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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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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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Motives Beneath Motives

Motives Beneath Motives

This episode doesn't just talk about what superficially motivates characters; it looks at the forces that need to stir a... Read more

6 Mar 2007

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Writing a Novel Prologue

Writing a Novel Prologue

Many authors are disparaged for using prologues to start their novels -- but is it such a bad practice after all?

4 Feb 2007

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Story, Narrative and What to Include

Story, Narrative and What to Include

Trim down your writing; think about what you should include in your narrative and what should you leave out. Also, learn... Read more

18 Dec 2006

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Writing, Ideology and Activism

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Many writers use their fiction as a form of activism. However, does it hurt the art form?

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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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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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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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Quick Writing Tip 007 -- Be Consistent

Quick Writing Tip 007 -- Be Consistent

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

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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.

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