- 17
- Episodes
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2023
- First episode
About Going Prose
Two over-committed and under-rested writers share their NaNoWriMo journey.
- Publisher
- A. D. Ellicott, C.Z. Tacks
- Category
- arts · education
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 29 Oct 2023
- Latest episode
- 17 Dec 2025
Latest episodes
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17 Dec 2025
Con Survival Guide - Don't Panic!
Addie and Tacks talk about how to get the most out of your con-going experience. Drink water (more than that), have a plan (let it fail), and have fun! Our guests this season are Lee Cope (@whimsyandmetaphor), C.H. Pearce (@chpearcewrites), Narelle M. Harris, Stephanie Wood Franklin (@insertscenehere), Alex Delamer (@NuaLaoch), and Heather Anne Palmer (@heatherpalmerwriter) Narelle’s book The She-Wolf of Baker St was a finalist for the Aurealis awards earlier this year. You can find Heather’s novel, Deathbound, as an Audible exclusive. Celia has a new short story available in the CSFG anthology Never Say Die. More details about the show at https://www.patreon.com/GoingProse Here's where to find us: A.D. "Addie" Ellicott can be found as @aciddropwriting on Instagram, Bluesky, the app formerly known as Twitter, and elsewhere. C.Z. Tacks can be found as @cztacks on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter, and elsewhere. Our music this episode is Swing Machine by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
1 Oct 2025
Con Survival Guide - Pros and Cons
Tacks and Addie talk about why you should get involved in cons (by which we mean going to a convention, put away the three-card Monte). Our guests this season are Lee Cope (@whimsyandmetaphor), C.H. Pearce (@chpearcewrites), Narelle M. Harris, Stephanie Wood Franklin (@insertscenehere), Alex Delamer (@NuaLaoch), and Heather Anne Palmer (@heatherpalmerwriter) You can find Heather’s debut novel, Deathbound, as an Audible exclusive. Tacks' story The Girlfriend Experience is available in the September issue of Lightspeed Magazine. More details about the show at https://www.patreon.com/GoingProse Here's where to find us: A.D. "Addie" Ellicott can be found as @aciddropwriting on Instagram, Bluesky, the app formerly known as Twitter, and elsewhere. C.Z. Tacks can be found as @cztacks on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter, and elsewhere. Our music this episode is Swing Machine by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
7 Sept 2025
Con Survival Guide - Teaser
Tacks and Addie have been out and about on the nerdy convention scene, and you should be too! Our guests this season are Lee Cope (@whimsyandmetaphor), C.H. Pearce (@chpearcewrites), Narelle M. Harris, Stephanie Wood Franklin (@insertscenehere), Alex Delamer (@NuaLaoch), and Heather Anne Palmer (@heatherpalmerwriter) Narelle’s book The She-Wolf of Baker St was nominated for an Aurealis award earlier this year. You can find Heather’s debut novel, Deathbound, as an Audible exclusive. C.H. Pearce has an artwork nominated for the Ditmar Awards this year. Go check it out, and vote if you’re eligible! (Going Prose was also nominated for a Ditmar under ‘Best Fan Publication in Any Medium’. You can also vote for it, if you like!) More details about the show at https://www.patreon.com/GoingProse Here's where to find us: A.D. "Addie" Ellicott can be found as @aciddropwriting on Instagram, Bluesky, the app formerly known as Twitter, and elsewhere. C.Z. Tacks can be found as @cztacks on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter, and elsewhere. Our music this episode is Swing Machine by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2 Jul 2024
Bird by Bird - Nutella instead of Vegemite
Tacks and Addie wrap up Bird by Bird, by discussing how to use spite as your motivation, writerly doublethink, and who they think the book is actually good for. Tacks's Clarion fundraiser can be found on GoFundMe. (https://www.gofundme.com/f/TacksClarion) More details about the show at https://www.patreon.com/GoingProse (https://www.cztacks.com/podcast) Here's where to find us: A.D. "Addie" Ellicott can be found as @aciddropwriting on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aciddropwriting), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/aciddropwriting.bsky.social), the app formerly known as Twitter, and elsewhere (https://aciddropwriting.tumblr.com/profiles). C.Z. Tacks can be found as @cztacks on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cztacks), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/cztacks.bsky.social), Twitter (https://twitter.com/cztacks), and elsewhere (https://www.cztacks.com/about). Thanks to Nathan J Phillips for our theme song.
18 Jun 2024
Bird by Bird - Drop kicking negative people
Tacks and Addie discuss Part 3 of Bird by Bird, including how to cope with the people that have opinions on your work, refilling the literary fuel tank, and (horror of horrors) talking to people. Tacks's Clarion fundraiser can be found on GoFundMe. (https://www.gofundme.com/f/TacksClarion) Max Barry's write yourself a letter exercise (https://writersvictoria.org.au/resources/writing-workouts/write-yourself-letter/). More details about the show at https://www.patreon.com/GoingProse (https://www.cztacks.com/podcast) Here's where to find us: A.D. "Addie" Ellicott can be found as @aciddropwriting on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aciddropwriting), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/aciddropwriting.bsky.social), the app formerly known as Twitter, and elsewhere (https://aciddropwriting.tumblr.com/profiles). C.Z. Tacks can be found as @cztacks on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cztacks), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/cztacks.bsky.social), Twitter (https://twitter.com/cztacks), and elsewhere (https://www.cztacks.com/about). Thanks to Nathan J Phillips for our theme song.
2 Jun 2024
Bird by Bird - Stuff my therapist says
Tacks and Addie discuss Part 2 of Bird by Bird, in which Anne Lamott recommends tormenting yourself (referred to throughout as "self-compassion"), and eating your literary vegetables. Tacks's Clarion fundraiser can be found on GoFundMe. (https://www.gofundme.com/f/TacksClarion) The Book of My Enemy Has Been Remaindered by Clive James can be found on his website (https://archive.clivejames.com/poetry/bomehas.htm). More details about the show at https://www.patreon.com/GoingProse (https://www.cztacks.com/podcast) Here's where to find us: A.D. "Addie" Ellicott can be found as @aciddropwriting on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aciddropwriting), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/aciddropwriting.bsky.social), the app formerly known as Twitter, and elsewhere (https://aciddropwriting.tumblr.com/profiles). C.Z. Tacks can be found as @cztacks on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cztacks), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/cztacks.bsky.social), Twitter (https://twitter.com/cztacks), and elsewhere (https://www.cztacks.com/about). Thanks to Nathan J Phillips for our theme song.
12 May 2024
Bird by bird - It's all connected!
In the year 1204, Château Gaillard was captured by the king of France. In 2024, Tacks brings this up in a discussion about Part 1 of Bird by Bird, by Anne Lamott. Addie, who was trying to keep the podcast running on time, did not approve the bonus history lesson. More details about the show at https://www.patreon.com/GoingProse (https://www.cztacks.com/podcast) Here's where to find us: A.D. "Addie" Ellicott can be found as @aciddropwriting on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aciddropwriting), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/aciddropwriting.bsky.social), the app formerly known as Twitter, and elsewhere (https://aciddropwriting.tumblr.com/profiles). C.Z. Tacks can be found as @cztacks on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cztacks), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/cztacks.bsky.social), Twitter (https://twitter.com/cztacks), and elsewhere (https://www.cztacks.com/about). Thanks to Nathan J Phillips for our theme song.
28 Apr 2024
Bird by bird - Psychic wounds
Tacks is psychically wounded, Addie is trapping mice in a jar, and everyone has strong opinions about school lunches as we continue on with Bird by Bird, by Anne Lamott More details about the show at https://www.patreon.com/GoingProse (https://www.cztacks.com/podcast) Here's where to find us: A.D. "Addie" Ellicott can be found as @aciddropwriting on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aciddropwriting), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/aciddropwriting.bsky.social), the app formerly known as Twitter, and elsewhere (https://aciddropwriting.tumblr.com/profiles). C.Z. Tacks can be found as @cztacks on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cztacks), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/cztacks.bsky.social), Twitter (https://twitter.com/cztacks), and elsewhere (https://www.cztacks.com/about). Thanks to Nathan J Phillips for our theme song.
14 Apr 2024
Bird by Bird - Surely not every day?
Tacks and Addie discuss why we write, short assignments, spicy brains, the tea ceremony, and Alan Moore comics. Somehow, these are all tied together by the start of Bird by Bird, by Anne Lamott. More details about the show at https://www.patreon.com/GoingProse (https://www.cztacks.com/podcast) Here's where to find us: A.D. "Addie" Ellicott can be found as @aciddropwriting on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aciddropwriting), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/aciddropwriting.bsky.social), the app formerly known as Twitter, and elsewhere (https://aciddropwriting.tumblr.com/profiles). C.Z. Tacks can be found as @cztacks on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cztacks), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/cztacks.bsky.social), Twitter (https://twitter.com/cztacks), and elsewhere (https://www.cztacks.com/about). Thanks to Nathan J Phillips for our theme song.
31 Mar 2024
Bird by Bird - Personal attacks
Tacks and Addie discuss what they've been writing, the definition of a 'podcaster', and introduce the show's next writing advice book: Bird by Bird, by Anne Lamott. More details about the show at https://www.patreon.com/GoingProse (https://www.cztacks.com/podcast) Here's where to find us: A.D. "Addie" Ellicott can be found as @aciddropwriting on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aciddropwriting), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/aciddropwriting.bsky.social), the app formerly known as Twitter, and elsewhere (https://aciddropwriting.tumblr.com/profiles). C.Z. Tacks can be found as @cztacks on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cztacks), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/cztacks.bsky.social), Twitter (https://twitter.com/cztacks), and elsewhere (https://www.cztacks.com/about). Thanks to Nathan J Phillips for our theme song.
14 Dec 2023
7. Functional human beings
Tacks and Addie discuss Chapter 9 of NO PLOT, NO PROBLEM by Chris Baty, including the aftermath of Nanowrimo, the arduous rewriting journey ahead, and the future of the podcast. More details about the show at cztacks.com/podcast (https://www.cztacks.com/podcast) Here's where to find us: A.D. "Addie" Ellicott can be found as @aciddropwriting on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aciddropwriting), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/aciddropwriting.bsky.social), the app formerly known as Twitter, and elsewhere (https://aciddropwriting.tumblr.com/profiles). C.Z. Tacks can be found as @cztacks on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cztacks), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/cztacks.bsky.social), Twitter (https://twitter.com/cztacks), and elsewhere (https://www.cztacks.com/about). Thanks to Nathan J Phillips for our theme song.
4 Dec 2023
6. Sticking champagne in the fridge
Tacks and Addie reveal whether they won Nanowrimo. They also talk through Chapter 8 of NO PLOT, NO PROBLEM by Chris Baty and commiserate over the exhaustion, overwhelmed immune systems and sore wrists gained during the endeavor. More details about the show at cztacks.com/podcast (https://www.cztacks.com/podcast) Here's where to find us: A.D. "Addie" Ellicott can be found as @aciddropwriting on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aciddropwriting), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/aciddropwriting.bsky.social), the app formerly known as Twitter, and elsewhere (https://aciddropwriting.tumblr.com/profiles). C.Z. Tacks can be found as @cztacks on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cztacks), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/cztacks.bsky.social), Twitter (https://twitter.com/cztacks), and elsewhere (https://www.cztacks.com/about). Thanks to Nathan J Phillips for our theme song.
22 Nov 2023
5. Attack of the ”support” network
Tacks and Addie discuss how to get back on track when your support network attacks and you find yourself falling behind your Nanowrimo wordcount. Strategies include ritual sacrifice, dubiously ethical psychological laws, and the advice in Chapter 7 of NO PLOT, NO PROBLEM by Chris Baty. More details about the show at cztacks.com/podcast (https://www.cztacks.com/podcast) Here's where to find us: A.D. "Addie" Ellicott can be found as @aciddropwriting on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aciddropwriting), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/aciddropwriting.bsky.social), the app formerly known as Twitter, and elsewhere (https://aciddropwriting.tumblr.com/profiles). C.Z. Tacks can be found as @cztacks on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cztacks), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/cztacks.bsky.social), Twitter (https://twitter.com/cztacks), and elsewhere (https://www.cztacks.com/about). Thanks to Nathan J Phillips for our theme song.
15 Nov 2023
4. Stalking the muse
Tacks and Addie chronicle their descent into Nanowrimo, including how to cope with suspicious bosses, reluctant muses, and the advice in Chapter 6 of NO PLOT, NO PROBLEM by Chris Baty. More details about the show at cztacks.com/podcast (https://www.cztacks.com/podcast) Here's where to find us: A.D. "Addie" Ellicott can be found as @aciddropwriting on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aciddropwriting), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/aciddropwriting.bsky.social), the app formerly known as Twitter, and elsewhere (https://aciddropwriting.tumblr.com/profiles). C.Z. Tacks can be found as @cztacks on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cztacks), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/cztacks.bsky.social), Twitter (https://twitter.com/cztacks), and elsewhere (https://www.cztacks.com/about). Thanks to Nathan J Phillips for our theme song.
8 Nov 2023
3. Someone forgot the homework
Tacks and Addie discuss Nanowrimo Week 1, and Chapter 5 of NO PLOT, NO PROBLEM by Chris Baty. Only one of them did the homework. More details about the show at cztacks.com/podcast (https://www.cztacks.com/podcast) Here's where to find us: A.D. "Addie" Ellicott can be found as @aciddropwriting on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aciddropwriting), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/aciddropwriting.bsky.social), the app formerly known as Twitter, and elsewhere (https://aciddropwriting.tumblr.com/profiles). C.Z. Tacks can be found as @cztacks on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cztacks), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/cztacks.bsky.social), Twitter (https://twitter.com/cztacks), and elsewhere (https://www.cztacks.com/about). Thanks to Nathan J Phillips for our theme song.
2 Nov 2023
2. A sudden name change
In hopes of getting through Nanowrimo with as few breakdowns as possible, Tacks and Addie prepare by working through the first half of NO PLOT, NO PROBLEM by Chris Baty. More details about the show at cztacks.com/podcast (https://www.cztacks.com/podcast) Here's where to find us: A.D. "Addie" Ellicott can be found as @aciddropwriting on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aciddropwriting), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/aciddropwriting.bsky.social), the app formerly known as Twitter, and elsewhere (https://aciddropwriting.tumblr.com/profiles). C.Z. Tacks can be found as @cztacks on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cztacks), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/cztacks.bsky.social), Twitter (https://twitter.com/cztacks), and elsewhere (https://www.cztacks.com/about). Thanks to Nathan J Phillips for our theme song.
29 Oct 2023
1. Establishing the protagonists
Welcome to Going Prose, a show about two over-committed, under-rested, foul-mouthed writers taking on NaNoWriMo. In this episode Tacks (a NaNoWriMo veteran) and Addie (a first-time novelist) lay out their November plans. More details about the show at cztacks.com/podcast (https://www.cztacks.com/podcast) Here's where to find us: A.D. "Addie" Ellicott can be found as @aciddropwriting on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aciddropwriting), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/aciddropwriting.bsky.social), the app formerly known as Twitter, and elsewhere (https://aciddropwriting.tumblr.com/profiles). C.Z. Tacks can be found as @cztacks on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cztacks), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/cztacks.bsky.social), Twitter (https://twitter.com/cztacks), and elsewhere (https://www.cztacks.com/about). Thanks to Nathan J Phillips for our theme song.
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