Episode #8 | Plot vs Character
In this episode we're talking Plot versus Character... plus you get to know a little more about...
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Episode #8 | Plot vs Character
In this episode we're talking Plot versus Character... plus you get to know a little more about...
48:52
Storytelling is all the rage, and has been for a few years now. But how can your brand compete...
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Govern America | July 24, 2021 | Motte and Bailey
"Motte and Bailey" Hosts: Darren Weeks, Vicky Davis Website for the show:...
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Pastor Paul speaks from John 16
Writing Excuses 10.14: How Much of the Beginning Needs to Come First?
The cool stuff you plan to put in your story will need stuff that sets it up earlier. In this...
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Writing Excuses 10.9: Where is My Story Coming From?
This month’s syllabus topic is story structure, and we’ll be starting with the part we start...
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Episode 23 - First things first (plot pt 2)
Continuing our review of the essentials of plot, in this episode we look at the things you need...
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6 Reasons a Premise Sentence Strengthens Your Story
All stories begin with a premise. But, often, our original conceptions are hazy and unformed.
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Change is the Key to Powerful Character Arcs
You can come up with the most entertaining, marvelous character imaginable, but unless you also...
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What a Mouse Can Teach You About Story Arc
Who knew furry little rodents were such experts on story arc? See the foundational art of the...
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When authors whose stories have impacted the world start talking, we start listening. Take a look...
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Strengthen Your Story by Writing the Perfect Review
If you could have a professional reviewer read your book and totally get it - completely...
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Plot vs. Character: Which Is More Important?
Good writing should not be about pitting plot against character, but rather about finding the...
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For Your Ears Only (On Air) 10/23/2011
Lopsided Exchange and Libya, Iran Intrigue, "Strange Days" for McBroom, Addiction Addendum,...
What do you do when your party doesn’t follow your plot? The post 14. When Things Go Wrong...
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Stories That Matter: 5 Necessary Factors for Weighty Fiction
Can you identify the five most important factors in creating weight and substance in stories that...
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The Crucial Way to Figure Out How Much Time Your Story Should Cover
The length of the timeline is an important factor in any story. Take a moment to consider just...
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Want a Powerful Theme for Your Novel? Play Devil's Advocate!
Here's the thing about a powerful theme. It's not black and white. It's not the moral of the...
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Don't Know Your Story's Theme? Take a Look at Your Character's Arc
Take a moment to consider your story's theme. Does it leap right out at you? Or do you have to do...
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Episode 5: Mise-en-scène—A Film Technique That Can Improve Our Fiction
Mise-en-scène is a fundamental technique of film-making that, when we adapt it to our writing,...
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