Dead Robots' Society

Arts EN ↓ 299 episodes

Writers talking about writing. Writers talking about publishing. Writers talking about life. Authors Terry Mixon, Paul E Cooley, and Veronica Giguerre interview, babble, and usually cover a number of disassociated topics.

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Dead Robots' Society

Episodes

DRS Episode 519 - Subplots! (fix) 14.11.2018 1:09:44

Terry and Paul discuss the subtle and no so subtle use of subplots.

DRS Episode 518 - Mind the Bridge 07.11.2018 48:54

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".

DRS Episode 517 - Whirlwind of Crazy 31.10.2018 51:03

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

DRS Episode 516 - The Last Word 24.10.2018 1:07:49

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

DRS Episode 515 – The First Word 17.10.2018 53:01

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

DRS Episode 514 - The Swampy Middle 10.10.2018 40:30

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

DRS Episode 513 - Truth To Character 03.10.2018 56:41

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

DRS Episode 512 - Characters and Plots and Short Stories 26.09.2018 1:11:04

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....

DRS Episode 511 - To Scene, Or Not To Scene! 19.09.2018 56:47

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...

DRS Episode 510 - Exclusivity versus Going Wide 12.09.2018 47:01

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

DRS Episode 509 - More Questions, Some Answers 05.09.2018 58:11

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

DRS Episode 508 - F*** The Comments 29.08.2018 1:01:35

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".

DRS Episode 507 - Heinlein's Rules Revisited 22.08.2018 1:10:46

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

DRS Episode 506 - Starla Huchton 15.08.2018 58:44

Paul and Terry interview author Starla Huchton

DRS Episode 505 - Plot Complications 08.08.2018 1:06:29

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

DRS Episode 504 - LitRPG and GameLit 01.08.2018 59:36

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

DRS Episode 503 - Interview With Michael J Sullivan 25.07.2018 1:17:56

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

DRS Episode 502 - FEAR! 19.07.2018 1:04:44

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

DRS Episode 501 - Your Questions, Our Denials 11.07.2018 54:39

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

DRS Episode 500 - A Live Celebration 27.06.2018 1:16:52

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

DRS Episode 499 - 5 Things 20.06.2018 1:16:53

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

DRS Episode 498 - AIs and Madness 13.06.2018 1:20:35

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".

DRS Episode 497 - SFWA and Nebulas 06.06.2018 43:55

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

DRS Episode 496 - Story Structure and Aquanaught Internet 31.05.2018 57:03

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".

DRS Episode 495 - Team Building 23.05.2018 1:08:21

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