In which the Bards address several questions from Twitter:

* how long does it take for a writer to finish a book and turn it in to their editor?

* is it better to do craft exercises or keep working on a book that might not be good enough?

* if you’re writing in multiple genres, which one should you try to publish first?

* what is the difference between a story’s plot and its conflict?

P.S. Patrons at the 2Legit2Quit level, please email your monthly question to askthebards at gmail dot com this week so we can be sure to answer it on the Patrons Only podcast we record this Thursday!

And, as always, we cover Things That Will Blow Your Mind.

Things mentioned:

The Kick-Ass Writer by Chuck Wendig

Story Genius by Lisa Cron

Mouse Guard by David Peterson (Kevin)

Avatar: The Last Airbender (now on Netflix) (Kevin and Delilah both recommend!)

Bryan Konietzko’s eBay auctions to benefit the Navajo Relief Fund for Covid (check his Instagram for current links)

Void Merch (Delilah)