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Writing a story is not a solitary action. Sometimes it takes a village to get your work to the finish line. That is where hiring professionals come in. Join the Three Scribes as they talk about the different editors and professionals that are out there, where you can find them, and what to expect when you are looking at contracts. Music Credit: Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Your drafting is finished! Time to celebrate! But wait, it's time to send your work to the butchers. Beta and sensitivity readers are a major part of refining your work and sometimes it can be painful. Join the Three Scribes as they talk about getting your work in the hands of Beta and Sensitivity readers, where you can find them, and the realities of what happens next. Music Credit: Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Your drafts are done, and now it's time to put on the shine. Doing story revisions is a vital part of the writing process. Join the Three Scribes as they talk about revisions and find out at what point is enough. Music Credit: Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Does drafting feel like an endless void to you? When is "One more draft" too many? You could cause damage to your story if you go too far! Join the Three Scribes as they talk about drafting and find out at what point is enough. The book of the month for Season 2, Episode 6 is Murder Your Darlings by Roy Peter Clark. Music Credit: Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

First, it starts with an idea. Next comes the organization of that idea into a plan and plot. After that, writers transformation of those plans into reality. Outlining is the key. Join the Three Scribes as they discuss why outlining is important regardless if you are a plotter or pantser. The book of the month for Season 2, Episode 5 is any book on drafting your story. Music Credit: Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

First, it starts with an idea. Next comes the organization of that idea into a plan and plot. After that, writers transformation of those plans into reality. Outlining is the key. Join the Three Scribes as they discuss why outlining is important regardless if you are a plotter or pantser. The book of the month for Season 2, Episode 5 is any book on drafting your story. Music Credit: Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

When you do your research, you are seeing what everybody else has seen. It's when you take that research and start writing, you are thinking about what nobody else has thought. That is the power of research. Join the Three Scribes as they dive into the methods of researching and why it's important! The book of the month for Season 2, Episode 4 is to read a book or visit a website that helps you understand various forms of outlining stories. Music Credit: Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

The world is your oyster, especially if you are the one creating it. Join the Three Scribes as they provide tips and break down the world building process. The book of the month for Season 2, Episode 3 is a book, website, or other resource to help you research a topic you are passionate about. Music Credit: Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Do you have a tendency to talk to yourself? If you are a writer it's ok! Those are just the voices of your characters in your head. Join the Three Scribes as they break down how to create dynamic characters in your stories. The book of the month for Season 2, Episode 2, is any book on world-building or use a site like World Anvil or Campfire. Music Credit: Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

It lingers in the back of your mind. It's not the voices; it's an idea! But what do you do with it? How do you take the idea and turn it into a concept? Let's discuss! The book of the month for Season 2, Episode 1, is Characters, Emotions, & Viewpoints by Nancy Kress. Music Credit: Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Your Hosts: Travis J. Croken, L.J. Stanton, and T.R. Albe present the season 2 kick-ass trailer for the literary podcast Scribe's Journey. No matter where you are in your literary journey, we have something for you. Scribe's Journey season 2 starts July 15th, 2022. Music Credit: Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

What do Goldilocks, Musketeers, and Star Wars all have in common? They are driven by the Rule of Three! It's a powerful principle in writing that says ideas, thoughts, events, characters or sentences that are presented in threes are more effective and memorable. The Three Scribes break down the common uses of the rule and how to find it in our world. The Book of the Month for Season 1, Episode 6 is The Science of Storytelling, by Will Storr. Music Credit: Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Ever feel like a Scooby Doo villain? Hiding behind a mask and hoping not to get caught. Imposter syndrome happens to everyone. Join the Three Scribes as they discuss their own experiences and how to battle when you feel you don't belong. The Book of the Month for Season 1, Episode 5 is any children's book. Music Credit: Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Do you write by the seat of your pants? Maybe you outline to the end of time? Are you a Plotter, a Pantser, or maybe a Plantser? The Three Scribes talk through their methods and analyze the different ways writers begin their journey. The Book of the Month for Season 1, Episode 4 is any book by Neil Gaiman. Music Credit: Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

What is a Trope? We define the word trope as "any type of figure of speech, image, theme, character type, or plot element that is used many times." You can find them in books, movies, and TV when you know what to look for. The Three Scribes break down the tropes found in the novel "I Am Legend" by Richard Matheson, and discuss the common tropes found in the media they love. The Season 1, Episode 3 book of the month is Plot & Structure, by James Scott Bell. Music Credit: Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

It's Campbell versus Vogler. Join the Three Scribes as they discuss the Monomyth and break down the stages of the most common story structure in fiction: The Hero's Journey! The Book of the Month for Season 1, Episode 2 is I Am Legend, by Richard Matheson. Music Credit: Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Out of the shadows...wait, that doesn't feel right. From the ashes of the...no stop, that is still wrong. In the smallest corner of the internet, three authors gather to share their successes and failures. Join us for the mythic origin story behind the Three Scribes! Music Credit: Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Your Hosts: Travis J. Croken, L.J. Stanton, and T.R. Albe present the epic trailer for the brand new literary podcast Scribe's Journey. No matter where you are in your literary journey, we have something for you. Scribe's Journey is launching on June 15th, 2022. Music Credit: Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy