Smut & Sensibility

Episode 17.5: Compelling Characters & Wounds | Writing Tips

Amber and Aly are back got another manuscript minisode. This week, the ladies are doing a character workshop using the Emotional Wound Thesaurus by Angela Ackermann & Becca Puglisi. This craft book challenges you to dig deep to uncover your characters past. Subscribe to the Smut & Sensibility newsletter for updates and bonus content:   https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT [https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT] Check out our Book Nook recs on Bookshop.org [http://Bookshop.org] (http://bookshop.org/ [http://bookshop.org/]) (affiliate): https://tr.ee/booknookrecs [https://tr.ee/booknookrecs] E-book OUT NOW from Smut University Press: A MINNESOTAN’S GUIDE TO BREAKING THE ICE: http://tr.ee/MNguide [http://tr.ee/MNguide]   Join Smut University, a writing group for all genres run by traditionally published author, Sam Tschida! 14 day free trial. https://tr.ee/SmutU [https://tr.ee/SmutU] S&S Ladies: Amber IG: https://instagram.com/amberchristineauthor [https://instagram.com/amberchristineauthor] TT: https://www.tiktok.com/Amberchristineauthor [https://www.tiktok.com/Amberchristineauthor] Aly Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall [https://substack.com/@alyafterall]  TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites [https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites]  Connect with S&S! TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc [https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc] Instagram: https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT [https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT]   YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc [https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc] Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com [http://smutandsensibilitypod.com] (http://smutandsensibilitypod.com/ [http://smutandsensibilitypod.com/])  Bluesky: https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV [https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV]

Episode 17: Fool Proof Romance | Love Between the Beat Sheets | Does it live up to the hype?

Amber and Aly are back with another book review for craft corner. This week, the ladies are discussing FOOLPROOF ROMANCE: LOVE BETWEEN THE BEAT SHEETS by Christopher Downing. This craft book promises to help you craft a compelling romance novel filled with tension that goes beyond the classic plot beats. Does it live up to the hype? 0:00 – Introduction 2:20 – Book Nook 12:31 – Craft Corner 39:56 – Happy Endings Subscribe to the Smut & Sensibility newsletter for updates and bonus content:   https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT [https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT] Check out our Book Nook recs on Bookshop.org [http://Bookshop.org] (http://bookshop.org/ [http://bookshop.org/]) (affiliate): https://tr.ee/booknookrecs [https://tr.ee/booknookrecs] E-book OUT NOW from Smut University Press: A MINNESOTAN’S GUIDE TO BREAKING THE ICE: http://tr.ee/MNguide [http://tr.ee/MNguide]   Join Smut University, a writing group for all genres run by traditionally published author, Sam Tschida! 14 day free trial. https://tr.ee/SmutU [https://tr.ee/SmutU] S&S Ladies: Amber IG: https://instagram.com/amberchristineauthor [https://instagram.com/amberchristineauthor] TT: https://www.tiktok.com/Amberchristineauthor [https://www.tiktok.com/Amberchristineauthor] Aly Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall [https://substack.com/@alyafterall]  TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites [https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites]  Connect with S&S! TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc [https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc] Instagram: https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT [https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT]   YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc [https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc] Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com [http://smutandsensibilitypod.com] (http://smutandsensibilitypod.com/ [http://smutandsensibilitypod.com/])  Bluesky: https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV [https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV]

Episode 16.5: Writer Self-Sabatoge | Book to Movie Gossip | Character Special Traits

Amber and Aly are back this week for another manuscript minisode. This week, they are discussing writer self-sabotage, book to movie adaptation gossip, and for the main episode a character development exercise involving special traits. Buckle up for a fun episode! 0:00 – Introduction 1:12 – Aly Self-Sabotage 7:51 – Amber and Her Crow Goals 11:45 – Book to Movie Adaptation Gossip 20:53 – Minisode: Character Special Traits: Secret and Known Subscribe to the Smut & Sensibility newsletter for updates and bonus content:   https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT [https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT] Check out our Book Nook recs on Bookshop.org [http://Bookshop.org] (http://bookshop.org/ [http://bookshop.org/]) (affiliate): https://tr.ee/booknookrecs [https://tr.ee/booknookrecs] E-book OUT NOW from Smut University Press: A MINNESOTAN’S GUIDE TO BREAKING THE ICE: http://tr.ee/MNguide [http://tr.ee/MNguide]    Join Smut University, a writing group for all genres run by traditionally published author, Sam Tschida! 14 day free trial. https://tr.ee/SmutU [https://tr.ee/SmutU] S&S Ladies: Amber IG: https://instagram.com/amberchristineauthor [https://instagram.com/amberchristineauthor] TT: https://www.tiktok.com/Amberchristineauthor [https://www.tiktok.com/Amberchristineauthor] Aly Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall [https://substack.com/@alyafterall]  TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites [https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites]  Connect with S&S! TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc [https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc] Instagram: https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT [https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT]   YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc [https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc] Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com [http://smutandsensibilitypod.com] (http://smutandsensibilitypod.com/ [http://smutandsensibilitypod.com/])  Bluesky: https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV [https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV]

Episode 16: The Five Sentence Method - Does it Live up to the Hype? | Writing Craft Review

Amber and Aly are back this week for another writing craft corner. This week, they are discussing the viral TikTok craft book, THE FIVE SENTENCE METHOD by Rebecca Thorne. 0:00 – Introduction 1:27 – Book Nook 16:24 – Craft Corner: The Five Sentence Method 49:02 – Happy Endings Subscribe to the Smut & Sensibility newsletter for updates and bonus content:   https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT [https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT] Check out our Book Nook recs on Bookshop.org [http://Bookshop.org] (http://bookshop.org/ [http://bookshop.org/]) (affiliate): https://tr.ee/booknookrecs [https://tr.ee/booknookrecs] E-book OUT NOW from Smut University Press: A MINNESOTAN’S GUIDE TO BREAKING THE ICE: http://tr.ee/MNguide [http://tr.ee/MNguide]    Join Smut University, a writing group for all genres run by traditionally published author, Sam Tschida! 14 day free trial. https://tr.ee/SmutU [https://tr.ee/SmutU] S&S Ladies: Amber IG: https://instagram.com/amberchristineauthor [https://instagram.com/amberchristineauthor] TT: https://www.tiktok.com/Amberchristineauthor [https://www.tiktok.com/Amberchristineauthor] Aly Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall [https://substack.com/@alyafterall]  TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites [https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites]  Connect with S&S! TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc [https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc] Instagram: https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT [https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT]   YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc [https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc] Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com [http://smutandsensibilitypod.com] (http://smutandsensibilitypod.com/ [http://smutandsensibilitypod.com/])  Bluesky: https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV [https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV]

Episode 15: Talking Anywhere With You with author Ellie Palmer | Hot Man in a Van | Writing Tips

Amber and Aly are back with USA Today Bestselling author, Ellie Palmer, to chat about her most recent release, ANYWHERE WITH YOU! They chat about writing craft, Ellie’s camper van and truck stop research while writing this book, and what reality TV show her characters would star in. ANYWHERE WITH YOU is available everywhere now! Ellie Palmer: https://www.elliepalmerwrites.com/ [https://www.elliepalmerwrites.com/] Subscribe to the Smut & Sensibility newsletter for updates and bonus content:   https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT [https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT] Check out our Book Nook recs on Bookshop.org [http://Bookshop.org] (http://bookshop.org/ [http://bookshop.org/]) (affiliate): https://tr.ee/booknookrecs [https://tr.ee/booknookrecs] E-book OUT NOW from Smut University Press: A MINNESOTAN’S GUIDE TO BREAKING THE ICE: https://tr.ee/MNguide [http://tr.ee/MNguide]    Join Smut University, a writing group for all genres run by traditionally published author, Sam Tschida! 14 day free trial. https://tr.ee/SmutU [https://tr.ee/SmutU] S&S Ladies: Amber: IG: https://instagram.com/amberchristineauthor [https://instagram.com/amberchristineauthor] TT: https://www.tiktok.com/Amberchristineauthor?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@amberchristineauthor?_r=1&_t=ZT-95LEvdMx3L3] Aly Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall [https://substack.com/@alyafterall]  TT: tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites  [https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites?_r=1&_t=ZT-95LEzAxddb3] Connect with S&S! TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc [https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc] Instagram: https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT [https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT]   YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc [https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc] Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com [http://smutandsensibilitypod.com] (http://smutandsensibilitypod.com/ [http://smutandsensibilitypod.com/])  Bluesky: https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV [https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV]