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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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