Revision Wizards

In this episode, V.E. Griffith and Miss Catherine M.H. discuss the ins and outs of creating a style guide for your editor! Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.com V.E. Griffith's website: https://www.vegriffith.com Miss Catherine M.H.'s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2409

In this episode, we discuss what to do to prepare for your editor, and what to expect from your editor. The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.com V.E. Griffith's website: https://www.vegriffith.com Miss Catherine M.H.'s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2409

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In this episode, V.E. Griffith and Miss Catherine M.H. welcome guest Sacha Black to discuss the nuances of creating compelling villains in storytelling. Sacha emphasizes the importance of humanizing villains, challenging the notion of them as caricatures of pure evil. According to her, villains, like protagonists, need strong motivations and a connection to their past wounds. Furthermore, their actions should reflect their unique perspective on morality, usually involving a critique of accepted societal norms. The discussion provides valuable insights into the craft of character development, particularly the need to approach villains as nuanced, multifaceted characters with their motivations and vulnerabilities. Books Anatomy of a Best Seller by Sacha Black Find Sacha Website: https://saschablack.co.uk Patreon: https://patreon.com/sachablack Instagram: @sachablackauthor Podcast The Rebel Author Podcast, available in all podcast players The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.com V.E. Griffith's website: https://www.vegriffith.com Miss Catherine M.H.'s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2358

In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith talk again with J.P. Rindfleisch IX, this time about theme and his concept of Story Hypothesis. They discuss how to create a story hypothesis using Max Nief's nine basic needs. Find J.P. on the internet: https://storyhypothesis.com Movies Toy Story (1995) Star Wars (1977) Books The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (2008) Harry Potter (series) by J.K. Rowling Mandrake Manor by J.P. Rindfleisch IX NRDS by J.P. Rindfleisch IX and Jeff Elkins The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.com V.E. Griffith's website: https://www.vegriffith.com Miss Catherine M.H.'s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2400

This week, all the chat about what's going on, and we announce a few month hiatus to get us ready for the new year!

In this episode, hosts Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith talk with Zack Jeffries about his new book "Break Through to 'The End'", a book of prompts that isn't like your traditional writing prompts, designed specifically for neurodivergent writers but useful for anyone who finds traditional prompts difficult! Find Zack online! Book: Break Through to "The End" Tiktok: #zprompt or @jeffriesbooks Website: https://jeffriesbooks.com Other Books The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression by Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman Save the Cat: The Last Book On Screenwriting You'll Ever Need by Blake Snyder Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.com V.E. Griffith's website: https://www.vegriffith.com Miss Catherine M.H.'s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2396

This week's personal update, live from New York!

In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith discuss proofreading - what is it, when to get it, what to expect, and how much it costs! The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.com V.E. Griffith's website: https://www.vegriffith.com Miss Catherine M.H.'s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2394

This week, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith talk about what's going on in their worlds on a more personal, less formal level!

In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith discuss the details of line editing, including what it is, how and when to get ready for a line edit, what to expect from your editor. how to best communicate with them, and what it will cost. The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.com V.E. Griffith's website: https://www.vegriffith.com Miss Catherine M.H.'s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2386

This week, both Miss Catherine and V.E. Griffith have some new announcements!

In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith discuss developmental editing. What is it, how does it work, and what does it cost? The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.com V.E. Griffith's website: https://www.vegriffith.com Miss Catherine M.H.'s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2363

In this episode, V.E. Griffith and guest Three Story Method Editor Valerie Ihsan do a scene analysis of a short story by Miss Catherine M.H. and Ran Weingartner. The story is a reader magnet for Miss Catherine's story Scandal's Pen. The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.com V.E. Griffith's website: https://www.vegriffith.com Miss Catherine M.H.'s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Valerie Ihasn's website: https://www.valerieihsan.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2383

In this podcast episode, authors Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith host guest Sacha Black, a UK-based author known for her non-fiction work and a new series of lesbian sapphic fantasy romances under the pen name Ruby Roe. The conversation focuses on Sacha's writing and editing process, which she distinguishes between fiction and non-fiction. For her fiction work, Sacha adopts a fast-drafting method, then performs a substantive edit addressing story structure, characters, pacing, and prose. For non-fiction, Sacha writes in non-sequential chunks that are later structured, followed by substantive editing and proofreading. Both processes are accelerated by her competitive nature, with her writing speed increasing significantly when writing alongside others. Books A Game of Hearts and Heists by Ruby Roe A Game of Romance and Ruin by Ruby Roe Find Sacha Website: https://saschablack.co.uk Instagram: @sachablackauthor Sites Ohwrite - https://ohwrite.co Podcast The Rebel Author Podcast, available in all podcast players The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.com V.E. Griffith's website: https://www.vegriffith.com Miss Catherine M.H.'s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2356

This week's personal update from V.E. Griffith and Miss Catherine M.H.!

In this episode, returning guest Jeff Elkins talks with V.E. Griffith and Miss Catherine M.H. about dialogue, and the keys to writing fantastic dialogue that will engage your readers and help them fall in love with your characters. Find Jeff at https://dialoguedoctor.com Books The Dialogue Doctor Will See You Now: How To Write Dialogue And Characters Readers Will Love Dialogue: The Art of Verbal Action for Page, Stage and Screen by Robert McKee Movies/Videos The Brave Little Toaster (1987) The Shapes of Stories by Kurt Vonnegut (2004) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOGru_4z1Vc) Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.com V.E. Griffith's website: https://www.vegriffith.com Miss Catherine M.H.'s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2352