
20.11: Kit Lit. Q&A Aboard the WX Cruise, with Mark Oshiro, Kate McKean, and Sandra Tayler
While on a boat in Mexico, we were joined by author Mark Oshiro and literary agent Kate McKean. In addition to our hosts, they answered questions that were asked by our cruise attendees. Our answers included things such as how much space a character should take up and how to find the balance between plot-focused and character-focused novels. We also tackled questions about worldbuilding, motivation, and deadlines. <\/span><\/p> Homework: Ask someone a question about writing, either to learn more about what they're working on or to work through a project of your own.<\/span><\/p> P.S. Our Writing Excuses cruise is over 50% sold out! Secure your spot today at <\/span>www.writingexcuses.com\/retreats<\/a><\/p> Sign up for our newsletter<\/a><\/p> Credits: Your hosts for this episode were Mary Robinette Kowal, Dan Wells, Sandra Tayler, Mark Oshiro, and Kate McKean. Our guest was Chuck Tingle. It was produced by Emma Reynolds, recorded by Marshall Carr, Jr., and mastered by Alex Jackson.<\/p> Join Our Writing Community! <\/span><\/p> Patreon<\/a><\/p> Instagram<\/a><\/p> Threads<\/a><\/p> Bluesky<\/a><\/p> TikTok<\/a><\/p> YouTube<\/a><\/p> Facebook<\/a><\/p> Fifteen minutes long, because you're in a hurry, and we're not that smart.<\/p>","artwork":{"src":"https:\/\/is4-ssl.mzstatic.com\/image\/thumb\/Podcasts126\/v4\/b4\/4e\/b4\/b44eb490-4ec7-54b3-4ffb-5cd6709d080e\/mza_10181694129969956226.jpg\/1200x1200bb.jpg","srcset":["\/img\/empty.gif 10w","https:\/\/is4-ssl.mzstatic.com\/image\/thumb\/Podcasts126\/v4\/b4\/4e\/b4\/b44eb490-4ec7-54b3-4ffb-5cd6709d080e\/mza_10181694129969956226.jpg\/80x80bb-75.jpg 80w","https:\/\/is4-ssl.mzstatic.com\/image\/thumb\/Podcasts126\/v4\/b4\/4e\/b4\/b44eb490-4ec7-54b3-4ffb-5cd6709d080e\/mza_10181694129969956226.jpg\/160x160bb-75.jpg 160w","https:\/\/is4-ssl.mzstatic.com\/image\/thumb\/Podcasts126\/v4\/b4\/4e\/b4\/b44eb490-4ec7-54b3-4ffb-5cd6709d080e\/mza_10181694129969956226.jpg\/320x320bb-75.jpg 320w","https:\/\/is4-ssl.mzstatic.com\/image\/thumb\/Podcasts126\/v4\/b4\/4e\/b4\/b44eb490-4ec7-54b3-4ffb-5cd6709d080e\/mza_10181694129969956226.jpg\/640x640bb-75.jpg 640w","https:\/\/is4-ssl.mzstatic.com\/image\/thumb\/Podcasts126\/v4\/b4\/4e\/b4\/b44eb490-4ec7-54b3-4ffb-5cd6709d080e\/mza_10181694129969956226.jpg\/1280x1280bb-75.jpg 1280w"]},"url":"https:\/\/american-podcasts.com\/podcast\/writing-excuses"}})">
Our Sponsors:
* Visit kinsta.com to get your first month free when you sign up today!
Support this podcast at \u2014 https:\/\/redcircle.com\/writing-excuses2130\/donations<\/a>
Advertising Inquiries: https:\/\/redcircle.com\/brands<\/a>
Privacy & Opt-Out: https:\/\/redcircle.com\/privacy<\/a>","mediaUrl":"https:\/\/audio3.redcircle.com\/episodes\/3c80f2e6-f7c8-46ac-8f5f-31b8381f2e52\/stream.mp3","mediaType":"audio\/mpeg","mediaDuration":null,"mediaDurationText":null,"releaseDate":"2025-03-16","artwork":{"src":"https:\/\/is4-ssl.mzstatic.com\/image\/thumb\/Podcasts126\/v4\/b4\/4e\/b4\/b44eb490-4ec7-54b3-4ffb-5cd6709d080e\/mza_10181694129969956226.jpg\/1200x1200bb.jpg","srcset":["\/img\/empty.gif 10w","https:\/\/is4-ssl.mzstatic.com\/image\/thumb\/Podcasts126\/v4\/b4\/4e\/b4\/b44eb490-4ec7-54b3-4ffb-5cd6709d080e\/mza_10181694129969956226.jpg\/80x80bb-75.jpg 80w","https:\/\/is4-ssl.mzstatic.com\/image\/thumb\/Podcasts126\/v4\/b4\/4e\/b4\/b44eb490-4ec7-54b3-4ffb-5cd6709d080e\/mza_10181694129969956226.jpg\/160x160bb-75.jpg 160w","https:\/\/is4-ssl.mzstatic.com\/image\/thumb\/Podcasts126\/v4\/b4\/4e\/b4\/b44eb490-4ec7-54b3-4ffb-5cd6709d080e\/mza_10181694129969956226.jpg\/320x320bb-75.jpg 320w","https:\/\/is4-ssl.mzstatic.com\/image\/thumb\/Podcasts126\/v4\/b4\/4e\/b4\/b44eb490-4ec7-54b3-4ffb-5cd6709d080e\/mza_10181694129969956226.jpg\/640x640bb-75.jpg 640w","https:\/\/is4-ssl.mzstatic.com\/image\/thumb\/Podcasts126\/v4\/b4\/4e\/b4\/b44eb490-4ec7-54b3-4ffb-5cd6709d080e\/mza_10181694129969956226.jpg\/1280x1280bb-75.jpg 1280w"]},"url":"https:\/\/american-podcasts.com\/podcast\/writing-excuses\/20-11-kit-lit-q-a-aboard-the-wx-cruise-with-mark-o","guid":"9505cc80-fa37-449c-8894-476daf8547c3","podcast":{"id":"writing-excuses","name":"Writing Excuses","description":"
This episode was recorded live at our 2024 Writing Excuses Cruise. (Did you know that we host a writing retreat on a cruise every year!?! You can learn more at https://writingexcuses.com/retreats/.)
While on a boat in Mexico, we were joined by author Mark Oshiro and literary agent Kate McKean. In addition to our hosts, they answered questions that were asked by our cruise attendees. Our answers included things such as how much space a character should take up and how to find the balance between plot-focused and character-focused novels. We also tackled questions about worldbuilding, motivation, and deadlines.
Homework: Ask someone a question about writing, either to learn more about what they're working on or to work through a project of your own.
P.S. Our Writing Excuses cruise is over 50% sold out! Secure your spot today at www.writingexcuses.com/retreats
Credits: Your hosts for this episode were Mary Robinette Kowal, Dan Wells, Sandra Tayler, Mark Oshiro, and Kate McKean. Our guest was Chuck Tingle. It was produced by Emma Reynolds, recorded by Marshall Carr, Jr., and mastered by Alex Jackson.
Join Our Writing Community!
Our Sponsors:
* Visit kinsta.com to get your first month free when you sign up today!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Writing Excuses
Fifteen minutes long, because you're in a hurry, and we're not that smart.