Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/podcasts-will-write-for-wine A classic podcast from 2007-2010 featuring the best writing advice two drunken romance writers could offer. Which was pretty good. Will Write for Wine is a podcast by Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. 3802c18b-4fb8-5078-9eba-9a5897da27da no en-us Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:36:38 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:44:12 -0500 https://willwriteforwine.com https://img.transistor.fm/EGEuW9fXtEq_W2DSd2GkWsdOsulME1N2Y2P79C-GkRE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIxNTg5LzE2NDA5/NzgzMzUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg https://willwriteforwine.com episodic Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry A classic podcast from 2007-2010 featuring the best writing advice two drunken romance writers could offer. Which was pretty good. A classic podcast from 2007-2010 featuring the best writing advice two drunken romance writers could offer. writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry No No 67 67 20 Things That Have Changed full http://77.104.146.151/~storywon/willwriteforwine/?p=416 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c69f78c Fri, 15 Apr 2016 22:40:38 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4424 Surprise! It’s a podcast! Seriously, a new podcast! It’s been six years, and we figured it was time. We talk about what’s changed, CJ’s aversion to TV shows, George Hamilton, and baby hawks. Enjoy! We did! Surprise! It’s a podcast! Seriously, a new podcast! It’s been six years, and we figured it was time. We talk about what’s changed, CJ’s aversion to TV shows, George Hamilton, and baby hawks. Enjoy! We did! writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 66 66 Guts. Get Them. full http://77.104.146.151/~storywon/willwriteforwine/?p=211 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc3a5bcd Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:06:46 -0500 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4806 This show is not for the squeamish…writer. We talk about guts–how to get them, how to trust them, how to use them, and if necessary, how to shoot them. Well, not really, but Ceej was getting bored. We answer your burning questions, we talk about getting old, and we drink wine. Just another typical WWfW podcast. This show is not for the squeamish…writer. We talk about guts–how to get them, how to trust them, how to use them, and if necessary, how to shoot them. Well, not really, but Ceej was getting bored. We answer your burning questions, we talk about getting o writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 65 65 2010 Predictions. Oh, and Structure full http://77.104.146.151/~storywon/willwriteforwine/?p=209 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5971f7e6 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:05:57 -0500 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4496 2010 finds us thinking we are psychic! That’s right. Get the scoop on the innards of publishing and our predictions for this year–the good, the bad and the ugly. All true — plus or minus 50%. 2010 finds us thinking we are psychic! That’s right. Get the scoop on the innards of publishing and our predictions for this year–the good, the bad and the ugly. All true — plus or minus 50%. writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 64 64 There’s Sand in My Margarita full http://77.104.146.151/~storywon/willwriteforwine/?p=207 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17110b1a Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:05:16 -0500 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3817 It’s the holidays again. We sing (sorry!), we drink, we make merry, but mostly, we come up a story like no other. Casablanca has nothing on us. It’s the holidays again. We sing (sorry!), we drink, we make merry, but mostly, we come up a story like no other. Casablanca has nothing on us. writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 63 63 Movie Night: Dirty Dancing full http://77.104.146.151/~storywon/willwriteforwine/?p=205 https://share.transistor.fm/s/85d8cc7f Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:04:40 -0500 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3467 No, not us. The movie, silly. We critique Dirty Dancing. We talk about the joy of flying these days, Harlequin woes, and say goodbye to one of our own. We laugh, we cry, we fight, we drink. Pretty much the usual. Except the fighting. No, not us. The movie, silly. We critique Dirty Dancing. We talk about the joy of flying these days, Harlequin woes, and say goodbye to one of our own. We laugh, we cry, we fight, we drink. Pretty much the usual. Except the fighting. writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 62 62 Reinvention. And Mango Mimosas. full http://77.104.146.151/~storywon/willwriteforwine/?p=203 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4723dc7a Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:03:59 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4345 We cut loose! Finally! Okay, Sam/CJ cuts loose. Lani/Lucy is about the same. We drink mimosas, discuss what it’s like to have a split personality and generally go off on tangents. We missed you too. We cut loose! Finally! Okay, Sam/CJ cuts loose. Lani/Lucy is about the same. We drink mimosas, discuss what it’s like to have a split personality and generally go off on tangents. We missed you too. writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 61 61 Dueling PSAs and Conferences full http://77.104.146.151/~storywon/willwriteforwine/?p=201 https://share.transistor.fm/s/592a5b7c Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:03:10 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3306 So, what does it take to make Lani and Sam come out of hiding? Find out on this special episode of Will Write for Wine! There’s bad behavior, bad language, and fightin’ PSAs! Now what could be more fun than that? Aside from a new podcast every week? So, what does it take to make Lani and Sam come out of hiding? Find out on this special episode of Will Write for Wine! There’s bad behavior, bad language, and fightin’ PSAs! Now what could be more fun than that? Aside from a new podcast every week? writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 60 60 2008 Holiday Special full http://77.104.146.151/~storywon/willwriteforwine/?p=199 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9354f3ea Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:02:28 -0500 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 2997 Hey, it’s a special WWfW episode! No, we haven’t improved with time. We sing. Computers burst into flames. Brains melt. We make up a Christmas story that involves duct tape and bagpipes. And there are bells. Consider yourself warned. Hey, it’s a special WWfW episode! No, we haven’t improved with time. We sing. Computers burst into flames. Brains melt. We make up a Christmas story that involves duct tape and bagpipes. And there are bells. Consider yourself warned. writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 59 59 The Awesome (Drink!) Final Farewell full http://77.104.146.151/~storywon/willwriteforwine/?p=197 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5995436 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:01:41 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3835 The last episode. We drink. We laugh. We end an era. The last episode. We drink. We laugh. We end an era. writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 58 58 Doing Time, Baby full http://77.104.146.151/~storywon/willwriteforwine/?p=195 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3486b13a Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:58 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3592 It’s another Improv Week on Will Write for Wine – this time at the specific request of the Wiffers… so don’t blame us. Plus, school shopping, things that run on batteries, and flying pants. Also, we announce the birth of the first Will Write for Wine baby – welcome to the world, Jack! Plus, we explain where all those missing socks go. Good stuff. Don’t miss it. It’s another Improv Week on Will Write for Wine – this time at the specific request of the Wiffers… so don’t blame us. Plus, school shopping, things that run on batteries, and flying pants. Also, we announce the birth of the first Will Write for Wine baby writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 57 57 The Pantsless Podcast full b94e5bcf-6505-4a14-a103-327c5fb3dffd https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbd5dbb2 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 12:39:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3569 We discuss endings this week on Will Write for Wine, and it quickly degenerates into crude sexual innuendo. What can we say? We’ve been drinking. We cover when to get a PO Box, soul wine, and a few of the many reasons why Lani is going to hell. Also, Sam has a hot flash and Lani mocks her mercilessly. (See above, re: hell.) Pretty much an average week on Will Write for Wine. We discuss endings this week on Will Write for Wine, and it quickly degenerates into crude sexual innuendo. What can we say? We’ve been drinking. We cover when to get a PO Box, soul wine, and a few of the many reasons why Lani is going to hell. Also, Sam writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 56 56 WIPs and Chains full 20923b9c-5ec8-46a3-b794-47f1365ff3b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/083ed7e3 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3777 We’re getting sexy on this week’s Will Write for Wine, as Lani and Sam bow to popular demand and do a show on balance with as many off-color references as they’ve ever packed into one show! They talk about what to do when you’ve got life interfering with your writing, or writing interfering with your life. Plus, dirty werewolves, our good friend Pimp, and sadomasochists. Also, Gaelics, galeanthropists, and Lani’s adventures in sewing! So take some time for yourself, be selfish and listen! We’re getting sexy on this week’s Will Write for Wine, as Lani and Sam bow to popular demand and do a show on balance with as many off-color references as they’ve ever packed into one show! They talk about what to do when you’ve got life interfering with writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 55 55 Letting Go full 9505ac1d-9598-4740-a039-4f8055666dd4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f554cdc7 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3101 This week on Will Write for Wine, Lani and Sam talk about when to let go of a project. Also, ex-boyfriends in a drawer, bad advice for serial killers, and wine in a straw casing. Plus, bonus, no fighting! It’s okay, y’all can come out from under your desks now. It’s a happy podcast! This week on Will Write for Wine, Lani and Sam talk about when to let go of a project. Also, ex-boyfriends in a drawer, bad advice for serial killers, and wine in a straw casing. Plus, bonus, no fighting! It’s okay, y’all can come out from under your desk writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 54 54 Fight Club full a6c56c7a-8055-4268-bbe3-fef9ff69cacf https://share.transistor.fm/s/eab60e01 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4392 This week on Will Write for Wine…the gloves come off as Sam and Lani disagree, or… do they? or do they just think they do? Elwin comes through with cheap Spanish wine, MWD has their own Witness Protection Program, Sam tries to do math while drinking wine, and it’s the fight heard around the world! Pull up a chair. This week on Will Write for Wine…the gloves come off as Sam and Lani disagree, or… do they? or do they just think they do? Elwin comes through with cheap Spanish wine, MWD has their own Witness Protection Program, Sam tries to do math while drinking wine, writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 53 53 Revisions, Oy! full 7d656660-ea94-4b58-a937-f9dba1bc266f https://share.transistor.fm/s/43f74653 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4222 We have prevailed! Despite all the technical difficulties we had last week, we managed to get the podcast done this week, and we’re very happy about that. We blame it all on Mercury. Anyway, this week, we discuss revisions – how to handle them, how to avoid them, and how much wine to drink while you’re doing them. Also, UPS men in shorts, wine writers who try way too hard or – possibly – not hard enough, and what not to crochet. Trust us. Don’t crochet it. We have prevailed! Despite all the technical difficulties we had last week, we managed to get the podcast done this week, and we’re very happy about that. We blame it all on Mercury. Anyway, this week, we discuss revisions – how to handle them, how to avo writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 52 52 The Don’t Look Down Draft full e3b2e8a9-e05b-4191-8f79-1a4f836aae0a https://share.transistor.fm/s/c72a5d36 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4124 It’s don’t-look-down week on Will Write for Wine, with Lani talking about doing a rough draft without a net, and Sam having to drink a lot just to listen to her. Also, herding beta readers, SocNoc (dirty!) and somebody won the Stanley Cup, although neither Lani nor Sam can remember who. Plus, Lani gets all preachy about egos and writer crazy and blah blah blah blah. After a while, she starts to sound like the parents on Charlie Brown. Next week – revision! It’s don’t-look-down week on Will Write for Wine, with Lani talking about doing a rough draft without a net, and Sam having to drink a lot just to listen to her. Also, herding beta readers, SocNoc (dirty!) and somebody won the Stanley Cup, although neithe writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 51 51 Writer Improv – Villains full cf29c202-3820-495d-8656-17bb43a83988 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa46bb95 Sat, 31 May 2008 13:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3835 We’re back after three long weeks, and we’re talking about villains. How to make one, how to keep one, how to make him do tricks for your friends at parties. Plus, lazy hosts, insulting political opinions we don’t really mean, and Lani’s kids’ future therapy sessions. Also, two really good reasons why you should buy a magnum of fortified wine. But you gotta listen to find out! Enjoy! We’re back after three long weeks, and we’re talking about villains. How to make one, how to keep one, how to make him do tricks for your friends at parties. Plus, lazy hosts, insulting political opinions we don’t really mean, and Lani’s kids’ future ther writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 50 50 Ed McMahon Ain’t Coming full 1f0ce46d-94a1-472b-bb69-bc8b4ba9440f https://share.transistor.fm/s/04ee22bf Sat, 10 May 2008 13:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3588 It’s our 50th Show! Yeah, we can’t believe it either. We give you 50 – yes, 50 – reasons why you should stop worrying and learn to love that you’re a writer. And we manage to take a lot of shots at Ed McMahon. Also, padawiffs, Tums wine, and why media rate at the post office is a big, fat scam. Plus, verbal sobriety tests, killer word, and just a bit of despair. No wonder Wayne keeps running away. It’s our 50th Show! Yeah, we can’t believe it either. We give you 50 – yes, 50 – reasons why you should stop worrying and learn to love that you’re a writer. And we manage to take a lot of shots at Ed McMahon. Also, padawiffs, Tums wine, and why media rat writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 49 49 Dealing with Non-Writers (aka Normal People) full 4094c229-2069-4c15-aca0-7aa6416fd0dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff95250e Sat, 03 May 2008 13:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4553 This week on Will Write for Wine – how to deal with the non-writers (aka, normal people) in your life. It’s like a podcast and a therapy session all in one! We’ll bill your HMO. Also, commitment-phobic Chilean wines, virgins, Catholics, Aunts… basically, we insulted everyone. But it’s all in good fun! Please don’t sue us. This week on Will Write for Wine – how to deal with the non-writers (aka, normal people) in your life. It’s like a podcast and a therapy session all in one! We’ll bill your HMO. Also, commitment-phobic Chilean wines, virgins, Catholics, Aunts… basically, writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 48 48 Finding Your Funky Bird full 77f123ae-2fc1-470d-9457-16acb9e7f034 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef20c6e4 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4371 It’s query week on Will Write for Wine. Lani gives her famous (well, kinda) Funky Bird Query Workshop, and Sam makes wise-ass remarks. Plus, the Wine Card Challenge, phallic skeptics, hot flashes, cats in heat and fleas. Aren’t you glad to be spending your Friday nights with two middle-aged women? It’s query week on Will Write for Wine. Lani gives her famous (well, kinda) Funky Bird Query Workshop, and Sam makes wise-ass remarks. Plus, the Wine Card Challenge, phallic skeptics, hot flashes, cats in heat and fleas. Aren’t you glad to be spending you writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 47 47 Conflict! Eueugh! full bc4b189c-1396-4e86-8f6d-86dc820285d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/31a4c67b Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4119 This week on Will Write for Wine… it’s week two of our two-week series on goal, motivation, conflict, and Podcast Alley Top Ten Stunts! Last week Sam drank a stout, this week Lani sings a WWfW theme to the tune of Gilligan’s Island. Hey, you asked for it. Plus, Lani goes the extra mile and drinks some bad wine. So who loves you more, huh? And who wrote this description? Same person. Lani. That’s right. Also, wine cork people, Jon Stewart’s extreme HOTness, and Lani plays straight man to Sam’s wise-ass remarks. Did the poles shift? We don’t know. All in all, a pretty good show, especially if you like Lani going, “Eueugh!” every time she drinks. Which Sam really did. This week on Will Write for Wine… it’s week two of our two-week series on goal, motivation, conflict, and Podcast Alley Top Ten Stunts! Last week Sam drank a stout, this week Lani sings a WWfW theme to the tune of Gilligan’s Island. Hey, you asked for it. writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 46 46 Goal and Motivation full e8ba4824-db4f-4b26-9ba7-ec684fefe0c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4822fa4a Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4477 This week on Will Write for Wine… we’re talking goal and motivation! And Sam drinks stout! Yes, because the Wiffers organized and got us in the top 10 for more than 24 hours, Sam’s holding up her end of the bargain and drinking stout. Listen for the “eeughs” throughout the podcast! Also, Lani gets the giggles, Light interrupts the podcast, and Forrest Gump waits for a bus. Arfarfanarf. This week on Will Write for Wine… we’re talking goal and motivation! And Sam drinks stout! Yes, because the Wiffers organized and got us in the top 10 for more than 24 hours, Sam’s holding up her end of the bargain and drinking stout. Listen for the “eeug writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 45 45 Writer Improv – World-Building full c0e99fde-fb6c-418f-89fa-244e67ca63d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4aa40b12 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3976 It’s the WWE on WWfW as Lani and Sam bicker over everything from critiquing to damaged heroes to the Depression! Yes, the Depression! Only on World-Building night would two writers laugh while fighting over economic devastation. Also, fast editors, Missouri wine and Sam admits she’s a pantser! (No, she doesn’t.) Yes, she does! (No, she doesn’t.) Plus, Sam says “ass.” Twice. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! It’s the WWE on WWfW as Lani and Sam bicker over everything from critiquing to damaged heroes to the Depression! Yes, the Depression! Only on World-Building night would two writers laugh while fighting over economic devastation. Also, fast editors, Missou writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 44 44 One Year Anniversary! full 6a3d745f-2bd9-40c2-b134-4946ad7a953e https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5f22748 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3453 It’s been a whole year on Will Write for Wine! Who knew it would ever last this long? Not us! To celebrate, Lani and Sam get together in the same house and drink mimosas! In the middle of the day! Don’t judge. Also, writing lessons learned, straight talk for the wives of misbehavin’ politicians, and apologies to… oh, hell. Everyone. Plus, the decision of whether to continue for another six months… oh, the suspense! It’s been a whole year on Will Write for Wine! Who knew it would ever last this long? Not us! To celebrate, Lani and Sam get together in the same house and drink mimosas! In the middle of the day! Don’t judge. Also, writing lessons learned, straight talk writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 43 43 On Voice – What The Hell Is It and How Do I Get It? full 9aa20dab-c5c2-48fa-b339-9cc3a8b3ef8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/a84016a7 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 13:00:00 -0500 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4111 This week on Will Write for Wine, Lani and Sam get together to talk about voice, sacrificial chickens, toasted fruit and elegant wood. (Sounds dirty. It’s not.) Lani breaks with tradition by going non-alcoholic and STILL manages to screw up every block at least once. Also, green beer, Mac’s feet, and Wifflings! Be sure to head to the forums to participate in the voice exercise and discussion – we’ll see you there! This week on Will Write for Wine, Lani and Sam get together to talk about voice, sacrificial chickens, toasted fruit and elegant wood. (Sounds dirty. It’s not.) Lani breaks with tradition by going non-alcoholic and STILL manages to screw up every block at writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 42 42 Rules? There are Rules? Crap. full d5bd2f00-e0b5-4d50-b2f9-8c46b7b8d360 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f13a34f Sat, 01 Mar 2008 13:00:00 -0500 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3952 Will Write for Wine returns with… Rules! How to know one when you see it, how to break it when you have to. Also, adverbs, Pennsylvania’s mysterious invisible snowplows, and unpronounceable French wines! Plus, Sonic burgers, the beauty of narcissism, stirrup pant rules, cranky heroines and the glory that is red-headed heroes. We’re back, baby! Will Write for Wine returns with… Rules! How to know one when you see it, how to break it when you have to. Also, adverbs, Pennsylvania’s mysterious invisible snowplows, and unpronounceable French wines! Plus, Sonic burgers, the beauty of narcissism, stir writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 41 41 Movie Night – Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark full 5e840cdf-567a-4442-8487-a79598622ac4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c937930 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:00:00 -0500 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3834 It’s Movie Night on Will Write for Wine! We talk about writing action adventure, the key to great reversals, and why Marion was the only Indiana Jones heroine worth her salt. Plus, fire pajamas, cute UPS guys, and Steak and Shake Thighs. All in all, a productive night! It’s Movie Night on Will Write for Wine! We talk about writing action adventure, the key to great reversals, and why Marion was the only Indiana Jones heroine worth her salt. Plus, fire pajamas, cute UPS guys, and Steak and Shake Thighs. All in all, a pro writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 40 40 On Collaboration With Jenny Crusie and Anne Stuart full 741e8b75-bc34-423e-8d16-38d8a917cfc9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02517800 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 13:00:00 -0500 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3760 Tonight on Will Write for Wine… Sam’s sick! Poor Sam! But the show goes on, as Lani interviews New York Times bestsellers (and co-collaborators for DOGS AND GODDESSES) Jennifer Crusie and Anne Stuart! We discuss collaborations, of course, plus prologues, sex scenes, and our first ever one star wine! And if Jenny had her way, it would be a broken wine stem. Enjoy the podcast; we’ll be contacting our lawyers. Tonight on Will Write for Wine… Sam’s sick! Poor Sam! But the show goes on, as Lani interviews New York Times bestsellers (and co-collaborators for DOGS AND GODDESSES) Jennifer Crusie and Anne Stuart! We discuss collaborations, of course, plus prologues, writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 39 39 Help… I’m Published and I Can’t Get Up! full 06e57e29-3b05-4c3c-9901-ef034f2195d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3bbfec89 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 13:00:00 -0500 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4907 Tonight on Will Write for Wine… it’s our longest podcast ever! We’re published, and we can’t get up! Tips on how to prepare yourself for the wild ride of publication. How to pitch, Lani and Sam’s diverse approaches to promotion (Lani does nothing, Sam does everything), and the scary places people find inspiration from. Plus, nouveau wine, Mrs. Giggles, and the release of the first Wiffer book! (Little Ray of Sunshine, which Lani wrote live on Will Write for Wine last year.) Plus, a surprise podcast for next week. Nothing but good times ahead! Tonight on Will Write for Wine… it’s our longest podcast ever! We’re published, and we can’t get up! Tips on how to prepare yourself for the wild ride of publication. How to pitch, Lani and Sam’s diverse approaches to promotion (Lani does nothing, Sam doe writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 38 38 What Every Writer Needs… Besides Wine full 31e061fd-c97d-46a7-891e-83825102e198 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f82f6f28 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:00:00 -0500 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4040 It’s the most boring episode of Will Write for Wine – EVER! We discuss office supplies, what kind of printers you should get and xczzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzm///. Whoops. Sorry. Just fell asleep writing the description. But we save the day with exciting discussions of Glamour Shots, pimp names and WriterWear, our new brand of underwear just for writers! Patent Pending! Not really! Plus, a wine with an identity crisis! Really, it’s a fun podcast. No. Really. It’s the most boring episode of Will Write for Wine – EVER! We discuss office supplies, what kind of printers you should get and xczzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzm///. Whoops. Sorry. Just fell asleep writing the description. But we save the day with exciting writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 37 37 Rejection full 06da2cf5-50c7-43da-9db3-9b4321f1f39f https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bf1d9d9 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:00:00 -0500 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4070 It’s all about the big heave-ho on Will Write for Wine tonight. Wanna know how to get your ego stomped on and still maintain your dignity? Well, we can’t help you with that, but we can tell you how to take rejection like a writer – with a little bit of wine. Also, cheap wine, how to insult quilters (it’s easier than you’d think) and one of Lani’s finest parenting moments, caught live on the air. Plus, heaploads of luscious schadenfreude as Lani and Sam relive their rejections. And drink. It’s all about the big heave-ho on Will Write for Wine tonight. Wanna know how to get your ego stomped on and still maintain your dignity? Well, we can’t help you with that, but we can tell you how to take rejection like a writer – with a little bit of wi writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 36 36 Sexual Tension full 2439fd1a-8f8d-4855-bdca-40d9a2f687b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d64553b Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:00:00 -0500 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3356 Tonight on Will Write for Wine, Lani and Sam discuss sexual tension! And drink leftover champagne! All of which sounds a lot dirtier than it really is. Plus, Sam gets a Wii! (Also, not as dirty as it sounds.) And we discuss rictus! (Also… not as dirty as it sounds.) Overall, this show sounds dirty, but is actually highly intellectual. Okay, kinda intellectual. As intellectual as we get, anyway Tonight on Will Write for Wine, Lani and Sam discuss sexual tension! And drink leftover champagne! All of which sounds a lot dirtier than it really is. Plus, Sam gets a Wii! (Also, not as dirty as it sounds.) And we discuss rictus! (Also… not as dirty as writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 35 35 Reindeer and Snowmen and Grinches, Oh My! full 579aa524-16de-46d8-b8fd-df5099709319 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ce29db9 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 13:00:00 -0500 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3434 It’s the last Will Write for Wine of 2007! If we’d realized that, we would have worked harder on the script. As it is, we discuss life and writing lessons from classic holiday specials! Frosty, Rudolph, Gus from The Ref. Plus, snowblowers, food banks and writer neuroses! Happy Holidays to all, and we’ll see you again in the new year! It’s the last Will Write for Wine of 2007! If we’d realized that, we would have worked harder on the script. As it is, we discuss life and writing lessons from classic holiday specials! Frosty, Rudolph, Gus from The Ref. Plus, snowblowers, food banks and writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 34 34 We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Antagonists full a8c8a0a5-ab6f-4579-abac-7701105b0751 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb185dc3 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:00:00 -0500 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3893 It’s all about the conflict on Will Write for Wine this week as Lani and Sam debate the care and feeding of antagonists – in the same room! (Meaning, Sam and Lani are in the same room; the antagonists are where ever you decide they need to go). Also, we drink the same wine and break into a second bottle. Woo hoo! Plus, special holiday recommendations, tarot readings for characters, and slams on communists (just kidding; we love communists)! It’s all about the conflict on Will Write for Wine this week as Lani and Sam debate the care and feeding of antagonists – in the same room! (Meaning, Sam and Lani are in the same room; the antagonists are where ever you decide they need to go). Also, we d writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 33 33 On Structure. We think. full 23134a15-48fd-4010-ac9a-a6aeac417cd0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3f11649 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 13:00:00 -0500 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3929 Tonight on Will Write for Wine, Lani and Sam discuss structure, even though they’re not really sure what they’re talking about. Plus, they discuss selling out, UPS guys, and Sam’s ass bone. (She’s fine. Don’t worry.) Also, Lani sings (you knew it was going to happen eventually) and Sam suffers in polite silence (the wine helped.) Can we possibly fit in one more parenthetical aside in this description? (You bet!) Tonight on Will Write for Wine, Lani and Sam discuss structure, even though they’re not really sure what they’re talking about. Plus, they discuss selling out, UPS guys, and Sam’s ass bone. (She’s fine. Don’t worry.) Also, Lani sings (you knew it was goin writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 32 32 Why Oh Why Do We Do It? full 1f90b258-4d3a-424a-baa3-6f7541a10866 https://share.transistor.fm/s/76c4df2c Sat, 01 Dec 2007 13:00:00 -0500 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4289 Tonight on Will Write for Wine, Lani and Sam talk about writing – why they hate it, why they love it, why they can’t quit. Also, cheap wine, crock pots and why writers are like drug addicts. (No, really.) Plus, Christmas trees, random Google searches, and faulty garage doors. And ten reasons why you should ignore our whining and keep writing anyway. Tonight on Will Write for Wine, Lani and Sam talk about writing – why they hate it, why they love it, why they can’t quit. Also, cheap wine, crock pots and why writers are like drug addicts. (No, really.) Plus, Christmas trees, random Google searches, and writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 31 31 They Fight Crime! (Or, On Agents) full 6581eb83-67c3-4a37-abad-8eaee06b4b8f https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c947142 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 13:00:00 -0500 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4382 Tonight on Will Write for Wine, Lani and Sam fight crime! Also, they talk about agents. Plus, German wines, secret secrets, and berries that relax under awnings! Also, Wiffers gone Wild, wine cozies and Awesome drinking games. All in all, a classy night, if you don’t have too strict a definition of classy. Tonight on Will Write for Wine, Lani and Sam fight crime! Also, they talk about agents. Plus, German wines, secret secrets, and berries that relax under awnings! Also, Wiffers gone Wild, wine cozies and Awesome drinking games. All in all, a classy night, writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 30 30 Unscripted! full 0addb164-bc7d-4bd9-9ff6-d33fed9a707c https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ba279b8 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 13:00:00 -0500 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 1348 Tonight on Will Write for Wine, Lani and Sam jump without a parachute. Or a script. And they go looooonnnnnnng. Sorry. But, since there was no topic, they didn’t go off-topic. So yay! Discussed: German wines, spam (both the meat and the mail), socks, speeding tickets, and Alaska State Troopers. Plus, Wiffers Gone Wild (no, there won’t be a video), Nanowrimo, and pop quizzes. Also, things your cat can scratch. Overall, the most well-rounded show we’ve ever done. Tonight on Will Write for Wine, Lani and Sam jump without a parachute. Or a script. And they go looooonnnnnnng. Sorry. But, since there was no topic, they didn’t go off-topic. So yay! Discussed: German wines, spam (both the meat and the mail), socks, spee writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 29 29 50 Ways to Hose Your Career full 2cfd50be-8e08-4581-bee6-cb5a08d65ead https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ce69da1 Sat, 03 Nov 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4075 Tonight on Will Write for Wine, Lani and Sam explore the many ways in which unprofessionalism can ruin your career, not the least of which is getting drunk on a podcast every week. All we have to say is, consider the source, folks. Lani’s punchy from not getting any sleep and Sam’s cranky because her French wine doesn’t have a website, so you know this is going to be a good show. Plus, bad French accents, Dance Dance Revolution, and fat bastards. Tonight on Will Write for Wine, Lani and Sam explore the many ways in which unprofessionalism can ruin your career, not the least of which is getting drunk on a podcast every week. All we have to say is, consider the source, folks. Lani’s punchy from not writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 28 28 Oh, Shut Up full 4fa7ce08-3807-437d-b34d-32626895ddd8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/13eed43d Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4167 Tonight on Will Write for Wine, Lani and Sam get a little winey. (Sorry. They thought that was funny when they wrote it, but then, they’d been drinking.) They discuss the way writers think… and it ain’t pretty. From self-deprecation to professional jealousy to learning when to say “Thank you,” and shut the hell up, they cover it. Also, slutty meerkats, crows vs. magpies, and Lani finds a decent boxed wine! All in all, a successful evening. Tonight on Will Write for Wine, Lani and Sam get a little winey. (Sorry. They thought that was funny when they wrote it, but then, they’d been drinking.) They discuss the way writers think… and it ain’t pretty. From self-deprecation to professional jealou writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 27 27 Movie Night – Romancing the Stone full c04778d6-f7b3-435c-b0b4-96242001e806 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b047462 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3687 Tonight on Will Write for Wine, Lani and Sam discuss the romance in Romancing the Stone. And how movies suck nowadays and the only good ones are the old ones. In other words, we’re cranky and old and we don’t care who knows it! Also, look Ma, no expiration date! Wiffers Unite! And we discover we are unable to pronounce the title of our show by the E-block. Don’t judge; you say it out loud a few times and see how you do. Tonight on Will Write for Wine, Lani and Sam discuss the romance in Romancing the Stone. And how movies suck nowadays and the only good ones are the old ones. In other words, we’re cranky and old and we don’t care who knows it! Also, look Ma, no expiratio writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 26 26 NaNoWhatMo? full 28fb9143-9c42-44ea-aed6-66badaa59ea7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc6ae90f Sat, 06 Oct 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3792 Tonight on Will Write for Wine… Lani and Sam almost come to blows. About damn time. Also, we discuss Nanowrimo, whatever the hell that is. Plus, butt wine, stuffed pugs (dirty! not!), things you very definitely should NOT eat, and – finally – a legend for our wine rating system! All in all, a night to be remembered! Or forgotten, it’s really up to you! Tonight on Will Write for Wine… Lani and Sam almost come to blows. About damn time. Also, we discuss Nanowrimo, whatever the hell that is. Plus, butt wine, stuffed pugs (dirty! not!), things you very definitely should NOT eat, and – finally – a legend for writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 1 1 The Top-Ten-for-a-Nano-second Mini-Cast bonus c666e036-39fe-42ad-9d82-c97b333577f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0282de0c Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 250 A quick mini-cast to celebrate our making it into the Top Ten at Podcast Alley (even though we had to cheat, and it only lasted for a few hours) and also to share with you a quick writing-related Top Ten List just to make it feel like we’re contributing something to your day. Thanks, Wiffers! A quick mini-cast to celebrate our making it into the Top Ten at Podcast Alley (even though we had to cheat, and it only lasted for a few hours) and also to share with you a quick writing-related Top Ten List just to make it feel like we’re contributing s writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 25 25 Surviving Feedback and Critiques full 4a4a592d-8014-43a3-b05a-75ce60f76d64 https://share.transistor.fm/s/74efe843 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4465 Look Ma! No script! This week on Will Write for Wine, we discuss feedback. And critiques. And we do it without a script, so we go a tad long. Well, maybe two tads. But we’re worth it! Trust us! Also, the Word of the Blog winner, inspirational quotes, and Wiis! And Miis! And yes, that’s spelled right. No, really. Look Ma! No script! This week on Will Write for Wine, we discuss feedback. And critiques. And we do it without a script, so we go a tad long. Well, maybe two tads. But we’re worth it! Trust us! Also, the Word of the Blog winner, inspirational quotes, and writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 24 24 Making a Scene full ff1ae38b-e1d8-4a58-a2b5-e68d42c7dd12 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e16441b3 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4143 Tonight on Will Write for Wine… we prove we are really writers by not screwing up Writer Improv! We build a scene using conflict, and antagonists, and beats! Plus, big bang theories, pirate guidelines, and how to properly say “blanc.” We talk turning points, tannins, and blowing things up. All in all, a successful evening! Tonight on Will Write for Wine… we prove we are really writers by not screwing up Writer Improv! We build a scene using conflict, and antagonists, and beats! Plus, big bang theories, pirate guidelines, and how to properly say “blanc.” We talk turning poin writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 23 23 Hey, It’s our Anniversary! full 9c012fc1-a7c0-4059-90da-992e7d12fb0a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f10c9fa4 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4790 Tonight on Will Write for Wine we review the last six months. We talk about our beginnings, Nazis, what we accomplished, serial killers, whether we want to continue, and chardonnaries. Which is a made-up word. Also, confidence, “I love you, man,” and verbal sobriety tests. This is a good one. Trust us. Tonight on Will Write for Wine we review the last six months. We talk about our beginnings, Nazis, what we accomplished, serial killers, whether we want to continue, and chardonnaries. Which is a made-up word. Also, confidence, “I love you, man,” and verb writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 22 22 On Comedy full 6fa5b828-a5cb-4247-b571-095bc5dc7687 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9891a070 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3927 This week on Will Write for Wine… we’re funny! No, really! We talk about what makes funny funny, what makes funny not, and cryptograms! Also, water slides, Alaskan moose and Galaxy Quest! Plus, monkeys, donkeys and ducks. Warning: Maybe don’t drive while listening to this one. This week on Will Write for Wine… we’re funny! No, really! We talk about what makes funny funny, what makes funny not, and cryptograms! Also, water slides, Alaskan moose and Galaxy Quest! Plus, monkeys, donkeys and ducks. Warning: Maybe don’t drive while writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 21 21 50 Ways to Feed Your Muse full 9e068539-bade-489f-8c0e-08f0350574ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/1df21ce8 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4233 This week on Will Write for Wine… it’s all about the Muse and how to get her to give you the goods. We discuss cowpaths, celebrity crushes, and, of course, chocolate. Also, good wines, happy campers and tannins! And – a new contest! Really, what more could you ask out of a single podcast? This week on Will Write for Wine… it’s all about the Muse and how to get her to give you the goods. We discuss cowpaths, celebrity crushes, and, of course, chocolate. Also, good wines, happy campers and tannins! And – a new contest! Really, what more coul writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 20 20 Writer Improv – Creating a Hero full 8fb95202-d3af-4548-a8a2-dd0483f77916 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a84c5eb7 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4490 This week on Will Write For Wine… it’s Writing Improv: Creating a Hero! And this podcast is one you don’t want to miss because it’s just that bad. We screw up every block, not just the D. We insult ferret people, Trekkies, Buffy fans and the military. We try to build a romantic suspense and fight about it. But damnit, we had fun. And hopefully, so will you! If not, don’t complain. We’re cranky and we’ve been drinking. This week on Will Write For Wine… it’s Writing Improv: Creating a Hero! And this podcast is one you don’t want to miss because it’s just that bad. We screw up every block, not just the D. We insult ferret people, Trekkies, Buffy fans and the military. We writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 19 19 Jumping The Shark full 385dd4ac-bebb-466f-9933-3aa447225ff6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7db92a1 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4348 We’re back! This week, Sam and Lani discuss jumping the shark – how to do it, how not to do it, and… well… what it is. For those of you who are worried, it doesn’t involve any actual sharks. We may drink a lot of wine, but we’re not crazy. We manage to not answer the question of the week while encouraging cats with bad grammar. Also, we go long. Really long. But that’s because we’re making up for all those weeks we missed, and not because we can’t shut up. Right? Riiiiiiiggggggghhhhhht. We’re back! This week, Sam and Lani discuss jumping the shark – how to do it, how not to do it, and… well… what it is. For those of you who are worried, it doesn’t involve any actual sharks. We may drink a lot of wine, but we’re not crazy. We manage to no writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 18 18 Procrastination (A Very Special WWfW) full 63f3e795-5253-40b8-b5d6-cbb0ac9afbd2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/599853fa Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 2884 It’s a Very Special Episode of Will Write for Wine as Lani and Sam do their first ever podcast from the same location! Yay! It’s fun, frolic and procrastination with wine! It’s a Very Special Episode of Will Write for Wine as Lani and Sam do their first ever podcast from the same location! Yay! It’s fun, frolic and procrastination with wine! writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 17 17 Prologues and Epilogues. Who needs ’em? full 9c34637c-7dd5-453d-a0b2-e55d54de120b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9c38dc2 Fri, 06 Jul 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4099 It’s Will Write for Wine… the bra-burning episode! Sam and Lani disagree about prologues and epilogues, screw up both the D and E block, and burn their bras over the marginalization of women writers. We get political! And a little drunk! All in all, not a bad episode. Oh – and we insult Michiko Kakutani, and are grateful that she has no idea who we are. It’s Will Write for Wine… the bra-burning episode! Sam and Lani disagree about prologues and epilogues, screw up both the D and E block, and burn their bras over the marginalization of women writers. We get political! And a little drunk! All in all, not a writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 16 16 On Creativity full 8df95bad-a9a7-492c-a402-a671a0ce2b4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/89b87f0f Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3862 This week on Will Write for Wine… Lani and Sam discuss the creative process, and how to make your hero and heroine spark. Plus, Lani apologizes for being the Typhoid Mary of Bubble Shooter addictions and Sam is mortified by Lani’s continuing to mispronounce Ambroise’s name. And, just so’s you know, Ambroise is a guy. And French. And hopefully still listening to the show. We love you, Ambroise. Don’t tell our husbands. This week on Will Write for Wine… Lani and Sam discuss the creative process, and how to make your hero and heroine spark. Plus, Lani apologizes for being the Typhoid Mary of Bubble Shooter addictions and Sam is mortified by Lani’s continuing to mispronoun writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 15 15 World-Building. Damnit. full 3ad426f1-0d45-4052-aaaf-1ad105240ff8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e36a5c9 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3728 This week on Will Write For Wine… Lani and Sam are cranky. Skype is misbehaving. The French use too many vowels. And we talk about world-building using Firefly/Serenity and Chocolat. So, Joss Whedon and Johnny Depp. What more could you want? This week on Will Write For Wine… Lani and Sam are cranky. Skype is misbehaving. The French use too many vowels. And we talk about world-building using Firefly/Serenity and Chocolat. So, Joss Whedon and Johnny Depp. What more could you want? writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 14 14 The Long Finish full 8923f586-8e86-47ac-9198-ddfab78fd732 https://share.transistor.fm/s/837e813d Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3577 This week on Will Write For Wine,… Lani and Sam try to drink non-alcoholic wine… and fail utterly! Also, stony, earthy, leathery wine… and that description is straight from the winery! We create The Best Story Ever, and we’ll probably still think so even when we sober up. Plus we take you to Vegas, write butt e-mails, and almost get arrested! Okay… maybe just those first two. This week on Will Write For Wine,… Lani and Sam try to drink non-alcoholic wine… and fail utterly! Also, stony, earthy, leathery wine… and that description is straight from the winery! We create The Best Story Ever, and we’ll probably still think so even writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 13 13 50 Ways to Torture Your Characters full 525fab9a-5878-4c00-a2c6-2b88990bac18 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d34f2659 Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3569 This week on Will Write For Wine… It’s Lani’s birthday! And Sam and Lani play drinking games! And they’re way too old for that ****! Plus, kinky and nefarious uses for duct tape, wine in the doghouse, and two words: Bad cheese! This week on Will Write For Wine… It’s Lani’s birthday! And Sam and Lani play drinking games! And they’re way too old for that ****! Plus, kinky and nefarious uses for duct tape, wine in the doghouse, and two words: Bad cheese! writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 12 12 A Dialogue On Dialogue full 49ee7c62-41c0-4ca7-9161-09127dcb1d2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/64fb2aa0 Fri, 25 May 2007 14:39:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 2675 This week on Will Write For Wine… Lani gets her dialogue on, and Sam provides color commentary. Also, UPS guys and ptyalism – learn the connection. Then forget it, if possible. Plus – dig us! We came in under forty-five minutes! This week on Will Write For Wine… Lani gets her dialogue on, and Sam provides color commentary. Also, UPS guys and ptyalism – learn the connection. Then forget it, if possible. Plus – dig us! We came in under forty-five minutes! writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 11 11 Movie Night – The Princess Bride full c1394484-3fa4-41b6-ab69-cf4bdc5f7b27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fdc133fa Fri, 18 May 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 4016 This week on Will Write For Wine… Sam and Lani analyze The Princess Bride, lust over Cary Elwes, and bash Buttercup. Also, rules and how to break them; adverb nazis; and celebrating over 500 pages edited between the two of them! Yes! They’ve earned their wine this week! This week on Will Write For Wine… Sam and Lani analyze The Princess Bride, lust over Cary Elwes, and bash Buttercup. Also, rules and how to break them; adverb nazis; and celebrating over 500 pages edited between the two of them! Yes! They’ve earned their writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 10 10 Twenty Questions full b74bd34f-1c02-4254-a9eb-f446f8c38c88 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f03e9a2 Sat, 12 May 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 1864 This week on Will Write For Wine… Sam and Lani interview each other. Lani gets drunk, unapologetically. Also, Dorothy Parker, NASA, and those damn sybarites. You’re gonna laugh until you turn rufescent. (Look it up! It’s a real word!) This week on Will Write For Wine… Sam and Lani interview each other. Lani gets drunk, unapologetically. Also, Dorothy Parker, NASA, and those damn sybarites. You’re gonna laugh until you turn rufescent. (Look it up! It’s a real word!) writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 9 9 On Character full 23bef95f-ab92-4654-9626-41f0bcceb6f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/862c6c5f Sat, 05 May 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3174 This week on Will Write for Wine, we explore characters – what makes a good one, what makes a bad one, and how to torture both. Also bad cats, contest winners and inspirational quotes. Yeah. We’re deep. This week on Will Write for Wine, we explore characters – what makes a good one, what makes a bad one, and how to torture both. Also bad cats, contest winners and inspirational quotes. Yeah. We’re deep. writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 8 8 Gypsies, Tramps and Cheese full 116ad00b-e0fa-4f93-8fae-c41de47a2f39 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21682408 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3241 This week on Will Write for Wine, Sam and Lani try their hand at improvising a story from scratch. On the air. While drinking. Also, nude podcasts, moonshine wine, and a little advice: Don’t let anyone hit you in your schadenfreude. This week on Will Write for Wine, Sam and Lani try their hand at improvising a story from scratch. On the air. While drinking. Also, nude podcasts, moonshine wine, and a little advice: Don’t let anyone hit you in your schadenfreude. writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 7 7 Movie Night – Finding Nemo full f9a24865-5bbd-4aaf-9799-e391a787d79e https://share.transistor.fm/s/70d9a094 Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 2785 This week on Will Write for Wine, we analyze Finding Nemo for your storytelling pleasure. Also, names you hear in a grocery store; weird telepathic occurrences between Lani and Sam; ugly sticks; and what pelicans and Alex Trebek have in common. And Lani screws the up the d-block. Again. This week on Will Write for Wine, we analyze Finding Nemo for your storytelling pleasure. Also, names you hear in a grocery store; weird telepathic occurrences between Lani and Sam; ugly sticks; and what pelicans and Alex Trebek have in common. And Lani s writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 6 6 Writer Crazy full 540b900b-bc25-48ae-a14c-781d89dc72f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99cf0eee Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 2854 This week on Will Write for Wine, we take on that special brand of mental illness, Writer Crazy! Lani and Sam confess their most insane stories, Sam actually insults a group of people this week (yay! finally!) and Lani manages to screw up pretty much every part of the script that wasn’t nailed down. We’ll take Poorly Planned Podcasts for $500, Alex! This week on Will Write for Wine, we take on that special brand of mental illness, Writer Crazy! Lani and Sam confess their most insane stories, Sam actually insults a group of people this week (yay! finally!) and Lani manages to screw up pretty much ever writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 5 5 Life of a Book full f8bbfc6f-bbcf-48b5-baf9-3ccfbaab40f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e17bdef9 Fri, 06 Apr 2007 14:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 2553 writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 4 4 Our Fascinating Process full 5a6a4c2c-762a-466b-a0a7-42e654812f2c https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbf91bb0 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 2310 This week on Will Write for Wine, we are fascinated with wine, writing and ourselves. Lani drinks from a bottle with a screw-top cap, and Sam throws caution to the wind! Sort of! Also, find out how you, yes you, can make Lani drink swill from a box. And who did Lani insult this week? Listen in and find out! This week on Will Write for Wine, we are fascinated with wine, writing and ourselves. Lani drinks from a bottle with a screw-top cap, and Sam throws caution to the wind! Sort of! Also, find out how you, yes you, can make Lani drink swill from a box. And w writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 3 3 Flaming Skulls and Acronyms full 85ee82b0-1e44-4056-a72f-9a6d6a6c2d8b https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f61982a Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 3207 It’s insiders week here on Will Write for Wine as we give you all the inside scoop on commonly used (and commonly confusing) acronyms like POV, GMC and PBR me ASAP. Plus, we’ve got flaming skulls. Yes, you heard us right. Flaming. Skulls. It doesn’t get any better than this, folks. At least not without prescription meds. It’s insiders week here on Will Write for Wine as we give you all the inside scoop on commonly used (and commonly confusing) acronyms like POV, GMC and PBR me ASAP. Plus, we’ve got flaming skulls. Yes, you heard us right. Flaming. Skulls. It doesn’t get a writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 2 2 Writer Myths full 9dde7754-d5c8-4dd5-9d3c-df00b52097d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9227f5d8 Sat, 17 Mar 2007 13:00:00 -0400 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 2665 We’re bursting bubbles at Will Write for Wine! Basically, if you’re looking to writing to bring you fame and fortune, we say, maybe you wanna look elsewhere. But it’s not a negative episode! Really! We have fun with screw-top caps, near-death experiences while buying wine and… you know… Nazis. We’re bursting bubbles at Will Write for Wine! Basically, if you’re looking to writing to bring you fame and fortune, we say, maybe you wanna look elsewhere. But it’s not a negative episode! Really! We have fun with screw-top caps, near-death experiences writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No 1 1 Inauguratory full 92c9bc1e-9bdf-466e-a820-6e3125bdbddf https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3a9cbd3 Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:00:00 -0500 Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry Lani Diane Rich and CJ Barry 2605 Our first episode! Full of fun information about Sam and Lani, horrible abuse of the english language (and poor Walter Cronkite), and enough wine to make you worry about the states of our livers. (They’re fine. Far as we know.) Our first episode! Full of fun information about Sam and Lani, horrible abuse of the english language (and poor Walter Cronkite), and enough wine to make you worry about the states of our livers. (They’re fine. Far as we know.) writing,storytelling,romance,writing,Lani,Diane,Rich,Lucy,March,CJ,Barry,Samantha,Graves No