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This week the guys talk about the different types of writers out there, from your hobbyists through to professionals, what makes them different, and what methods us wanna-bes can employ so we can get-to-be. Enjoy!

Duotrope.com

Well Told Tales

Promo – “Cowry Catchers” by Abigail Hilton

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This week the guys sit down with J.C. Hutchins and J. Daniel Sawyer to talk about their recent blog posts. A lot of talk and speculation had arisen because of their posts, and in this exclusive interview we hear from both creators to get the straight dope. We hope you enjoy this honest and informative discussion.

In case you missed it, here are J.C.’s and J. Daniel’s posts.

During the course of the conversation J.C. mentioned an episode of the StrangerThings video podcast he was involved with. If you’d like to watch that episode, entitled “Disconnect,” please go HERE.

Also, J. Daniel mentioned a YouTube video of Scott Sigler talking about big publishing. If you’re interested in watching it, here ya go…

J. Daniel also mentioned Dean Wesley Smith’s “Killing The Sacred Cows of Publishing.” If you’d like to read it online for free, head on over HERE.

This morning when I woke up I noticed that our RSS feed was having an issue. I sent an email to the folks at podHoster and they informed me that they were aware of the issue and were working to resolve it. Thus far I haven’t heard anything new regarding the problem, and my emails are having difficulty making it through. I will continue to try and suss out what’s going on as the day progresses. When I have further news I will post it here immediately. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Well, it’s not almost midnight in my neck of the woods, and podHoster is still having trouble. They seemed to have it licked earlier in the evening, but when I tried to upload a special edition episode it was down again. I have no idea what all is going on, and I apologize for that. PodHoster has been an amazing host since we signed on with them over two years ago, but if they don’t get this issue sussed out by tomorrow then I will begin looking for a new hosting service. Luckily for you you won’t have to do anything. All you’ll notice is that suddenly older episodes are popping up like they’re new again. I’m hoping I won’t have to do that, though, since I recently went through a lot of time and trouble getting all of our episodes put into the feed and our archive page up to date. Cross your fingers for us.

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Things seem to be sorted for now. Let’s all hope it stays that way.

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This week Justin and Ryan sit down to talk with author and podcaster John Mierau. His podcast, Serving Worlds, features short stories and short serials that cross genre lines, and it’s fantastic. We also discuss the recent news from J.C. Hutchins. Enjoy!

J.C. Hutchins’ Announcement
Matt Selznick’s post about his thoughts on podcasting and writing
Matt Wallace’s tough talking post about writing
J. Daniel Sawyer’s post about podcasting and free content
Scott Roche of the Archangel podcast talks about free content
Astonishing Adventures Magazine is closing its doors

Promo – Brand Gamblin’s TUMBLER podcast

Folks, it finally happened. After two and a half years, our humble podcast managed to somehow find its way onto the Featured section of iTunes Podcast>Arts>Literature section. Holy crap. It’s on the last page, and like third from the end, but we’re there! Can I get a w00t w00t!? Wow… I never thought it would happen… Thank you, one and all.

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This is a panel from Con-Jour 2010 about world building in fantasy.

For those who don’t already know, J.C. Hutchins, one of the founding fathers of podcast fiction and author of the novels “Personal Effects: Dark Arts” and “7th Son: Descent,” has decided to step away from podcasting to persue his writing in a more focused way. We here at the Dead Robot offices are saddned to hear this, but we understand why, and hope him nothing but success in the days ahead, both financially and creatively. J.C. is a friend of the show, and he will always have a place at our table whenever he wants it.

To learn more about this astonishing announcement, please CLICK HERE.

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This week Terry and Justin discuss the topic of dramatic tension. A story without tension isn’t a story at all, so how do you create it, and how do you maintain it? Listen in and see what they think. Oh, and don’t forget about the Boom Effect auction!

Tension Reference #1
Tension Reference #2

The Boom Effect DRS auction

The Boom Effect Terry auction

How DARE Universal rip off Stephanie Meyer!

Promo: Cybrosis – A podcast novel by P.C. Haring

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This is a panel from Con-Jour 2010 about world building in science fiction.

Promo – The Boom Effect Auction! We have an item up for bid, so please come visit!

I just wanted to remind everyone that we (the Dead Robots’ Society) have an Amazon link that, when you use it, sends a few pennies our way. If you feel like buying any of the books or movies we talk about, or really just about anything, please give us a thought and click on THIS LINK. Or, use the link in the sidebar to the right. Either way, thank you.

We now return you to your previously scheduled web surfing…