Tropes 101
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este chat about tropes in the beginning of a mini-series that will get into more specific tropes as it goes on. Check out their latest novel, Emissary to the Frost Wolf, on Amazon!
Dec 18, 2024•24 min
L&S Fables: The Indie Author Experience
Indie Authors Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about writing, publishing, and everything in between. Check out their website www.lsfables.com to join the newsletter, send podcast questions, or read up on their latest releases.
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Episodes
On Content Warnings
Content Warnings for this Episode: Moderate Cursing Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este chat about content warnings—a savvy business decision and a nice thing to do for potential readers. Check out their latest novel, Emissary to the Frost Wolf, on Amazon!
Nov 30, 2024•20 min
Angels, Demons, Dragons, and Trolls
Join Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este for a Halloween special on the sorts of characters that go bump in the night. Check out their latest novel, Emissary to the Frost Wolf, on Amazon!
Oct 28, 2024•26 min
Writing Groups and Feedback
Liv made a writing group! Here's why you need one too. Check out our latest novel, Emissary to the Frost Wolf, available on Amazon!
Sep 27, 2024•26 min
The L&S Fables Plotting Method
We've talked vaguely about plotting in old episodes but never went through our method in detail. Until now! In this episode, we walk you through our method of planning a book. Check out our latest novel, Emissary to the Frost Wolf, available on Amazon!
Aug 30, 2024•34 min
World Building 101
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about World Building for Indie Authors. (Again!) Check out their latest novel, Emissary to the Frost Wolf, available on Amazon!
Jul 29, 2024•33 min
Mental Health for Indie Authors
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about Mental Health for Indie Authors. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon! Link to Byron Katie's website: https://thework.com
Jun 24, 2024•31 min
Interview: Sterling D'Este
Liv Savell interviews her longtime writing partner, Sterling D'Este. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
May 27, 2024•30 min
Interview: Liv Savell
Sterling D'Este interviews her longtime writing partner, Liv Savell. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
Apr 29, 2024•23 min
On Romantic Subplots
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about romance when it's not the genre. Happy Valentines! Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
Feb 12, 2024•18 min
Diversity in Books
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about diversity in writing—why they choose to have it, and tips on how. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
Jan 29, 2024•28 min
Self Improvement for Indie Authors
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about how to stay sharp—both in your writing and the world of self publishing. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
Dec 29, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 11
A Day in the Life of an Indie Author
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about the day-to-day of self-publishing. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
Nov 27, 2023•21 min
Writing Suspence and Other Spooky Things
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about the nuts and bolts of suspenceful writing. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
Nov 03, 2023•34 min
Novel 101: First Steps
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about the bare bones of planning a story. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
Sep 30, 2023•28 min
Becoming an Indie Author
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about their experience of self-publishing and what being an indie author is like. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
Aug 28, 2023•17 min
03:06 Content/Trigger Warnings for Novels
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about content warnings, why they're essential, and how they can help you sell more books. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
Jul 21, 2023•15 min
03:05 Character Mini Series V: Side Character
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about side characters, why they're important, and how to use them to flesh out your world. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
Jun 09, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 5
03:04 Character Mini Series IV: Character Morality
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about characters and how their morality informs things like inner voice and agency within the world of your story. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
Apr 28, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 4
03:03 Character Mini Series III: Character Death
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about characters and why sometimes they should die (and also when they shouldn't). Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
Mar 24, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 3
03:02 Character Mini Series II: Character Flaws
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about characters and why things ought to be wrong with them. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
Feb 24, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 2
03:01 Character Mini Series I: Archetypes and Character Creation
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about characters and how to start creating them. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
Jan 25, 2023•33 min
02:09 The Rule of Cool
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about verisimilitude in fantasy novels. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
Dec 19, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 9
02:08: What is Epic Fantasy?
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about different types of fantasy novels and why it matters for marketing. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, coming to Amazon on November 30th!
Nov 23, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 8
02:07: Interview with Veronica Camara
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk with Veronica Camara about inclusivity online and in social media and how it affects indie authors. Check out their latest novel, Death Seeker, on Amazon! (LINK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KMNBKN9)
Oct 26, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 7
02:06: Interview with Kat Winters
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk with Kat Winters about writing, characters, and her book, Free Me. Check out their latest novel, Death Seeker, on Amazon! (LINK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KMNBKN9)
Sep 30, 2022•31 min
02:05: Interview with Juliette Dunn
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk with Julliette Dunn about writing, science-fiction, and representation. Check out their latest novel, Death Seeker, on Amazon! (LINK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KMNBKN9)
Aug 23, 2022•31 min
02.04: Interview with Venessa Kelley
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk with Venessa Kelley about artwork, covers, and commissions. Check out their latest novel, Death Seeker, on Amazon! (LINK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KMNBKN9)
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 4
02.03: Gods, Monsters, and Villains (Oh my!)
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about writing powerful antagonist characters. Check out their latest novel, Death Seeker, on Amazon! (LINK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KMNBKN9)
May 24, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 3
02.02: Interview with Nerdy Book Box
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk with Tamara from Nerdy Book Box about the business side of the book industry. Check out their latest novel, Death Seeker, on Amazon! (LINK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KMNBKN9)
Apr 11, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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