Episodes

  • Movie Review of “Civil War” (2024)
    Jul 10 2024

    On this episode we dissect the movie “Civil War,” a film we watched with high expectations as fans of speculative fiction and films, but a movie that disappoints in major ways. Does the movie have redeemable qualities? What major writing errors does it make? And what are our “civil”disagreements about the movie?

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    51 mins
  • Can movies make you a better writer?
    Apr 20 2024

    We discuss the influence writing has had on our development as writers while also sharing our favorite movies about writing. Additionally, we delve into the pros and cons of script writing and our own personal advice for writers who plan on getting into filmmaking based on our experiences and industry professionals we have known. Finally, we discuss our way forward as we attempt to 'hack it' until we make it!

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    36 mins
  • Book Launch of "Manifest Your Story in 21 Days" (and what some writers get wrong)
    Apr 17 2024

    We have delivered the book we promised from the outset of this podcast! This podcast has documented our journey from writers who lacked confidence to do anything with their writing to self-published authors who are ready to build their own literary brands with several books and creative ventures in the process! Be part of the story and pick up the book today! But we also delve into what many writers get wrong when it comes to collaboration, sharing, and helping each other out.

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    41 mins
  • How to Start your own Publishing Company
    Nov 21 2023

    In part 1 of this episode, we interview published author Caitlin Buxbaum on how she started her own publishing company Red Sweater Press, what it takes to start one of your own, and the advantages of publishing your own books.

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    15 mins
  • Is Traditional Publishing Worth the Wait?
    Nov 21 2023

    In this episode, Robert and I discuss the pros and cons of traditional publishing. While self-publishing is quick, simple, and cheap, is it just the easy way to be published for someone who is impatient? Or do the benefits of attempting to become traditionally published worth the cost?

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    17 mins
  • How to Write with an Impossible Schedule
    Sep 25 2023
    In this episode of Hacking It! Robert and I show you how to hack an impossible schedule so that you don't have to sacrifice your life for your dream of writing.
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    20 mins
  • Episode 4 - Finding Hope as a Writer, the Challenges of Writing Historical Fiction
    Sep 18 2023
    Have you ever been discouraged as a writer? Do you find the current obstacles to publishing frustrating? In this episode, we find hope in the new KDP requirement for AI disclosure and discuss our obstacles and opportunities of writing historical fiction.
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    40 mins
  • Episode 3 - Writers vs AI Hacks
    Sep 17 2023
    Robert and I discuss the challenges many writers are facing with the weaponization of AI against them. Even as unpublished writers, we discuss our source of hope in our attempt to make it as authors.
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    30 mins