Third Person POV: A Writing Group Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/third-person-pov-a-writing-group Dear Writer, giving and receiving feedback can be hard. Haven't you ever wished you could watch someone else's writing group to see how they do it? This podcast is focused on just such a writing group. Join authors JC Bybee, Grey Alder, and Tyler Hess as they razz and encourage each other, talk about every writing topic under the sun, and exemplify the subtle art of helping other writers write better. © 2026 JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess 1694360c-cf1b-5014-b37d-d43e43aca0ee yes en Wed, 27 May 2026 01:00:07 -0600 Wed, 27 May 2026 01:01:52 -0600 https://img.transistorcdn.com/c6sr0dYW4LyGXKI-V3i3cwFGQJ8VdyhycWoHP9wthvM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wMTQ2/MTZlOTRmMDI0NTQ0/ZWRkOWMyZTA5MDAy/MDhiZS5wbmc.jpg Third Person POV: A Writing Group episodic JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess Dear Writer, giving and receiving feedback can be hard. Haven't you ever wished you could watch someone else's writing group to see how they do it? This podcast is focused on just such a writing group. Join authors JC Bybee, Grey Alder, and Tyler Hess as they razz and encourage each other, talk about every writing topic under the sun, and exemplify the subtle art of helping other writers write better. Dear Writer, giving and receiving feedback can be hard. writing group, writers group, writing workshop, fiction critique, story critique, writing craft, novel writing, short stories, revision, feedback, editing, storytelling, character development, story structure, writers room Tyler Hess No No Author Spotlight: Tristi Pinkston — Ep. 16 Third Person POV: A Writing Group 16 16 Author Spotlight: Tristi Pinkston — Ep. 16 Third Person POV: A Writing Group full bf34bf3f-959e-4a73-8cf9-c84f7b9faa7b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f586b93 Check out our latest author spotlight!

Author, editor, writing conference coordinator extraordinaire. Tristi Pinkston talks to JC Bybee about her publishing journey, the first story she ever wrote, and her time in "the finest writers' group on the planet." Maybe it was at the time, Tristi, but that spot is taken by us now!

Check out Tristi's many, many books at http://www.tristipinkston.com/

]]> Check out our latest author spotlight!

Author, editor, writing conference coordinator extraordinaire. Tristi Pinkston talks to JC Bybee about her publishing journey, the first story she ever wrote, and her time in "the finest writers' group on the planet." Maybe it was at the time, Tristi, but that spot is taken by us now!

Check out Tristi's many, many books at http://www.tristipinkston.com/

]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 01:00:00 -0600 JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess 2488 Check out our latest author spotlight!

Author, editor, writing conference coordinator extraordinaire. Tristi Pinkston talks to JC Bybee about her publishing journey, the first story she ever wrote, and her time in "the finest writers' group on the planet." Maybe it was at the time, Tristi, but that spot is taken by us now!

Check out Tristi's many, many books at http://www.tristipinkston.com/

]]> writing group, writers group, writing workshop, fiction critique, story critique, writing craft, novel writing, short stories, revision, feedback, editing, storytelling, character development, story structure, writers room No The Time We Were Mean To JC — Ep. 15 Third Person POV: A Writing Group 15 15 The Time We Were Mean To JC — Ep. 15 Third Person POV: A Writing Group full bffd7e95-ed04-4f8d-b1b1-20b8c9dd3bae https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8815732 In this episode, our troupe learns a valuable lesson about giving critical feedback. 

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

→And Kim Reid on Instagram @kimjoyreid

]]> In this episode, our troupe learns a valuable lesson about giving critical feedback. 

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

→And Kim Reid on Instagram @kimjoyreid

]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 03:00:00 -0600 JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess 8288 In this episode, our troupe learns a valuable lesson about giving critical feedback. 

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

→And Kim Reid on Instagram @kimjoyreid

]]> writing group, writers group, writing workshop, fiction critique, story critique, writing craft, novel writing, short stories, revision, feedback, editing, storytelling, character development, story structure, writers room No Author Spotlight: JC Bybee — Ep. 14 Third Person POV: A Writing Group 14 14 Author Spotlight: JC Bybee — Ep. 14 Third Person POV: A Writing Group full abf49b71-19c9-4f58-8a6a-bc407f579b11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a26f0d1a You know him, you love him, but did you know....

Get the greatest scoop on the internet, Grey Alder's interview with the one and only JC Bybee. 

Everything from his inspirations as a writer to what superpowers he'd choose. Enjoy the witty banter between two writers, and let us know who else we need to interview in the comments!

]]> You know him, you love him, but did you know....

Get the greatest scoop on the internet, Grey Alder's interview with the one and only JC Bybee. 

Everything from his inspirations as a writer to what superpowers he'd choose. Enjoy the witty banter between two writers, and let us know who else we need to interview in the comments!

]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 -0600 JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess 2254 You know him, you love him, but did you know....

Get the greatest scoop on the internet, Grey Alder's interview with the one and only JC Bybee. 

Everything from his inspirations as a writer to what superpowers he'd choose. Enjoy the witty banter between two writers, and let us know who else we need to interview in the comments!

]]> writing group, writers group, writing workshop, fiction critique, story critique, writing craft, novel writing, short stories, revision, feedback, editing, storytelling, character development, story structure, writers room No Writing Tools and Brutally Useful Feedback — Ep. 13 Third Person POV: A Writing Group 13 13 Writing Tools and Brutally Useful Feedback — Ep. 13 Third Person POV: A Writing Group full 56eebec1-c00c-4098-b3fc-f18a41fbe146 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5783d41f In this episode, we talk through the writing tools we use, how we give feedback, and how much structure actually helps when drafting a novel. Along the way, we critique chapters dealing with action scenes, character motivation, pacing, consequences, and the problem of a protagonist who may be too reactive.

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> In this episode, we talk through the writing tools we use, how we give feedback, and how much structure actually helps when drafting a novel. Along the way, we critique chapters dealing with action scenes, character motivation, pacing, consequences, and the problem of a protagonist who may be too reactive.

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 03:00:00 -0600 JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess 6836 In this episode, we talk through the writing tools we use, how we give feedback, and how much structure actually helps when drafting a novel. Along the way, we critique chapters dealing with action scenes, character motivation, pacing, consequences, and the problem of a protagonist who may be too reactive.

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> writing group, writers group, writing workshop, fiction critique, story critique, writing craft, novel writing, short stories, revision, feedback, editing, storytelling, character development, story structure, writers room No First Author Spotlight: Keelin Schafer — Ep. 12 Third Person POV: A Writing Group 12 12 First Author Spotlight: Keelin Schafer — Ep. 12 Third Person POV: A Writing Group full 2dd604c5-a8f4-421c-b6d6-bc87f3d0a016 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0f4f853 Our first-ever Author Spotlight is here! Tyler sits down with Keelin Shafer, author of the Magical Regency Romance series and the upcoming En Garde, to talk writing, creativity, publishing hopes, and the challenge of juggling all the roles an author has to play.

The current plan is for an Author Spotlight episode to come out every week. Let us know which authors you'd like to see!

Find Keelin at https://www.instagram.com/author_keelin_schafer/

And your usual co-hosts:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> Our first-ever Author Spotlight is here! Tyler sits down with Keelin Shafer, author of the Magical Regency Romance series and the upcoming En Garde, to talk writing, creativity, publishing hopes, and the challenge of juggling all the roles an author has to play.

The current plan is for an Author Spotlight episode to come out every week. Let us know which authors you'd like to see!

Find Keelin at https://www.instagram.com/author_keelin_schafer/

And your usual co-hosts:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0600 JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess 1893 Our first-ever Author Spotlight is here! Tyler sits down with Keelin Shafer, author of the Magical Regency Romance series and the upcoming En Garde, to talk writing, creativity, publishing hopes, and the challenge of juggling all the roles an author has to play.

The current plan is for an Author Spotlight episode to come out every week. Let us know which authors you'd like to see!

Find Keelin at https://www.instagram.com/author_keelin_schafer/

And your usual co-hosts:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> writing group, writers group, writing workshop, fiction critique, story critique, writing craft, novel writing, short stories, revision, feedback, editing, storytelling, character development, story structure, writers room No Tense and Sensibility — Ep. 11 Third Person POV: A Writing Group 11 11 Tense and Sensibility — Ep. 11 Third Person POV: A Writing Group full bdbbae30-a7b9-4479-b386-f8c9d7512e17 https://share.transistor.fm/s/10ca4997 This week, Third Person POV gets into villain presence, divine intuition, Regency dialogue, hidden spellbooks, the Wild Hunt, and the eternal question of whether writers should outline or just let the chaos goblin drive!

Join us at Gem State Comic Con on May 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM for our community panel. We're excited to see you there! Get your tickets here https://sendfox.com/trk/click/096dgk4x/vkoppz6.

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> This week, Third Person POV gets into villain presence, divine intuition, Regency dialogue, hidden spellbooks, the Wild Hunt, and the eternal question of whether writers should outline or just let the chaos goblin drive!

Join us at Gem State Comic Con on May 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM for our community panel. We're excited to see you there! Get your tickets here https://sendfox.com/trk/click/096dgk4x/vkoppz6.

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0600 JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess 6599 This week, Third Person POV gets into villain presence, divine intuition, Regency dialogue, hidden spellbooks, the Wild Hunt, and the eternal question of whether writers should outline or just let the chaos goblin drive!

Join us at Gem State Comic Con on May 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM for our community panel. We're excited to see you there! Get your tickets here https://sendfox.com/trk/click/096dgk4x/vkoppz6.

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> writing group, writers group, writing workshop, fiction critique, story critique, writing craft, novel writing, short stories, revision, feedback, editing, storytelling, character development, story structure, writers room No New Face, Same Chaos (With Kim Reid) — Ep. 10 Third Person POV: A Writing Group 10 10 New Face, Same Chaos (With Kim Reid) — Ep. 10 Third Person POV: A Writing Group full d1a4b9fa-5313-4539-ab4c-4c99b06a46c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd740d69 In this episode, we welcome Kim Reid, author of an up-and-coming tale with ink-based magic and a vivid protagonist already embroiled in theater drama. The other guys' pieces are OK, as usual. Kim also talks to us about what it's like to work with a developmental editor. 

Join us at Gem State Comic Con on May 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM for our community panel. We're excited to see you there! Get your tickets here https://sendfox.com/trk/click/096dgk4x/vkoppz6.

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

→And Kim Reid on Instagram @kimjoyreid

]]> In this episode, we welcome Kim Reid, author of an up-and-coming tale with ink-based magic and a vivid protagonist already embroiled in theater drama. The other guys' pieces are OK, as usual. Kim also talks to us about what it's like to work with a developmental editor. 

Join us at Gem State Comic Con on May 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM for our community panel. We're excited to see you there! Get your tickets here https://sendfox.com/trk/click/096dgk4x/vkoppz6.

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

→And Kim Reid on Instagram @kimjoyreid

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0600 JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess 6620 In this episode, we welcome Kim Reid, author of an up-and-coming tale with ink-based magic and a vivid protagonist already embroiled in theater drama. The other guys' pieces are OK, as usual. Kim also talks to us about what it's like to work with a developmental editor. 

Join us at Gem State Comic Con on May 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM for our community panel. We're excited to see you there! Get your tickets here https://sendfox.com/trk/click/096dgk4x/vkoppz6.

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

→And Kim Reid on Instagram @kimjoyreid

]]> writing group, writers group, writing workshop, fiction critique, story critique, writing craft, novel writing, short stories, revision, feedback, editing, storytelling, character development, story structure, writers room No Fight Scenes, Foreshadowing, and Writer Regrets — Ep. 9 Third Person POV: A Writing Group 9 9 Fight Scenes, Foreshadowing, and Writer Regrets — Ep. 9 Third Person POV: A Writing Group full ef3ad3b7-0e4a-4893-b13f-92fce96f4d3c https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e4a8794 Episode 9 starts with news about our live Gem State Comic-Con panel, then gets straight into the pain: Jesse’s superhero procedural gets its long-awaited visceral fight scene, Gray’s fantasy chapter raises questions about intent, monsters, and emotional payoff, and Tyler’s submission brings cursed tomes, faerie intrigue, and a dream that may be more real than it seems. We close with one of our best questions yet: what would we tell our younger creative selves?

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> Episode 9 starts with news about our live Gem State Comic-Con panel, then gets straight into the pain: Jesse’s superhero procedural gets its long-awaited visceral fight scene, Gray’s fantasy chapter raises questions about intent, monsters, and emotional payoff, and Tyler’s submission brings cursed tomes, faerie intrigue, and a dream that may be more real than it seems. We close with one of our best questions yet: what would we tell our younger creative selves?

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0600 JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess 6477 Episode 9 starts with news about our live Gem State Comic-Con panel, then gets straight into the pain: Jesse’s superhero procedural gets its long-awaited visceral fight scene, Gray’s fantasy chapter raises questions about intent, monsters, and emotional payoff, and Tyler’s submission brings cursed tomes, faerie intrigue, and a dream that may be more real than it seems. We close with one of our best questions yet: what would we tell our younger creative selves?

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> writing group, writers group, writing workshop, fiction critique, story critique, writing craft, novel writing, short stories, revision, feedback, editing, storytelling, character development, story structure, writers room No BONUS: LIVE Show with the Writing Group BONUS: LIVE Show with the Writing Group bonus c6388aac-0483-42bb-90be-7290fd6f84a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3577bbd7 Sink your teeth into this LIVE show we did to prepare for our panel at the Gem State Comic Con (Garden City, ID on May 15th, be there or be square). We talk a lot more about what it means to be in a writing group and do short critiques on some new pieces we each wrote for the occasion.

]]> Sink your teeth into this LIVE show we did to prepare for our panel at the Gem State Comic Con (Garden City, ID on May 15th, be there or be square). We talk a lot more about what it means to be in a writing group and do short critiques on some new pieces we each wrote for the occasion.

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:10:11 -0600 JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess 4626 Sink your teeth into this LIVE show we did to prepare for our panel at the Gem State Comic Con (Garden City, ID on May 15th, be there or be square). We talk a lot more about what it means to be in a writing group and do short critiques on some new pieces we each wrote for the occasion.

]]> writing group, writers group, writing workshop, fiction critique, story critique, writing craft, novel writing, short stories, revision, feedback, editing, storytelling, character development, story structure, writers room No How Long Should Your Novel Be, Really? — Ep. 8 Third Person POV: A Writing Group 8 8 How Long Should Your Novel Be, Really? — Ep. 8 Third Person POV: A Writing Group full fed6c0b7-d642-4bb4-ae62-32d5838d9624 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a6584ef This week, we critique chapters, argue about half measures, talk ourselves into and out of bad metaphors, and somehow end up discussing print costs, fantasy word counts, and the books that made us writers in the first place. If you’ve ever wanted to sit in on a real writers group meeting, this is the chaos for you.

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> This week, we critique chapters, argue about half measures, talk ourselves into and out of bad metaphors, and somehow end up discussing print costs, fantasy word counts, and the books that made us writers in the first place. If you’ve ever wanted to sit in on a real writers group meeting, this is the chaos for you.

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0600 JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess 5239 This week, we critique chapters, argue about half measures, talk ourselves into and out of bad metaphors, and somehow end up discussing print costs, fantasy word counts, and the books that made us writers in the first place. If you’ve ever wanted to sit in on a real writers group meeting, this is the chaos for you.

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder at https://greyalderbooks.com/

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> writing group, writers group, writing workshop, fiction critique, story critique, writing craft, novel writing, short stories, revision, feedback, editing, storytelling, character development, story structure, writers room No We Promise We're Not (All) Serial Killers — Ep. 7 Third Person POV: A Writing Group 7 7 We Promise We're Not (All) Serial Killers — Ep. 7 Third Person POV: A Writing Group full 39cd6de2-bcd1-4f10-9abb-a82df2544f2a https://share.transistor.fm/s/22be9037 In this episode of Third Person POV, the group dives into a mix of dark fantasy, paranormal mystery, and superhero storytelling as they critique each other’s latest chapters. Along the way, they talk character motivation, plot progression, worldbuilding, and the value of honest feedback—plus a few rabbit trails, laughs, and writerly tangents.

]]> In this episode of Third Person POV, the group dives into a mix of dark fantasy, paranormal mystery, and superhero storytelling as they critique each other’s latest chapters. Along the way, they talk character motivation, plot progression, worldbuilding, and the value of honest feedback—plus a few rabbit trails, laughs, and writerly tangents.

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess 5445 In this episode of Third Person POV, the group dives into a mix of dark fantasy, paranormal mystery, and superhero storytelling as they critique each other’s latest chapters. Along the way, they talk character motivation, plot progression, worldbuilding, and the value of honest feedback—plus a few rabbit trails, laughs, and writerly tangents.

]]> writing group, writers group, writing workshop, fiction critique, story critique, writing craft, novel writing, short stories, revision, feedback, editing, storytelling, character development, story structure, writers room No Character Arcs, Mary Sues, and Messy Rewrites — Ep. 6 Third Person POV: A Writing Group 6 6 Character Arcs, Mary Sues, and Messy Rewrites — Ep. 6 Third Person POV: A Writing Group full 66dd57f8-dbbf-4041-b25c-bdf99a98656a https://share.transistor.fm/s/22a9bf76 In this episode of Third-Person POV, the group digs into three very different fiction submissions and ends up in a bigger conversation about what makes characters actually work. They talk through a tense conflict scene between allies, a flashback chapter that unlocks major emotional backstory, and a magic-heavy chapter balancing action with exposition. Along the way, they get into character motivation, the difference between static and dynamic characters, when tropes help or hurt, why flawed characters matter, and how “Mary Sue” characters — or even whole Mary Sue groups — can drain the life out of a story. It’s part critique session, part writing workshop, and part chaotic writer banter.

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/greyalder/p/the-shipwrecked?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> In this episode of Third-Person POV, the group digs into three very different fiction submissions and ends up in a bigger conversation about what makes characters actually work. They talk through a tense conflict scene between allies, a flashback chapter that unlocks major emotional backstory, and a magic-heavy chapter balancing action with exposition. Along the way, they get into character motivation, the difference between static and dynamic characters, when tropes help or hurt, why flawed characters matter, and how “Mary Sue” characters — or even whole Mary Sue groups — can drain the life out of a story. It’s part critique session, part writing workshop, and part chaotic writer banter.

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/greyalder/p/the-shipwrecked?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess 6194 In this episode of Third-Person POV, the group digs into three very different fiction submissions and ends up in a bigger conversation about what makes characters actually work. They talk through a tense conflict scene between allies, a flashback chapter that unlocks major emotional backstory, and a magic-heavy chapter balancing action with exposition. Along the way, they get into character motivation, the difference between static and dynamic characters, when tropes help or hurt, why flawed characters matter, and how “Mary Sue” characters — or even whole Mary Sue groups — can drain the life out of a story. It’s part critique session, part writing workshop, and part chaotic writer banter.

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/greyalder/p/the-shipwrecked?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> writing group, writers group, writing workshop, fiction critique, story critique, writing craft, novel writing, short stories, revision, feedback, editing, storytelling, character development, story structure, writers room No Overcoming Writer's Block (With Some Technical Difficulties) — Ep. 5 Third Person POV: A Writing Group 5 5 Overcoming Writer's Block (With Some Technical Difficulties) — Ep. 5 Third Person POV: A Writing Group full 1fe094d7-ae5b-4c2e-a06b-a8e5bf50601f https://share.transistor.fm/s/54351687 Three writers work through camera glitches and exhaustion to bring you a stellar writer's group session. They talk craft, razz and raise each other, and get into the nitty gritty of that age-old problem that all writers have experienced: blockage.

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee on jcbybee.com

→Grey Alder on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/greyalder/p/the-shipwrecked?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> Three writers work through camera glitches and exhaustion to bring you a stellar writer's group session. They talk craft, razz and raise each other, and get into the nitty gritty of that age-old problem that all writers have experienced: blockage.

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee on jcbybee.com

→Grey Alder on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/greyalder/p/the-shipwrecked?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess 5157 Three writers work through camera glitches and exhaustion to bring you a stellar writer's group session. They talk craft, razz and raise each other, and get into the nitty gritty of that age-old problem that all writers have experienced: blockage.

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee on jcbybee.com

→Grey Alder on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/greyalder/p/the-shipwrecked?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> writing group, writers group, writing workshop, fiction critique, story critique, writing craft, novel writing, short stories, revision, feedback, editing, storytelling, character development, story structure, writers room No How to Take Feedback Without Getting Defensive — Ep. 4 Third Person POV: A Writing Group 4 4 How to Take Feedback Without Getting Defensive — Ep. 4 Third Person POV: A Writing Group full c4b31091-db65-414d-871e-fa7101e12f20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0608613c In Episode 4, the group critiques three works-in-progress—JC’s Technomancer (Jessica/Darren/Eve), Tyler’s first Layla POV, and Gray’s chapter on the Tangled Man’s Throat and a looming blood feud—then zooms out to talk feedback: beta readers vs editors, finding trusted readers, and taking critique without getting defensive.

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/greyalder/p/the-shipwrecked?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> In Episode 4, the group critiques three works-in-progress—JC’s Technomancer (Jessica/Darren/Eve), Tyler’s first Layla POV, and Gray’s chapter on the Tangled Man’s Throat and a looming blood feud—then zooms out to talk feedback: beta readers vs editors, finding trusted readers, and taking critique without getting defensive.

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/greyalder/p/the-shipwrecked?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700 JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess 4850 In Episode 4, the group critiques three works-in-progress—JC’s Technomancer (Jessica/Darren/Eve), Tyler’s first Layla POV, and Gray’s chapter on the Tangled Man’s Throat and a looming blood feud—then zooms out to talk feedback: beta readers vs editors, finding trusted readers, and taking critique without getting defensive.

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee at https://jcbybee.com/

→Grey Alder on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/greyalder/p/the-shipwrecked?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> writing group, writers group, writing workshop, fiction critique, story critique, writing craft, novel writing, short stories, revision, feedback, editing, storytelling, character development, story structure, writers room No A Sleep-Deprived, Highly Caffeinated Writing Group — Ep. 3 Third Person POV: A Writing Group 3 3 A Sleep-Deprived, Highly Caffeinated Writing Group — Ep. 3 Third Person POV: A Writing Group full a0edef05-0a36-4c2f-9745-3351f198da07 https://share.transistor.fm/s/03bec17c So, how do you give feedback? How should you act when you receive it? Your book is your baby; it can be hard to be chill while someone rips it apart in front of your eyes. That's why you need a really great writing group.

In this episode, three writers show what an effective critique session looks like. They balance razzing and targeted feedback with laughter and encouragement. If you're trying improve your writing craft, or form your own writing group, this is the podcast for you.

They also dig into:

-concrete over abstract details
-imagery
-pacing
-mystery

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee on jcbybee.com

→Grey Alder on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/greyalder/p/the-shipwrecked?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> So, how do you give feedback? How should you act when you receive it? Your book is your baby; it can be hard to be chill while someone rips it apart in front of your eyes. That's why you need a really great writing group.

In this episode, three writers show what an effective critique session looks like. They balance razzing and targeted feedback with laughter and encouragement. If you're trying improve your writing craft, or form your own writing group, this is the podcast for you.

They also dig into:

-concrete over abstract details
-imagery
-pacing
-mystery

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee on jcbybee.com

→Grey Alder on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/greyalder/p/the-shipwrecked?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0700 JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess 5416 So, how do you give feedback? How should you act when you receive it? Your book is your baby; it can be hard to be chill while someone rips it apart in front of your eyes. That's why you need a really great writing group.

In this episode, three writers show what an effective critique session looks like. They balance razzing and targeted feedback with laughter and encouragement. If you're trying improve your writing craft, or form your own writing group, this is the podcast for you.

They also dig into:

-concrete over abstract details
-imagery
-pacing
-mystery

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee on jcbybee.com

→Grey Alder on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/greyalder/p/the-shipwrecked?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> writing group, writers group, writing workshop, fiction critique, story critique, writing craft, novel writing, short stories, revision, feedback, editing, storytelling, character development, story structure, writers room No Obviously Unscripted: A Chaotic Neutral Writers' Group — Ep. 2 Third Person POV: A Writing Group 2 2 Obviously Unscripted: A Chaotic Neutral Writers' Group — Ep. 2 Third Person POV: A Writing Group full 7b75e622-ae1a-41a1-b058-1f62ef378c10 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ca478b3 So, how do you give feedback? How should you act when you receive it? Your book is your baby; it can be hard to be chill while someone rips it apart in front of your eyes. That's why you need a really great writing group.

In this episode, three writers show what an effective critique session looks like. They balance razzing and targeted feedback with laughter and encouragement. If you're trying improve your writing craft, or form your own writing group, this is the podcast for you.

They also dig into:

-setting emotional stakes
-Describing characters, environments, and magic systems
-pacing

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07RC91VPS?ccs_id=0e9381f4-8f89-4b62-b653-19846c7b1892

→Grey Alder on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/greyalder/p/the-shipwrecked?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> So, how do you give feedback? How should you act when you receive it? Your book is your baby; it can be hard to be chill while someone rips it apart in front of your eyes. That's why you need a really great writing group.

In this episode, three writers show what an effective critique session looks like. They balance razzing and targeted feedback with laughter and encouragement. If you're trying improve your writing craft, or form your own writing group, this is the podcast for you.

They also dig into:

-setting emotional stakes
-Describing characters, environments, and magic systems
-pacing

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07RC91VPS?ccs_id=0e9381f4-8f89-4b62-b653-19846c7b1892

→Grey Alder on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/greyalder/p/the-shipwrecked?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0700 JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess 6682 So, how do you give feedback? How should you act when you receive it? Your book is your baby; it can be hard to be chill while someone rips it apart in front of your eyes. That's why you need a really great writing group.

In this episode, three writers show what an effective critique session looks like. They balance razzing and targeted feedback with laughter and encouragement. If you're trying improve your writing craft, or form your own writing group, this is the podcast for you.

They also dig into:

-setting emotional stakes
-Describing characters, environments, and magic systems
-pacing

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07RC91VPS?ccs_id=0e9381f4-8f89-4b62-b653-19846c7b1892

→Grey Alder on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/greyalder/p/the-shipwrecked?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> writing group, writers group, writing workshop, fiction critique, story critique, writing craft, novel writing, short stories, revision, feedback, editing, storytelling, character development, story structure, writers room No Welcome to the Writers' Group — Ep. 1 Third Person POV: A Writing Group 1 1 Welcome to the Writers' Group — Ep. 1 Third Person POV: A Writing Group full a0bb2161-9eed-4fd2-8ece-34e1dc19fafd https://share.transistor.fm/s/4cdd36a9 Dear Writer, giving and receiving feedback can be hard. Haven't you ever wished you could watch someone else's writing group to see how they do it?

In this pilot episode, three writers show what an effective critique session looks like. They balance razzing and targeted feedback with laughter and encouragement. If you're trying improve your writing craft, or form your own writing group, this is the podcast for you.

They also dig into:

-scene-setting and clarity
-sensory cues
-handling theme without being heavy-handed
-worldbuilding choices that “click”
-where AI does (and doesn’t) fit in creative writing

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07RC...

→Grey Alder on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/greyalder/p/...

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> Dear Writer, giving and receiving feedback can be hard. Haven't you ever wished you could watch someone else's writing group to see how they do it?

In this pilot episode, three writers show what an effective critique session looks like. They balance razzing and targeted feedback with laughter and encouragement. If you're trying improve your writing craft, or form your own writing group, this is the podcast for you.

They also dig into:

-scene-setting and clarity
-sensory cues
-handling theme without being heavy-handed
-worldbuilding choices that “click”
-where AI does (and doesn’t) fit in creative writing

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07RC...

→Grey Alder on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/greyalder/p/...

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0700 JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess JC Bybee, Grey Alder, Tyler Hess 5303 Dear Writer, giving and receiving feedback can be hard. Haven't you ever wished you could watch someone else's writing group to see how they do it?

In this pilot episode, three writers show what an effective critique session looks like. They balance razzing and targeted feedback with laughter and encouragement. If you're trying improve your writing craft, or form your own writing group, this is the podcast for you.

They also dig into:

-scene-setting and clarity
-sensory cues
-handling theme without being heavy-handed
-worldbuilding choices that “click”
-where AI does (and doesn’t) fit in creative writing

Find the co-hosts on:

→JC Bybee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07RC...

→Grey Alder on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/greyalder/p/...

→Tyler Hess on his blog: https://hesstylerblog.com/

]]> writing group, writers group, writing workshop, fiction critique, story critique, writing craft, novel writing, short stories, revision, feedback, editing, storytelling, character development, story structure, writers room No