The guys are back with a lot to talk about! Ian has the next installment of The Reeve series well underway and Matt has taught his first classes. A discussion on incorporating writing into other art forms turns into a revelation for Matt, and he is left with a lot to think about in terms of writing goals and how to go about meeting them. And as always, they have two brand new stories for you!
Read MoreEpisode 61 - And That Is Why I Snapped
The guys are back after some unplanned time off. Matt shares some big news and they discuss Ian’s approach to his next novel, sans-outline. As always, they finish up with two brand new stories for you.
Read MoreEpisode 60 - It Was In The Lettuce
Ian has released the final installment of The Driver Series out into the wild! The guys dig into the details surrounding the release, then discuss the WGA strike before getting into this month’s stories.
Read MoreEpisode 59 - His Face Was The Real Problem
This month, Ian gives us a synopsis of The Driver Series, in preparation for the release of the final installment, “The Blinding End,” on May 29th. Afterwards, we have two brand new stories for you - Ian continues the Exodus saga, and Matt has kickstarted what hopes to be his very first novel-in-progress.
Read MoreEpisode 58 - He Seems Finicky...
This month, Ian has moved from the drafting to editing stage in the final installment of The Driver series, and the guys discuss how they use the thesaurus during their writing process before getting into this month’s stories.
Read MoreEpisode 57 - World Gone Geek
It’s the 2nd Annual Promptly Written/World Gone Geek Crossover EXTRAVAGANZA! Jeff, Yuta, and Allea drop by for a special edition of the PW Book Club, then hang around to listen to us read our stories.
Read MoreEpisode 56 - A Creeping Malaise
This month, the guys discuss The Menu, Go Set A Watchman, and give a quick update on what they’re working on before getting into this month’s stories.
Read MoreEpisode 55 - Now That Looks Like A Mouthful
It’s a new year, so the guys look back on 2022 and talk about their goals for 2023 before getting into this month’s stories.
Read MoreEpisode 54 - Christmas Bonus: NYC Midnight FFC
Merry Christmas! Enjoy this special bonus episode where the guys read the stories they created during the 2022 NYC Midnight Flash Fiction Challenge!
Read MoreEpisode 53 - We Have The Meats
What’s up, everyone? The Promptly Written Book Club returns this month! The guys read A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens for the first time and give their reactions. They also take a trip to Watch Corner before reading two brand new stories for you. Happy Holidays!
Read MoreEpisode 52 - Whatever You Do...Don't Call 911
This month, the guys talk about their experience participating in the NYC Midnight Flash Fiction Challenge, then Matt rants about a book he set out to read and ultimately gave up on. And as always, they’ve got two brand new stories for you!
Read MoreEpisode 51 - A Triumphant Return
This month, the guys are celebrating the release of their latest short story collection and anticipating the next round of the NYC Midnight Flash Fiction Challenge. The main discussion revolves around the overuse of adjectives, and shifts into personal technique and intent during their writing process. And as always, they’ve got two brand new stories for you!
Read MoreEpisode 50 - Double The Stories, Double The Fun
The guys make their triumphant return. After a couple months off, they’re back with double the stories to celebrate their 50th episode!
Read MoreEpisode 49 - Anomaly
This month, disaster strikes and throws a wrench into everything.
Read MoreEpisode 48 - You Really Gotta Shove It In There
This month, the guys discuss imposter syndrome, anxiety in taking on new challenges, and an upcoming flash fiction challenge that really adds pressure to the process. And as always, they’ve got two brand new stories!
Read MoreEpisode 47 - The Doctor Says It's Not Contagious
This month, the guys discuss the changes that a story goes through from initial conception to what ends up on the page. They discuss the potential pros and cons of lucid dreaming, Stephen King, and Matt “wins” Camp NaNoWriMo. All of this before we get to this month’s stories!
Read MoreEpisode 46 - It Had Flashing Lights But It Wasn't A Plane
This month, the guys discuss how they approach research when starting a new project. And to change things up a bit, they paid homage to a childhood favorite when crafting this month’s stories. It was a/an (adjective) blast!
Read MoreEpisode 45 - Option 1
It’s the Promptly Written/World Gone Geek Crossover Extravaganza!!! Jeff, Yuta, and Allea join us for a special edition of the PW Book Club, in which we discuss The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester. Then, they stick around and give us their thoughts on our stories for this month!
Read MoreEpisode 44 - Well, It's 3 A.M.
This month, the guys discuss word choice and how that impacts the accessibility of the work to potential readers. Plus, Coheed and Cambria, Kindle Vella, this month’s stories, and an exciting announcement!
Read MoreEpisode 43 - The Expected Surprise
Happy New Year! As per tradition, the guys kick off 2022 by breaking down their reading and writing goals for the year. They also take a trip to Watch Corner, say goodbye to a writing legend, and discuss Ian’s latest release, “Villains,” the second book in “The Reeve” series. When it comes time for the stories, Matt goes a bit against the grain this month.
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