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How can exposition be used as a pacing tool, and not just a way to convey information? We attempt to answer this question on today’s episode! Our hosts discuss how exposition naturally slows a story down, creating space for readers to process events, build tension, and deepen the ...  Show more

Our hosts explore the many tools writers can use to control pacing. We discuss how cadence, transitions, tone, sentence structure, and white space can all speed up or slow down a reader’s experience. And remember, fast is not inherently better than slow! This conversation highlig ...  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