, we're a writing group that records our sessions and talks about writing craft and all sorts of other rabbit trails.  Find the co-hosts on: →JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/ →Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/ →Tyler Hess on his blog: http...

Learning from a master. Enjoy this interview with Paul Regnier, author of fantasy, sci-fi, middle grade, and many other genres! Find Paul at https://open.spotify.com/show/7ksgpaqWmCVPZNbEekGyrl          and https://www.pauljregnier.com/books

This week, all four members of the Third Person POV writers group bring new material to the table. From magical libraries and living books to haunted forests, mysterious murders, and the penultimate section of a debut novel, the group offers feedback, theories, and plenty of writing advice. Topics include fantasy subgenres, worldbuilding, character tension, magic systems, and crafting mysteries th...

Check out our latest author spotlight! Author, editor, writing conference coordinator extraordinaire. Tristi Pinkston talks to JC Bybee about her publishing journey, the first story she ever wrote, and her time in "the finest writers' group on the planet." Maybe it was at the time, Tristi, but that spot is taken by us now! Check out Tristi's many, many books at http://www.tristipinkston.com/

In this episode, our troupe learns a valuable lesson about giving critical feedback.  Find the co-hosts on: →JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/ →Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/ →Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/ →And Kim Reid on Instagram @kimjoyreid

You know him, you love him, but did you know.... Get the greatest scoop on the internet, Grey Alder's interview with the one and only JC Bybee.  Everything from his inspirations as a writer to what superpowers he'd choose. Enjoy the witty banter between two writers, and let us know who else we need to interview in the comments!

In this episode, we talk through the writing tools we use, how we give feedback, and how much structure actually helps when drafting a novel. Along the way, we critique chapters dealing with action scenes, character motivation, pacing, consequences, and the problem of a protagonist who may be too reactive. Find the co-hosts on: →JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/ →Grey Alder at https://greyalderbook...