Ep 55: The One About Writing Standalone Stories Vs. Series... AND VIDEO! The Dudes In Hyperspace podcast

Ep 55: The one about writing standalone stories vs. series... AND VIDEO!

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(The Dudes in Hyperspace Podcast is presented by Chris Kennedy Publishing.)

The guys take a stab at video podcasting for some good, old-fashioned craft talk — specifically the challenges and benefits of writing standalone stories versus series.

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The News

The guys go “around the horn” with news on their various writing projects and event schedules.

Ian — LibertyCon recap + looking ahead to local events around the FL Panhandle
Rob — Eldros Legacy updates, other odds and ends.
Kevin — Fantasy project updates, upcoming cons.

Topic Segment: Writing Standalone Stories. Vs. Series

Topics include:

Which story style is easier to craft?
How does that play out for plotters vs. pantsers?
Examples of standalone stories the guys are proud to have written.
What happens when a planned standalone story BECOMES a series by the time the initial tale has finished?
The perils of writing sequels to great standalone stories.
What makes for a good self-contained short story?
Tips for authors.

Got a question for the Dudes about this or other craft-related subjects? Be sure to catch up with us in the CKP – The Factory Floor Facebook group!

Halftime

The guys break down the latest happenings around Chris Kennedy Publishing including this week’s new release — GODS OF WAR by William S. Frisbee. Grab yours today at https://amzn.to/3arzjm8

Ian also runs down the latest audio and book news from CKP including a chance for readers to score new reads for less than a buck!

Pod Mail Segment

The guys answer questions from their listeners!

Subjects Include:

Baker Mayfield traded to the Carolina Panthers.
Stranger Things Season 4 review.
Underrated bands from the 80s.
The USFL crowns a champion.
Ezra Miller may get recast as Barry Allen/ the Flash because he’s (allegedly) an idiot.

The Dudes’ Pod Mail segment is presented by the International Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors (IASFA). Be sure to visit their website to learn more about the big scifi short story giveaway happening later this month!

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