DIY MFA Radio Gabriela Pereira

Welcome, today is DIY MFA’s monthly Craft Jam. Once a month, Christa and I jam about the craft. In these episodes, we do a deep dive into various craft topics like character development, story structure, world building and more. 
This month’s episode is a deep dive into how to craft the perfect book ending.
 
In this episode Christa and I discuss: The three major components of an ending
Types of endings for your story
My top tip when choosing the the right ending
For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/475

Welcome, today is DIY MFA’s monthly Craft Jam. Once a month, Christa and I will be jamming about the craft. In these episodes, we’ll be doing a deep dive into various craft topics like character development, story structure, world building and more. 
This month’s episode is a deep dive into how to Nail Your Narration.
 
In this episode Christa and I discuss: Why narration is so important in your writing
What to keep in mind when choosing a point of view and narrative voice
Gabriela’s top tip on how to nail your narration
For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/474

Today’s episode is our monthly Craft Jam. This is a new feature at DIY MFA, where once a month, Christa and I will be jamming about the craft. In these episodes, we’ll be doing a deep dive into various craft topics like character development, story structure, world building, and more.
 
In this episode, Christa and I discuss: Key aspects and methods to focus on during the revision process.
The importance of feedback from others during revision.
A helpful type of mindset to keep throughout your progress.
For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/473

Today’s episode is our monthly Craft Jam. This is a new feature at DIY MFA, where once a month, Christa and I will be jamming about the craft. In these episodes, we’ll be doing a deep dive into various craft topics like character development, story structure, world building and more. This month’s episode is a deep dive into Conferences.
 
In this episode Christa and I discuss: Should one attend a conference as a beginner writer?
How to choose the right conference to attend.
The nuts and bolts on how to prepare for a conference. 
For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/472

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Kathy Reichs. We’ll be talking about her book The Bone Hacker and how to craft a bestselling thriller series.
Kathy Reichs’ first novel Déjà Dead, published in 1997, won the Ellis Award for Best First Novel and was an international bestseller. To date, she has written twenty-two novels featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. Kathy was also a producer of Fox Television’s longest running scripted drama, Bones, which was based on her work and her novels. One of very few forensic anthropologists certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology, Kathy divides her time between Charlotte, North Carolina, and Montreal, Québec.
You can find her on her website or follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
 
In this episode Kathy Reichs and I discuss: How to write each book in a series with different aspects while keeping it entertaining. 
Keeping the main character consistent but also allowing room for them to grow and change throughout a series. 
Adapting a series to television, the differences and challenges of writing a television script vs. a novel. 
Plus, Kathy’s #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/471

Today’s episode is our monthly Craft Jam. This is a new feature at DIY MFA, where once a month, Lori and I will be jamming about the craft. In these episodes, we’ll be doing a deep dive into various craft topics like character development, story structure, world building, and more. This month’s episode is a deep dive into Draft Zero.
 
In this episode Lori and I discuss: What exactly Draft Zero is and what comes next.
Finding a routine that works for you and how to keep it from getting stale.
Why you need to practice finishing and what to do when you get stuck.
Plus, our #1 reading recommendation on craft books. For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/470