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The Walking Dave 11: The Worst Thing You Can Do As a Writer Today

May 7, 2014 by David W. Wright

Hi! This post was supposed to run on Monday, but I wound up holding onto it for a day or so to see if I still wanted to post it. Why would I hold it? Well, it’s kind of negative. I know, big surprise. But I try to keep these podcasts positive, because despite my now famous curmudgeonry, when it comes to creativity, I’m actually a rather positive person who hates when cynicism infects art. This post was inspired by some […]

Categories: podcast, Rant • Tags: creativity, haters, writers

The Walking Dave 10: Taking a Lesson From Stephan Pastis on Selling Your Art and Yourself

April 30, 2014 by David W. Wright

I taped this episode last week, but wound up using it for today because it was raining all day and night yesterday. In this episode, I talk about an industry in its death throes as artists attempt to cobble a living together. No, I’m not talking about traditional publishing (though I very well could be), I’m talking about newspapers, and comic artists. As someone who did comics for 10 years, I was both moved and depressed by watching the documentary Stripped. […]

Categories: podcast • Tags: comics, Stephan Pastis, stripped documentary

The Walking Dave 9: Play and the Short Story Terms of Service

April 28, 2014 by David W. Wright

Hey there. Dave here with a few notes. First — from now on, I’ll be posting updates on M,W,F. Next, we’re finally up on iTunes! Go check it out. And feel free to leave a review if you’re getting any enjoyment out of this podcast. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/david-w.-wright-podcast/id867072124 Back with an update in which I talk about my new favorite exercise — playing. I also talked about a short story I’m writing, Terms of Service, which we’ll be giving out free to […]

Categories: podcast • Tags: playing, short story, Terms of Service

The Walking Dave 8: Politics in Writing, and Kindle Serials

April 21, 2014 by David W. Wright

Hey, there. Dave here with an episode I did last Wednesday, which I was supposed to upload on Friday, but totally dropped the ball on. In this episode, I answer a reader question on whether I’d write politics into our books. I also talked about concern for Kindle Serials. In the next episode, I’ll talk about this weekend, and a bit of progress I made mentally. Listen to The Walking Dave: Episode 8 below: Or right click and save: The […]

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The Walking Dave 7: Back and Talking About Addiction and Diet Soda

April 16, 2014 by David W. Wright

Hey, all. I’m back. Sorry for the delay. I explain why in this episode. I meant to post this on Monday, but my schedule got slammed and I dropped the ball. On the plus side, I’ve already got tomorrow’s episode recorded and ready to go! In this episode I talk about being addicted to food, and even more, diet soda, and trying to kick it. Coming tomorrow, I answer a listener question about politics in fiction. Listen below: Or right click […]

Categories: podcast • Tags: diet soda

The Walking Dave Episode 6: Jason Gurley Covers, Crash, and Listener Question on Comics Versus Books

April 7, 2014 by David W. Wright

It’s Monday and I’m back on the road, walking and talking. Topics today: Non-spoiler mention of the Game of Thrones premiere. Editing Crash and Threshold. Jason Gurley’s awesome cover work and whether we should commission him to do Yesterday’s Gone covers. Then I answered a listener email from Laura who asked which I enjoy more making comic strips or writing books, and why? Listen below or right click and save: TheWalkingDavePodcast-Episode-6 Got a question or comment? Leave it below or email me. […]

Categories: art, podcast • Tags: comics, Crash, Jason Gurley, Threshold, writing, Yesterday's Gone

The Walking Dave Episode 5: On Meditation and Loss of My Best Friend, Todd

April 3, 2014 by David W. Wright

Just got done walking and here’s today’s podcast. Subjects included: Doing covers for Crash Brief mention of Ray Chase, the voice actor for Boricio. Talking about why I love the show, The Americans, so much. (no spoilers) Regret Meditation and I wrap things up discussing the anniversary of my best friend’s death. Note: in the podcast, I said Todd died 16 years ago. It is, in fact, 18 years ago. Not sure why I said 16, unless I was thinking of […]

Categories: podcast • Tags: Crash, loss, meditation, regret, Todd

The Walking Dave Episode 4: April Fool’s, and comics

April 2, 2014 by David W. Wright

Hey there! After being sick for all of last week, I’m back to walking. Thanks to everyone’s well wishes. First, I have to say that YES, yesterday’s post was an April Fool’s Day joke! The night before, I was talking with Carl Sinclair about doing something for April Fool’s Day. I pitched something, and Carl suggested the dancing thing, if I remember correctly, and I said YES! I must do that. Thanks to everyone who commented or emailed me regarding the post. […]

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The Walking Dave Episode 3: Comics, Inspiration

March 26, 2014 by David W. Wright

I’m sick today and the last two recordings I did, the audio was messed up, which meant I had to get off my ass and walk TODAY if I wanted a post up here. So, thank you, accountability! In this episode, I answered Heather’s question on what comic strips I liked and how they shaped my own characters. I also talked about the first thing which I truly loved about comic strips which shapes the stories I tell today. I wonder […]

Categories: podcast • Tags: comics, son

The Walking Dave Podcast Episode 2

March 25, 2014 by David W. Wright

Thanks to everyone who commented yesterday on the first post. In today’s episode (recorded last Thursday), I walked and talked about the story I’m working on, Crash. Don’t worry, no spoilers. I also talked about the music I’m listening to while writing Crash and why I think we like the music we like most. I talked about trying to get my son to listen to “cool” music. I talked about the hardest part of walking. I updated you on my bird […]

Categories: podcast • Tags: Crash, music

The Walking Dave Podcast 1

March 24, 2014 by David W. Wright

So, a few weeks ago on The Self Publishing Roundtable, we were interviewing author Nathan Lowell and one of the things that came up was the podcast he does when he goes walking each day. And I thought, wow, that is the best idea ever! So, naturally, I stole it. You see, I’ve been NEEDING to start a regular exercise habit for years. I’m 337 pounds, and not getting any lighter sitting at a desk 12 hours a day writing. […]

Categories: podcast • Tags: Nathan Lowell, walking

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