International comedy, cannibalism and Catholicism - Grouchy Club Podcast 96
Italian comic Luca Cupani on representing the UK in worldwide comedy competitions. The problems...
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Minister to congregation: I’ve decided to increase my weekly contribution. Now it’s time to up...
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Seating at sad stage shows is usually teared. What’s so funny about this? One of my favorite old...
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“I used to be Snow White, but then I drifted.” – Mae West What’s so funny about this? Mae West...
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Professional Resources for Writers
Whether you're wanting to publish traditionally or independently, chances are these talented...
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The Secret Ingredient of Original Stories
Are there any original stories left to be written? And, if so, how do you find one to write?
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Ideas for Constructing Your Own Writing Routine
Organizing my daily writing routine into a series of specific steps helps me get the most out of...
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Understanding - and Accepting - the Reasons You Write
At the end of the day, what's important isn't so much understanding the reason you write as it is...
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What Is a 50-Page Edit... and Why Will It Rock Your Story?
The 50-page mark is the perfect place to stop and remember where you've been, so you have a...
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How Not to Use Speaker Tags and Action Beats
Let's a take a look at two means for indicating speakers and varying the rhythm of speech and...
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3 Traits Your Hero and Villain Should Share
The more similar your hero and villain, the stronger your story, the more realistic your...
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4 Ways to Avoid the Pitfalls of a Writer's Solitude
As important as it is to claim large chunks of uninterrupted writing time, it's also important...
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Why Writers Should Take Their Own Advice
If you've ever found yourself wishing for a writing mentor - someone with the savvy, experience,...
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AMA Bonus: Happy 100th, Crossword Puzzles!
December 21st , 2013 is the 100th anniversary of the first published crossword puzzle by Arthur...
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Poor Dan is in a droop. No lemons, no melon. Won't lovers revolt now? Is this some weird...
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Whom Should You Be Writing For? Yourself or Your Readers?
Whom should you be writing for? Most of us are writing either for ourselves or for our...
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The Hardest Part of Writing Good Character Arcs-and How You Can Make It Look Easy!
You ready for this? The number one mistake authors make with character arcs is that they try to...
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Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 42: When Your Story Stakes Aren't High Enough
There are two different ways you can blow your story stakes--and both of them have the ability to...
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3 Ways to Make Writing Your Novel Easier
As much as writers relish the challenges writing offers, most of you love the idea of finding a...
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What Every Writer Ought to Know About the Omniscient POV
What's the problem with omniscient POV? Why are so many authors confused about it? And why are so...
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