In our first episode, we talk about the writing process, what this podcast is all about, and how we're going to structure the show!If you're interested in: detailed book analysis, the trials and tribulations of being a writer, and unexpected dog noises...this is the podcast for you!We also make our pitches for the first book club pick. And choose the first of many writing prompts.Get your copy of Addie Larue here: https://amzn.to/2YnB3DhIf you're interested in A Burning by Megha Majumdar: https://amzn.to/3pups1fCheck out Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey:  https://amzn.to/3iVve9uWriting prompt: Climate Change Fiction - Building Something - Unsubstantiated**we use Amazon Affiliates and receive a portion of proceeds when you use our links!

In our first episode, we talk about the writing process, what this podcast is all about, and how we're going to structure the show!If you're interested in: detailed book analysis, the trials and tribulations of being a writer, and unexpected dog noises...this is the podcast for you!We also make our pitches for the first book club pick. And choose the first of many writing prompts.Get your copy of Addie Larue here: <a href="https://amzn.to/2YnB3Dh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2YnB3Dh</a>If you're interested in A Burning by Megha Majumdar: <a href="https://amzn.to/3pups1f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3pups1f</a>Check out Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey: <a href="https://amzn.to/3iVve9u" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3iVve9u</a>Writing prompt: Climate Change Fiction - Building Something - Unsubstantiated**we use Amazon Affiliates and receive a portion of proceeds when you use our links!

Episode 1: Welcome to The Writer's Climax!

"Never make deals with the gods after dark."This week Grace and Megan discuss the first 160-pages of The Invisible Life of Addie Larue. Our conversation dives into the essence of our MC, stubborn, willful, and passionate Addie. We also discuss Henry, Luc, Estele, and what it would be like to live three-hundred-years with little to no human connection.In this episode we mention:The King's English Bookshop: https://www.kingsenglish.com/She-Ra And The Princesses of Power: https://www.netflix.com/title/80179762Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert (highly recommend for all writers and creators!): https://amzn.to/2Mu2icGRead Grace's short story here: http://thewritersclimax.com/2021/01/28/they-always-knew-by-grace-olscamp/Read Megan's short story here: http://thewritersclimax.com/2021/01/26/echo-chamber-by-megan-walsh/**we use Amazon Affiliates and receive a portion of proceeds when you use our links!

"Never make deals with the gods after dark."This week Grace and Megan discuss the first 160-pages of The Invisible Life of Addie Larue. Our conversation dives into the essence of our MC, stubborn, willful, and passionate Addie. We also discuss Henry, Luc, Estele, and what it would be like to live three-hundred-years with little to no human connection.In this episode we mention:The King's English Bookshop: <a href="https://www.kingsenglish.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kingsenglish.com/</a>She-Ra And The Princesses of Power: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80179762" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.netflix.com/title/80179762</a>Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert (highly recommend for all writers and creators!): <a href="https://amzn.to/2Mu2icG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2Mu2icG</a>Read Grace's short story here: <a href="http://thewritersclimax.com/2021/01/28/they-always-knew-by-grace-olscamp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thewritersclimax.com/2021/01/28/they-always-knew-by-grace-olscamp/</a>Read Megan's short story here: <a href="http://thewritersclimax.com/2021/01/26/echo-chamber-by-megan-walsh/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thewritersclimax.com/2021/01/26/echo-chamber-by-megan-walsh/</a>**we use Amazon Affiliates and receive a portion of proceeds when you use our links!

Episode 2: Addie Larue and Life With No Lasting Human Connection

Join your hosts, Grace Olscamp and Megan Walsh, as we discuss recent book releases, what makes a story succeed, and our own joys and tribulations as we write our own forthcoming debut novels! 

Join your hosts, Grace Olscamp and Megan Walsh, as we discuss recent book releases, what makes a story succeed, and our own joys and tribulations as we write our own forthcoming debut novels!

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The most important thing we learn in this episode is that GRACE WAS RIGHT. On multiple occasions!We also talk about how much we *loathe* Luc and our hopefulness for both Addie and Henry. Also, what's the meaning of Henry's watch?Watch the 13th documentary here: https://youtu.be/krfcq5pF8u8Read Grace's writing prompt: http://thewritersclimax.com/2021/01/28/they-always-knew-by-grace-olscamp/Read Megan's writing prompt: http://thewritersclimax.com/2021/01/27/exploits-of-a-tire-turner-by-megan-walsh/**we use Amazon Affiliates and may receive a small commission when you use our links! Thanks for supporting us!

The most important thing we learn in this episode is that GRACE WAS RIGHT. On multiple occasions!We also talk about how much we *loathe* Luc and our hopefulness for both Addie and Henry. Also, what's the meaning of Henry's watch?Watch the 13th documentary here: <a href="https://youtu.be/krfcq5pF8u8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/krfcq5pF8u8</a>Read Grace's writing prompt: <a href="http://thewritersclimax.com/2021/01/28/they-always-knew-by-grace-olscamp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thewritersclimax.com/2021/01/28/they-always-knew-by-grace-olscamp/</a>Read Megan's writing prompt: <a href="http://thewritersclimax.com/2021/01/27/exploits-of-a-tire-turner-by-megan-walsh/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thewritersclimax.com/2021/01/27/exploits-of-a-tire-turner-by-megan-walsh/</a>**we use Amazon Affiliates and may receive a small commission when you use our links! Thanks for supporting us!

Episode 3: Addie Larue and Grace Was Right, Megan Falls in Love With Henry

In this episode, we talk about the final pages of Addie Larue and the fast-clip of those last chapters. We absolutely loved all the celebrity references (Beethoven, Sinatra, Voltaire) and Addie learning to embrace the power she's created over the last 300 years.There were also some things we didn't love....so tune in to find out!This week's writing prompt: Western - Ordering a drink - InvisibleNYC Midnight competitions: http://www.nycmidnight.com/

In this episode, we talk about the final pages of Addie Larue and the fast-clip of those last chapters. We absolutely loved all the celebrity references (Beethoven, Sinatra, Voltaire) and Addie learning to embrace the power she's created over the last 300 years.There were also some things we didn't love....so tune in to find out!This week's writing prompt: Western - Ordering a drink - InvisibleNYC Midnight competitions: <a href="http://www.nycmidnight.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nycmidnight.com/</a>

Episode 4: We Say Goodbye to Addie Larue (For Now!)

Have you ever felt like you were in a never-ending draft vortex? Have problem characters you don't know how to deal with? Realized your book started about 25,000 words after you *actually* started your book?You're not alone!In this episode, we dive into some of the nitty-gritty aspects of writing longer works of fiction and how writing shorter works can break you out of the swirly-twirly spiral of existential writing crisis.There's good stuff too! Fun characters we've discovered, how to hack your own writing system, and the power of being part of a writing community.A gentle reminder to our listeners: Every sentence makes you a better writer; every draft makes you a better writer.NYC midnight: http://www.nycmidnight.com/Jane Friedman (has worked in the publishing industry for 20 years): https://www.janefriedman.com/First Pages Contest: https://www.firstpagesprize.com/Dune: https://amzn.to/3ansDCOAnxious People: https://amzn.to/2ZotsooMidnight Library: https://amzn.to/2NuedrAHouse on the Cerulean Sea: 100 Years of Solitude: https://amzn.to/3tZD4EtRead Megan's short story: https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/02/08/two-swift-shots-by-megan-walsh/Read Grace's short story: https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/02/08/trouble-walked-in-by-grace-olscamp/This week's writing prompt: Contemporary Fiction - Walking - Indifferent**We are part of the Amazon Affiliates program, so every time you make a purchase through one of our links, we get a small percentage of the sale. Thanks for supporting us!

Have you ever felt like you were in a never-ending draft vortex? Have problem characters you don't know how to deal with? Realized your book started about 25,000 words after you *actually* started your book?You're not alone!In this episode, we dive into some of the nitty-gritty aspects of writing longer works of fiction and how writing shorter works can break you out of the swirly-twirly spiral of existential writing crisis.There's good stuff too! Fun characters we've discovered, how to hack your own writing system, and the power of being part of a writing community.A gentle reminder to our listeners: Every sentence makes you a better writer; every draft makes you a better writer.NYC midnight: <a href="http://www.nycmidnight.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nycmidnight.com/</a>Jane Friedman (has worked in the publishing industry for 20 years): <a href="https://www.janefriedman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.janefriedman.com/</a>First Pages Contest: <a href="https://www.firstpagesprize.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.firstpagesprize.com/</a>Dune: <a href="https://amzn.to/3ansDCO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3ansDCO</a>Anxious People: <a href="https://amzn.to/2Zotsoo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2Zotsoo</a>Midnight Library: <a href="https://amzn.to/2NuedrA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2NuedrA</a>House on the Cerulean Sea: 100 Years of Solitude: <a href="https://amzn.to/3tZD4Et" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3tZD4Et</a>Read Megan's short story: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/02/08/two-swift-shots-by-megan-walsh/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/02/08/two-swift-shots-by-megan-walsh/</a>Read Grace's short story: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/02/08/trouble-walked-in-by-grace-olscamp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/02/08/trouble-walked-in-by-grace-olscamp/</a>This week's writing prompt: Contemporary Fiction - Walking - Indifferent**We are part of the Amazon Affiliates program, so every time you make a purchase through one of our links, we get a small percentage of the sale. Thanks for supporting us!

Episode 5: Writing Is All About Cheating Your Own System

Oh that long-sought idea: control! In this episode, we come to terms with what we do and don't have control over and what constitutes these aspects of control over our own lives *especially* as it relates to Nora Seed. We also talk about the idea of perspective and how it can ultimately shift and shape our ideas, our lives, and the people we love."Every time you choose not to choose, you're still choosing something."All of this with a sprinkle of existential crisis surrounding infinity theory.This week's writing prompt: Satire-taking a photograph-rugbyRead Grace's short story here: https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/02/22/sweet-tooth-by-grace-olscamp/Read Megan's short story here: https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/02/08/finding-annie-in-manhattan-by-megan-walsh/Thanks for supporting our pod!

Oh that long-sought idea: control! In this episode, we come to terms with what we do and don't have control over and what constitutes these aspects of control over our own lives *especially* as it relates to Nora Seed. We also talk about the idea of perspective and how it can ultimately shift and shape our ideas, our lives, and the people we love."Every time you choose not to choose, you're still choosing something."All of this with a sprinkle of existential crisis surrounding infinity theory.This week's writing prompt: Satire-taking a photograph-rugbyRead Grace's short story here: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/02/22/sweet-tooth-by-grace-olscamp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/02/22/sweet-tooth-by-grace-olscamp/</a>Read Megan's short story here: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/02/08/finding-annie-in-manhattan-by-megan-walsh/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/02/08/finding-annie-in-manhattan-by-megan-walsh/</a>Thanks for supporting our pod!

Episode 6: It's All About Perspective in The Midnight Library

In this episode of The Writer's Climax, we talk about the second third of The Midnight Library! Grace and Megan discuss the different lives Nora leads and how disappointing sex sent her back to the midnight Library. (Not a sex podcast....)We also talk about the luxury of nature (and how much we love the climate specificity of Nora's journey into the Arctic!), other universe-hoppers, and the many complexities of mental health.And regrets: how do we remedy them and essentially lighten the load?Writing prompt: Fantasy - breaking a spell - portalRead Grace's story here: https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/03/words-kant-espresso-by-grace-olscamp/Read Megan's story here: https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/02/in-praise-of-the-american-dream-by-megan-walsh/

In this episode of The Writer's Climax, we talk about the second third of The Midnight Library! Grace and Megan discuss the different lives Nora leads and how disappointing sex sent her back to the midnight Library. (Not a sex podcast....)We also talk about the luxury of nature (and how much we love the climate specificity of Nora's journey into the Arctic!), other universe-hoppers, and the many complexities of mental health.And regrets: how do we remedy them and essentially lighten the load?Writing prompt: Fantasy - breaking a spell - portalRead Grace's story here: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/03/words-kant-espresso-by-grace-olscamp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/03/words-kant-espresso-by-grace-olscamp/</a>Read Megan's story here: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/02/in-praise-of-the-american-dream-by-megan-walsh/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/02/in-praise-of-the-american-dream-by-megan-walsh/</a>

Episode 7: In The Middle of The Midnight Library

In this episode, we finish out The Midnight Library!One of the biggest takeaways: we're not only important in our own lives, but in the lives of those we interact with. Our small connections can have a major impact on the people around us.As writers, we also discuss the importance of tenses in our own stories (and spoiler: our own lives!) and when and why to introduce characters into the narrative.Writing prompt: Soap opera - slapping someone - powerRead Grace's short story here: https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/09/and-the-winner-is-by-grace-olscamp/Read Megan's short story here:

In this episode, we finish out The Midnight Library!One of the biggest takeaways: we're not only important in our own lives, but in the lives of those we interact with. Our small connections can have a major impact on the people around us.As writers, we also discuss the importance of tenses in our own stories (and spoiler: our own lives!) and when and why to introduce characters into the narrative.Writing prompt: Soap opera - slapping someone - powerRead Grace's short story here: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/09/and-the-winner-is-by-grace-olscamp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/09/and-the-winner-is-by-grace-olscamp/</a>Read Megan's short story here:

Episode 8: Emerging From The Midnight Library

First things first: we're updating our episode structure! We'll now publish two writing-specific episodes each month and two book club episodes each month.In this episode, we talk about abandoning projects and characters. Megan has decided to *gasp* abandon her current project. Which really means she's putting it on her hard drive where it will torment her endlessly until she eventually returns to it.Grace talks about cutting characters out of her book and the ever-popular term, "Murdering your darlings."We both advocate for having too much information, description, characters, and plot holes to deal with and excavate during the editing phase.Here's a link to Megan's favorite Magic Eight Ball: https://eightball.tridelphia.net/This week's writing prompt: Young adult - listening to music - digitalRead Grace's short story here: https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/16/fantasy-double-hitter-by-grace-olscamp/Read Megan's short story here: https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/16/the-land-of-skiddlysit-by-megan-walsh/Purchase your copy of Yolk: https://amzn.to/2MWUFMyPurchase Luster by Raven Leilani: https://amzn.to/3rpSIqK**We are part of the Amazon Affiliates program, so every time you make a purchase through our links you help support this podcast!

First things first: we're updating our episode structure! We'll now publish two writing-specific episodes each month and two book club episodes each month.In this episode, we talk about abandoning projects and characters. Megan has decided to *gasp* abandon her current project. Which really means she's putting it on her hard drive where it will torment her endlessly until she eventually returns to it.Grace talks about cutting characters out of her book and the ever-popular term, "Murdering your darlings."We both advocate for having too much information, description, characters, and plot holes to deal with and excavate during the editing phase.Here's a link to Megan's favorite Magic Eight Ball: <a href="https://eightball.tridelphia.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://eightball.tridelphia.net/</a>This week's writing prompt: Young adult - listening to music - digitalRead Grace's short story here: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/16/fantasy-double-hitter-by-grace-olscamp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/16/fantasy-double-hitter-by-grace-olscamp/</a>Read Megan's short story here: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/16/the-land-of-skiddlysit-by-megan-walsh/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/16/the-land-of-skiddlysit-by-megan-walsh/</a>Purchase your copy of Yolk: <a href="https://amzn.to/2MWUFMy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2MWUFMy</a>Purchase Luster by Raven Leilani: <a href="https://amzn.to/3rpSIqK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3rpSIqK</a>**We are part of the Amazon Affiliates program, so every time you make a purchase through our links you help support this podcast!

Episode 9: Abandonment Issues

Welcome to the Writer’s Climax! We are a podcast for aspiring writers, casual readers, published authors, and everyone in between. Each week, we celebrate (and bemoan) the writing process, discuss our current reads and projects, and provide weekly writing prompts. Once a month we welcome guest writers onto the pod to share their experience with writing. Sometimes inspired. Always outrageous. Never (not) a sex podcast.

CW: Eating disorders, racismWhat are the repercussions of perfectionism? How do you form an identity? What does it mean to be human?In this episode, Megan and Grace discuss the first 200 pages of Yolk, a young adult novel by Mary H.K. Choi. In this roller-coaster of a novel, we follow our narrator and protagonist, 20-year-old Jayne, as she grapples with life in New York City. After her sister's cancer diagnosis, Jayne tries to navigate even more: identity fraud, an eating disorder, and the lies that have prevented her from living more fully and authentically. Danielle's Website: https://storybrookeismyhome.wordpress.com/Labrinth on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2feDdbD5araYcm6JhFHHw7?si=weXn5U3jQgiXKlsf7b9e4AGrace's story: https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/23/my-type-by-grace-olscamp/Megan's story: https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/23/musical-theory-by-megan-walsh/Story prompt: Magical realism - discovering - individual

CW: Eating disorders, racismWhat are the repercussions of perfectionism? How do you form an identity? What does it mean to be human?In this episode, Megan and Grace discuss the first 200 pages of Yolk, a young adult novel by Mary H.K. Choi. In this roller-coaster of a novel, we follow our narrator and protagonist, 20-year-old Jayne, as she grapples with life in New York City. After her sister's cancer diagnosis, Jayne tries to navigate even more: identity fraud, an eating disorder, and the lies that have prevented her from living more fully and authentically. Danielle's Website: <a href="https://storybrookeismyhome.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://storybrookeismyhome.wordpress.com/</a>Labrinth on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2feDdbD5araYcm6JhFHHw7?si=weXn5U3jQgiXKlsf7b9e4A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/artist/2feDdbD5araYcm6JhFHHw7?si=weXn5U3jQgiXKlsf7b9e4A</a>Grace's story: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/23/my-type-by-grace-olscamp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/23/my-type-by-grace-olscamp/</a>Megan's story: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/23/musical-theory-by-megan-walsh/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/23/musical-theory-by-megan-walsh/</a>Story prompt: Magical realism - discovering - individual

Episode 10: Yolk and Identity Crisis

What does it mean to be a writer? How can you stay committed to your writing projects? In this episode, we talk about our writing projects and the natural upheaval that comes with writing something that's book-length and years-long.We also talk about launching our Patreon! If you want a dedicated space to talk about our current book club pick or an online writing community, consider supporting us and gaining access to our private writing and reading communities!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcastCheck out Brandon Sanderson Stormlight Archives Series: https://amzn.to/31wAUPpRead Megan's story here: https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/30/between-realms-by-megan-walsh/Read Grace's story here: https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/30/wheels-of-the-mind-by-grace-olscamp/Buy Blindness by Jose Saramago: https://amzn.to/2QJfNqY**We are part of the Amazon Affiliates program which means every time you purchase through our links we get a small percentage of the profit. Thank you for supporting us!

What does it mean to be a writer? How can you stay committed to your writing projects? In this episode, we talk about our writing projects and the natural upheaval that comes with writing something that's book-length and years-long.We also talk about launching our Patreon! If you want a dedicated space to talk about our current book club pick or an online writing community, consider supporting us and gaining access to our private writing and reading communities!Support us on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcast</a>Check out Brandon Sanderson Stormlight Archives Series: <a href="https://amzn.to/31wAUPp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/31wAUPp</a>Read Megan's story here: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/30/between-realms-by-megan-walsh/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/30/between-realms-by-megan-walsh/</a>Read Grace's story here: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/30/wheels-of-the-mind-by-grace-olscamp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/03/30/wheels-of-the-mind-by-grace-olscamp/</a>Buy Blindness by Jose Saramago: <a href="https://amzn.to/2QJfNqY" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2QJfNqY</a>**We are part of the Amazon Affiliates program which means every time you purchase through our links we get a small percentage of the profit. Thank you for supporting us!

Episode 11: On Learning to Start and Stay Committed to Writing Projects

Mary H.K. Choi

CW: Eating disorders, disordered eating, racismIn this episode, we talk about the intensities of Jayne's ED, the sporadic relationship between Jayne and her family, and the character development of our favorite Yolk characters.We also talk about plot: when are there too many plot points? Could this book have done with a little less chaos? Tune in to find out!Plus, we pitch and pick our next book!Next week's story prompt: A 500-1,000 word short story with the character from last week's character sketchED Resources: -National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/-National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) https://anad.org/Join our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcastSnag a copy of The Lost Apothecary here: https://amzn.to/39tCnubRead Grace's character sketch: https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/04/06/character-sketch-by-grace-olscamp/Read Megan's character sketch: https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/04/06/character-sketch-by-megan-walsh/Submit your own character sketch: https://thewritersclimax.com/contact/

CW: Eating disorders, disordered eating, racismIn this episode, we talk about the intensities of Jayne's ED, the sporadic relationship between Jayne and her family, and the character development of our favorite Yolk characters.We also talk about plot: when are there too many plot points? Could this book have done with a little less chaos? Tune in to find out!Plus, we pitch and pick our next book!Next week's story prompt: A 500-1,000 word short story with the character from last week's character sketchED Resources: -National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) <a href="https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/</a>-National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) <a href="https://anad.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anad.org/</a>Join our community on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcast</a>Snag a copy of The Lost Apothecary here: <a href="https://amzn.to/39tCnub" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/39tCnub</a>Read Grace's character sketch: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/04/06/character-sketch-by-grace-olscamp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/04/06/character-sketch-by-grace-olscamp/</a>Read Megan's character sketch: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/04/06/character-sketch-by-megan-walsh/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/04/06/character-sketch-by-megan-walsh/</a>Submit your own character sketch: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/contact/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/contact/</a>

Episode 12: The Many Plot Points of Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi

Ever have trouble plotting? Can't figure out why your book isn't working? Want to get ahead of the editorial game? The Story Grid Method by Shawn Coyne has been a game-changer for both Megan and Grace. While Megan's still getting the hang of it, Grace's story grid is what type-a dreams are made of.Listen along as we discuss the various ways The Story Grid has helped us develop our novels and why we swear by it before starting our second drafts.Join our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcastCheck out The Story Grid Method by Shawn Coyne here: https://storygrid.com/You can also check out his podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-grid-podcast/id1049406375Grab a copy of The Lost Apothecary: https://amzn.to/39tCnub Read Grace's short story here:Read Megan's short story here: https://thewritersclimax.com/?p=293Submit your character story here: https://thewritersclimax.com/contact/This week's prompt: Poetry - Longing - Daisy

Ever have trouble plotting? Can't figure out why your book isn't working? Want to get ahead of the editorial game? The Story Grid Method by Shawn Coyne has been a game-changer for both Megan and Grace. While Megan's still getting the hang of it, Grace's story grid is what type-a dreams are made of.Listen along as we discuss the various ways The Story Grid has helped us develop our novels and why we swear by it before starting our second drafts.Join our community on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcast</a>Check out The Story Grid Method by Shawn Coyne here: <a href="https://storygrid.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://storygrid.com/</a> You can also check out his podcast here: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-grid-podcast/id1049406375" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-grid-podcast/id1049406375</a> Grab a copy of The Lost Apothecary: <a href="https://amzn.to/39tCnub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/39tCnub</a> Read Grace's short story here: Read Megan's short story here: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/?p=293" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/?p=293</a> Submit your character story here: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/contact/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/contact/</a> This week's prompt: Poetry - Longing - Daisy

Episode 13: The Story Grid Method

In this episode, Grace and Megan talk about the first half of The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. We discuss character development and the role empathy plays in creating characters with dark secrets.We also talk about writing a multiple POV book and the pros and cons of writing a novel that goes back and forth in time, told from multiple viewpoints.Also, how badass women are *in general*.Support us on Patreon and join our community of readers and writers here: https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcastBuy a copy of The Lost Apothecary here: https://amzn.to/39tCnubRead Megan's poem here: https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/04/19/aftermath-by-megan-walsh/Read Grace's poem here: https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/04/20/sleep-by-grace-olscamp/This week's prompt: Sci-Fi - Cleaning up a mess - ElusiveWe do participate in an affiliate program and books purchased through our links do give us a small kickback. Thanks for supporting us!

In this episode, Grace and Megan talk about the first half of The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. We discuss character development and the role empathy plays in creating characters with dark secrets.We also talk about writing a multiple POV book and the pros and cons of writing a novel that goes back and forth in time, told from multiple viewpoints.Also, how badass women are *in general*. Support us on Patreon and join our community of readers and writers here: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcast</a> Buy a copy of The Lost Apothecary here: <a href="https://amzn.to/39tCnub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/39tCnub</a> Read Megan's poem here: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/04/19/aftermath-by-megan-walsh/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/04/19/aftermath-by-megan-walsh/</a> Read Grace's poem here: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/04/20/sleep-by-grace-olscamp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/04/20/sleep-by-grace-olscamp/</a> This week's prompt: Sci-Fi - Cleaning up a mess - Elusive We do participate in an affiliate program and books purchased through our links do give us a small kickback. Thanks for supporting us!

Episode 14: Character Development in The Lost Apothecary

In this episode, we talk about *so many* aspects of the writing life like finding and applying for fellowships, stepping into new projects, and where ideas come from.We also pitch and pick our next book club pick, Infinite Country by Patricia Engel.Grace and Megan have decided to do their own version of NaNoWriMo in May! If you're interested in writing a quick, barebones, 50,000-word draft with us, you can join our Discord channel this month for free: https://discord.gg/YAE7AUz8Next week's prompt: Sci-fi - cleaning up a mess - elusiveGrab a copy of Infinite Country by Patricia Engel here: https://amzn.to/3nsxZl5Annie flash fiction story: https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/02/08/finding-annie-in-manhattan-by-megan-walsh/Poets &amp; Writers: https://www.pw.org/Submittable: https://www.submittable.com/Miami Emerging Writers Fellowship: https://www.miamibookfair.com/fellowships/NYC Midnight: http://www.nycmidnight.com/Fishtrap Fellowship: https://fishtrap.org/summer-fishtrap/yearlong-workshop/Sharma Shields: http://www.sharmashields.com/National Novel Writing Month (NaNo): https://nanowrimo.org/Discord link for MayNoWriMo: https://discord.gg/YAE7AUz8Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcastMegan's Short Story: https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/04/27/the-problem-with-pool-boys-by-megan-walsh/Grace's Short Story: https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/04/27/the-kings-court-by-grace-olscamp/

In this episode, we talk about *so many* aspects of the writing life like finding and applying for fellowships, stepping into new projects, and where ideas come from.We also pitch and pick our next book club pick, Infinite Country by Patricia Engel.Grace and Megan have decided to do their own version of NaNoWriMo in May! If you're interested in writing a quick, barebones, 50,000-word draft with us, you can join our Discord channel this month for free: <a href="https://discord.gg/YAE7AUz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/YAE7AUz8</a> Next week's prompt: Sci-fi - cleaning up a mess - elusive Grab a copy of Infinite Country by Patricia Engel here: <a href="https://amzn.to/3nsxZl5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3nsxZl5</a> Annie flash fiction story: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/02/08/finding-annie-in-manhattan-by-megan-walsh/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/02/08/finding-annie-in-manhattan-by-megan-walsh/</a> Poets &amp; Writers: <a href="https://www.pw.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pw.org/</a> Submittable: <a href="https://www.submittable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.submittable.com/</a> Miami Emerging Writers Fellowship: <a href="https://www.miamibookfair.com/fellowships/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.miamibookfair.com/fellowships/</a> NYC Midnight: <a href="http://www.nycmidnight.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nycmidnight.com/</a> Fishtrap Fellowship: <a href="https://fishtrap.org/summer-fishtrap/yearlong-workshop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://fishtrap.org/summer-fishtrap/yearlong-workshop/</a> Sharma Shields: <a href="http://www.sharmashields.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sharmashields.com/</a> National Novel Writing Month (NaNo): <a href="https://nanowrimo.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nanowrimo.org/</a> Discord link for MayNoWriMo: <a href="https://discord.gg/YAE7AUz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/YAE7AUz8</a> Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcast</a> Megan's Short Story: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/04/27/the-problem-with-pool-boys-by-megan-walsh/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/04/27/the-problem-with-pool-boys-by-megan-walsh/</a> Grace's Short Story: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/04/27/the-kings-court-by-grace-olscamp/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/04/27/the-kings-court-by-grace-olscamp/</a>

Episode 15: Expanding Your Writing Practice

In this episode, Grace and Megan discuss the second half of The Lost Apothecary. It. Was. A. WHIRLWIND. Murder accusations, jumping off bridges, solved mysteries, and our favorite: gaslighting. This book has it all! Tune in as we discuss the effectiveness of three main characters, the benefits of moving back and forth in time, and what we (specifically *Megan*) didn't quite love.We also choose our next book club pick, Infinite Country by Patricia Engel.This week's prompt: Historical fiction - making peace - togetherRead Megan's story: https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/05/04/gallivanting-across-the-multiverse-by-megan-walsh/Read Grace's story: https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/05/04/a-flight-of-peace-by-grace-olscamp/Join our writing community on Patreon (it's poppin'!): https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcastSubmit your short stories: https://thewritersclimax.com/contact/Need audio editing? Contact Nick Heys...he the best!: whitemountainaudio@gmail.comFollow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/writersclimaxpodcast/

In this episode, Grace and Megan discuss the second half of The Lost Apothecary. It. Was. A. WHIRLWIND. Murder accusations, jumping off bridges, solved mysteries, and our favorite: gaslighting. This book has it all! Tune in as we discuss the effectiveness of three main characters, the benefits of moving back and forth in time, and what we (specifically *Megan*) didn't quite love.We also choose our next book club pick, Infinite Country by Patricia Engel. This week's prompt: Historical fiction - making peace - together Read Megan's story: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/05/04/gallivanting-across-the-multiverse-by-megan-walsh/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/05/04/gallivanting-across-the-multiverse-by-megan-walsh/</a> Read Grace's story: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/05/04/a-flight-of-peace-by-grace-olscamp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/2021/05/04/a-flight-of-peace-by-grace-olscamp/</a> Join our writing community on Patreon (it's poppin'!): <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcast</a> Submit your short stories: <a href="https://thewritersclimax.com/contact/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewritersclimax.com/contact/</a> Need audio editing? Contact Nick Heys...he the best!: whitemountainaudio@gmail.com Follow us on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/writersclimaxpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/writersclimaxpodcast/</a>

Episode 16: When Things Don't Go As Planned, The Lost Apothecary

In this episode, Megan and Grace don't know the roll-out of their own podcast and think it's May 4th. This is a time-traveling episode! Not really. But we do talk about other trippy topics like: #MAYNOWRIMO, our very own month-long writing sprint to get a shitty-and-fast first draft of our books onto the page.Where do ideas come from? How do we generate characters? How in this wild and raucous world do you plot a novel? We discuss all this and more in episode 17.Learn more about NaNoWriMo: https://nanowrimo.org/Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcastJoin our #MayNoWriMo community on Discord: https://discord.gg/KqXeHFJfr4Need audio editing? Contact Nick Heys: whitemountainaudio@gmail.com

In this episode, Megan and Grace don't know the roll-out of their own podcast and think it's May 4th. This is a time-traveling episode! Not really. But we do talk about other trippy topics like: #MAYNOWRIMO, our very own month-long writing sprint to get a shitty-and-fast first draft of our books onto the page.Where do ideas come from? How do we generate characters? How in this wild and raucous world do you plot a novel? We discuss all this and more in episode 17.Learn more about NaNoWriMo: <a href="https://nanowrimo.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nanowrimo.org/</a> Support us on Patreon! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcast</a> Join our #MayNoWriMo community on Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/KqXeHFJfr4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/KqXeHFJfr4</a> Need audio editing? Contact Nick Heys: whitemountainaudio@gmail.com

Episode 17: Plotting, Pantsing, and Writing Sh*tty & Fast First Drafts

Buckle up, folks. In this episode, Megan and Grace get righteously angry.Content warning: racism, sexual abuse, animal abuseInfinite Country by Patricia Engel is a power-packed novel about a family who leaves their home in Bogota to pursue the American Dream. But when they wake up, six months and one day later, on foreign soil, they launch themselves into undocumented status.We talk about so many political issues surrounding immigration as well as the notion of America. Our systems are broken and Engel crafts the brokenness with the kind of poise and precision we can all learn from.This week's writing prompt: Spoetry (a poem comprised of content from a spam e-mail) ha!Find a charity that works with refugees and immigrants: https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&amp;cpid=4665

Buckle up, folks. In this episode, Megan and Grace get righteously angry.Content warning: racism, sexual abuse, animal abuse Infinite Country by Patricia Engel is a power-packed novel about a family who leaves their home in Bogota to pursue the American Dream. But when they wake up, six months and one day later, on foreign soil, they launch themselves into undocumented status. We talk about so many political issues surrounding immigration as well as the notion of America. Our systems are broken and Engel crafts the brokenness with the kind of poise and precision we can all learn from. This week's writing prompt: Spoetry (a poem comprised of content from a spam e-mail) ha! Find a charity that works with refugees and immigrants: <a href="https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&amp;cpid=4665" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&amp;cpid=4665</a>

Episode 18: Unpacking Infinite Country

Welcome to (the beginning &amp; the end) of #MayNoWriMo! In this episode, we talk about the beginning of this month-long voyage into a fast and shitty first draft, while also recognizing the rate at which writing will become more difficult this month (spoiler: the rate was rapid-fire).We also talk about the tools we use for our writing projects and how to get started and stay inspired. And of course, we gush about how much we *love* our #MayNoWriMo community. They are the best and we are so thankful to every writer that's showed up to the page this month.Join our writing community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcastCheck out Scrivener: https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overviewListen to our Story Grid podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writers-climax/id1551193139?i=1000516965679Link to NaNoWriMo: https://nanowrimo.org/Join our #MayNoWriMo Discord channel: https://discord.gg/KqXeHFJfr4

Welcome to (the beginning &amp; the end) of #MayNoWriMo! In this episode, we talk about the beginning of this month-long voyage into a fast and shitty first draft, while also recognizing the rate at which writing will become more difficult this month (spoiler: the rate was rapid-fire).We also talk about the tools we use for our writing projects and how to get started and stay inspired. And of course, we gush about how much we *love* our #MayNoWriMo community. They are the best and we are so thankful to every writer that's showed up to the page this month. Join our writing community on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcast</a> Check out Scrivener: <a href="https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview</a> Listen to our Story Grid podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writers-climax/id1551193139?i=1000516965679" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writers-climax/id1551193139?i=1000516965679</a> Link to NaNoWriMo: <a href="https://nanowrimo.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nanowrimo.org/</a> Join our #MayNoWriMo Discord channel: <a href="https://discord.gg/KqXeHFJfr4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/KqXeHFJfr4</a>

Episode 19: Showing Up For Our Characters (And Ourselves!)

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