The Dead Robots' Society

Paul has thoughts about the new series Alien: Earth. Would the series work if it weren't part of the Alien franchise universe? The DRS Crew discusses world-building and the necessary ingredients of a…

Audible's new "Audible+" program will destroy the livelihoods of narrators and authors. How will it do that? The DRS Crew discusses, and V brings cats to help explain things.

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The DRS Crew discusses how to prioritize those pesky side gigs (anthologies, short-story magazines, etc) and decide whether they are compatible with your long-term goals.

In other words, knowing when…

Terry has published over forty novels. Paul? Almost twenty. V has contributed both her writing and vocal talents to dozens of novels. None of these things happened overnight and required persistence.

Author Doc Coleman joins Terry and Paul for a discussion on all things Steampunk, Gaslamp, and anything else we can think of.

Doc Coleman: https://www.doccoleman.com/

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When the world is filled with darkness and despair, creating art is one of the most courageous acts most of us can accomplish. Are we allowed to find joy in our creations during times of war, disease…

Writer's groups can be an excellent place to exchange ideas, discover new resources, and meet new people. They can also be toxic waste dumps.

What are the traits of good writing neighbors and neighbo…

Stuck for an idea? Want to pay homage to a class work? Is it in the public domain? If the answer is yes, it's your playground. The DRS Crew discusses.

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What tropes do you have to have in a romance? How about suspense versus thriller? The DRS Crew once again takes a question from chat and runs off the rails.

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The DRS Crew trolled the topics channel and hit paydirt.

We'll discuss how to tell when you're writing in the wrong genre, expectations of genres, and reader expectations. Should we have time, we'll …

The DRS Crew ruminates on procrastination, corraling future works so they don't impinge on the present.

Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site:  https://shadowpublicat…

V and Paul run through the standard operating procedure for posting your audiobooks and the various outlets.

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No matter the genre, no matter the plot, characters move, talk, and occasionally resort to fisticuffs when words don't work, or the writer gets bored.

How do you incorporate action into your scenes? …

How do you write for audio? Or more importantly, what pitfalls should you avoid? How do you deal with those pesky dialogue tags? And the DRS Crew pontificates on romance versus dark romance.

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Hey, you! What's your book's title and why? Will it bring the masses to your door? Or will it ensure they pass you by? The DRS Crew discusses the (not so) subtle art of titles. Bonus? We'll discuss t…

Chat asks what indies can learn from traditional publishers and vice versa. Prepare for opinions...

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Is there a difference between a plot and a sidequest? How do you know which one you're telling? And can an entire book be a sidequest? Terry wants to know.

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What are some of the pros and cons of using real-life events in your work? Do they make good backdrops or should you avoid them?

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What can writers learn from role-playing game design? Do role-playing games help writers grasp character and universe? The DRS Crew discusses.

Chat will bring their dice.

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What is "binge writing?" How do you get into the zone? More importantly, are there any 12 step programs to help you recover?

Creativity isn't stagnant. It comes and goes, no matter how skilled you ar…