This week we talk about The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel—who is so marvelous that she’s amazing at everything she tries her hand at. We also go into how she puts the godfather of her career in mortal peril without thinking twice.

Maisel vs. Mando

Dec 9th, 2019 27m 49s

This week, TJ and Dax take on The Mandalorian and the great big flaw in its worldbuilding.

Scraping Bacteria Poop

Dec 2nd, 2019 36m 14s

And we're back with a new season, starting with an episode about the new Terminator movie and how writing quality is a lie.

You’re a Winner

Nov 30th, 2019 2m 38s

You've made it! As you cross the finish line, take two minutes for a celebration of what you've accomplished this month.

Writing Advice is Useless

Nov 29th, 2019 4m 43s

After 29 days of offering writing advice, TJ finally admits that it's all garbage.

Play to Your Strengths

Nov 28th, 2019 4m 15s

TJ talks about how to construct the perfect feast day meal using the writing skills you're best at.

How to Read

Nov 27th, 2019 7m 36s

TJ talks about how to slow down and give a great reading that keeps the audience engaged.

The Myth of the Suffering Artist

Nov 26th, 2019 9m 1s

You don't have to feel terrible to produce good art. TJ shares some ways to avoid falling into harmful habits and how to find someone to have your back.

Self-Care for Writers

Nov 25th, 2019 7m 2s

Self-care is more than just long baths and hydration. TJ talks about special considerations for writers.

Sensitivity Readers

Nov 24th, 2019 7m 25s

TJ talks about why you need--and how you find--sensitivity readers for your novel.

Know Your Genre

Nov 23rd, 2019 4m 58s

TJ shares how to keep up on trends in speculative fiction when your TBR pile is already toppling.

How to Talk

Nov 22nd, 2019 7m 36s

TJ goes into how writers can prepare for speaking on panels and podcasts.

What’s In My Signing Kit?

Nov 21st, 2019 4m 30s

TJ shares all the parts of the kit she brings to book signings, readings, and panels.

The Spinning Plates Theory of Writing

Nov 20th, 2019 5m 8s

TJ details how many plates you have to keep spinning in your writing in order to hook a reader. Spoiler... it's fewer than you think.

Land the Plane

Nov 19th, 2019 6m 35s

TJ borrows some lessons from air traffic controllers to talk about how to manage writing deadlines.

Getting Unstuck

Nov 18th, 2019 7m 57s

Today, TJ talks about the dreaded writer's block. There are some quick fixes to getting unstuck, but if they don't work it might be time to pull out some heavy artillery.

Who Are You Writing For?

Nov 17th, 2019 3m 23s

You may know what you're writing, but do you know who you're writing it for? TJ goes into a very specific reader that you should choose while crafting your story.

Social Media is the Dream Killer

Nov 16th, 2019 5m 36s

Social media is an insidious dream killer that can swallow your writing time. TJ takes a look at ways to ensure you get a good ROI from your time spent online.

Finding a Critique Group

Nov 15th, 2019 6m 7s

A good critique group is incredibly valuable. But how do you find one? Especially as a newer writer, it can be hard to find people who can offer good feedback in your genre. Tune in to find out where to find people who can help you level up.

Celebrations & Motivations

Nov 15th, 2019 8m 5s

What motivates you to get in the writing chair each time? How do you maintain that fire to create when slogging through the doldrums of a long project. Today, TJ talks about celebrations and motivations.

Stop F*cking Around

Nov 13th, 2019 6m 38s

Get a dose of tough love from TJ today as she explains how to tell if you're doing the work or just f*cking around.

Why I Hate NaNoWriMo

Nov 12th, 2019 5m 2s

NaNoWriMo is a great way to get a jump start on that novel you always wanted to write. But is there a dark underbelly to this otherwise wonderful competition?

Revision Wants to Kill You

Nov 11th, 2019 7m 28s

If there's a worst part of writing, it's probably revision. Today, TJ talks us through the common misconceptions that writers have about revising and some strategies to mitigate the pain.

Falling Behind

Nov 10th, 2019 5m 6s

It's day 10 of #nanowrimo19 and if you've fallen behind, never fear. TJ is here to walk you through a few options for getting yourself out from under the growing burden of unwritten words.

Wishes, Goals, and Success Conditions

Nov 9th, 2019 7m 21s

Are your well-meaning goals actually unachievable wishes? That might be why you keep failing to meet them. Today, TJ takes a look at the difference between wishes, goals, and success conditions (objectives) in order to give you the best chance