Thinking about making a new years "writing" resolution? Jacob talks effective strategies for setting realistic goals and the interplay between professional goals and personal lifestyle.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/archetypist/message ..read more

Have you been working on the same project for (many) years? Do you cycle through projects, distracted by the next shiny idea? In this episode, Kathleen talks about recognizing when it's time to keep revising your draft and when it's time to move on.  Follow us on Twitter @Archetypist_Pod and find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Archetypist --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/archetypist/message ..read more

In this episode, Jacob  discusses his process and how he brings a project from the idea phase to a completed first draft. Follow us on Twitter @Archetypist_Pod and find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Archetypist --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/archetypist/message ..read more

Do you dread the question, "So what are you working on?" Do you find yourself stumbling when you try to describe your latest project? Do you tend to criticize your work to deflect from discussing it before it's polished? If yes, we're here to help. Follow us on Twitter @Archetypist_Pod and find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Archetypist --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/archetypist/message ..read more

In this episode, Jacob defines "borrowed structure" and uses the first book of the Dresden Files ("Storm Front") as an example.  Follow us on Twitter @Archetypist_Pod and find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Archetypist --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/archetypist/message ..read more

In this episode, Jacob discusses the concept of Writer's Block and how the current vernacular gives it an almost preternatural power over us. We discuss various types of Emotional/Physical/psychological blocks and how identifying the root cause of your "writer's block" will help you create and effective strategy to move past it.   Follow us on Twitter @Archetypist_Pod and find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Archetypist --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/archetypist/message ..read more

In this episode, Jacob  details the fourth of the four different types of description, Poetic description and how to use it effectively in your writing. Follow us on Twitter @Archetypist_Pod and find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Archetypist For questions, comments, or if you want to be interviewed on the podcast, email us at Archetypistpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/archetypist/message ..read more

In this episode, Jacob  details the third of the four different types of description, Emotional description, and how to use it effectively in your writing. Follow us on Twitter @Archetypist_Pod and find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Archetypist For questions, comments, or if you want to be interviewed on the podcast, email us at Archetypistpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/archetypist/message ..read more

In this episode, Jacob  details the second of the four different types of description, sensory description and how to use it effectively in your writing. Follow us on Twitter @Archetypist_Pod and find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Archetypist For questions, comments, or if you want to be interviewed on the podcast, email us at Archetypistpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/archetypist/message ..read more

Kathleen on how to test your high concept for your novel BEFORE you start your rough draft.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/archetypist/message ..read more