The Dead Robots' Society

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Writers discussing writing, writers discussing publishing, writers discussing life.

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The Dead Robots' Society

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DRS Episode 542 - Arcs and Squirrels 24.04.2019 56:11

DRS Episode 542 -Arcs and Squirrels Terry and Paul found a topic. Pretty sure they immediately lost it. 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 541 - A Cornucopia of Crazy 17.04.2019 55:04

Terry has something to say and it quickly spirals out of control... 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 540 - Leah Lederman and "Cafe Macabre" 10.04.2019 1:03:44

Author and editor Leah Lederman joins Paul and Terry to discuss writing, editing and her kickstarter "Cafe Macabre." Leah Lederman - https://leahlederman.wordpress.com/ 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...

DRS Episode 539 -PoV, Histories, and Choose Your Own Bad Ending 03.04.2019 1:02:12

Paul and Terry discuss a little point of view, a little point of plot, and bad ideas for choose your own adventure stories.

DRS Episode 538 - Work, Life, SQUIRREL! 29.03.2019 1:00:24

Terry and Paul consider work life balance before they are distracted by thought squirrels. 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 with Glynn Stewart "Bound By Honor" - https://amzn.to/2KpYB...

DRS Episode 537 - How Dare You Write That! 20.03.2019 52:09

What topics are potential third rails? How do you deal with them and, more importantly, are they worth the trouble?

DRS Episode 536 - Transitory Intransigence 13.03.2019 37:51

Paul and Terry discuss transitions, when to use them, and how to use them. 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 535 - F*** Your Adverbs! 08.03.2019 57:28

Paul and Terry converse about adverb abuse and if there is such a thing. (spoiler: there is)

DRS Episode 534 - Writersplainin' Editorsplainin' 27.02.2019 1:00:10

Terry and Paul discuss editing and writing... Nothing good can come from this.

DRS Episode 533 - Indie Publishing Topics 20.02.2019 1:15:15

Terry and Paul answer a question from the email inbox. Tangents galore...

DRS Episode 532 - What's In A Name? 13.02.2019 1:07:12

Terry and Paul discuss naming characters, whether or there's an art to it, and possible repercussions.

DRS Episode 531 - Q&A 06.02.2019 47:49

Paul and Terry answer questions from the facebook group.

DRS Episode 530 - Setting The Stage 30.01.2019 1:04:10

How do you make that setting pop and help your characters come alive? Terry and Paul pontificate.

DRS Episode 529 - Conversation With Author Ian J Malone 23.01.2019 1:01:57

Terry and Paul have a conversation with sci-fi author Ian J Malone. 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 528 - Expanding the Universe 17.01.2019 57:07

Paul and Terry run through a gauntlet of topics. 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 527 - When To Cut 09.01.2019 57:16

Do you include every single possible scene in a story? What should you leave it? When should you cut? Paul and Terry throw things at each other.

DRS Episode 526 – REBOOT! 03.01.2019 51:12

How do you get your reader to keep reading? Bait the hook and reel 'em in. Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron (https://patreon.com/drspodcast) or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for listening.

DRS Episode 525 – How To Hook 26.12.2018 50:13

How do you get your reader to keep reading? Bait the hook and reel 'em in. Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for listening.

DRS Episode 524 - Friction! 19.12.2018 1:06:19

How do you insert drama into your stories? Grind those gears. Terry and Paul discuss the art of group conflict and how to use it. Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for listening.

DRS Episode 523 - "How does this start again?" 12.12.2018 1:06:07

Where do you start a story? How do you know you have the right beginning? How do you change it later? 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 522 - "In A World..." 06.12.2018 1:07:57

Terry and Paul discuss melding the real and the imaginary to create your world and plots.

DRS Episode 521 - The Multiplot Problem 28.11.2018 55:44

Paul asks the question: can you recycle conceits and characters?

DRS Episode 520 - Find The Topic! 21.11.2018 54:43

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

DRS Episode 519 - Subplots! 14.11.2018 1:09:44

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

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

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