Story In Mind

The Catalyst 08.12.2018 58:15 ↓

The shock at the beginning of the story that upsets the ordinary world.

The Crisis 07.12.2018 53:59 ↓

Before the final confrontation we have the false failure, the tragedy, that transforms the protagonist.

The Image 06.12.2018 52:05 ↓

A difficult look at description.

Fresh Writing 05.12.2018 55:28 ↓

How often is it okay to use tired and cliche sayings and phrases like "the grass is always greener"?

Science Fiction 03.12.2018 1:05:52 ↓

From ancient origins to future interpretations, what's the purpose of Sci-fi?

Follow Your Bliss 02.12.2018 55:30 ↓

Is writing your bliss? What is bliss?

Narrative Frames 01.12.2018 55:00 ↓

Talking about stories within stories.

Balance 29.11.2018 50:50 ↓

Thinking about not thinking. Is it possible to unplug thoughts?

The Griffin Who Lived Upstairs 29.11.2018 59:19 ↓

Inspirations like archaeology and cartography that have gone into planning a new story.

Dungeons And Dragons 28.11.2018 56:24 ↓

Memories and arguments about the original RPG.

Magic In Fantasy 28.11.2018 57:05 ↓

From high fantasy to the paranormal, I take a look at differences in magical fiction.

Freedom Of Speech 27.11.2018 56:13 ↓

A walk and talk about responding to the silence of denial.

Writing Space 26.11.2018 1:06:58 ↓

Desks I have known and loved, writing instruments, and surfaces written upon.

Writing The Mind 25.11.2018 59:47 ↓

Is it possible, via writing, to reprogram oneself?

Non Structure & Inventive Place 23.11.2018 50:46 ↓

Looking for meaning outside of imposed perspective.

Meet & Critique 23.11.2018 49:42 ↓

Returning from a first chapter swap and feedback session with Patrick Bolivar.

Story Structure 22.11.2018 1:02:58 ↓

After feedback from E.J. Allen, I go for a circuitous walk that imitates a three act structure.

Whedon's Worlds 21.11.2018 59:10 ↓

Thinking about the Buffy, Whedon's fall from grace, and the golden opportunity of The Nevers.

Publishing Retrospective 21.11.2018 58:56 ↓

My book's birthday is in two months, so I'm revisiting the long process, journey, thing that is publishing.

Seven Stories Part Four 20.11.2018 1:02:02 ↓

Finishing up with the sixth and seventh story types: Comedy and Tragedy.

Seven Stories Part Three 20.11.2018 57:18 ↓

Finishing up with the Journey And Return type of story and looking at the Rebirth.

Seven Stories Part Two 19.11.2018 55:58 ↓

Talking about two more story types: Rags to Riches, and The Quest.

Seven Stories Part One 19.11.2018 52:50 ↓

Are there only seven basic types of stories? We take a look at the first type called Overcoming The Monster.

Metaphor 17.11.2018 1:02:59 ↓

The literary device of metaphor as used in poetry, art, and advertising.

Sublimation 16.11.2018 54:20 ↓

Creativity as a healthy response to tragedies large and small.