Story In Mind

Dune Explored 15.11.2018 1:02:21 ↓

Looking back over the soft scifi epic by Frank Herbert, its sequels, prequels, and screen adaptations.

Chilling Adventures? 15.11.2018 59:04 ↓

Is the new Sabrina series doing a disservice to neopagans and women? Are witches the villains we need right now?

Three Act Structure 15.11.2018 58:19 ↓

From the grand arc of the novel to the major arcs of the three acts and the minor arcs of scenes, structure can help you outline, draft, and query your work.

Building A World 14.11.2018 1:01:32 ↓

It's a brave new world, but is it just a mirror? My world, your world, and the fictional worlds in between.

Loom Of Words 13.11.2018 1:05:56 ↓

Talking about the mythology of weaving and the rich tapestry of storylines / threads in a tale.

The Perfect Sentence 12.11.2018 1:05:50 ↓

Looking at the construction of an invisible, grammatical, clear sentence that supports a story.

Swapping Critiques 10.11.2018 1:02:50 ↓

The pros and cons of sharing your writing with others.

Professionalism 09.11.2018 1:06:11 ↓

Is it okay to swear a blue streak in publishing, or is it all about personal persona?

Heroes 08.11.2018 58:47 ↓

Starting with LaValle's Destroyer and Stohl's Captain Marvel, we dive into Joseph Campbell's monomyth as used by Dan Harmon et al.

Process 07.11.2018 1:01:34 ↓

Talking about developing an editing process, discipline, but also the organic / chaotic component of inspiration.

Story Edit In Action 06.11.2018 59:31 ↓

I discuss the process of editing the first chapter of a scifi novel's second draft.

Learning Story 06.11.2018 1:05:20 ↓

In order to write well, do you need to take Creative Writing classes?

The Joy Of Writing 05.11.2018 56:30 ↓

Why do we lose our interest in a story along the way! Is it possible to reignite the passion?

Government In Fiction 04.11.2018 59:45 ↓

Starting with Thomas More's Utopia, we look at different forms of government both in the real world and the fantastical.

Language 03.11.2018 1:05:08 ↓

Starting with foreign language and getting into the origin of language, we dig into conlang, etymology, and end up at using language to show not tell.

Description & Detail 01.11.2018 1:10:16 ↓

Looking at image in writing. Forays into dream analysis, Troy, and self image.

The Monster 31.10.2018 59:51 ↓

Halloween episode! We look at popular monsters, why we have them, and what monsters we are creating.

What Is Fantasy? 30.10.2018 57:08 ↓

From cave paintings, to Plato's cave of shadows, to caves on alien worlds...

Building Character 29.10.2018 1:06:07 ↓

Whether plotting or pantsing, at some point you have to sit back and ask yourself who your main character is.

How To Twitter 28.10.2018 59:18 ↓

Is advertising enough? Is there a better way to sell a product? Why engage?

Constructive Criticism 27.10.2018 1:02:51 ↓

Reminiscing about my time in the feedback trenches. How to give writing criticism and why.

Civilisation 26.10.2018 53:58 ↓

Versus Nature. What's the purpose of art? Is it the civilising act; does it tame the wild beast? My city, your city, the last city...

What Is Literature? 25.10.2018 1:00:40 ↓

Whether we like it or not, writing is divided up into literature and genre fiction. Why? Who says so? What defines literature?

Writer's Block 24.10.2018 1:03:16 ↓

What's this thing in the way of writing? Why is it there? What function does it serve, and can we subvert it?

Writing Comic Books 24.10.2018 58:26 ↓

Comics are a union of image and text. Why do we go there for our stories? What is it about comics that is so important?