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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Podcasts de plot
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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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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
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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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Episode 3: Sparking Your Creativity
Specific creative techniques we can use to discover and develop unique and compelling characters,...
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