Show Notes In this episode, V.E. Griffith and Miss Catherine M.H. welcome guest Sacha Black to discuss the nuances of creating compelling villains in storytelling. Sacha emphasizes the importance of humanizing villains, challenging the notion of them as caricatures of pure evil. According to her, villains, like protagonists, need strong motivations and a connection to their past wounds. Furthermore, their […]
Show Notes In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith talk again with J.P. Rindfleisch IX, this time about theme and his concept of Story Hypothesis. They discuss how to create a story hypothesis using Max Nief’s nine basic needs. Find J.P. on the internet:https://storyhypothesis.com MoviesToy Story (1995)Star Wars (1977) BooksThe Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (2008)Harry Potter (series) […]
Show Notes In this episode, hosts Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith talk with Zack Jeffries about his new book “Break Through to ‘The End’”, a book of prompts that isn’t like your traditional writing prompts, designed specifically for neurodivergent writers but useful for anyone who finds traditional prompts difficult! Find Zack online!Book: Break Through to “The End”Tiktok: #zprompt or […]
Show Notes In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith discuss proofreading – what is it, when to get it, what to expect, and how much it costs! The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.comV.E. Griffith’s website: https://www.vegriffith.comMiss Catherine M.H.’s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2386 Transcript Miss Catherine M.H. 00:00:00Hello. V.E. Griffith 00:00:00Welcome to the Revision Wizards podcast. I’m Ve […]
Show Notes In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith discuss the details of line editing, including what it is, how and when to get ready for a line edit, what to expect from your editor. how to best communicate with them, and what it will cost. The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.comV.E. Griffith’s website: https://www.vegriffith.comMiss Catherine M.H.’s website: […]
Show Notes In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith discuss developmental editing. What is it, how does it work, and what does it cost? The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.comV.E. Griffith’s website: https://www.vegriffith.comMiss Catherine M.H.’s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2363 Transcript Miss Catherine M.H. 00:00:00Welcome to the Revision Wizards podcast. I’m Ms. Catherine MH, and I am joined […]
Show Notes In this episode, V.E. Griffith and guest Three Story Method Editor Valerie Ihsan do a scene analysis of a short story by Miss Catherine M.H. and Ran Weingartner. The story is a reader magnet for Miss Catherine’s story Scandal’s Pen. The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.comV.E. Griffith’s website: https://www.vegriffith.comMiss Catherine M.H.’s website: https://www.scribes-pen.comValerie Ihasn’s website: https://www.valerieihsan.com Transcript at: […]
Show Notes In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith talk to prolific author and community leader Sacha Black about her editing process and how she’s grown as an author over her career. BooksA Game of Hearts and Heists by Ruby RoeA Game of Romance and Ruin by Ruby Roe Find SachaWebsite: https://sachablack.co.ukInstagram: @sachablackauthor SitesOhwrite – https://ohwrite.co PodcastThe Rebel […]
Show Notes In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith have a fantastic conversation with star author and podcaster, Rachael Herron, about her unique editing process. BooksThe Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland by Rachael Herron (forthcoming, 2025)Story Engineering by Larry Brooks Courses by Rachael Herron90 Days to Done90 Day Revision Podcast by Rachael HerronHow Do You Write (available in […]
Show Notes In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith have a fantastic conversation with star author and podcaster, Rachael Herron, about her unique editing process. BooksThe Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland by Rachael Herron (forthcoming, 2025)Story Engineering by Larry Brooks Courses by Rachael Herron90 Days to Done90 Day Revision Podcast by Rachael HerronHow Do You Write (available in […]
Show Notes In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith celebrate ONE YEAR of the podcast! They discuss changes going forward, and look back a bit at what’s come before. The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.comV.E. Griffith’s website: https://www.vegriffith.comMiss Catherine M.H.’s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2343 Transcript V.E. Griffith 00:00:00Welcome to the Revision Wizards podcast. I’m V. E. Griffith, […]
Show Notes In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. introduces her Revision Wizards co-host, V.E. Griffith. VE goes over his love of plotting his own fantasy stories and the use of Scrivener. As an editor, he enjoys helping writers understand their own writing better, and teaching them how to grow their craft. He’s always learning and growing as a writer and […]
Show Notes In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith have a conversation about book coaching. They ask what is a book coach, who might benefit from one, and discuss how they can help you! The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.comV.E. Griffith’s website: https://www.vegriffith.comMiss Catherine M.H.’s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2318 The scene and edits so you can read […]
Show Notes In this episode, V.E. Griffith and Miss Catherine M.H. do a scene analysis of a romance scene by Monica Cooke! Find Monica: https://www.mwcooke.com Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.comV.E. Griffith’s website: https://www.vegriffith.comMiss Catherine M.H.’s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2318 The scene and edits so you can read them! http://revisionwizards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-04-20-E021-Lily-Ann-Fouts.zip Transcript Miss Catherine […]
Show Notes In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith discuss Miss Catherine’s relationship with her alpha reader, Ben Godfrey! Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2327 Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.comV.E. Griffith’s website: https://www.vegriffith.comMiss Catherine M.H.’s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2327 Transcript Miss Catherine M.H. 00:00:00Welcome to the Revision Wizards podcast. I’m Miss Catherine MH. […]
Show Notes In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith discuss a scene from Kim Lark’s forthcoming third book in her Espers series. The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.comV.E. Griffith’s website: https://www.vegriffith.comMiss Catherine M.H.’s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2327 Transcript Miss Catherine MH 00:00:00Welcome to the Revision Wizards podcast. I’m Miss Catherine M.H. And I am joined by my […]
Show Notes In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith analyze Chapter One, Scene One from Lily Ann Fouts’ next memoir about her travel experiences and being a responsible traveler. BooksSnow Crash by Neal StephensonThe Sky Below by Parazynski Find Lily!https://www.lilyannfouts.com Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.comV.E. Griffith’s website: https://www.vegriffith.comMiss Catherine M.H.’s website: […]
Show Notes In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith coach Australian Meg Moore through beginning her new novel! Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.comV.E. Griffith’s website: https://www.vegriffith.comMiss Catherine M.H.’s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2311 Transcript Miss Catherine MH 00:00:00Welcome to the Revision Wizards podcast. I’m Miss. Catherine MH. And I’m joined by […]
Show Notes In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith discuss their editing process, both individually and in the Vella they’re co-writing. Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.comV.E. Griffith’s website: https://www.vegriffith.comMiss Catherine M.H.’s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2295 Transcript Miss Catherine MH 00:00:00Welcome to the Revision Wizards podcast. I’m Miss. Catherine M. H, […]
2023-03-22 Tesla Finalizing E02 In this episode, Catherine goes through V.E.’s edits to in Draft 2, and together they finalize their respective changes, make compromises, and in general come out with a draft they’re both happy with! We aren’t releasing just the audio on this one because it wouldn’t make any sense, because there are long periods of silence where […]
Files All relevant files in ZIP format. Show Notes In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith do a scene analysis with Roland Denzel on a chapter of his new project, Lost Girl. MediaThriller (1983) by Michael Jackson (video)Schitt’s Creek (series, 2015-2020)Wednesday (series, 2022- ) Find Roland online:Website: https://indestructibleauthor.com Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The Revision Wizards are […]
Show Notes In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith have a short discussion about the third of the Three Cs in the Three Story Method and the Scene Rubric: Consequence. BooksThe Hobbit by J.R.R. TolkienWheel of Time (series) by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson MoviesThe Matrix (1999) Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The Revision Wizards are at […]
Show Notes This week we discuss cover design with Sharon Coleman! Find Sharon online! Author site: https://kimlark.com Professional services site: https://ignitedesignservices.com Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.com V.E. Griffith’s website: https://www.vegriffith.com Miss Catherine M.H.’s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2301 V.E. Griffith 00:00:00Welcome to the Revision Wizards podcast. I’m VE Griffith, and I’m joined by […]
Show Notes This week we do a scene analysis with thriller author Ian Worrall! Find Ian at: www.ianworrallauthor.com https://www.facebook.com/iworrallauthor/ www.twitter.com/Scotiawriter www.pinterest.ca/iworrall www.instagram.com/IanWorrallAuthor www.goodreads.com/ian_worrall https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8V8q8uxSrzVlq0UWBhzEg Ian’s Books No Remorse No Regret: https://books2read.com/u/bowLPv No Rest For The Vengeful: https://books2read.com/u/4XXrgv Witness Unprotection: https://books2read.com/u/bOoZaE Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.com V.E. Griffith’s website: https://www.vegriffith.com Miss Catherine M.H.’s website: […]
2023-01-24 Tesla Worldbuilding In this one, Miss Catherine gets stuck and we try to help dig her out.
Show Notes In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith discuss the second of the Three Cs: Choice. Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.comV.E. Griffith’s website: https://www.vegriffith.comMiss Catherine M.H.’s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2146 Transcript Miss Catherine M.H. 0:00Welcome to the Revision Wizards podcast. I’m Miss Catherine MH. And with me today is […]
2023-01-04 Tesla Finalizing E01 In this episode, Catherine goes through V.E.’s edits to in Draft 2, and together they finalize their respective changes, make compromises, and in general come out with a draft they’re both happy with! We aren’t releasing just the audio on this one because it wouldn’t make any sense, because there are long periods of silence where […]
Show Notes In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith discuss writing and editing memoir with Three Story Method Certified Editor Valerie Ihsan. Books and WebsitesFast Draft Your Memoir by Rachael Herron The Story Hypothesis by J.P. Reindfleisch IX at http://www.jprindfleischix.com/storyhypothesis/ Etymology of the word memoir: From the late 15th century French mémoire (masculine), a special use of the […]
This post contains links to documents that we’ve chosen to publish, most recent first. Please don’t circulate the listed documents. They’re intended for patrons only. E02 – Draft 3 Editing Session (2023-03-22) E02 – Draft 3 (2023-03-22) E02 – Draft 1 (2023-02-10) E01 – Draft 4 (updated from “final,” with suggestions from a beta) (2023-02-10) E02-E05 VE’s Brainstorming Session Mind […]
In this one, we discuss V.E.’s draft 2 and Miss Catherine’s reaction to it. We do not yet have documents we’re ready to publish.
In this one, we discuss V.E.’s draft 2 and Miss Catherine’s reaction to it. We do not yet have documents we’re ready to publish.
In this one, we work on Diode and Orion as characters. We do not yet have documents we’re ready to publish.
Show Notes This is our very first story meeting about a new Vella collaboration. The working title is “Tesla,” after Nicola Tesla, although we both agree that will change. Patrons will get continuing access to watch us develop this story together! The video is out of sync. Sorry. Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.comV.E. […]
Show Notes In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith do a scene analysis of Leftie Aube’s second scene from her horror novel. Find LeftieInstagram: @leftieaubeLeftie Aube’s Writing Podcast Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.comV.E. Griffith’s website: https://www.vegriffith.comMiss Catherine M.H.’s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript V.E. Griffith 00:00:01Welcome to the Revision Wizards podcast. I’m V. […]
Show Notes In this special bonus episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith coach Elizabeth Wood talk through her check-in after finishing Nano! Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.comV.E. Griffith’s website: https://www.vegriffith.comMiss Catherine M.H.’s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript Miss Catherine M.H. 0:00Hey everybody, welcome back to our wonderful coaching session here with Elizabeth. Whoo. And […]
Show Notes In this episode, V.E. Griffith and Miss Catherine M.H. discuss the importance of Conflict in your story using the Revision Wizards Scene Rubric as a guide to good conflict. Books MentionedEragon by Christopher PaoliniWheel of Time (series) by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.comV.E. Griffith’s website: https://www.vegriffith.comMiss […]
Show Notes In this episode we talk to Shane Millar, a Fictionary Certified Story Coach and editor about his new book, How to Edit Your Novel: Self-Revision for Authors Made Easy, and about his editing and revision process, both as an author and as a professional editor. BookHow to Edit Your Novel: Self-Revision for Authors Made Easy by Shane Millar […]
Show Notes In this special bonus episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith coach Elizabeth Wood talk through her first check-in after starting Nano! Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.comV.E. Griffith’s website: https://www.vegriffith.comMiss Catherine M.H.’s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript Miss Catherine M.H. 0:00Welcome back. We’re here with our coaching session for the Revision Wizards. And […]
Show Notes In this special bonus episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith coach Elizabeth Wood through the start of her very first Nanowrimo novel. Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.comV.E. Griffith’s website: https://www.vegriffith.comMiss Catherine M.H.’s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2137 Transcript V.E. Griffith 0:00Hey, wizards. V.E. Griffith here with a quick introduction to […]
Show Notes In this episode we talk to Don Elliott about his revision process on his new book, The Broken Horn! The Broken Horn by Don Elliott is available now from your favorite retailer! Books and MoviesThe Broken Horn by Don ElliottDune by Frank HerbertMax Max: Fury Road (2015) Don on the web: http://donelliott.us/ Don on SocialInstagram: @donisflyingTwitter: @donisflyingTiktok: @donisflyingFacebook: […]
Show Notes V.E. Griffith and Miss Catherine M.H. do a scene analysis with Angela Haas, author of First Strike, Keepers Universe Book 1, using Scene 5 from her next book in the series. BooksFirst Strike (Keeper’s Universe 1) by Angela Haas Find Angela on the web at https://ahaaswrites.com Support Revision Wizards on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The Revision Wizards are at […]
Show Notes In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith interview writing team J.P. Rindfleisch IX and A.B. Cohen about their writing process, using the Three Story Method, editing as a team, and the challenges of one writer using English as a second language! BookDark Pawn: A Paranormal Academy Urban Fantasy by J.P. Rindfleisch IX and A.B. Cohen Find […]
Show Notes In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith discuss the Revision Wizards Scene Rubric, this time specifically about the sections on Character Wants and Needs for both Books and MoviesThe Wheel of Time (series), by Robert Jordan and Brandon SandersonStar Wars (prequels 1, 2 and 3)The Martian by Andy Weir Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The […]
Show Notes Today, Jeff Elkins, the Dialogue Doctor, wins the podcast! Books, Movies, and AuthorsRomancing the Stone (1984)Minority Report (2002)Grease (1978)The Once And Future King by T.H. WhiteFrankenstein by Mary ShelleyHouse in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. CluneStory Grid by Shawn CoyneSave the Cat! By Blake SnyderSave the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica BrodyStory: Substance, Structure, Style and the […]
Show Notes In this episode, we do a Three Story Method Scene Analysis with screenwriter, director, and actor Dallas Gossett, on his short story Grateful. Dallas’s completed Scene Rubrics: V.E. Griffith Miss Catherine M.H. Dallas is part of Standard Definition Films, and you can find him at:Instagram: @standarddefinitionfilmsYoutube: Standard Definition (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4hWGWisPNTh8DF01MZCNwA) Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The Revision Wizards […]
Show Notes In this episode, V.E. Griffith and Miss Catherine M.H. introduce the fundamentals of the Revision Wizards Scene Rubric, and how it can help you write and revise your work. Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/revisionwizards The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.comV.E. Griffith’s website: https://www.vegriffith.comMiss Catherine M.H.’s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2060 Transcript Miss Catherine M.H. 0:01Welcome to the […]
In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. introduces her Revision Wizards co-host, V.E. Griffith. VE goes over his love of plotting his own fantasy stories and the use of Scrivener. As an editor, he enjoys helping writers understand their own writing better, and teaching them how to grow their craft. He’s always learning and growing as a writer and has some […]
V.E. Griffith takes the time to introduce his co-host, Miss Catherine MH. Catherine, a dyslexic ADHD writer goes over the genre and themes she uses, her writing journey, and why she became a Three Story Method Editor. She also mentions some of her favorite books that impacted her writing career along with a controversial writing tip for others to try. […]