May 19, 2026
In the last episode of the season before a long hiatus, Tim and Art discuss Tim's first 10,000 words of Draft 2, which Art has read and provided comments on. The conversation works through a range of author choices that Tim is still considering, specifically how the book is organized, the pros and cons of writing it in...
May 5, 2026
Tim discusses his experience at Theater Camp for Writers as well as a stint in a secluded home of a friend where he could live out his fantasy of being a professional writer for a week. Art explores strategies for expanding character in rewrites, especially in how supplying specific detail from real people in your life...
Apr 21, 2026
Tim and Art work through how to find your endings, discussing some helpful tips to prevent writing past your best ending, how to spot the best entry point into the story to maximize your payoff for the reader, and how novel endings differ in scope from short story endings.
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Apr 7, 2026
Tim and Art wrestle with the concept of finding your writing "voice," which is different from your "style." Tim asserts that voice is more subconscious expression and that style is your conscious or intentional effort. Art remains mystified how elusive voice has been for him at times, and how obvious it is when a story...
Mar 24, 2026
Tim and Art reveal the benefits of participating in the SmokeLong Quarterly March Micro Madness workshop, specifically in how it has impacted the style and quality of their feedback. Then Art poses three questions to consider when giving feedback to ensure the feedback is useful both for the receiver and the giver....