Mar 7, 2022
Ep 029: Word-vomit & Zero Drafts
What exactly is a Zero Draft, how does one differ from an outline, and why might you want to give them a try? Grab a draft beer for this week's themed beverage and join D.C. and Avery as they discuss the subject!
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Books and authors mentioned:
* The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, by V.E. Schwab
* The Goldfinch, by Donna Tartt
* Jonathan Strange & Mister Norrell, by Susanna Clarke
* Piranesi, by Susanna Clarke
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Zero Draft Sample:
It shouldn’t be this easy, but there are no guards, not here, all I need to do is to avoid being seen by anyone [[draw this out, add tension, have her creeping around & maybe almost caught]]
I know for sure that tonight, Autumn will be alone. Every tenth day [[check this - is it really ten?]], he spends it without a consort or any other sort of companionship. [[explain this schedule earlier in the book]]
I knock on his door. A moment later, teh latch clicks, the knob turns. [[should they even have doors? maybe curtains o…