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Working Writers

Pete Aldin & Bryan Chaffin

Practical conversations about writing, publishing, and building a career as a working writer.

Episodes 3

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Tuesday · 42 min
The Art of Not Explaining
Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin talk about trusting your readers, revealing worldbuilding through your characters, and resisting the urge to explain everything you’ve created. They look at examples from science fiction and fantasy, discuss when backstory actually belongs on the page, and explain why it’s perfectly fine—even desirable—for readers not to understand everything right away.
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August 25 · 48 min
Every Author Needs a Newsletter
In their inaugural episode, Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin talk about how important it is for every author to have their own newsletter and corresponding email list. They also talk about some of the resources available for managing your email list, how often to publish your newsletter, and ways to keep the content fresh and authentically in your voice.
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August 23 · 1 min
Working Writers: The Trailer
Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin introduce Working Writers, a podcast about the craft, tools, publishing, and business of writing.
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