Amie Kaufman On Writing

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Writing Ensemble Casts with M.K. England (Season 3, Bonus Episode 1) Oct 24, 2022

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When I recieved a question on how to create a compelling cast of characters, I knew M.K. England was the person to answer it. M.K. is a pro at building a dynamic ensemble cast, and this episode is jam-packed with their practical advice on how to make sure your cast of characters are all distinct, unique, and play well off each other.

Find out more about M.K. at their website. You will find a transcript of this episode on my website , which is also where you can sign up for my new newsletter and find out about my other podcast, Pub Dates, which is taking you behind the scenes on my upcoming novel The Isles of the Gods (you can pre-order it right now).

Co-Authoring Disagreements (Season 3, Episode 10) May 09, 2022

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I get a lot of questions about co-authoring, and so I'm dedicating the last three episodes of the season to answering them. This week's question is by far the most frequently asked question I get about co-authoring. What to do when you and your co-author disagree?

You can find a transcript of this episode on my website. You can also sign up for my newsletter there, which is full of information about upcoming releases and events, and my other podcast, Pub Dates, which will take you behind the scenes on my upcoming novel The Isles of the Gods.

How Co-Authoring Works (Season 3, Episode 9) May 04, 2022

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I get a lot of questions about co-authoring, and so I'm dedicating the last three episodes of the season to answering them. If you missed last week's episode, it was about the practicalities of preparing to co-author a book. This week, I'm talking about the writing itself. A transcript of this episode is available on my website. You can sign up for my newsletter there, which is full of information about upcoming releases and events, and my other podcast, Pub Dates, which will take you behind the scenes on my upcoming novel The Isles of the Gods.

Preparing for Co-authoring (Season 3, Episode 8) Apr 26, 2022

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The most frequent questions I get are about how co-authoring works. So I'm going to devote the last three episodes of this season to co-authoring, answering one question each week. This episode kicks us off with some advice on how to set up a co-authoring relationship for success from the outset.

A transcript of this episode is available on my website. You can sign up for my newsletter there, which is full of information about upcoming releases and events, and my new podcast, Pub Dates, which will take you behind the scenes on my upcoming novel The Isles of the Gods.

What To Do With a Giant Word Count (Season 3, Episode 7) Apr 12, 2022

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My books are famously huge, so I am very intimate with this issue! A long word count isn't necessarily a bad thing, but if it feels like your book is long because the story has gotten away from you, I offer four tips for what you can do about it.

Four Ways To Build A Character (Season 3, Episode 6) Apr 04, 2022

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When you come to a story, you might have a very basic idea of who a character will be. But how do you go about building those characters, making them feel real and engaging, so the reader cares what happens to them?

A transcript of this episode is available on my website. You can sign up for my newsletter there, which is full of information about upcoming releases and events, and my new podcast, Pub Dates, which takes you behind the scenes on my upcoming novel The Isles of the Gods.

Choosing First or Third Person POV (Season 3, Episode 5) Mar 28, 2022

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Let's talk about point of view. What's the difference between first and third person, and how does a novel change depending on which you choose?

A transcript of this episode is available on my website, as well as info about my books and how to sign up for my newsletter. That's also where you can find out more about my new podcast, Pub Dates, which will take you behind the scenes on my upcoming novel The Isles of the Gods.

What Is Three Act Structure? (Season 3, Episode 4) Mar 21, 2022

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This week, I am giving you a quick tour through the basics of the three act structure: what it is, why it matters, and why you might want to keep it in mind when crafting your story.

Writing When You Have No Time (Season 3, Episode 3) Mar 14, 2022

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If you want, or even need, to write, but you're having trouble finding the time, this one's for you. This is a guide for busy people that I hope will help you carve out that time while encouraging you to rest when you need it.

You will find the transcript for this episode on my website, as well as info about my books and a place to sign up for my newsletter. That's also where you can find out about my new podcast, Pub Dates, which will take you behind the scenes on my upcoming novel The Isles of the Gods.

How Outlining Works (Season 3, Episode 2) Mar 07, 2022

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You might find you're immediately inclined to lay out your story before you begin, or you might be showing up to give it a try because your writing stalled out. Either way, there are lots of good options, so let's get into them.

You'll find the transcript for this episode on my website, as well as information about my books and access to my newsletter. That's also where you can find out about my new podcast, Pub Dates, which will take you behind the scenes on my upcoming novel The Isles of the Gods.

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