WCRI Flash Brief

Jamais Jochim

A reposting of the Alexa Flash Brief, this offers some quick tips for writers and marketers. Check out the full podcast, available on iTunes, Spotify, and other podcast sites.

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The Advantages of a Paying Job

The Advantages of a Paying Job

There's no reason to quit your day job...at least, not until things take off.

The Advantages of a Paying Job

The Advantages of a Paying Job

There's no reason to quit your day job...at least, not until things take off.

But Will It Sell?

But Will It Sell?

When you are looking at potential merch for your comic, make sure that you ask yourself if it will sell. Please Support the Channel:

The Outside is Your Friend

The Outside is Your Friend

Sometimes you need to go outside. The sun is your friend.

Making The Advertising Budget Fit Your Needs

Making The Advertising Budget Fit Your Needs

When deciding on the advertising budget, make sure that you are using it to advertise as efficiently as possible.

The Flow is the Thing

The Flow is the Thing

The flow of the story is the most important thing.

Depths to Avoid

Depths to Avoid

There's a temptation to get a little crazy about exploring characters in your writing; don't go deeper than you need.

Sometimes You Need to Apologize

Sometimes You Need to Apologize

Sometimes you need to apologize. Don't let your ego get in the way.

Does Anyone Really Know What Lit Is?

Does Anyone Really Know What Lit Is?

Don't worry about if your story is going to be considered "literature"; no one really knows what it is, and it's usually not what you want to be.

Not Everything Is About Politics

Not Everything Is About Politics

While you shouldn't be afraid to discuss politics in your writing, don't go overboard: Too much political talk can ruin the story, making it little more than a mere screed.

Research Tangents

Research Tangents

When you research don't be afraid to explore all of the weird tangents that come up. They can only help your story.

Always Be Marketing

Always Be Marketing

Your project can't survive if no one hears about it. Do what you can to make sure everyone hears about it!

Apply Critical Thinking

Apply Critical Thinking

When you start doing research, keep in mind that you should question every source that you come across.

Let The Politics Fly!

Let The Politics Fly!

Any expression of a person's creativity will express things important to that person; as such feel free to talk about politics if it's what you want to talk about.

Don't Worry About Copying

Don't Worry About Copying

Too many writers worry about working in original territory when they should just worry about writing a good story.

Adding A Little Flourish

Adding A Little Flourish

A little extra detail can help create an identifiable character. Add those peacock feathers, red caps, and...dare I say it? Twirl those mustaches!

What Did Your Character Have For Lunch?

What Did Your Character Have For Lunch?

Anyone can do all of the bio stuff; it takes a real world-builder to know what the foods of the world are.

Question Medical Advice

Question Medical Advice

It's your life. Do you really want to deal with medical advice that may cost you that?

Videogame Therapy

Videogame Therapy

Passion is fine; anger is not. Video games can be an excellent therapeutic tool to deal with your anger.

Establish Your Routine

Establish Your Routine

Rituals and routines keep you regular. Establishing them as quickly as possible is always a good idea.

Google Yourself

Google Yourself

You need to protect your rights and reputation. The first step is to use a search engine to see what's going on in that regard.