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Living together in a group is a strategy many animals use to survive and thrive. And a big part of what makes that living situation successful is listening. In this episode, we explore the collaborative world of the naked mole-rat. Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported, and independently produced. You can support Threshold by donating today . To stay connected, sign up for our newsletter . Operation frog sound! Send us your frog sounds for an upcoming episode. We want you to go out, listen for frogs and toads, and record them. Just find someone croaking, and hit record on your phone. It doesn’t matter if there’s background noise. It doesn’t even matter if you’re not sure whether or not you’re hearing an amphibian—if you think you are, we would love to get a recording from you. Please also say your name and where you are in the world, and then email the recording to us at outreach@thresholdpodcast.org…

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Truth, Humor, & Satire | Kyle Mann, BabylonBee | Ep. 4.09 1:01:37

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Friday, Kyle Mann, novelist and Editor-in-Chief at the BabylonBee, takes a break from spreading conservative disinformation for a chat. We're gonna be talking about satire, humor, modern-day allegories, and free speech in today's social media landscape. Join us for the conversation Friday, 3-4 PM Eastern! Hosts: Lauren Moore, Kalene Williams Special Guest: Kyle Mann 00:00 Opening remarks and introductions -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD -Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keystrokemedium.com/product/keystroke-coffee/ -Use Plottr! https://plottr.com?ref=190 02:30 Main Event – Truth, Humor, & Satire | Kyle Mann, BabylonBee -Kyle gives a synopsis of Babylon Bee. -How Kyle got into writing. -“What is writing? Writing is telepathy.” – Stephen King -Writing long and short form. -Resisting the urge to give stage direction. -The writing and editing process to the final draft. -The enjoyment of long epic sagas as well as economically tight works. -Writing to a specific market. 28:35 Sponsor Joel Berry and Kyle Mann’s The Postmodern Pilgrim’s Progress: An Allegorical Tale https://amzn.to/3bu681K 31:06 Main Event – Truth, Humor, & Satire | Kyle Mann, BabylonBee, Continued! -Changing writing habits. -Handling or managing reader responses to your work. -Why they went with a publisher rather than the indie approach. -Things that publishers can provide over indie. -Tips on writing humor. -Read lots and lots of humorous fiction. -Broader tip: read in the genre you want to write in, good and bad. -Finding the right punchline (going for longevity vs. pop culture that fades quickly) -Changes made to improve the broad appeal. 59:45 Closing remarks *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q *** Try out Rob McClellan’s Mod Farm for your website building needs. Use the link for a KSM discount! https://modfarmdesign.com/keystroke/ Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/ Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/ Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com *** Keystroke Medium Anthologies Kingdoms of Iron and Stone – https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I Horizons Beyond – https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX Farthest Reach – https://amzn.to/2UZINeo The Writing Dream – and How to Make it to Happily Ever After – Keystroke Medium’s first non-fiction book. https://amzn.to/2UZINeo If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!…

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Ep. 7.17 - LIVE! Let’s talk about dialogue. 1:00:09

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We do this naturally in our every day lives, but it's one of the hardest things to get right in our writing. Let's talk about it. *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q *** Try out Rob McClellan’s Mod Farm for your website building needs. Use the link for a KSM discount! https://modfarmdesign.com/keystroke/ Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/ Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/ Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com *** Keystroke Medium Anthologies Kingdoms of Iron and Stone – https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I Horizons Beyond – https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX Farthest Reach – https://amzn.to/2UZINeo The Writing Dream – and How to Make it to Happily Ever After – Keystroke Medium’s first non-fiction book. https://amzn.to/2UZINeo If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!…

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YouTube, Kickstarter, & Big Book Sales | Jon Del Arroz | Ep. 4.08 1:01:51

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What do YouTube, Kickstarter, and dank memes have in common? With their powers combined, you too can sell more books. Find out how in Friday's (late) episode of The Writer's Journey. Hosts: C. Steven Manley, Kalene Williams Special Guest: Jon Del Arroz 00:00 Opening remarks and introductions -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD -Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keystrokemedium.com/product/keystroke-coffee/ -Use Plottr! https://plottr.com?ref=190 05:50 Main Event – YouTube, Kickstarter, & Big Book Sales | Jon Del Arroz -How Jon’s latest Kickstarter is coming along? (Hint: crushing it) -The decay of visibility in social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) -Benefits of YouTube and live streaming. -Tips for writers on YouTube. -The demographics of YouTube. 21:39 Sponsor Jon’s Kickstarter for Overmind: A Science Fiction Thriller Graphic Novel https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/forsteamandcountry/overmind-a-science-fiction-thriller-graphic-novel 23:07 Main Event – YouTube, Kickstarter, & Big Book Sales | Jon Del Arroz, Continued! -New tips on Kickstarter. -The Lemming Effect. -Don’t change fundraising platforms. -“Be the Barbie of writing.” -Tips on writing graphic novels. -Novels vs. graphic novels. 59:29 Closing remarks *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q *** Try out Rob McClellan’s Mod Farm for your website building needs. Use the link for a KSM discount! https://modfarmdesign.com/keystroke/ Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/ Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/ Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com *** Keystroke Medium Anthologies Kingdoms of Iron and Stone – https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I Horizons Beyond – https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX Farthest Reach – https://amzn.to/2UZINeo The Writing Dream – and How to Make it to Happily Ever After – Keystroke Medium’s first non-fiction book. https://amzn.to/2UZINeo If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!…

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Ep 7.16 - LIVE! Interview with Neal Asher 1:06:34

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Best-selling science fiction author Neal Asher sits down to talk about his newest novel, Weaponized, as well as his short stories Bad Travelling and Mason's Rats, both of which are featured in the latest volume of Love, Death, & Robots on Netflix. Hosts: Josh Hayes, C. Steven Manley Guest: Neal Asher 00:00 New Intro! -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD -Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keystrokemedium.com/product/keystroke-coffee/ -Use Plottr! https://plottr.com?ref=190 04:42 Weekly update— Antique Futures Edition Josh: Working on a short story for Jeff Haskell’s Grimm’s War universe. Two chapters away from finishing Tranquility #3. Might have to change the title to Weaponized again (thanks, Neal!). Watched and highly recommends Top Gun: Maverick. Neal: Working books called Weaponized and War Bodies and putting together a collection of short stories for publication. Chuck: Working on Jack Darque #3. Lots of family time. Reading Jonathan Maberry’s Kagan the Damned. Watched the new season of Stranger Things. https://amzn.to/3zyuIIV 15:08 Main Event— LIVE! Interview with Neal Asher -Neal talks about ‘Bad Traveling’ episode in Love, Death & Robots, Season 3. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20192968/ -‘Snow in the Desert’ was in Season 2. -‘Mason’s Rats’ is also in Season 3. -‘Bad Travelling’ is the Trolley Problem (but a lot messier). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolley_problem -The story of how his stories got picked up to be in Love, Death & Robots. -Work with Tim Miller started with some work on Heavy Metal movie concepts. -David Fincher films that also rivet you like ‘Bad Traveling’ Ex. Se7en https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114369/ Ex. Fight Club https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0137523/ -The business of turning stories into other media (films, shows, games, etc.). -Neal’s writing/editing process (no word counting on editing, one project at a time). -Editing backwards. -Josh is using OpenDyslexic font, which is helping with his editing. https://opendyslexic.org -Neal’s writing process (he’s a pantser!). -Edit 2,000 words, write 2,000 words and stop. -Plot threads move to characters that carry the story forward. -The change in focus from writing trilogies and series to standalone novels in a shared universe to allow a reader more than one entry point. 43:25 Sponsor Hyperspace Outlaws: A Space Opera Adventure (Galactic Core Book 1) by Mike Luke T. Barnett https://amzn.to/3NrxXpH 46:09 Main Event— LIVE! Interview with Neal Asher, Continued! -Starting to writing a short story and a novel came out how the backstory met the main plot at the climax. -A scifi writer is required to use the name Ursula at some point. -Love fo Iain M. Banks’ disjointed timeline in Use of Weapons https://amzn.to/3mBTjFc -What’s next for Neal? Another trilogy or two in the wings, one in the same universe as The Departure (The Owner Book 1) https://amzn.to/3xKFI4U -Including ‘Mason’s Rats’ into the collection for those who want a physical copy of the short story. -‘How do you write a book?’ = ‘How to run a marathon?’ Start and do the work? -Maybe the real question is ‘how to get a book deal’? 1:06:15 Closing remarks *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q *** Try out Rob McClellan’s Mod Farm for your website building needs. Use the link for a KSM discount! https://modfarmdesign.com/keystroke/ Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/ Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/ Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com *** Keystroke Medium Anthologies Kingdoms of Iron and Stone – https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I Horizons Beyond – https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX Farthest Reach – https://amzn.to/2UZINeo The Writing Dream – and How to Make it to Happily Ever After – Keystroke Medium’s first non-fiction book. https://amzn.to/2UZINeo If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!…

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Story Time! KSM Writes 50-Word Stories | Ep. 4.07 1:00:53

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And now, without further ado--KSM's 50-word short story extravaganza! The audience has been submitting their micro-stories for the last two weeks. We've got Keystroke's very own Ellen Campbell share her insights into these works of fiction. We wanted to know: can you write an entire story in just fifty words? Who hit the mark and who came close? Tune in live to find out! Hosts: Lauren Moore, Kalene Williams Special Guest: Ellen Campbell 00:00 Opening remarks and introductions -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD -Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keystrokemedium.com/product/keystroke-coffee/ -Use Plottr! https://plottr.com?ref=190 02:48 Main Event – Story Time! KSM Writes 50-Word Stories -Stories from writers! -What Ellen looks for in a story. -Hemingway’s 6 word story. -Blurb vs. story. -50 word stories from the editor fates and free t-shirt! 39:40 Sponsor The Writing Dream: and How to Make it to Happily Ever After by Lauren Moore, Josh Hayes, and Scott Moon https://amzn.to/3xO6rfF 41:22 Main Event – Story Time! KSM Writes 50-Word Stories, Continued! -More stories. -Reading Leo Vaccaro’s flash fiction win. 58:50 Closing remarks *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q *** Try out Rob McClellan’s Mod Farm for your website building needs. Use the link for a KSM discount! https://modfarmdesign.com/keystroke/ Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/ Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/ Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com *** Keystroke Medium Anthologies Kingdoms of Iron and Stone – https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I Horizons Beyond – https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX Farthest Reach – https://amzn.to/2UZINeo The Writing Dream – and How to Make it to Happily Ever After – Keystroke Medium’s first non-fiction book. https://amzn.to/2UZINeo If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!…

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Ep 7.15 - LIVE! Pacing that sells w/ Richard Fox 1:02:49

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Bestselling author Richard Fox returns to the KSM to talk about his latest projects and dive deep into how he paces his books to keep his readers turning the pages. https://amzn.to/3NmNiYl Hosts: Josh Hayes, Scott Moon Guest: Richard Fox 00:00 New Intro! -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD -Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keystrokemedium.com/product/keystroke-coffee/ -Use Plottr! https://plottr.com?ref=190 04:55 Weekly update— Bowling Carefully Edition Josh: Cranking through Weaponized and Tranquility #3. Had a short story in Weaponized universe in the We Dare anthology from Chris Kennedy Publishing. Working on a short story in Jeff Haskell’s Grimm’s War universe. Working on a contemporary thriller. Scott: Hurt his back so on a standing desk. Writing lots on multiple projects. Poop in the community pool. Richard: Published final book in Exiled series in two-book stints. Has a short story in Robosoldiers: Thanks for Your Servos anthology by Baen Books with the help of Josh’s expertise. https://amzn.to/3Oerrml Working on second book of the Tyr series and another book with David Weber and a few other things. 16:31 Main Event— LIVE! Pacing that sells w/ Richard Fox -Richard pitches Tyr series https://amzn.to/3NLTdGY -Looking forward to James Cameron’s Avatar sequels and Iraqi love of Titanic. -Everything to love of a Cameron film. -The story of how he rogue edited Piranha 2. -Clapping blue cheeks… -Richard talks about pacing. -Commentary on Cabin in the Woods ‘What does the audience know and when do they know it?’ -Extending it out in writing: ‘what does the reader know that the characters don’t’ in writing creates tension, so pacing is knowing what’s coming vs. not knowing what’s next. -Cutting out what you don’t need. -Racoon poop coffee? -Combining characters to increase their agency. -Character movement is a good time for the downtime scenes for character development. -How to say a lot of things about a character in as few words as possible. -Silko’s scene where he may be betrayed in Arcane reveals his true relationship in Jinx. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11126994/ -When the character does something a little interesting that the reader is interested in. -Silko’s monologue flex during a corruption/gassing scene in Arcane. -The concept of the 4th reel (out of 5 in an old movie theater) was all action (examples: Star Wars: A New Hope and Return of the Jedi) -Changing the way you outline to hold the pacing together. -Resolution can be difficult. -Richard recommends the Ember War series as an entry point into his novels. 1:00:37 Closing remarks *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q *** Try out Rob McClellan’s Mod Farm for your website building needs. Use the link for a KSM discount! https://modfarmdesign.com/keystroke/ Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/ Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/ Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com *** Keystroke Medium Anthologies Kingdoms of Iron and Stone – https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I Horizons Beyond – https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX Farthest Reach – https://amzn.to/2UZINeo The Writing Dream – and How to Make it to Happily Ever After – Keystroke Medium’s first non-fiction book. https://amzn.to/2UZINeo If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!…

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Telling Stories in New Formats | Walt Robillard & Mike Lafferty, Ep. 4.06 1:02:31

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Today on the Writer’s Journey we're looking beyond ebooks, paperbacks, and audio as avenues of publication. Walt Robillard and Mike Lafferty are with us today to think outside the box when it comes to publishing our stories in new formats to reach new audiences. What exactly does that look like? Find out on today’s episode of the Writer’s Journey--live at 3:30 PM Eastern. Hosts: Lauren Moore, Kalene Williams Special Guest: Walt Robillard, Mike Lafferty 00:00 Opening remarks and introductions -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD -Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keystrokemedium.com/product/keystroke-coffee/ -Use Plottr! https://plottr.com?ref=190 01:00 Main Event – Telling Stories in New Formats | Walt Robillard & Mike Lafferty -The concept behind Blaster Bolts. -Short fiction vs. long fiction. -What short fiction is good for (supporting character stories). -Kalene shows off some covers for Blaster Bolts, including tie-ins with Walt’s Hunter’s Moon universe. -Let’s talk about branding. -What Blaster Bolts is looking for. -The rights process for Blaster Bolts. -Working forward toward 2023 with a higher word count (6-8k). -The popularity of rpgs. -Star Wars living on through the 90s with The Star Wars Roleplaying Game. https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_The_Roleplaying_Game -Walt wrote a Galaxy’s Edge RPG…. -You can do any genre, even Jane Austen https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/midnight-tower/an-unexpected-wedding-invitation 43:35 Sponsor Blaster Bolts Ezine edited by Mike Lafferty https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/387282/blaster-bolts-1Last 45:51 Main Event – Telling Stories in New Formats | Walt Robillard & Mike Lafferty, Continued! -Walt’s unhealthy obsession with Pacific Rim. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663662/ -Jane Austen in Space? -The desert of scifi ezines. https://gravitycityofficial.com -The upcoming Kickstarter… -50 word fiction review on the next Writers Journey. -Editing ruins reading! 1:00:23 Closing remarks *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q *** Try out Rob McClellan’s Mod Farm for your website building needs. Use the link for a KSM discount! https://modfarmdesign.com/keystroke/ Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/ Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/ Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com *** Keystroke Medium Anthologies Kingdoms of Iron and Stone – https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I Horizons Beyond – https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX Farthest Reach – https://amzn.to/2UZINeo The Writing Dream – and How to Make it to Happily Ever After – Keystroke Medium’s first non-fiction book. https://amzn.to/2UZINeo If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!…

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Ep 7.14 - LIVE! Writing Roundtable - May 2022 1:03:41

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Hosts: Josh Hayes, Scott Moon 00:00 Opening remarks -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD -Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keystrokemedium.com/product/keystroke-coffee/ -Use Plottr! https://plottr.com?ref=190 05:44 Weekly update— Top! Men! Edition Scott: Reaper #14 launched and working on Reaper #15, the final book in the series—15 books in 2.5 years. Working on the next series with JN Chaney. Has a goal to retire in 2023… https://amzn.to/3kXKWD3 Josh: Doing lots of reading.. Thrawn trilogy and a Baen book. Close to 80k on Weaponized #1. Working on another project related to Grimm’s War. Working on a new intro video. 14:40 Main Event— LIVE! Writing Roundtable - May 2022 -Premise of Waymaker War series. -Attended OWFI https://www.owfi.org/conference2022 -Thoughts on The Northman https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11138512/ -Comparisons with The 13th Warrior. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120657/ -There’s a critical choice that made the story worse instead of better. -There are some opinions on Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness -Thoughts on how to write law enforcement personnel. -Working on more than one project to keep from getting writer’s block (but not too many projects). -Advice for real life comparisons to law enforcement—the difference between cinematic effect vs. realism. -Cops vs. Firefighters! -Investigators and advisers vs. cops Ex. Monk https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0312172/ -The difficulty of writing an interview scene. -‘Everyone is a liar.’ 1:02:15 Closing remarks *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q *** Try out Rob McClellan’s Mod Farm for your website building needs. Use the link for a KSM discount! https://modfarmdesign.com/keystroke/ Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/ Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/ Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com *** Keystroke Medium Anthologies Kingdoms of Iron and Stone – https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I Horizons Beyond – https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX Farthest Reach – https://amzn.to/2UZINeo The Writing Dream – and How to Make it to Happily Ever After – Keystroke Medium’s first non-fiction book. https://amzn.to/2UZINeo If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!…

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Ep 7.13 - LIVE! Writing Space Opera with Rachel Aukles 1:01:36

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The first book in Rachel's brand-new Waymaker Wars series, Space Junk, launches tomorrow (3 May 2022) and we wanted to sit down and chat with her about it! Come join the conversation! *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q *** Try out Rob McClellan’s Mod Farm for your website building needs. Use the link for a KSM discount! https://modfarmdesign.com/keystroke/ Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/ Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/ Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com *** Keystroke Medium Anthologies Kingdoms of Iron and Stone – https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I Horizons Beyond – https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX Farthest Reach – https://amzn.to/2UZINeo The Writing Dream – and How to Make it to Happily Ever After – Keystroke Medium’s first non-fiction book. https://amzn.to/2UZINeo If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!…

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Write-to-Publish in a New Genre | Jeffrey H. Haskell, Ep. 4.05 1:16:11

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Sci-fi, Fantasy, Thriller, Romance, and all the other genres in-between--there are a lot to choose from. But what does that mean for us writers? Sticking with one genre can help solidify your brand in a reader’s mind. But what if you want to stretch your wings and try something new? We have Jeffrey H. Haskell on today to discuss writing in a new genre. So get your questions ready, because we're going live! *** Check out Jeff Haskell's, Against All Odds - Book 1, Published by Aethon Books https://amzn.to/3734uma Find more great reads from Aethon! https://aethonbooks.com/ *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q *** Try out Rob McClellan’s Mod Farm for your website building needs. Use the link for a KSM discount! https://modfarmdesign.com/keystroke/ Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/ Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/ Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com *** Keystroke Medium Anthologies Kingdoms of Iron and Stone – https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I Horizons Beyond – https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX Farthest Reach – https://amzn.to/2UZINeo The Writing Dream – and How to Make it to Happily Ever After – Keystroke Medium’s first non-fiction book. https://amzn.to/2UZINeo If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!…

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Ep 7.12 - LIVE! Writer’s Roundtable - Subverting Expectations 1:03:52

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Done well, subverting the expectations of your audience can dramatically enhance your story. Done poorly... well... then you get GoT Season 8. What is your favorite --or worst-- example of this? Hosts: Josh Hayes, C. Steven Manley 00:00 Opening remarks -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD -Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keystrokemedium.com/product/keystroke-coffee/ -Use Plottr! https://plottr.com?ref=190 04:37 Weekly update— Gave the Clap Away Edition Josh: Wrote a short story for submission/unsubmission. Finished Tranquility #3 and back into Weaponized #1. Finished the outline for Aspect War, a new fantasy series. Lots of Brandon Sanderson reading. Saw The Batman movie. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1877830/ Chuck: Working on Jack Darque #3. Finally finished softball season! Watched a show called Severance. Reading some Stephen King. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11280740/ Love for Superman and Lois. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11192306/ 19:10 Main Event— LIVE! Writer's Roundtable - Subverting Expectations -The results of the flash fiction competition! Thoughts on Outer Range. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11685912/ -Twist vs. Subversion. -The death of Ned Stark is both in the books vs. the final season of Game of Thrones. https://amzn.to/373Rxsh -Bad twists and subversions ruin both story and enjoyment for the reader/viewer. -Good examples: Shutter Island https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1130884/ Dean Koonz’s Servants of Twilight https://amzn.to/3s0P35i Ozark https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5071412/ -Writing subversion. Se7en https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114369/ -Subversion against tropes, twists against plot. 8mm https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0134273/ Fight Club https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0137523/ Unbreakable https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0217869/ -M. Knight Shyamalan’s twists. -Deconstruction vs. Subversion. 1:01:43 Closing remarks *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q *** Try out Rob McClellan’s Mod Farm for your website building needs. Use the link for a KSM discount! https://modfarmdesign.com/keystroke/ Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/ Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/ Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com *** Keystroke Medium Anthologies Kingdoms of Iron and Stone – https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I Horizons Beyond – https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX Farthest Reach – https://amzn.to/2UZINeo The Writing Dream – and How to Make it to Happily Ever After – Keystroke Medium’s first non-fiction book. https://amzn.to/2UZINeo If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!…

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Ep 7.11 - LIVE! Grimm’s War - Military Sci-fi w/ Jeffery H Haskell 1:08:44

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With his latest series, Grimm's War, Jeffery H Haskell dives head-long into a brand new universe with a refreshing new take on military science fiction. A take a lot of people are comparing to classic David Weber's Honorverse. https://amzn.to/390igXj Hosts: Josh Hayes, Scott Moon Guest: Jeffery H Haskell 00:00 Opening remarks -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD -Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keystrokemedium.com/product/keystroke-coffee/ -Use Plottr! https://plottr.com?ref=190 04:37 Weekly update— Double Moon Edition Scott: Trying to play guitar. Finished Reaper #14 and outlining Reaper #15. Jeff: Lots and lots of editing. Listening to the audiobook version of his new novel. Yumi vs. Yuki Josh: It takes a village to edit a short story. Reading Jeff’s new series and more Sanderson’s Warbreaker. 20:13 Main Event— LIVE! Grimm's War - Military Sci-fi w/ Jeffery H Haskell -Love for David Weber’s Honorverse https://amzn.to/38EsNam -And Horatio Hornblower https://amzn.to/3kuDHSP -Jeff’s new series is inspired by Rick Partlow and Jack Campbell. -Using the snowflake method (Randy Ingermanson’s How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method (Advanced Fiction Writing Book 1) https://amzn.to/3OMaLnh -The challenge of writing military science fiction. -Battle fatigue from a writing perspective. -Building tension vs. opening with action. -Action vs. intrigue. -The importance of building tension. -Always open your first novel with the main character. 1:05:50 Closing remarks *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q *** Try out Rob McClellan’s Mod Farm for your website building needs. Use the link for a KSM discount! https://modfarmdesign.com/keystroke/ Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/ Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/ Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com *** Keystroke Medium Anthologies Kingdoms of Iron and Stone – https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I Horizons Beyond – https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX Farthest Reach – https://amzn.to/2UZINeo The Writing Dream – and How to Make it to Happily Ever After – Keystroke Medium’s first non-fiction book. https://amzn.to/2UZINeo If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!…

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The Craft of Writing | Tara C. Allred, Ep. 4.04 59:54

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Here we are, weaving words and spinning tales so readers the world over can join us for the ride. Because writing isn't just about outlines, edits, and deadlines. It's a craft. A craft that is its own special art form. On this episode of Writer's Journey, we've beamed in Tara Allred to chat about the Craft as an Art. She’s going to break down the five elements of story, help us think through our story’s central conflict, and explain how we can get the most out of our setting. If you’ve got questions, be sure to join us LIVE. Tune in and let's get our craft on! Hosts: Lauren Moore, Kalene Williams Special Guest: Tara Allred 00:00 Opening remarks and introductions -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD -Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keystrokemedium.com/product/keystroke-coffee/ -Use Plottr! https://plottr.com?ref=190 01:00 Weekly Updates Lauren: Lots of editing on Galaxy’s Edge. Kalene: Editing and spending time with her daughter. Tara: lots and lots of edits. 03:00 Main Event – The Craft of Writing | Tara C. Allred -The five elements of storytelling. -The element that gets left behind often is Theme. -‘First draft is for the writer, all drafts after are for the reader.’ -Find out your theme and then give yourself permission to fix and change. -Some activities to uncover your theme and story. -Interviewing your character. 29:00 Sponsor Tara C. Allred’s BEYOND THE END: BOOK ONE OF THE EXISTENCE SERIES https://amzn.to/3jGuarc 30:00 Main Event – The Craft of Writing | Tara C. Allred, Continued! -Encapsulating the five elements in your blurb. -Using metaphors to heighten the story. -Wrapping your story in setting details. -Giving you characters their own voices. -Raising stakes and tension. -Using opposites to drive tension and story. 57:00 Closing remarks *** Try out Rob McClellan’s Mod Farm for your website building needs. Use the link for a KSM discount! https://modfarmdesign.com/keystroke/ Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q *** Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/ Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/ Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com *** Keystroke Medium Anthologies Kingdoms of Iron and Stone – https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I Horizons Beyond – https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX Farthest Reach – https://amzn.to/2UZINeo The Writing Dream – and How to Make it to Happily Ever After – Keystroke Medium’s first non-fiction book. https://amzn.to/2UZINeo If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!…

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Coffee & Concepts - Ep. 75 - With Jeff Haskel 53:11

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We're sitting with Jeff to talk about space explody space ships and all the adventure to be had when you learn from your mistakes.

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Ep 7.10 - LIVE! Writing Roundtable - April 2022 1:03:07

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Time for some Josh, Chuck, and special guest, Steve Beaulieu! *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q *** Try out Rob McClellan’s Mod Farm for your website building needs. Use the link for a KSM discount! https://modfarmdesign.com/keystroke/ Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/ Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/ Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com *** Keystroke Medium Anthologies Kingdoms of Iron and Stone – https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I Horizons Beyond – https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX Farthest Reach – https://amzn.to/2UZINeo The Writing Dream – and How to Make it to Happily Ever After – Keystroke Medium’s first non-fiction book. https://amzn.to/2UZINeo If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!…

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