Brick Phelps

Writer's Reason

Fiction EN ↓ 8 episodes

A literary analysis podcast that goes through well-known stories to learn how they may have used fundamental basics to craft their plot, characters, and settings. In this podcast, I will use my own love of fiction and what I know of writing to try and unravel the methods writers may have used to craft their well loved stories. We will cover the plot and its conflict using the well-known Save the Cat plot structure. We will examine how the protagonist affects the story, how they were crafted, and how the writer chose to portray them. We will also take a dive into the third pillar of story to

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Brick Phelps

Episodes

The Hanging City 23.12.2023 29:18

In this episode we will be covering Charlie N Holmberg's romantasy book called the Hanging City. We will cover topics like romance and fantasy plot intertwining, meet cutes, and romance beats.

Do Not Disturb by Freida McFadden 11.12.2023 21:20

In this episode, I will cover do not disturb by Freida McFadden. We will go over topics like multiple perspectives, unusual story structure, and creating suspense.

Yumi and the Nightmare Painter 11.12.2023 44:16

In this episode, I will cover Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson. We'll go over its story structure and possible ways to strengthen relationships in your stories.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone act 3, finale. 11.12.2023 7:11

In this episode, I will cover Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Act 3, the finale. We will go over promises and payoffs.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone, Act 2 Part 2 11.12.2023 13:51

In this episode, I will cover Harry Potter and the philosophers stone, part 2 of Act 2. We will go over story arcs pertaining to the second act, as well as story genres.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Act 2 part 1 11.12.2023 11:14

In this episode, I will cover Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, part one of act two. We will go over topics like delivering on the premise, secondary stories, and creating a feeling with less.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Act One 11.12.2023 11:10

In this episode, I will be covering Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Act 1. We will go over the first five beats of the story structure and talk about blank slate characters, prologues, and positive catalysts.

Save the Cat Structure 11.12.2023 16:27

In this episode, I will be covering the save the cat story structure, which I will be using to analyze stories in the upcoming episodes.