AmericanWriters.com -- Creative Writing Podcast.
The Creative Writing Podcast at AmericanWriters.com is designed to help writers of all levels. The focus is on characterization, narrative, plot development, dialogue, conflict, setting, literary archetypes, etc. Episodes are not centered around mindless, useless pep talks and recycled writing tips. Rather, the Podcast at AmericanWriters.com offers in-depth analysis of what works and what doesn't, with explanations and original writing samples. Contact Tom at [email protected].
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Episodes
- 16
- Years Active
- 2006 - 2007
Writing Deus Ex Machina (Not!)
Learn about Deus Ex Machina -- its pros and cons and how it can hurt fiction.
Sun 25 Mar 2007
Motives Beneath Motives
This episode doesn't just talk about what superficially motivates characters; it looks at the forces that need to stir at deeper levels.
Tue 06 Mar 2007
Writing a Novel Prologue
Many authors are disparaged for using prologues to start their novels -- but is it such a bad practice after all?
Sun 04 Feb 2007
Story, Narrative and What to Include
Trim down your writing; think about what you should include in your narrative and what should you leave out. Also, learn the difference between story and narrative.
Mon 18 Dec 2006
Writing, Ideology and Activism
Many writers use their fiction as a form of activism. However, does it hurt the art form?
Sat 18 Nov 2006
The Subtle Dimensions of External Conflict
Learn how external conflict can be written to underscore the turmoil brewing within the character's psyche.
Fri 03 Nov 2006
Quick Writing Tip 008 -- How Writing is like Painting
Learn how writing is like painting a picture. However, this episode is not what you think; it has nothing to do with writing description. Give it a listen.
Wed 25 Oct 2006
Quick Writing Tip 007 -- Be Consistent
Make your characters consistent. Learn how things can easily go wrong.
Sun 24 Sep 2006
Quick Writing Tip 006 -- Sacrifice for the Greatest Good
Stop being so sentimental. If it serves your story, kill the characters you love.
Sun 17 Sep 2006
The Story or You?
Step outside of yourself -- Stop making all your fiction thinly-veiled autobiography.
Fri 08 Sep 2006
What's this Adverb Phobia all About?
Should we be afraid of adverbs? Sometimes, yes. Listen to this and learn why.
Wed 30 Aug 2006
Likeable Characters
Okay, write that hateful character -- but make sure that he is loveable.
Sun 27 Aug 2006
Write what you know?? Nonsense!
Stop writing what you KNOW and start using your imagination!
Sat 19 Aug 2006
The Importance of Internal Conflict
Yes, internal conflict is the heart of characterization; but it's also at the heart of drama. Listen and learn.
Thu 17 Aug 2006
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