Our question for today’s mini episode is...

How and why should I write until failure?

Today we'll talk about how to write to failure both in terms of honing your craft and in terms of sharing your work with an audience.

Do you have thoughts on failure and the writing life? Do you have ways you push to failure that I didn’t mention? We'd love to hear from you. Our email address writingwithfriendspodcast@gmail.com.

Mentioned in the Episode

Zone of Proximal Development by WestEd

How Often Should You Take Your Sets to Fail? (StrengthLog Podcast)

Our question for today’s mini episode is...

How do I keep up a writing practice when life gets busy?

We'll discuss four strategies for staying engaged in your writing practice when other responsibilities loom large. Mentioned in the Episode:

Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg

Atomic Habits by James Clear

The Revision Spreadsheet (WWF Episodes S4E3 and S1E10)

Our question for today’s mini episode is...

Why Do Plot Twists Matter?

If you find crafting plot twists a little baffling, or you're unsure if your current story would even benefit from a plot twist, this episode's for you! We'll dive into a fantastic example of a plot twist and discuss the benefits of incorporating plot twists into storylines. What are the plot twists in your current project? Okay, maybe you don’t want to give spoilers, but if you have more questions on this topic or tips of your own, write to us at writingwithfriendspodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you.

Mentioned in the Episode

S4E16: How Much should I plan and outline before writing?