The Fiction Lounge

Jess and Hannah talk more in-depth about scene work, go off-topic about the new Wicked movie (it was new at the time of recording!), and Jess issues a writing challenge to our listeners. Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram , TikTok, and Threads ! And you can always visit our website ! SHOW NOTES Stephanie Danler's “The Middle Third: Beats” Article Story by Rob...

Jess and Hannah are back with a second season of the Fiction Lounge! Join the duo as they discuss what it's like to be a neurodivergent writer, and share tips and tricks they've collected along the way. Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram , TikTok, and Threads ! And you can always visit our website !

Join Hannah and Jess as they discuss their favorite books of the year!

Hannah and Jess share the power and importance of ritual, teach about meditation and its benefits for writers, and discuss their own personal writing rituals. SHOW NOTES Beethoven Blues by Jon Batiste

Hannah and Jess discuss some tips and tricks to improve your writing, talk about the joys of drafting, and even give some tips on criticism. SHOW NOTES The Elements of Style by E.B. White and William Strunk Jr. English Grammar for Dummies

Hannah and Jess share different ways you can be a book activist and fight against book banning, as well as inform listeners about systemic issues within the book publishing industry. SHOW NOTES The Free Press: The Fight for Future Publishing Teachers College Columbia University: What You Need to Know About the Book Bans Sweeping the US American Library Association: Banned Books Week Ideas and Reso...

Hannah and Jess discuss how they approach their novel edits. Why do some writers edit in "layers"? And what does that mean in the first place? Jess and Hannah demystify the editing process with some laughs along the way. *NOTE: When discussing AI, we want to make it clear that our conversation about utilizing it responsibly also means we need to remind our listeners of the impact AI can have on th...

Join Hannah and Jess as they discuss the details of drafting! The first draft is such a mountain of intimidations for new writers, so Jess and Hannah take time to demystify the "woes of the first draft". Don't forget to join us every Tuesday, and don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website ! SHOW NOTES Gina De...

Hannah and Jess talk more in-depth about characters: more importantly, character interiority! Interiority is the inner world of a character, and managing it can be somewhat of a juggling act for writers. This episode offers Hannah and Jess's takes on interiority and how they use it, as well as resources for writers who want to learn more about it. Don't forget to join us every Tuesday, and don't f...

Hannah and Jess talk all things plot and story structure, with some recommendations on how to determine these aspects of your story on a personal level. Don't forget to join us every Tuesday, and don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website ! Narrative Structure Article Seven Basic Plots (book)

Join Hannah and Jess as we talk all things character research and development! When starting a novel, it's important that you intentionally approach the people about whom you will be writing. It can feel confusing and overwhelming at first, but we share our processes in hopes of helping ignite a spark for you as well. Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTo...

Welcome to the Fiction Lounge podcast, the passion project of two writing besties who want to demystify your writing journey. Join us every Tuesday as we talk characters, plot, drafting, and more.