Writing Excuses 8.37: When Fail Happens in Yo...

How close is your reader to the story? Should they be closer? Today, our hosts get nerdy about narrative distance: the space between reader, narrator, character, and world. We talk POV, sensory detail, and familiarity—and how each can zoom a reader in or pull them back. From The ...  Show more

A story doesn’t always need the same tools from beginning to end. In this episode, we talk about recognizing when it’s time to shift gears—and how to make those changes feel intentional rather than abrupt. Our hosts look at transitions between action, dialogue, and tone, while ex ...  Show more

So, you messed up in your new job. How do you move forward? Key topics include: managing up, communication, difficult conversations, trustworthiness, careers. 

Today we're answering questions about the career of being a creator. We answer questions about failure, our most embarrassing moments, and how to ask the right interview questions. If you have questions for us, ask them here: https://www.thepublishpress.com/creator-support Learn ...  Show more

Do you ruminate endlessly on difficult work situations? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of David DeSteno, a psychologist at Northeastern University. They talk through what to do when your boss constantly criticizes you, you’ve been fired unexpectedly, or your c ...  Show more

You can't alway win at work. We all have career setbacks and disappointments - and learning how to deal with them is vital. We need to move on from our mistakes, accept that we're not superhuman, and be willing to see failure as the price of experimenting and taking risks. Former ...  Show more