Homestead on the Corner

The Sheridan Tapes: Season 4 - Trailer Aug 11, 2023

CONTENT WARNING: Aftermath of a disaster, loud noises, and existential dread

The end is coming...

Featuring the voices of Ezra J. Wayne as Ned Leroux, Chris Martin as Robert Quincy, Jesse Steele as Bill Tyler, Virginia Spotts as Kate Sheridan, Amitola Lomas as Maria Sol, James Cain as Peter Slate, Mike Kennedy as Edgar Morrison, Airen Neeley Chaconas as Anna Sheridan, and Van Winkle as Sam Bailey, with original music by Jesse Haugen and dialogue editing and sound design by Van Winkle.

For more information, visit thesheridantapes.com

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Audio Experiment 02: Home Jul 28, 2023

CONTENT WARNING: Some loud noises, including explosions, animal roars, and screams

On the shores of the sea, two friends contemplate how we came to be and where we're going next.

Written by Virginia Spotts and produced by Van Winkle, with transcription by Virginia Spotts. This episode was made possible by our supporters at Patreon.com/homesteadcorner and ko-fi.com/homesteadcorner.

For more information, additional content, and episode transcript, visit homesteadonthecorner.com/hotcB02

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State of the Homestead - June 2023: Updates, Announcements, and Illness Jun 05, 2023

On today's episode, Van Winkle and Virginia give a State of the Homestead update on COVID, Tales of the Echowood, and The Sheridan Tapes Season 4.

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Episode 04: Why keep writing? May 12, 2023

CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of the threat of a school shooting, homophobia, transphobia, and abuse, creative burnout, and mental health struggles

In the final episode of this season, Van Winkle and Virginia sit down with four incredible writers from the audio fiction community and to answer the fundamental question all writers face... Why keep writing?

Newt Schottelkotte (they/them) - Where the Stars Fell, Inkwyrm

-https://newtschottelkotte.com

Jordan Cobb (she/her) - Primordial Deep, Janus Descending

-https://www.jordanvcobb.com

Cassandra Tse (she/her) - Apocalypse Songs, The Bone Thief

-http://www.redscare.co.nz/

Casper Oliver (he/fae/they) - Jar of Rebuke, Thesperience Productions

-https://linktr.ee/casperoliver

This episode was made possible by our supporters at Patreon.com/homesteadcorner and ko-fi.com/homesteadcorner.

For more information, additional content, and episode transcript, visit homesteadonthecorner.com/HOTC304

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Episode 03: Art and science Apr 07, 2023

CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of creative burnout, brief mentions of childhood trauma

On today's episode, Van Winkle and Virginia sit down with four incredible writers from the audio fiction community and unpack the dichotomies between plotting and pantsing, art and science, structure and spontaneity.

Newt Schottelkotte (they/them) - Where the Stars Fell, Inkwyrm

-https://newtschottelkotte.com

Jordan Cobb (she/her) - Primordial Deep, Janus Descending

-https://www.jordanvcobb.com

Cassandra Tse (she/her) - Apocalypse Songs, The Bone Thief

-http://www.redscare.co.nz/

Casper Oliver (he/fae/they) - Jar of Rebuke, Thesperience Productions

-https://linktr.ee/casperoliver

This episode was made possible by our supporters at Patreon.com/homesteadcorner and ko-fi.com/homesteadcorner.

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Audio Experiment 01: Celephaïs Mar 24, 2023

CONTENT WARNING: Strong elements of existential dread, paranoia, unreality, and coughing sound effects

In a dream it was also that he came by his name of Kuranes, for when awake he was called by another name...

Written and produced by Van Winkle, with transcription by Virginia Spotts. Inspired by the short story Celephaïs by HP Lovecraft. This episode was made possible by our supporters at Patreon.com/homesteadcorner and ko-fi.com/homesteadcorner.

For more information, additional content, and episode transcript, visit homesteadonthecorner.com/hotcB01

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Episode 02: The road to writing Mar 11, 2023

CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of drug use, discussions of historical homophobia, transphobia, and censorship, mental health struggles and the COVID-19 pandemic

On today's episode, Van Winkle and Virginia sit down with four incredible writers from the audio fiction community to discuss their unique paths to writing their own shows.

Newt Schottelkotte (they/them) - Where the Stars Fell, Inkwyrm

-https://newtschottelkotte.com

Jordan Cobb (she/her) - Primordial Deep, Janus Descending

-https://www.jordanvcobb.com

Cassandra Tse (she/her) - Apocalypse Songs, The Bone Thief

-http://www.redscare.co.nz/

Casper Oliver (he/fae/they) - Jar of Rebuke, Thesperience Productions

-https://linktr.ee/casperoliver

This episode was made possible by our supporters at Patreon.com/homesteadcorner and ko-fi.com/homesteadcorner.

For more information, additional content, and episode transcript, visit homesteadonthecorner.com/HOTC302

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Episode 01: The end goal of creativity is not perfection Feb 11, 2023

CONTENT WARNING: Brief discussions of depression and ADHD

Welcome back to the Homestead on the Corner Writing Podcast! Van Winkle and Virginia return after a 2+ year absence for a new mini-season of interviews with other audio fiction writers and creators, starting with a reintroduction to the core team - their backgrounds, methods, favorite stories, struggles, and victories as writers.

This episode was made possible by our supporters at Patreon.com/homesteadcorner and ko-fi.com/homesteadcorner.

For more information, additional content, and episode transcript, visit homesteadonthecorner.com/HOTC301

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State of the Homestead 2023 - Updates, Announcements, and Thanks Jan 07, 2023

Happy New Year! To celebrate the start of 2023, we sit down to discuss what's next for Homestead on the Corner, including joining the Realm podcast network, planning the final season of The Sheridan Tapes, and relaunching Tales of the Echowood and the original Homestead Podcast.

The Sheridan Tapes: thesheridantapes.com

Tales of the Echowood: echowoodpod.com

Homestead Podcast: homesteadonthecorner.com/podcast

Patreon: patreon.com/homesteadcorner

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The Sheridan Tapes - The Final Season: Crowdfunding Now Nov 14, 2022

Support the Crowdfunding Campaign at https://seedandspark.com/fund/sheridantapes4

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Apollo Creator Special: ”Flight of the Bumblebee” Sep 16, 2022

While testing a hypersonic space-plane above the Mojave Desert, pilot Susan Hart becomes obsessed with a set of strange lights that seem to follow her flight but no one else can see.

Starring Isabella Tugman as Susan Hart, Sam Taylor as Ren Park, Psalm Morant as Marcus Edwards, Sandra Espinoza as SURGEON, Andrew Quilpa as SPOTTER, Axandre Oge as SYSTEMS, Lexa Childress as FIDO, Julian Dailey as PROP, Stephen Indrisano as INCO, Marcus Rothenberg as Eddie, and Kris Allison as Daniella Caldwell, with original music by Jesse Haugen. Directed by Madeleine Regina, written by Trevor Van Winkle, and produced by Virginia Spotts, with dialogue editing by Brad Colbroock and sound design by Trevor Van Winkle. This episode was produced in collaboration with Apollo Podcasts, as part of their 2022 Creator Showcase.

For more information, additional content, and episode transcript, visit homesteadonthecorner.com/FOTB

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Flight of the Bumblebee - Teaser Jul 23, 2022

While testing a hypersonic space-plane above the Mojave Desert, pilot Susan Hart becomes obsessed with a set of strange lights that seem to follow her flight but no one else can see.

This teaser featured Isabella Tugman as Susan Hart, Sam Taylor as Ren Park, Psalm Morant as Marcus Edwards, Sandra Espinoza as SURGEON, Andrew Quilpa as SPOTTER, Axandre Oge as SYSTEMS, Lexa Childress as FIDO, Julian Dailey as PROP, and Stephen Indrisano as INCO. Directed by Madeleine Regina, written by Trevor Van Winkle, and produced by Virginia Spotts. This episode was produced in collaboration with Apollo Podcasts, as part of their 2022 Creator Showcase. For more information or to download the app, visit apollopods.com

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The Sheridan Tapes: Season 3 Crowdfunding Announcement Feb 15, 2022

Support the show: https://www.seedandspark.com/fund/sheridantapes3

The Sheridan Tapes is a serialized horror/mystery podcast written and produced by Trevor Van Winkle, the creator of Homestead on the Corner and Tales of the Echowood.

Now in its third season, the show uses a found-audio structure to tell the story of disgraced detective Sam Bailey's search for missing horror writer and paranormal investigator Anna Sheridan. Along the way he's joined by a wide cast of characters with their own links to the mystery, all the while discovering more about his own connection to the strange supernatural world Anna uncovered.

Listen to Seasons 1 and 2 at https://www.thesheridantapes.com/

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State of the Homestead 2022 - Updates, Announcements, and Thanks Jan 04, 2022

Happy New Year! To celebrate the start of 2022, Virginia and Trevor sit down to discuss what's next for Homestead on the Corner, including updates for Tales of the Echowood, The Sheridan Tapes Season 3, and various other upcoming projects.

Tales of the Echowood: echowoodpod.com

The Sheridan Tapes: thesheridantapes.com

The Sheridan Tapes Soundtrack - Vol. 1: patreon.com/posts/sheridan-tapes-1-51599778

The Sheridan Tapes Soundtrack - Vol. 2: patreon.com/posts/sheridan-tapes-2-54151037

Tales of the Echowood Soundtrack - Vo. 1: patreon.com/posts/tales-of-ost-vol-58123374

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Introducing: Tales of the Echowood Aug 28, 2021

Homestead on the Corner presents Tales of the Echowood, a 10-Part Fantasy Anthology Podcast from the creators of The Sheridan Tapes.

CONTENT WARNING: Depictions of drought and famine, themes of climate change, xenophobia, and isolationism, deep rumbling noises including earthquakes, some frightening elements.

When a traveler stumbles through a strange archway of stone and wood and magic, they find themselves on the threshold of an inn in the heart of an ancient forest. Inside, they find an ancient sprite who gives them a tale... the story of how the door which brought them into the Echowood was made, and the desperation and deception that built it. But as his story unfolds, it becomes clear that not all is as it seems with Grael, and a deeper mystery begins to take shape.

Starring Sam Taylor as Grael, with original music by Jesse Haugen. Written and produced by Trevor Van Winkle, and made possible by our supporters on Kickstarter, Patreon.com/homesteadcorner, and ko-fi.com/homesteadcorner. Executive produced by Axel Allcock.

For more information, additional content, and episode transcript, visit homesteadonthecorner.com/tote001

"Dark Emptiness" elements created by jalastram (https://freesound.org/people/jalastram/), Licensed under Creative Commons (CC 3.0 Unported: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/)

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Tales of the Echowood - New Show Teaser + Kickstarter Announcement! Jul 13, 2021

Deep in the heart of an ancient wood stands an archway of stone and strange magic... A doorway to another world. Here stands an aged sprite – Grael his name – on a mission borne of loss and desperate hope. And so our tale begins...

Tales of the Echowood is a 10-Part Fantasy Anthology Series from the creators of The Sheridan Tapes, and will premiere in August 2021 following the season two finale. The series stars Sam Taylor as Grael, with original music by Jesse Haugen. It is written and produced by Trevor Van Winkle.

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Lesson 27: Act 3 - Restoration Sep 09, 2020

In this episode, we address the paradox of showing genuine change in the third act: if true character is only revealed through action in conflict, then how do you demonstrate the completion of a character arc after the main conflict ends? Learn how to maintain a level of stakes through the entire narrative, shift the focus of the conflict in the last act, and intentionally deliver on a compelling character arc in your writing.

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Lesson 26: Act 3 - Return Aug 26, 2020

In this episode, the protagonist reaches the final, and perhaps most difficult, threshold in the journey: the return to the ordinary world. Learn how and why characters must come home at the end of their arcs, how to use this moment most effectively for your premise, and how this beat works in ongoing, serialized storytelling.

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Lesson 25: Act 3 - Resolution Aug 13, 2020

In this episode, we arrive in the final act of the story, and discuss how and why the resolution should not just be an afterthought to your climax. Learn how to create a resolution that serves your reader, concludes your story's plot lines satisfyingly, and fits the thematic premise of your narrative.

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Lesson 24: Act 2 - Climax Jul 29, 2020

In this episode, Act 2 comes to an explosive end, as the effects of the crisis decision ripple out into a final confrontation between protagonist and antagonist. Learn how to use the climax's connection to the inciting incident to show character growth, deliver on reader expectations, and craft an exciting and emotionally compelling finale.

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Lesson 23: Act 2 - Crisis Jul 15, 2020

In this episode, Trevor discusses what is perhaps the most important part of any story -- the final crisis before the act 2 climax. Learn how to bring your characters to their lowest point using their inherent flaws and set the stage for an emotionally satisfying and cathartic conclusion.

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Lesson 22: Act 2 - Midpoint Marvels Jul 08, 2020

In this episode, Trevor talks about what to do when you hit the halfway point in your story: how to use this moment to increase the effect of your crisis and climax, improve pacing in the second act, and give your plot a greater sense of structure.

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Lesson 21: Act 2 - Revelations and Reversals Jul 01, 2020

In this episode, Trevor talks plot reversals and revelations, how to twist your story without losing your reader, and ways to effectively set up big story payoffs in your own writing.

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Lesson 20: Act 2 - Subplots and Somebodies May 27, 2020

In this episode, Trevor talks about how to develop your supporting cast, create compelling subplots, and find the organic structure of your narrative. Learn how to humanize the bit parts of your stories and why it's so important to treat characters like real people when writing.

Homestead on the Corner will return on Wednesday, June 1st with more lesson episodes. In the meantime, check out our new fiction show at thesheridantapes.com

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Lesson 19: Act 2 - The Big Bad May 20, 2020

In this episode, Trevor talks about the distinction between villains and antagonists, how to humanize them in the story, and ways to create memorable, necessary opponents for your protagonist.

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Lesson 18: Act 2 - Whole New World May 13, 2020

In this episode, Trevor discussed how to use the tools of effective world building to create the extraordinary world of the second act. Learn how to utilize your story's premise to inform your design, raise the stakes, and create a memorable world your reader will want to return to again and again.

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Lesson 17: Act 2 - Friends and Foes May 06, 2020

In the first episode of our Act 2 series, Trevor talks about how to use allies and enemies in the extraordinary world to move your protagonist towards the change they need to undergo. Learn how to balance friends and foes in the world of adventure to create compelling threat, increase conflict, and show stakes for the story.

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Lesson 16: Act 1 - Liftoff Apr 29, 2020

In the final episode in our act 1 series, Trevor discusses the break into act two: how to send your characters into the unknown and prepare the reader for their journey of change. See how the classical act structure is based in the psychological realities of risk and adaptation, and how to make the first step in the journey compelling and believing.

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Lesson 15: Act 1 - Countdown Apr 22, 2020

In this episode, Trevor discusses techniques and ideas for developing characters within the first act of your story. Learn how to create empathy for your protagonist, demonstrate the problems with their ordinary world, and introduce readers to fundamental flaws through character's reactions to the inciting incident.

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The Sheridan Tapes - Teaser Apr 17, 2020

www.homesteadonthecorner.com/sheridantapes

A quick teaser for our new weekly fiction podcast! The Sheridan Tapes begins April 24, 2020.

In 2018, famed horror writer Anna Sheridan disappeared, leaving behind only a box of mysterious cassette tapes. Detective Sam Bailey is tasked with piecing together what happened to Anna Sheridan from the seemingly impossible encounters she recorded, but as the scattered pieces of the puzzle come together, Bailey discovers that the picture is even stranger – and more dangerous – than it seemed.

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Lesson 14: Act 1 - Ignition Apr 15, 2020

In this episode, Trevor talks Inciting Incidents: what they are, how they work, and ways to use them to generate strong narrative momentum. Learn how to put story in motion and pull in your audience with strong disruptions of the protagonist's world that force them to evolve and grow.

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Lesson 13: Act 1 - The Hook Apr 08, 2020

In this episode, Trevor discusses ways to use the opening of your narrative to pull readers into your story with effective hooks, questions, and setups that will strengthen and enhance your plot, characters, and structure. Learn how and when to use cold opens, prologues, and in media res openings, pull the audience in, and use foreshadowing effectively in your first act.

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Lesson 12: Keep Writing Apr 01, 2020

In the season finale of Homestead on the Corner, Trevor offers advice and encouragement on how to keep writing in difficult times, ways to make creative writing a habit, and strategies to stick with and finish long-form projects.

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A few Quick Announcements Mar 29, 2020

Support the show: patreon.com/homesteadcorner

A few quick announcements as one chapter of this podcast comes to an end and another begins. Featuring music by Lauren Baker.

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Lesson 11: The Power of Premise Mar 18, 2020

In this episode, Trevor talks about how finding and strengthening the central thematic premise of your story can help direct creative choices, strengthen and clarify your plotline, and create a stronger effect on your readers.

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Story 10: The Silver Age Mar 07, 2020

CONTENT WARNING: Depiction of a disaster, discussions of suicide, gun violence, and some strong language.

After she is saved from a devastating earthquake by the superhero Silverman, reporter Lera Lynn begins work on an investigative report focusing on him. As they begin their final interview, however, it quickly becomes clear that one of them is hiding a deadly secret.

This story features Allison McDonell Page as Lera, Victoria Ann Farber as Ada, Bohdi Silva as Silverman, Gus Krieger as the Controller, Jeff Frome as Andrew, and Charles Scatolini as Alan. Original music for this episode was composed by Jesse Haugen (www.notemuse.com), the Homestead on the Corner theme was composed by Lauren Baker, and the closing credits were “Witness” by Bother James (www.justinjamessinclair.com).

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Lesson 10: Building the Story World Feb 19, 2020

In this episode, Trevor discusses the meaning created by your Story World, how to organically create it out of your central idea, and different techniques to make it more compelling to your reader.

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Story 09: Siren's Gold Jan 24, 2020

At the end of the Golden Age of Piracy, ex-pirate turned pirate-hunter Eli Barrett is found adrift at sea, raving that the infamous Anne Bonny is still alive. As he tells the captain his story, a bizarre tale of sea battles, shipwrecks, and the lost city of gold unfolds... and yet Anne Bonny is dead. Or is she?

This story features Sam Taylor as Andrew, Maurice Cooper as Captain Barnet, Jesse Steele as Eli Barrett, Jeff Frome as the Surgeon, Michael Dostrow as the First Mate, and Virginia Spotts as Anne Bonny. Original music for this episode was composed by Jesse Haugen (www.notemuse.com), the Homestead on the Corner theme was composed by Lauren Baker, and the closing credits were “Bones in the Ocean” by The Longest Johns(www.thelongestjohns.com).

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Lesson 09: The Storytelling Imagination Jan 08, 2020

In this episode, Trevor discusses sources of inspiration, the imaginative work at the heart of all writing, healthy creative habits, and how to put your subconscious mind to work in the realm of storytelling. Learn how to listen when ideas come, capture them, and develop them into great stories.

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Story 08: Worlds After Dec 25, 2019

CONTENT WARNING: Strong language and thematic elements.

Twenty years after an apocalyptic storm left the world in ruins, a mysterious scientist wanders into the small settlement of Holy Cross, Alaska. There he finds a reluctant ally in a brilliant young tavern-girl, but finds that friendship tested when the truth about who he is — and what he's done — comes out.

This story features Bohdi Silva as Tony, Michael Dostrow as Doc, Lesley-Anne Hoxie as Harper, Charles Scatolini as Howell, Jesse Steele as Teagan, Jeff Frome as Bryon, with Marcy Murray and Juliana Olinka Jones as the scientists. Original music was composed by Jesse Haugen (www.notemuse.com) with violin solos by Hector Gonzales, the Homestead on the Corner theme was composed by Lauren Baker, and the closing credits were "Good for Goodness" by Brittain Ashford (www.brittainashford.com).

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Lesson 08: Finding the Framework - Plot Structure Dec 11, 2019

In this episode, learn how to break down plot structure into its parts to understand how it works, and how to rebuild it more effectively. Using beat, scene, act, and sequence structure to effectively pace the events in your story, your plot will become more efficient and engaging.

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Lesson 07: Plot Mechanics Nov 29, 2019

Learn to use the four fundamental forces of plot to design strong, compelling stories that will entertain and engage your reader. Discover strategies for how to ride the line between story science and intuition effectively and tell your stories well.

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Story 07: The Stars Eternal Nov 20, 2019

At the end of a revolution they helped to lead, the crew of the ISC Elementis is ordered to execute one of their crewmates: an immortal alien traveler known as the Castaway. But when they find themselves under attack by the Castaway's oldest enemy, the captain must put aside duty and fight alongside her friend once more.

This story features Marcy Murray as the Castaway, Susan Dalian as Chikere Aster, Trevor Van Winkle as Conn, Virginia Spotts as Esen, Sam Taylor as Citizen Xander, Airen Neeley Chaconas as the Jovians, and Bohdi Silva as General Echo. Original music was composed by Jesse Haugen (www.notemuse.com), the Homestead on the Corner theme was composed by Lauren Baker, and the closing credits were "Hold your Breath" by I'm a Lion, I'm a Wolf (www.imalionimawolf.com).

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Lesson 06: Want, Need, and Plot - Designing Character Driven Plots Oct 30, 2019

Learn how to design compelling plots for your stories based on the relationship between character wants and needs, utilizing character development to give your narrative momentum and structure.

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Story 06: Blindsights Oct 16, 2019

CONTENT WARNING: Strong language, violence, and disturbing elements.

A blind gunslinger, fleeing his violent past, finds solace in the small town of Santa Lucia... but when a gang of outlaws appears in town, he must defend the place and the people he's come to call home the only way he knows how.

This story features Jesse Steele as Jacob, Maurice Cooper as Sam, Jeff Frome as Cyrus, Michael Dostrow as Rueter, Christ Martin as the Sheriff, Susan Dalian as Dunn, and Charles Scatolini as Tolbert. Original music was composed by Jesse Haugen (www.notemuse.com), the Homestead on the Corner theme was composed by Lauren Baker, and the closing credits were "Another Way" by the Bodie 601 Band (www.bodie601band.wordpress.com).

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Lesson 05: Wheels, Arcs, and Circles of Character Development Sep 30, 2019

Learn how characters can change, grow, and evolve in the course of a story by using the character wheel, character arcs, and the Value Circle.

Character Development Diagram: www.homesteadonthecorner.com/podcastextras

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Story 05: Return to the Echowood Sep 18, 2019

A young woman flees the complications of adult life on her wedding day, returning to the fantasy world she knew as a child... only to realize that life was never as simple or perfect as she imagined, and that her past won't let her go that easily.

This short story features Jenna Lynch as Young Rowan/Lady Little Ash, Sam Taylor as Grael, Marlene Piper as Mari, Leslie Redman as Rowan, Maurice Cooper as Owliver, and Alex Brown (co-creator and star of "The Bridge" Podcast) as Laurel, with original music by Lauren Baker. Rate, review, and subscribe if you enjoyed, and learn more at www.homesteadonthecorner.com

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Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wagner Bridal Chorus - piano" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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Lesson 04: Exploring Planet Character Sep 03, 2019

Learn to create compelling, multilayered, and deeply human characters using the Planet Character model.

Planet Character Diagram: www.homesteadonthecorner.com/podcastextras

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Story 04: Disquiet Aug 20, 2019

CONTENT WARNING: Some strong language, gun violence, and frightening elements.

When famed horror novelist Anna Sheridan discovers strange radio signals emanating from Spirit Mountain Cave in Cody, Wyoming -- the only abandoned National Monument in America -- she finds herself embroiled in a hundred-year-old mystery as she follows the disquieting trail of a ghost in the airwaves.

This short story features Airen Neeley Chaconas as Anna, Jeff Frome as Kirk, and Trevor Van Winkle as the Radio Evangelist, with original music by Lauren Baker. Rate, review, and subscribe if you enjoyed, and learn more at www.homesteadonthecorner.com

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Lesson 03: Building the Character Web Aug 06, 2019

Learn to develop complex characters in your book, script, or screenplay using the Character Web - the network of supporting characters built around the protagonist.

Les Misérables Character Web: www.homesteadonthecorner.com/podcastextras

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Story 03: Worlds Apart Jul 22, 2019

When the Earth's magnetic field reverses without warning, two arctic scientists - one at the North Pole, one in Antarctica - find themselves unexpectedly connected by the anomaly. Cut off from any hope of rescue with only each other's voices on the radio, they try to find a way home and discover that loneliness can bring the most unlikely people together... even when they're worlds apart.

This short story features Amitola Lomas as Dr. Lewellyn and Trevor Van Winkle as Pvt. Utkin, with original music by Lauren Baker. Rate, review, and subscribe if you enjoyed, and learn more at www.homesteadonthecorner.com

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Lesson 02: "The Process" - Writing your Story Jul 08, 2019

Trevor Van Winkle shares his 7 steps for finishing a writing project, whether it be a novel, screenplay, or podcast. A great first step for anyone with a great new idea and a long list of incomplete creative projects they don't want to repeat.

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Story 02: Music of the Spheres Jun 24, 2019

As a colony spaceship flees the smoking ruins of a dead Earth with humanity's future in tow, the lone crew member, a pilot haunted by his past, transmits the musical legacy of his planet into the void. Little does he know that someone (or something) is listening... and waiting.

This short story features Trevor Van Winkle as Adam, and Lauren Baker as the Mysterious Entity. Rate, review, and subscribe if you enjoyed, and learn more at www.homesteadonthecorner.wordpress.com

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Lesson 01: Story Triangulum Apr 29, 2019

In the first teaching episode of the Homestead on the Corner Podcast, self-published author and blogger Trevor Van Winkle discusses the three key elements of Narrative - Character, Plot, and Structure - and how to use them effectively in your writing.

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Story 01: Case Notes Apr 22, 2019

In the desert town of Agate Shore, detective Sam Bailey investigates a series of mysterious drownings linked to the town's past - and his own. As the voice recordings of his case notes play out, a sinister, supernatural thread appears that threatens not only his life, but his sanity.

I hope you enjoy this first "short story" episode of Homestead on the Corner - it was a lot of fun to put together, and I plan on doing many more in the future!

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Prologue: A Writer's Life Apr 15, 2019

Trevor Van Winkle, self-published author of The Gräzland Tales and the Homestead on the Corner blog, welcomes you to their new writing podcast! In this first episode, they discuss some of the experiences that shaped them as a writer, as well as outlining their general approach.. To learn more, visit HomesteadOnTheCorner.com

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