We’ll be talking about something that can really elevate your writing: the power of subtext in storytelling. It’s one of those elements that, when done right, adds a whole new layer of meaning to your work!

Picks of the Week:

BJ: Skyward by Brandon Sanderson

H: Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe

Mentioned in the Episode:

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Breaking Bad (TV Show)

Mad Men (TV Show)

Welcome to a tool deep dive episode, where we highlight the features and the challenges of a tool we think you’ll find helpful as a writer. And the tool we’ll be talking about today is Tarot! Are you curious about tarot? Using a tarot deck can be a fun way to infuse your writing life with inspiration and encouragement.

Picks of the Week:

• H: A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat

• BJ: A Descent into the Maelström by Edgar Allan Poe

Mentioned in the Episode:

• This Might Hurt Tarot Deck

• Modern Witch Tarot Deck

• Good Karma Tarot Deck

• The Biddy Tarot Podcast

• Guided Tarot by Stefanie Caponi

• The Ultimate Guide to Tarot by Liz Dean

• Tarot for Writers by Corinne Kenner

• Tarot for the Fiction Writer by Paula Scardamalia

• Typewriter Tarot (Creative Coven)

We’ll be gathering around our metaphorical fireplace for a fireside chat. We’ll be talking about writing like an Olympian and accepting that it never gets easy… and that’s okay. It’s all about the endurance and dedication required to keep going, no matter how long you’ve been at it.

Picks of the Week:

BJ: Signal to Noise by Eric Nylund

H: Bring Up The Bodies by Hilary Mantel

If you have your own suggestions on how to write like an Olympian, let us know by writing to us at writingwithfriendspodcast@gmail.com.