Prose and Cons

About Prose and Cons

This is Prose & Cons - a podcast for emerging writers, by emerging writers. Because sometimes we feel like pros, and sometimes we feel like cons. Brought to you by Precipice Fiction: Six Writers. Six Worlds. Alexandria Burnham, Paddy Boylan, Alex Eldridge, Matan Elul, Phoenix Raig and James Healy. Intro and outro delivery by Nathan Gothard. https://linktr.ee/precipicefiction (https://linktr.ee/precipicefiction) Our first anthology is available now! "The New Mythic: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Collection". Find it in ebook or paperback: https://mybook.to/TheNewMythic (https://mybook.to/TheNewMythic) Reach out to us at: https://www.precipicefiction.com/contactpage/ (https://www.precipicefiction.com/contactpage/)

Publisher

Precipice Fiction

Category

arts · fiction · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

13 Jun 2022

Latest episode

21 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

135 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Aug 2025

   Out to Lunch: Schedule Announcement!

   Hello all! Prose & Cons is going on a little bit of a break for the next few months. With a lot of new chapters presently starting, a few months of a break will help us keep our sanity as we navigate the transitions. All good things! But the extra time is needed. We'll be coming back fresh and ready to go! We already have some episodes planned. Until then, we'll still be monitoring our inbox and comments, so feel free to reach out. Be back soon! Send us a message! Contact us at: precipice...

2. 

   21 Jul 2025

   Traditionally Published: Previewing Ally's Debut Novel

   This is it! This is the moment we've been waiting for. Ally Burnham's novel Swallow is coming out this November: listen as the group gathers to discuss her process, beta reading, historical novel(ing) and more. (The episode includes light spoilers and the occasional mutiny) Send us a message! Contact us at: precipicefiction.com/contact/ ============================================= This is Prose & Cons - a podcast for emerging writers, by emerging writers. Because sometimes ...

3. 

   8 Jul 2025

   Deus ex Machina

   Paddy, James, and Phoenix explore the writing tool Deus Ex Machina, discussing its uses and when writers should avoid it to improve their storytelling.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

4,720

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 81 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

89

Social presence

91

YouTube

68

Engagement

71

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