Paul and Terry discuss what needs to go in the beginning of a story.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Terry and Paul explore the swampy middle, the hazards ahead, and how to handle them.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Terry has a meltdown over one of his favorite TV shows which leads to a discussion of how plot twists can ruin characterization.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Paul and Terry wander off into the wilderness and cover a host of topics. Some of which we probably shouldn't have...Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching.Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcastPaul's new novel "Derelict: Destruction" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek ...…

Paul and Terry discuss and argue over what makes a scene and how to construct them. Also? What is Terry's Mankini Size?Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching.Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcastPaul's new novel "Derelict: Destruction" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4y ...…

Terry and Paul discuss the age-old problem: to go exclusive, or not, with Amazon and KDP.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Paul and Terry address questions posed by our listeners and viewers.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

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Terry and Paul revisit Heinlein's rules. Mainly because Terry made Paul watch a lecture series on the subject.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Paul and Terry interview author Starla HuchtonBy show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Paul and Terry discuss ways to make your characters' lives hell.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Authors Linton Bowers and Kevin McLaughlinjoin Terry and Paul to discuss the genres of LitRPG and GameLitBy show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Author Michael J Sullivan joins Terry and Paul to discuss fantasy, reader expectations, and the process of writing in the genre.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Terry asks Paul what he fears about writing. Hilarity ensues.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Terry and Paul respond to questions posted in the DRS Facebook group.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Author David Wood joins Paul and Terry to help celebrate the 500th episode of DRS. This was recorded live via YouTube.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Terry and Paul discuss 5 things they try and avoid in their writing.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Paul tells Terry about a conversation. All hell breaks loose. Mind the squirrels.Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at "http://patreon.com/drspodcast".By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Paul makes the mistake of asking Terry about the SWFA convention. Expected squirrel attack ensues.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

DRS Episode 496 - Story Structure and Aquanaught InternetPaul and Terry discuss story telling styles and Terry's ridiculously 1980s internet.Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at "http://patreon.com/drspodcast".…

Paul and Terry discuss how to team build characters and add tension.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Author Kacey Ezell joins Terry and Paul to discuss genre bending, her work, and other general insanity.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Author CD Brown joins Paul and Terry to discuss city as setting and his new novel "Vamp City."By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Isabel Cushey joins Terry and Paul to brainstorm her story.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Terry and Paul revisit beta readers and take a few detours along the way.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Terry and Paul wade into the morass of fundamentally linked terms.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Dave Robison joins Paul and Terry to discuss the great progress on Archivos, a special opportunity for DRS Listeners, and new features in the application.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Terry and Paul go off on a journey through foreshadowing, flashbacks, and how to ruin a series.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Paul and Terry suffer a muse attack.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Terry and Paul discuss character motivation.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Veronica Giguere joins Paul and Terry to discuss mental illness, coping mechanisms for anxiety, and general creative craziness.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Paul and Terry discuss new and interesting ways to screw up your book on its journey to the bookstore. Also? Amazon needs to hire us as consultants.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Paul and Terry discuss how to deal with those wascally wabbits known as Plot Bunnies and how to properly use loose threads (or tie them off).By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Terry and Paul interview author and publisher Chris Kennedy to discuss his books, his publishing company, and the 4 Horsemen Universe.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Terry and Paul welcome former co-hosts Eliyanna Kaiser and Scott Roche to pay tribute to Justin Macumber, founder of DRS, who passed away on Jan 15, 2018.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Terry and Paul discuss how to expand your universe and stretch as a writer.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Paul and Terry discuss exposition, what it is, and how NOT to use it.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Terry and Paul discuss when and how to steal.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Paul and Terry interview author and artist Robert Stikmanz regarding his Dvarsh language and his fiction.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Terry and Paul discuss "Science Fantasy."By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Paul and Terry review Carl Hiassen's "Native Tongue"By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Paul and Terry discuss how to write cliff hangers for scenes, chapters, and novels.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Terry and Paul interview author Josh HayesBy show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Terry and Paul discuss how they plan to level up both on the business side and the writing side.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Author David Wood joins Paul to discuss their top 5 impediments to writing and strategies for dealing with them.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Terry and Paul discuss what it takes to finish a novel.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Paul and Terry discuss a large variety of topics with author Jake Bible.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Terry makes the mistake of asking Paul how he records audiobooks.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Paul and Terry discuss how to handle plot holes, untying troublesome plot knots, and plots in general. No stories were harmed during the recording of this episode.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).

Terry and Paul discuss ways to avoid distraction and focus on writing.By show@deadrobotssociety.com (The Dead Robots' Society).