Punch Keys
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Punch Keys gives writer support to keep you punching those keys. Cass Kay and Poppy Minnix talk about fiction novel writing over a glass of wine every Wednesday night. Uncork and join us!
Punch Keys
2y ago
This week, Cass and Poppy talk about how they tackle editing and how to find the best story hiding within your unedited words.
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://www.punchkeys.com ..read more
Punch Keys
2y ago
This week, Poppy and Cass discuss what genre expectations are and how they can give insight on how to turn readers into mega fans. Come on, don't shudder at the word expectations. You got this!
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://www.punchkeys.com ..read more
Punch Keys
2y ago
This week, Poppy and Cass break down series writing for fiction novelists. The different types, tips and tricks for keeping you consistent, and power to keep punching the keys!
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-write-a-series/
http://punchkeys.com ..read more
Punch Keys
2y ago
This week, Poppy and Cass talk with Lauren Blackwood about her debut novel, Within These Wicked Walls. Her novel was selected for the Reese book club and is a NYT best seller. She discusses her novel, character building, and the music that inspires her characters.
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://www.punchkeys.com
https://www.laurenblackwood.com
https://www.instagram.com/laurenblackwoodwrites/
https://twitter.com/LJ_Blackwood
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/basic-pitches/id1540910625
https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/
https://pitchwars.org/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYNMTo ..read more
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2y ago
You read that right. Podcast takeover! Steamy, romance, indie author Imogen Keeper interviews our very own Poppy Minnix about her newest release, Holiday Hotel.
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://www.punchkeys.com
https://poppyminnix.com
https://www.imogenkeeper.com
https://www.amazon.com/Holiday-Hotel-Simona-Island-Book-ebook/dp/B09JL64JRV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V0WRZWEZ92RG&keywords=holiday+hotel+poppy+minnix&qid=1638335743&sprefix=holiday+hotel%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-1
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm ..read more
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2y ago
This week, Poppy and Cass discuss how to pick a pen name and then use it to step into the world of social media as an author. It's all about making friends. You've got this! Below are our podcast and author social media links if you want a buddy to cheer you on. Twitter: @punchkeys @casskaywrites @poppyminnix Instagram: @punch.keys @poppyminnix
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://www.punchkeys.com
http://www.buildbookbuzz.com
https://kindlepreneur.com/social-media-for-writers/
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm ..read more
Punch Keys
2y ago
This week, Poppy and Cass interview Paul Bradly Carr on his recent release of 1414°, braving self-publishing, embracing the journey that's got him here, and everything in-between.
Books and Authors Mentioned in the Episode: A Uterus Is a Feature, Not a Bug by Sarah Lacy Haven't They Grown by Sophie Hannah The Startup Wife by Tahmima Anam Imposter Syndrom by Kathy Wang The Moving Toyshop by Edmund Crispin Agatha Christie Ruth Wara
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://www.punchkeys.com
https://bookworm.fm/
https://www.ingramspark.com/
http://www.paulbradleycarr.com Twitter handle: @paulbradl ..read more
Punch Keys
2y ago
This week, Poppy and Cass discuss what to do with your completed, first-draft manuscript. And no, the answer is not query it. Take a deep breath. Let's talk about editing and what it entails beyond spellcheck and filter word searches.
As promised in the episode, here are Cass and Poppy's individual checklists for editing. Cass Editing Checklist Gathering Info Before Diving In
Combine all beta notes and make a list of problem areas and suggestions I want to address
Make notes of cupcake adjustments from areas beta readers were confused
Look over my own research notes and see what I forgot to p ..read more
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2y ago
This week, Poppy and Cass talk with Jason (Danger Ranger) about his life experience as an army ranger and law enforcement. He shares how military and crime have affected him psychologically and how he fights depression and seeing the worst in every scenario. Developing characters in your story that are other than you can be an uphill battle. In this interview, we show how it works to reach out, listen, and broaden the depth of your knowledge base.
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://www.punchkeys.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg3PR4QN8hk
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm ..read more
Punch Keys
2y ago
This week, Poppy and Cass discuss cleaning up prose and scultping words in order to get the best version of your story. Make sure to stop by our website if you'd like to join our writer tribe on discord.
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://www.punchkeys.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm ..read more