by Ira | Jul 11, 2017 | Exercises, Originals
Podcast notes: This next series of podcasts is about structure. When sitting down to write a story, make a clear decision about TONE and GENRE. Tone is more important of the two, since tone can vary so much in any given genre. Think about what emotion you are trying...
by Ira | Jul 10, 2017 | Exercises, Originals
Podcast notes: Often in storytelling, the villain has already arrived at their moment of ‘power’ and it’s the protagonist who must rise to that level How can you give a flawed character an arc overcoming those flaws without losing what made them...
by Ira | Jul 8, 2017 | Exercises, Originals
Podcast notes: We’re talking about casting your book, and how to keep them distinct from each other, big cast or small Who needs to be in the story in order for the plot to move forward. “Spear carriers” are scenery, they are background, they do not...
by Ira | Jul 6, 2017 | Exercises, Originals
Podcast notes: So often, worlds are built around a specific set of characters with a “destiny” or a “power” – the magical 1% Sometimes, it can be very interesting to step OUTSIDE that…make your protagonist *not* tailored for this...
by Ira | Jul 5, 2017 | Exercises, Originals
Podcast Notes: So often, there are stories with a wonderfully diverse cast, super interesting ensemble…and at the center of that is a super boring main character. If you think about making a *different* character the main character and would find your original...
by Ira | Jul 3, 2017 | Exercises, Originals
Podcast notes: It is *definitely* okay for new authors to write derivative work! DO IT! Use it to figure out plat structure, characters, etc. Screenwriters literally write spec scripts based on existing shows. Write fan fiction. If someone else does your idea...
