The 4 things a #literaryagent looks for in a novel: Curiosity, Tension, an Emotional Connection, and Voice. It's all on this week's episode of the #storynerd podcast STORYNERD.CA #amediting #writingpodcasts #writingtips
Experience the unsettling world of Shirley Jackson, author of the infamous short story The Lottery.
What makes Jackson’s writing so enduringly disturbing?
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Getting an agent's attention isn't easy! But in the latest episode of the #storynerdpodcast, literary agent Kathleen Foxx tells us what does, and doesn't work, in a query submission. Check it out now! #literaryagent #writingadvice #writingpodcasts #novelwriting STORYNERD.CA
We gathered on a cold, snowy, generally Clevelandwintery evening in January to celebrate our 150th episode! Joined by a few friends and a lot of Spud's extended family, we recorded an intimate live episode. Enjoy!
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In ERIN BROCKOVICH, we know how formidable the antagonist (PG&E) is because no less than 5 characters tell us using a storytelling technique known as The Speech in Praise of the Villain. Learn more in this week's episode of the #storynerdpodcast STORYNERD.CA #writingpodcasts #novelwriting #villains
In this week's episode of the #storynerdpodcast, Melanie explains why so-called "flat" characters might not be so bad! STORYNERD.CA #writingpodcasts #novelwriting #screenwriting101 #writingabook
This is a fun one, guys. For anyone who's interested in worldbuilding in their writing, this is for you!
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If you ever needed an excuse to watch THE PRINCESS BRIDE again, here it is! William Goldman is a master storyteller and his use of the framing story is absolutely brilliant. #storynerdpodcast #writingpodcasts #novelwriting #amwriting #fictionwriter
No time to listen to all 8 episodes of the #storynerdpodcast this season? Don't worry - we've got your back! In today's episode, Melanie and I recap everything and offer our best advice about the hero's monologue and the shadow. #writingpodcasts #screenwriting101 #novelwriting #keepwriting
No time to listen to all 8 episodes of the #storynerdpodcast this season? Don't worry - we've got your back! In today's episode, Melanie and I recap everything and offer our best advice about the hero's monologue and the shadow. #writingpodcasts #screenwriting101 #novelwriting #keepwriting
What do you think? Has REBECCA aged well or is it kinda cringe? StoryNerd.ca
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Weak writing or a deliberate creative choice? Check out this week's episode of the #storynerd podcast as we take a deep dive into Daphne du Maurier's REBECCA. #writingpodcasts #womenwhopodcast #keepwriting #onwriting
The disturbing reason why the main character in REBECCA is known only as "The Second Mrs. deWinter". This week on the #storynerd podcast. Available on all podcast platforms and YouTube. #writingpodcasts #writingabook #creativewriting #womenwhopodcast
Can protagonists be passive? YES! But it's not easy to pull off. The Second Mrs. DeWinter, in Daphne du Maurier's REBECCA, is a passive character. Tune in to this week's episode of the #storynerd podcast for more. #writingpodcasts #fictionwriter #novelwriting #amwriting
Waking up on a Wednesday and not finding a new episode of Turning to Story in my inbox: @annamwrites.bsky.social 😭 (it’s ok please take your time) #podcast #podcastrecs #writingtips #turningtostory #writinglife #writingpodcasts #booksky
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Black background with pink neon text at top that reads: Up First. White text in center reads: Excited to announce I will be participating with other PNW crime fiction writers at two library events in March! March 7 in Tacoma & March 22 on Vashon! More details to follow!
Black background with pink neon text at the top reads: Up Next. White text in the middle reads: My upcoming podcast - The Writer's Journey - will start recording soon for Authors on the Air Global Radio Network! I've already received some great reads, and I'll be starting with author, Alex Kenna, and her book Burn This Night! Find out more about Alex at alexkenna.com!
Library events, reading lists, and podcasts, oh my!
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Why do protagonists do what they do? There's got to be a very good reason for their behaviour, otherwise, when the going gets tough (as it must!), they'll quit and your story will fizzle. STORYNERD.CA #storynerd #writingpodcasts #amediting #amwriting #fictionwriter
Can writers be private, authentic, and still get published? Tune in to this week's episode of Radio Freewrite, where we discuss and then share original pieces of #flashfiction
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DIAL M FOR MURDER (Hitchcock, 1954) is masterful! The hero's monologue and the villain's monologue is one in the same, and it's woven seamlessly into the narrative. Do yourself a favour and watch the movie this weekend! #storynerd #filmcritic #writingpodcasts #screenwriting101 #fictionwriter
Join the Radio Freewrite podcast for a live recording of our 150th episode! We’ll be at Forest City Brewery at 7:30 on 1/16. Come to spectate or write along with us!
For anyone in the Cleveland area who would like to join us!
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Some characters change and grow over the course of a story, but some (in fact, a whole lot!) remain constant. Lydia Tar is one example. To learn more about characters and how to develop them, check out the #storynerd podcast. STORYNERD.CA
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People buy books for the story (not for flowery or poetic sentences). On the #storynerd podcast we explain the storytelling principles you need to know to capture, and hold, a reader's attention. Come join us!
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Writing a novel or screenplay with more than one protagonist? The #storynerd podcast has got you covered. Check out our episode about GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (available on all podcast providers).
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Writing a memoir? Find the narrative arc of your life story! #storynerd podcast.
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What does first person pov sound like with minimal use of "I" and "my?" The Cru conclude their series on points of view with a series of experimental pieces that push the common boundaries around points of view.
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I may have been slightly obsessed with this podcast this year. Any other fans out there?
What are your fave writing podcasts?
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For indie authors, time is often limited - yet there's a lot of writing podcasts out there that could be useful.
I've listened to and rated five of them so you can see if you need to listen to any.
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New episode of RFW! Stories begin at the 10:30 mark and include a raccoon, a tense exit in the rain, a story with urine (fair warning!), a story with 💩(another fair warning!), and a story that got a bit too heartrending.
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