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Working Writers
by Pete Aldin & Bryan Chaffin
Practical conversations about writing, publishing, and building a career as a working writer.
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Why Every Author Needs a Writing Group
Working Writers is a podcast about the craft, tools, publishing, and business of writing, hosted by Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin. Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin dig into writing and critique groups: why they matter, what writers can learn from critiquing other people’s work, and how the right group can make you a better writer. They also talk about online versus in-person groups, finding writers who share your level of commitment, recognizing when a group isn’t right for you, and more. Chapters: 00:00 Introductions00:56 Why Writers Need Writing Groups06:28 Learning by Critiquing Other Writers11:58 What Different Writers Bring to a Group15:32 The Online Writing Workshop17:50 Online vs. In-Person Writing Groups23:06 Writing Groups Might Come with Networking Opportunities36:30 Writing Group Etiquette and Group Dynamics44:53 How to Find Your Writing People47:48 Outro Links from This Episode: Critique.org Online Writing Workshop Follow Working Writers Working Margins Newsletter Threads Bluesky Instagram YouTube Pete’s Socials PeteAldin.com Threads Bluesky Instagram Facebook Author’s Page Bryan’s Socials GeekTells.com Threads Bluesky Instagram Facebook Author’s Page
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The Art of Not Explaining
Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin talk about trusting your readers, revealing worldbuilding through your characters, and resisting the urge to explain everything you’ve created. They look at examples from science fiction and fantasy, discuss when backstory actually belongs on the page, and explain why it’s perfectly fine—even desirable—for readers not to understand everything right away.
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Every Author Needs a Newsletter
In their inaugural episode, Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin talk about how important it is for every author to have their own newsletter and corresponding email list. They also talk about some of the resources available for managing your email list, how often to publish your newsletter, and ways to keep the content fresh and authentically in your voice.
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Working Writers: The Trailer
Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin introduce Working Writers, a podcast about the craft, tools, publishing, and business of writing.
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Practical conversations about writing, publishing, and building a career as a working writer.
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Working Writers is created and hosted by Pete Aldin & Bryan Chaffin.
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