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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 arch... Read more

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Likeable Characters

Likeable Characters

Okay, write that hateful character -- but make sure that he is loveable.

27 Aug 2006

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Quick Writing Tip 008 -- How Writing is like Painting

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 wri... Read more

25 Oct 2006

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The Subtle Dimensions of External Conflict

The Subtle Dimensions of External Conflict

Learn how external conflict can be written to underscore the turmoil brewing within the character's psyche.

3 Nov 2006

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What's this Adverb Phobia all About?

What's this Adverb Phobia all About?

Should we be afraid of adverbs? Sometimes, yes. Listen to this and learn why.

30 Aug 2006

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11 Sep 2006

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How People Read

How People Read

Learn about the four ways to approach reading a book.

4 Nov 2006

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Quick Writing Tip 006 -- Sacrifice for the Greatest Good

Quick Writing Tip 006 -- Sacrifice for the Greatest Good

Stop being so sentimental. If it serves your story, kill the characters you love.

17 Sep 2006

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Quick Writing Tip 007 -- Be Consistent

Quick Writing Tip 007 -- Be Consistent

Make your characters consistent. Learn how things can easily go wrong.

24 Sep 2006

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The Story or You?

The Story or You?

Step outside of yourself -- Stop making all your fiction thinly-veiled autobiography.

8 Sep 2006

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Writing Deus Ex Machina (Not!)

Writing Deus Ex Machina (Not!)

Learn about Deus Ex Machina -- its pros and cons and how it can hurt fiction.

25 Mar 2007

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