Brew & Ink Podcast

There's a great book or movie, and they decide to make a sequel ... and it stinks. What makes a good sequel? The Brew & Ink crew talk about sequels, good and bad, and then Steven reads his flash fict…

The worst thing for a writer is to have a revolutionary idea to just lose it or forget it later. How do authors take notes and keep track of ideas and research? Join the Brew & Ink crew for the discu…

How important is social media to the modern author? Agents and publishers talk about platform and play a numbers game with engagement and other terms. Listen as the Brew & Ink team give their thought…

Every author has to learn how to market themselves and engage an audience. Most authors with small to mid level publishers, and especially self-publishers, have to know about marketing. But none of u…

How do writers create conflict with their characters? We love stories with dire, important conflict, something we can connect with. How do we as writers create that? Join our crew as we discuss that …

Welcome back to the Brew & Ink Podcast! This next season will be a MURDER MYSTERY called MIDNIGHT SHOWING - a man has been poisoned and murdered at a midnight comedy show. Dr. Jack Wolfe, our investi…

Writers might dread the process, but editing is a necessary part of producing a great book. Listen to the interview with Catherine Jones Payne - author and expert editor - as we explore the need for …

What are your favorite Christmas stories? Merry Christmas! As we get into the holiday season, the Brew & Ink crew discuss their favorite Christmas stories and movies, old and new. Then Katie and Evie…

Stepping out and stepping up! Enjoy clips and interviews from the GALA to raise money for the local county library here in Gwinnett, GA. Bill, Steven, and Britt attended the event, comment, and discu…

Controversy ahead! What are some of the popular stories that you actually hate? The Brew & Ink crew discuss some famous books and franchises that we don't like and why. Then Sarah and Katie each read…

What does an author, or any artist or small business owner, need to know about art direction and marketing? Cody Morehead caught the bug of graphic design a few years ago, and after learning about ma…

To get anywhere in writing, and life, we deal with rejection and failure. The Brew & Ink crew discuss how we deal with rejection of something so personal like our stories and why it can be a good thi…

How can people live generously in an industry sometimes known for being super competitive and cutthroat? Not just generous but over generous? Authors Michelle Medlock Adams and Bethany Jett talk abou…

With Halloween coming next week, what are the stories that scare you the most? The Brew & Ink crew discuss their favorite horror stories before the Wild Card competition with the title 3 Quarters and…

What the heck is Wattpad? With over 15k followers (and counting) on Wattpad, author and YouTuber Elizabeth Newsom gives her experience, expertise, and tips on how the platform can help writers. Then …

"There are no small roles, only small actors." Minor characters give context, flavor, or even serve the story in a major way. Some of our favorite characters are considered "minor" in the story. The …

Does rejection make you quit? As writers and authors, we choose a life of rejection, especially when trying to get an agent or published. Listen to this great interview with successful author Bryan D…

How does a writer get inspired for a new project? Listen as our Brew & Ink crew delve into the different ways and struggles for a writer to begin a new project. Then the Flash Fiction Competition con…