Warp Drives Shortcuts #11: Revision Wants to Kill You
Release Date: 11/11/2019
Episode #49: Mary Sue Maisel
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This week we talk about The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel—who is so marvelous that she’s amazing at everything she tries her hand at. We also go into how she puts the godfather of her career in mortal peril without thinking twice.
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Warp Drives #48: Maisel vs. Mando
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This week, TJ and Dax take on The Mandalorian and the great big flaw in its worldbuilding.
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Warp Drives #47: Scraping Bacteria Poop
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And we're back with a new season, starting with an episode about the new Terminator film and how writing quality is a lie.
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Warp Drives Shortcuts #30: You’re a Winner
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You've made it! As you cross the finish line, take two minutes for a celebration of what you've accomplished this month.
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Warp Drives Shortcuts #29: Writing Advice is Useless
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After 29 days of offering writing advice, TJ finally admits that it's all garbage.
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Warp Drives Shortcuts #28: Play to Your Strengths
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TJ talks about how to construct the perfect feast day meal using the writing skills you're best at.
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Warp Drives Shortcuts #27: How to Read
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TJ talks about how to slow down and give a great reading that keeps the audience engaged.
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Warp Drives Shortcuts #26: The Myth of the Suffering Artist
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You don't have to feel terrible to produce good art. TJ shares some ways to avoid falling into harmful habits and how to find someone to have your back.
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Warp Drives Shortcuts #25: Self-Care for Writers
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Self-care is more than just long baths and hydration. TJ talks about special considerations for writers.
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Warp Drives Shortcuts #24: Sensitivity Readers
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TJ talks about why you need--and how you find--sensitivity readers for your novel.
info_outlineIf there's a worst part of writing, it's probably revision. Today, TJ talks us through the common misconceptions that writers have about revising and some strategies to mitigate the pain.