This episode, hosted by Lon Varnadore and VE Griffith, dedicates episode 62 to the topic of editing timelines in writing. They define timelines, emphasizing its importance, especially when managing multiple points of view. The hosts discuss their individual methods for tracking timelines, with one preferring to discover issues during revision and the other utilizing software like Aeon Timeline for better organization. They explore how complex timelines, such as those with unique calendar systems, can pose significant challenges for writers, ultimately recommending the use of tools to identify and rectify inconsistencies and ensure internal consistency within the story.

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

Lon's Twitter/X: @lonvarnadore1

Lon's Instagram: @lon_scribbler

Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2648

This podcast episode, "Editing White Rooms," features a discussion between co-hosts Miss Catherine MH and VE Griffith, as they explore the concept of "white rooms" in writing—scenes lacking descriptive setting. They each share their personal struggles with incorporating setting details, with Miss Katherine MH tending to over-describe and VE Griffith often under-describing. The hosts offer practical advice for writers and editors on how to identify and address white rooms, emphasizing the importance of sensory details and character interaction with the environment to create a more immersive experience for the reader. They also touch upon the balance between providing sufficient detail and maintaining narrative pace, and the differing challenges of describing indoor versus outdoor settings.

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

Lon's Twitter/X: @lonvarnadore1

Lon's Instagram: @lon_scribbler

Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2646

In this episode, V.E. Griffith, Miss Catherine M.H., and Lon Varnadore discuss the process of editing worldbuilding in creative writing. They explore what worldbuilding entails, from creating the physical environment to the cultural nuances of a story. Each host shares their personal approach to editing worldbuilding, revealing they have different methods which depend on their individual writing style and the specific story or genre. Key areas discussed include using sensory details to enrich the world, incorporating cultural elements through character interactions and dialogue, and the importance of maintaining a consistent "story bible" to track changes made during the editing process. Ultimately, they conclude there is no single correct way to edit worldbuilding, but that practice and understanding one's own tendencies are crucial.

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

Lon's Twitter/X: @lonvarnadore1

Lon's Instagram: @lon_scribbler

Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2643