Episode 118 Getting to grips with Point of View - Part 1
Getting Point of View (PoV) right is one of the fundamental challenges for any writer. In the...
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Episode 118 Getting to grips with Point of View - Part 1
Getting Point of View (PoV) right is one of the fundamental challenges for any writer. In the...
20:51
Episode 119 - The responsibilities of being a god: how to use omniscient 3rd person point of view
In this second part of a two-part series on point of view, we look at the challenge of using...
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Episode 58 - Deep and narrow, or broad and shallow? The essentials of Point of View
Point of view (PoV) is critical to your story. The authorial decision you make about PoV will set...
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Love Your Characters - Or Else!
When we write from a character's POV, we must become that character - and that means that if we...
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Are You Using Setting to Deepen Your Characters?
In the best of stories, setting is an inherent key in bringing to life not just the scenery but...
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Filmmaker Erik Shirai discusses the making of the film The Birth of Saké.
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Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 41: Inferring Non-POV Characters' Thoughts
Is your narrator killing subtext by inferring other characters' thoughts too accurately? Find out...
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Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 39: Referencing Characters by Title Rather Than Name
In the time it takes to write two words, you might distance readers from your narrative. Luckily,...
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Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 35: Random Story Elements
Just as a symphony or a painting has to be a complete and cohesive whole, same goes for the...
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Most Common Writing Mistakes: Weak Character Voice
Weak character voice could be due to the simple problem of too much telling in your narrative.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scene Structure
At first blush, scene structure can be a subject that takes a while to fully grasp and, as a...
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The great thing about structure is that it provides a solid framework for your story, while still...
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Ep 276: Christopher Allen / Jesse Moss / Sandy McLeod
Guests on this episode include founder of UnionDocs, Christopher Allen; The Overnighters...
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Filmmaker Dan Schechter (Supporting Characters) returns to discuss his new movie, Life of Crime,...
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Ep 169: Joe Brewster & Michèle Stephenson
Filmmaker/parents Michèle Stephenson and Joe Brewster are the guests. There new documentary,...
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Ep 168: Claire Denis / Angad Bhalla
International filmmaker Claire Denis whose latest film, Bastards, just premiered at the New York...
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While most people spend their entire lives struggling to control what's being done to them,...
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Protagonist and Main Character- Same Person? The Answer May Transform Your Story!
Make certain you understand the differences between protagonist and main character - and how to...
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How to Write a Sequel That's BETTER Than the First Book
Believe you have a potentially awesome sequel idea? Unleash it using this tips on how to write a...
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The power of the "observer effect" and how it applies to my daily life
Recent physics discoveries show that the act of observation will influence that which is being...
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