Writing Resources: The Writing Excuses Podcast
No matter what your writing style is, what genre(s) you prefer, or how much experience you have, there are resources available to writers that are invaluable. As I've been exploring the many resources available online and in my community, one that I've particularly drawn from is the Writing Excuses podcast.
In case you've never heard of it, here's a little background information:
Podcast Title: Writing Excuses
Hosts: Brandon Sanderson, Mary Robinette Kowal, Howard Tayler, and Dan Wells
Year Created: 2008
Average Episode Length: 15 minutes
Schedule: Sundays at 6:00pm EST
Writing Excuses has been around since before podcasts were considered cool. I discovered the show a couple of years ago, and was so impressed with the quality of the writing expertise the hosts provided that I went back into the archives on their website, started with episode one, and listened all the way through. It took a while, even with the episodes staying at around 15 minutes each, but it was well worth it!
Each episode deals with a specific aspect of the season's theme, with the hosts often joined by special guests. No matter what the theme or topic though, the show always touches on some form of writing advice, especially for beginning authors.
About the Hosts:
Brandon Sanderson has published over a dozen works as a fantasy and science fiction writer. He has also worked to help complete Robert Jordan's epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time.
Mary Robinette Kowal is the author of numerous short stories, as well as the The Glamourist Histories series. She is also a professional voice actor (you can't miss her voice on the podcast!) and puppeteer.
Howard Tayler writes and illustrates the Hugo award-nominated science fiction comic strip, Schlock Mercenary. His work has also appeared in Space Eldritch, Space Eldritch II, and Privateer Press's Skull Island X imprint.
Dan Wells is primarily a horror and science fiction author. He is best known for his John Wayne Cleaver series (featuring the debut novel, I Am Not a Serial Killer) and the Partials Sequence.
All episodes can be found at www.writingexcuses.com. Each week they also have a sponsored "Book of the Week" that can be downloaded through Audible Podcasts (their main sponsor).
I'd love to know what you all think of the podcast! If you're already a listener, what episodes have helped you most with your writing?
Enjoy!
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In case you've never heard of it, here's a little background information:
Podcast Title: Writing Excuses
Hosts: Brandon Sanderson, Mary Robinette Kowal, Howard Tayler, and Dan Wells
Year Created: 2008
Average Episode Length: 15 minutes
Schedule: Sundays at 6:00pm EST
Writing Excuses has been around since before podcasts were considered cool. I discovered the show a couple of years ago, and was so impressed with the quality of the writing expertise the hosts provided that I went back into the archives on their website, started with episode one, and listened all the way through. It took a while, even with the episodes staying at around 15 minutes each, but it was well worth it!
Each episode deals with a specific aspect of the season's theme, with the hosts often joined by special guests. No matter what the theme or topic though, the show always touches on some form of writing advice, especially for beginning authors.
About the Hosts:
Brandon Sanderson has published over a dozen works as a fantasy and science fiction writer. He has also worked to help complete Robert Jordan's epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time.
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| Photo Credit: www.writingexcuses.com |
Mary Robinette Kowal is the author of numerous short stories, as well as the The Glamourist Histories series. She is also a professional voice actor (you can't miss her voice on the podcast!) and puppeteer.
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| Photo Credit: www.writingexcuses.com |
Howard Tayler writes and illustrates the Hugo award-nominated science fiction comic strip, Schlock Mercenary. His work has also appeared in Space Eldritch, Space Eldritch II, and Privateer Press's Skull Island X imprint.
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| Photo Credit: www.howardtayler.com |
Dan Wells is primarily a horror and science fiction author. He is best known for his John Wayne Cleaver series (featuring the debut novel, I Am Not a Serial Killer) and the Partials Sequence.
 |
| Photo Credit: www.writingexcuses.com |
All episodes can be found at www.writingexcuses.com. Each week they also have a sponsored "Book of the Week" that can be downloaded through Audible Podcasts (their main sponsor).
I'd love to know what you all think of the podcast! If you're already a listener, what episodes have helped you most with your writing?
Enjoy!
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