Jack Holland and Les Edgerton

Les and Jack on Writing - Uncensored

Fiction EN ↓ 7 episodes

Les Edgerton and Jack Holland discuss the writing of a publishable novel in a relaxed, chatty format. They saw the need for some real-life info on effective writing versus the cookie-cutter bumper sticker advice many podcasts are based on. Their advice is based on what works in the real world of publishing. Jack and Les discuss in each episode the many examples of poor advice regularly trotted out to beginning writers. Plus, as a bonus, they’re often funny. And, often… not.

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Jack Holland and Les Edgerton

Episodes

How to Create True Emotion 08.08.2023 1:19:24

Spoiler Alert: reveals about Lord of the Flies Les and Jack talk about how to create true emotion in novels and poems. They also talk about the following: Jack's work in progress. The importance of settings in a novel. The Island of the Sequined Love Nun written by Christopher Moore but which Les mistakenly attributes to another author, Tim Dorsey. https://www.amazon.com/Island-Sequined-Love-Chris...

Outlining 24.07.2023 1:25:17

Les and Jack discuss Les's recommended method of outlining, the reasons for it, and examples. We also discuss melodrama, David Mamet, Music, Hollywood, Corky's progress, and sprouting wings.

Scenes and Sequels 13.06.2023 1:11:57

Les and Jack go over and discuss scenes and sequels in fiction writing.

Protagonists and Antagonists - Part Three 01.06.2023 28:03

This episode continues with protagonists and antagonists. It also touches on rattlesnakes, The Silence of the Lambs, The Great Gatsby, Thelma and Louise, and On The Waterfront. As well as Freeport, Texas.

Protagonists and Antagonists - Part Two 17.05.2023 52:09

Les and Jack discuss antagonists and protagonists. They also cover the story problem that drives the protagonist and related issues.

Protagonists and Antagonists - Part One 12.05.2023 39:37

Les and Jack discuss antagonists and protagonists. They also cover the story problem that drives the protagonist and related issues.

Character Description and Story Pacing 01.05.2023 27:29

The first episode of Les and Jack talking about writing a novel. Areas covered include character description and story pacing.