Story Grid Writing Podcast

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Latest Episodes:

Getting Your Big Scenes Right Jun 02, 2016

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Is Shawn killing Tim's creativity? This episode starts with that question then moves into deep genre questions and how to use Internal and External genres to tell great stories.

What do your characters want? (plus, Tim gets frustrated) May 26, 2016

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This is the first episode that Tim gets noticeably frustrated. Shawn is trying to teach him how to avoid cliches, hit the right conventions for his genre, and make sure his character's motivations are clear. Unfortunately, Tim is having a hard time catching on.

Finding a Marketable Genre May 19, 2016

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This is an epic episode. Shawn and Tim talk through finding a marketable genre and how to build a book that fits. Then, once the episode was over, they keep talking with the mics on for another half hour. This is a great behind-the-scenes episode.

Getting Unstuck May 12, 2016

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After a week of Tim floundering with his first draft, Shawn starts to rescue him from the pit of despair. Of course, they go back to genre to find the way home. This is a wide ranging episode on how you can start picking up the pieces of your first draft.

The 2 big questions to ask your first draft May 05, 2016

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This was a haps episode for Tim. Shawn has now read the manuscript and gives his feedback and next steps. They also discuss the two questions you should ask your first draft.

If you missed it last week, here's the link to Tim's first draft.

First draft is done. Now what? Apr 28, 2016

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Tim has finished his first draft and Shawn gives advice on what happens next and what questions Tim should be asking himself.

If you'd like to read Tim's first draft, you can download it by clicking here.

Can you learn to write better (without trying)? Apr 21, 2016

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Shawn and Tim discuss unconventional ways to become a better writer. Topics include chicken sexing, Deliberate Practice, and many other things. Also, Tim's now trying to track down a cadaver he can use.

How to Write Faster Apr 14, 2016

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How can you get more writing done? Is the "wall" even real or just in your head?

To learn more about the Colemak, click here.

Do you have to be depressed to be a good writer? Apr 07, 2016

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Another wide ranging episode that eventually lands on an important question. Kurt Vonnegut said "You cannot be a good writer of serious fiction if you are not depressed." Is this really true?

When to get feedback from other writers Mar 31, 2016

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A wide ranging episode where Shawn and Tim discuss a new way to think about beginning hooks, the high concept "What if?" pitch, when to open the door and get other writer's feedback, and how the "Power of 10" will help your editing process.

Also, checkout the website The Write Practice. It has inspiration, writing prompts, and daily content to help you become a better writer.

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