The Dead Robots' Society

What is a bridge novel? How should you write them? What are the gotchas? Terry and Paul discuss. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at "http://patreon.com/drspodcast".

Terry drags Paul kicking and screaming through a variety of topics.

Paul and Terry discuss how to write endings and drive the last section of the book toward them.

Paul and Terry discuss what needs to go in the beginning of a story.

Terry and Paul explore the swampy middle, the hazards ahead, and how to handle them.

Terry has a meltdown over one of his favorite TV shows which leads to a discussion of how plot twists can ruin characterization.

Paul and Terry wander off into the wilderness and cover a host of topics. Some of which we probably shouldn't have... Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's new novel "Derelict: Destruction" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel "Hidden Enemies" - https://amzn....

Paul and Terry discuss and argue over what makes a scene and how to construct them. Also? What is Terry's Mankini Size? Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's new novel "Derelict: Destruction" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel "Hidden Enemies" - https://amz...

Terry and Paul discuss the age-old problem: to go exclusive, or not, with Amazon and KDP.

Paul and Terry address questions posed by our listeners and viewers.

Terry questions Paul's sanity over one of his diary entries. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at "http://patreon.com/drspodcast".

Terry and Paul revisit Heinlein's rules. Mainly because Terry made Paul watch a lecture series on the subject.

Paul and Terry interview author Starla Huchton

Paul and Terry discuss ways to make your characters' lives hell.

Authors Linton Bowers and Kevin McLaughlin join Terry and Paul to discuss the genres of LitRPG and GameLit

Author Michael J Sullivan joins Terry and Paul to discuss fantasy, reader expectations, and the process of writing in the genre.

Terry asks Paul what he fears about writing. Hilarity ensues.

Terry and Paul respond to questions posted in the DRS Facebook group.

Author David Wood joins Paul and Terry to help celebrate the 500th episode of DRS. This was recorded live via YouTube.

Terry and Paul discuss 5 things they try and avoid in their writing.

Paul tells Terry about a conversation. All hell breaks loose. Mind the squirrels. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at "http://patreon.com/drspodcast".

Paul makes the mistake of asking Terry about the SWFA convention. Expected squirrel attack ensues.

DRS Episode 496 - Story Structure and Aquanaught Internet Paul and Terry discuss story telling styles and Terry's ridiculously 1980s internet. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at "http://patreon.com/drspodcast".

Paul and Terry discuss how to team build characters and add tension.

Author Kacey Ezell joins Terry and Paul to discuss genre bending, her work, and other general insanity.