//podcastplus.net/feed/podcast~389b82d47e393ae718ee8de3482fa60ddfc9e554a6d12df6ec4e05542da7282f Welcome to the coolest writing podcast around! Made by writers for writers, this podcast brings a fresh view to the writing world. Quid Prose Quo is hosted by Rin (@ckjensenauthor on all platforms, they/them) and Zac (@dcwynters on all platforms, he/him). Interested in our podcast? Contact us by emailing quidprosequo@gmail.com! ckjensenauthor.substack.com Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:20:40 +0000 https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/138354251/d632875d50497b51eb64aad7b3cb3f9e.mp3 With NaNo just a few days away, it's time to talk about tips for actually doing it. Rin and Zac talk about important things to remember for NaNo, as well as sign off for the year. We'll see you in 2024! If you liked the show, here’s a few things you can do to support us! You can do none, one, a few, or all of these things, but no pressure any way you choose. First, leave a rating to help us grow! Second, follow us on social media: Instagram or Facebook ! Third, check out our hosts and show them some love! C. K. Jensen is a biology lab analyst by day and a science fiction and fantasy author… also by day because they value good sleep hygiene. They would talk about writing all day every day with everyone if they could, but they can’t, so they run this podcast instead. You can find them at ckjensenauthor.com , or on any social media @ckjensenauthor. D. C. Wynters is an astronomical research assistant and speculative fiction writer from the Pacific Northwest. His work blends the... Sat, 28 Oct 2023 01:01:14 +0000 https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/138354251/d632875d50497b51eb64aad7b3cb3f9e.mp3 https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/138091690/6fd5ef700af27a0157138eac4ccac36f.mp3 National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is just around the corner! Zac and Rin, two veterans of NaNo, discuss what it is, why they do it, and how you can get ready for the glorious mess that is National Novel Writing Month. If you liked the show, here’s a few things you can do to support us! You can do none, one, a few, or all of these things, but no pressure any way you choose. First, leave a rating to help us grow! Second, follow us on social media: Instagram or Facebook! Third, check out our hosts and show them some love! C. K. Jensen is a biology lab analyst by day and a science fiction and fantasy author… also by day because they value good sleep hygiene. They would talk about writing all day every day with everyone if they could, but they can’t, so they run this podcast instead. You can find them at ckjensenauthor.com , or on any social media @ckjensenauthor. D. C. Wynters is an astronomical research assistant and speculative fiction writer from the Pacific Northwest. His work ble... Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/138091690/6fd5ef700af27a0157138eac4ccac36f.mp3 https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/137938590/5ae95d39958e13303600d1163cd5ec1f.mp3 Part of the joy of certain points of view is the ability to get into the mind of a character. Rin and Zac discuss how dialogue and internalization work together to achieve that goal, as well as how to include more internalization in your stories. If you liked the show, here’s a few things you can do to support us! You can do none, one, a few, or all of these things, but no pressure any way you choose. First, leave a rating to help us grow! Second, follow us on social media: Instagram or Facebook ! Third, check out our hosts and show them some love! C. K. Jensen is a biology lab analyst by day and a science fiction and fantasy author… also by day because they value good sleep hygiene. They would talk about writing all day every day with everyone if they could, but they can’t, so they run this podcast instead. You can find them at ckjensenauthor.com , or on any social media @ckjensenauthor. D. C. Wynters is an astronomical research assistant and speculative fiction writer f... Fri, 13 Oct 2023 21:03:30 +0000 https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/137938590/5ae95d39958e13303600d1163cd5ec1f.mp3 https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/137673319/c4deb82748a32f627468e1959e12a3b2.mp3 Can you tell when a book is self-published by its blurb? Zac leads a discussion on how to write a good book blurb. This episode was originally supposed to air on 22 July 2022, but did not manage to make it through a host platform change. We hope you enjoy! If you liked the show, here’s a few things you can do to support us! You can do none, one, a few, or all of these things, but no pressure any way you choose.First, leave a rating to help us grow!Second, follow us on social media: Instagram or Facebook!Third, check out our hosts and show them some love!C. K. Jensen is a biology lab analyst by day and a science fiction and fantasy author… also by day because they value good sleep hygiene. They would talk about writing all day every day with everyone if they could, but they can’t, so they run this podcast instead. You can find them at ckjensenauthor.com, or on any social media @ckjensenauthor.D. C. Wynters is an astronomical research assistant and speculative fiction writer from the Pacific Northwest. ... Fri, 06 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/137673319/c4deb82748a32f627468e1959e12a3b2.mp3 https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/137465805/af08c68006113aaccb3fcb4074079af5.mp3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ckjensenauthor.substack.com Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/137465805/af08c68006113aaccb3fcb4074079af5.mp3 https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/137126392/0736b81ab29ee9574c492be9c71162a6.mp3 Writers are often introverts. But if you keep to yourself, how will the world know about the cool things you're working on? Rin and Zac discuss best practices for getting started with social mediaIf you liked the show, here’s a few things you can do to support us! You can do none, one, a few, or all of these things, but no pressure any way you choose.First, leave a rating to help us grow!Second, follow us on social media: Instagram or Facebook!Third, check out our hosts and show them some love!C. K. Jensen is a biology lab analyst by day and a science fiction and fantasy author… also by day because they value good sleep hygiene. They would talk about writing all day every day with everyone if they could, but they can’t, so they run this podcast instead. You can find them at ckjensenauthor.com, or on any social media @ckjensenauthor.D. C. Wynters is an astronomical research assistant and speculative fiction writer from the Pacific Northwest. His work blends the thematic concern of literary fiction with... Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/137126392/0736b81ab29ee9574c492be9c71162a6.mp3 https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/137024653/c46381ff98b4dde7060cb85cc627fcae.mp3 Worldbuilder's disease gets the better of even the best of us. Zac and Rin explain a framework for worldbuilding that short-circuits worldbuilder's disease by focusing specifically on your characters.If you liked the show, here’s a few things you can do to support us! You can do none, one, a few, or all of these things, but no pressure any way you choose.First, leave a rating to help us grow!Second, follow us on social media: Instagram or Facebook!Third, check out our hosts and show them some love!C. K. Jensen is a biology lab analyst by day and a science fiction and fantasy author… also by day because they value good sleep hygiene. They would talk about writing all day every day with everyone if they could, but they can’t, so they run this podcast instead. You can find them at ckjensenauthor.com, or on any social media @ckjensenauthor.D. C. Wynters is an astronomical research assistant and speculative fiction writer from the Pacific Northwest. His work blends the thematic concern of literary fiction ... Fri, 15 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/137024653/c46381ff98b4dde7060cb85cc627fcae.mp3 https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/136731257/44d8b9885b6a9a734f9e892ff24e942b.mp3 While real life history and anthropology can be excellent resources for worldbuilding, there are certain things to keep in mind when you do so. Rin and Zac talk about principles for respectful inclusion of cultures other than your own. If you liked the show, here’s a few things you can do to support us! You can do none, one, a few, or all of these things, but no pressure any way you choose.First, leave a rating to help us grow!Second, follow us on social media: @quidprosequo on Instagram or Facebook!Third, check out our hosts and show them some love!C. K. Jensen is a biology lab analyst by day and a science fiction and fantasy author… also by day because they value good sleep hygiene. They would talk about writing all day every day with everyone if they could, but they can’t, so they run this podcast instead. You can find them at ckjensenauthor.com, or on any social media @ckjensenauthor.D. C. Wynters is an astronomical research assistant and speculative fiction writer from the Pacific Northwest. His ... Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/136731257/44d8b9885b6a9a734f9e892ff24e942b.mp3 https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/136540332/4c67c1582c3ba2723ba3da4a35aa2c76.mp3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ckjensenauthor.substack.com Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/136540332/4c67c1582c3ba2723ba3da4a35aa2c76.mp3 https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/136319238/33e316a308b5f6b266064e629d1d501b.mp3 Rin introduces a method for combining the historical events of your world with technological epochs. Zac and Rin discuss using great works of engineering and cultural ideas to organize your fictional history. Check out the seven metals of fantasy here: https://youtu.be/GYZEHNmvYa4 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ckjensenauthor.substack.com Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/136319238/33e316a308b5f6b266064e629d1d501b.mp3