Blurb In this episode of Book Crew, Dirk Hooper and Beth A. Freely dive deep into one of the biggest questions writers face: should you plot your book or write by the seat of your pants? Dirk reveals his evolving plotting system, complete with notebooks, note cards, character arcs, and beat sheets, while Beth explains […]

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Blurb After a long break, Book Crew is back, and this catch-up episode is packed with real-life challenges, creative momentum, and exciting plans for the future. Dirk Hooper shares his journey through a health scare and a complete tech overhaul that derailed everything, while Beth A. Freely reveals just how prolific she’s been, dropping books, […]

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Blurb This episode of Book Crew dives deep into the art of historical storytelling, as Beth A. Freely delivers a powerful breakdown of how to balance research, imagination, and emotional truth in fiction. From samurai armor to pirate footwear, and even the hidden pitfalls of “presentism,” this conversation explores what truly brings a story to […]

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