In this episode of Killer Prose, Tanner sits down with author R.M. Galardo to discuss her latest book, 'Traveler,' and its development from her initial work, 'Sister.' They talk about the complexities of series writing, exploring how 'Heirloom' evolved into 'Traveler' and the lessons learned during the writing journey. The conversation also highlights the importance of writing courses and communities, particularly Holly's Writing Classes, and the specific tools, like the Octopus Map used for plotting.

Tanner wraps things up by sharing updates on his own writing process and the practicality of using dictation to manage workload and boost productivity.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:05 Welcome Back, Rebecca Lardo

01:17 The Journey from 'Sister' to 'Traveler'

02:05 Challenges and Rewrites

04:00 Planning the Series Arc

05:23 Character Development and Revisions

07:03 Writing Techniques and Inspirations

10:33 Balancing Artistic Vision and Market Demands

23:53 Balancing Creativity and Commerce

25:38 The Importance of Community in Writing

28:59 Navigating Critique Groups

31:25 Developing a Writing Process

34:25 Consistency and Motivation in Writing

40:37 Exploring Dictation for Writing

44:47 Upcoming Projects and Announcements

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Intro & Outro music: Super Strange Synths by YellowTree -- https://freesound.org/s/482961/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

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Time Management Episode: https://www.killerprose.com/managing-your-most-valuable-resource-as-a-writer-time/

Story Evolution and Writing Processes with R.M. Galardo