Friday, Kyle Mann, novelist and Editor-in-Chief at the BabylonBee, takes a break from spreading conservative disinformation for a chat. We're gonna be talking about satire, humor, modern-day allegories, and free speech in today's social media landscape. Join us for the conversation Friday, 3-4 PM Eastern! Hosts: Lauren Moore, Kalene Williams Specia…

We do this naturally in our every day lives, but it's one of the hardest things to get right in our writing. Let's talk about it. *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https:/…

What do YouTube, Kickstarter, and dank memes have in common? With their powers combined, you too can sell more books. Find out how in Friday's (late) episode of The Writer's Journey. Hosts: C. Steven Manley, Kalene Williams Special Guest: Jon Del Arroz 00:00 Opening remarks and introductions -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD…

Best-selling science fiction author Neal Asher sits down to talk about his newest novel, Weaponized, as well as his short stories Bad Travelling and Mason's Rats, both of which are featured in the latest volume of Love, Death, & Robots on Netflix. Hosts: Josh Hayes, C. Steven Manley Guest: Neal Asher 00:00 New Intro! -Discord server is up! https://…

And now, without further ado--KSM's 50-word short story extravaganza! The audience has been submitting their micro-stories for the last two weeks. We've got Keystroke's very own Ellen Campbell share her insights into these works of fiction. We wanted to know: can you write an entire story in just fifty words? Who hit the mark and who came close? Tu…

Bestselling author Richard Fox returns to the KSM to talk about his latest projects and dive deep into how he paces his books to keep his readers turning the pages. https://amzn.to/3NmNiYl Hosts: Josh Hayes, Scott Moon Guest: Richard Fox 00:00 New Intro! -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD -Keystroke Coffee is live! https://ke…

Today on the Writer’s Journey we're looking beyond ebooks, paperbacks, and audio as avenues of publication. Walt Robillard and Mike Lafferty are with us today to think outside the box when it comes to publishing our stories in new formats to reach new audiences. What exactly does that look like? Find out on today’s episode of the Writer’s Journey--…

Hosts: Josh Hayes, Scott Moon 00:00 Opening remarks -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD -Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keystrokemedium.com/product/keystroke-coffee/ -Use Plottr! https://plottr.com?ref=190 05:44 Weekly update— Top! Men! Edition Scott: Reaper #14 launched and working on Reaper #15, the final book in the seri…

The first book in Rachel's brand-new Waymaker Wars series, Space Junk, launches tomorrow (3 May 2022) and we wanted to sit down and chat with her about it! Come join the conversation! *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://ww…

Sci-fi, Fantasy, Thriller, Romance, and all the other genres in-between--there are a lot to choose from. But what does that mean for us writers? Sticking with one genre can help solidify your brand in a reader’s mind. But what if you want to stretch your wings and try something new? We have Jeffrey H. Haskell on today to discuss writing in a new ge…

Done well, subverting the expectations of your audience can dramatically enhance your story. Done poorly... well... then you get GoT Season 8. What is your favorite --or worst-- example of this? Hosts: Josh Hayes, C. Steven Manley 00:00 Opening remarks -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD -Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keys…

With his latest series, Grimm's War, Jeffery H Haskell dives head-long into a brand new universe with a refreshing new take on military science fiction. A take a lot of people are comparing to classic David Weber's Honorverse. https://amzn.to/390igXj Hosts: Josh Hayes, Scott Moon Guest: Jeffery H Haskell 00:00 Opening remarks -Discord server is up!…

Here we are, weaving words and spinning tales so readers the world over can join us for the ride. Because writing isn't just about outlines, edits, and deadlines. It's a craft. A craft that is its own special art form. On this episode of Writer's Journey, we've beamed in Tara Allred to chat about the Craft as an Art. She’s going to break down the f…

We're sitting with Jeff to talk about space explody space ships and all the adventure to be had when you learn from your mistakes.By Josh Hayes and Scott Moon

Time for some Josh, Chuck, and special guest, Steve Beaulieu! *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q *** Try out Rob McClellan’s Mod…

Human editors are worth their weight in gold. But if you send in a rough manuscript, there is only so much scrubbing that can be done… and your editor just might cut you for it. Enter, editing tools!--software designed to help you polish your prose and clean up your copy before you send it to an editor. The end result is an even stronger, more spar…

Under the Iceberg, the podcast where we interview successful authors, looking at the challenges, setbacks, obstacles, and failures that it took for them to reach their level of success. www.jaimecastle.com www.aethonbooks.com Hosts: Dean Floyd, James S. Aaron Guest: Steve Bealieu / Jaime Castle -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96C…

Kevin J. Anderson, renowned and revered author mentor, will be crashing Keystroke Medium to discuss everything from his new book release to the skinny on authors conquering Kickstarter. That's right, folks! It's an AMA of epic proportions you won't want to miss! Join us LIVE to hear Kevin answer all your burning questions. It's gonna be a party! ht…

Killing characters can be a traumatic experience... but it can also be extremely liberating. Let's talk about it. https://www.tshottle.com https://jimwinterbooks.com/ Hosts: Josh Hayes, Scott Moon, C. Steven Manley Guest: Tom Hottle 00:00 Opening remarks -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD -Keystroke Coffee is live! https://ke…

The Writers Journey is back! Today we're shooting the breeze with the one and only Ellen Campbell. From editing shenanigans to what we've been up to and everything in between. Join us live! Hosts: Lauren Moore, Kalene Williams Special Guest: Ellen Campbell 00:00 Opening remarks and introductions -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96…

Hosts: Josh Hayes Guest: Mike Lafferty, Walt Robillard 00:00 Opening remarks -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD -Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keystrokemedium.com/product/keystroke-coffee/ -Use Plottr! https://plottr.com?ref=190 03:43 Weekly update— Caffeine and Hate Edition Walt: Lots of writing and preparation for the F…

The dream of many writers is to become full-time creators, but not every writer has a plan to get there. Today, we sit down with science fiction author Kacey Ezell to talk about her latest novel "Skies to Conquer" and uncover her path to becoming a full-time author. https://amzn.to/3s5LoDq | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYkx9WqJWJ6JZxj8QQP8jlg …

Under the Iceberg, the podcast where we interview successful authors, looking at the challenges, setbacks, obstacles, and failures that it took for them to reach their level of success. https://www.jonathan-yanez.com | https://www.wolfpackentertainment.co Hosts: Dean Floyd, James S. Aaron Guests: Jonathan Yañez 00:00 Opening remarks and introductio…

Talking about grinders and dicata-taters... wait, is that a potato?By Josh Hayes and Scott Moon

As writers, we're always looking to improve our craft and up our game. When creating stories, some of the main things that authors talk a lot of time considering are story, characters, and setting, but one of the things that are often overlooked as a major part of craft is POV. Jaime Castle aka Steve Beaulieu joins the LIVE! crew to talk about thin…

The 50th Episode! What a long strange ride it's been. Thanks for hanging with me. In this episode I talk about nearly finishing the Wheel of Time, and what's kept me with the long series even through the slow(er) parts, and what I think has made the series successful over time (aside from the fact that Tor Books sent a copy of Eye of the World to e…

Josh and Scott chat with science fiction and fantasy author Peter Nealen about his new unique take on a fun genre. *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.co…

Under the Iceberg, the podcast where we interview successful authors, looking at the challenges, setbacks, obstacles, and failures that it took for them to reach their level of success. *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://…

Getting my caffeine locked and loaded as we put the breaks on and talk about recharging the batteries.By Josh Hayes and Scott Moon

Today prolific science author Rachel Aukes joins us to talk about writing habits, consistency, and her latest space opera series Waymaker Wars. *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storyt…

Learn to say no, with Angelina Singer, author of the Upper World Series.By Josh Hayes and Scott Moon

Let's talk about writing. *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q *** Try out Rob McClellan’s Mod Farm for your website building need…

We'll look at the challenges, setbacks, obstacles, and failures that it took for authors to reach their level of success. *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https://www.you…

Sitting down with fellow author and host of the KSM Show, Under the Iceberg, Dean Floyd jumps in to join us in talking about distractions slowing your productivity.By Josh Hayes and Scott Moon

Josh and Scott discuss productivity with author Blake Arthur Peel, and how he balances family, business, and getting them words! Hosts: Josh Hayes, Scott Moon Special: Blake Arthur Peel 00:00 Opening remarks -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD -Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keystrokemedium.com/product/keystroke-coffee/ -Us…

Clear a path! Coffee coming through! *** Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q *** Try out Rob McClellan’s Mod Farm for your website building needs. Use the link for a KSM discount! https://modfarmde…

Starting 2022 with a BANG! Come hang out with the LIVE! crew and kick start your writing in the new year! *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q *** Try out Rob McClellan’s Mod Farm for your website …

It's the last week of 2021! time to wax nostalgic for what I did and didn't get done this year why work maybe happened (or didn't) and what I'm going to do about it for 2022 This episode was not brought to you by the Wheel of Time television series.By James S. Aaron

With 2021 coming to a close, the promise of a new year brings the potential for crushing new goals. But where do you even begin? Joe Solari is here to dig deep on goal setting. Whatever your 2022 goals may be, they start with small steps that lead to big accomplishments! Join us live to discover the tools you can use to crush your New Year's goals.…

You know that old saying, "Truth is stranger than fiction"? What if I told you it doesn't have to be? Today on The Writer’s Journey, Lois Simenson and Craig Martelle are here to give us the skinny on drawing from your real-life experiences to write blazing-hot fiction. You won't wanna miss it, live!By Josh Hayes and Scott Moon

We're almost to the new year and that means a lot of us are going to be making resolutions about our writing. Let's get an early start and talk about how we can give ourselves the best shot at succeeding in 2022!By Josh Hayes and Scott Moon

Today on the Writer's Journey, we've got Evan Gow of StoryOrigin! A metaphorical one-stop author shop for self-publishers. Through StoryOrigin, you can organize your publishing biz, from gathering beta reader feedback to organizing newsletters and newsletter swaps, to sending out group promos and reader magnets, and tracking your word count on your…

Today we're going to talk about Point-of-view and how you can use it to world build, show character, and much more. Hosts: Josh Hayes, Scott Moon, C. Steven Manley Special: Rhett C. Bruno, Steve Beaulieu/Jaime Castle 00:00 Opening remarks -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD -Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keystrokemedium.co…

What makes for a glorious, rip-roaring tale and what deflates it like a wilting balloon? The Critical Drinker joins us from across The Pond to share his answers to all our burning questions. Hop on the show to chat and ask your questions too on Friday, 11 AM Eastern, LIVE on Keystroke Medium! Hosts: Lauren Moore, Kalene Williams Special Guests: The…

Almost the entire KSM crew was in Las Vegas for the 20Booksto50k 2021 Writer's Conference, today we talk about take-aways, experiences, and why standing in bars is illegal. Hosts: Josh Hayes, Scott Moon, C. Steven Manley 00:00 Opening remarks -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD -Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keystrokemediu…

It can't be November already!?By Josh Hayes and Scott Moon

The publishing world promises freedom of expression through your words. Honestly, the galaxy is the limit! But the whispers of what lurks down that long, dark tunnel to publication are truly the stuff of nightmares... ... The unfinished draft. Bleeding manuscripts after the Editor sank her claws into it. Wrong files being uploaded... and only disco…

New show's every week, ish, unless we don't have one, then it's a new show every other week, unless we're sick, then it's a new show every few weeks, but we're really, really, really, going to have one today. Probably. Hosts: Josh Hayes, Scott Moon, C. Steven Manley Special Guest: Steve Beaulieu/Jaime Castle 00:00 Opening remarks -Discord server is…

If you've ever managed to get your manuscript published by a traditional publisher, you've probably faced the harsh reality that many publishers aren't interested in editing your novel... and don't plan on it. So how do you get your book reader-ready? Keystroke's resident editors take a chapter from Scott Moon's book straight through the editing pr…

Hot on the heels of episode 47, where I talk about why I decided to take a job, this episode is all about tools and methods you can use to get writing done while still grinding for the man (or lady). //One MAJOR tool I neglected to mention during the recording is Chrome Remote Desktop (remotedesktop.google.com). If you're allowed to use Chrome at w…