Episode 291 – zero to published, part 1
by Dan Repperger
* (0:27) Introducing our guests and setting up the discussion. You can find the relevant links at the bottom of this post.
* (11:18) What motivated each author to get started.
* (17:18) Tips for seeing a project through to completion. Collaboration, accountability to an audience, and the danger of relying on a “future self”. The importance of small, realistic milestones.
* (28:45) The closest they came to failure and what kept it from happening.
* (41:14) Setting a reasonable view of success.
* (49:08) Editing non-fiction. The relationship between legends, history, and the cultural context of both.
Hosts: Chuck, Dan, Joel, John, Tristan
The discussion continues in part 2! In the meantime, you can find the work of these fine folks at the following links.
Chuck Wills’ Chronicles of Spire in ebook or print.
Joel Dalenberg and Tristan Zimmerman’s The GM’s Real World Reference on DriveThru. You can also find Tristan over at Dragonlance Canticle.
John Grana’s Bloodmoon Goblins on DriveThru and Paizo.
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You guys know you used this title back in 239 down to the ‘part 1′, right?
Great episode none the less.
I did not. Doh!
Loved this episode. I’ve been listening for a few months now and this is the first time I’ve been compelled to write in.
It inspired me to keep at my own writing.
Thanks.
I’m glad to hear it, James! I think that’s the best sort of outcome we could have hoped for with this two-parter: inspiring people to stay motivated and/or get back on the horse. After recording this episode, there’s already been some changes in my own writing in terms of better goal-setting and accountability.