Story Grid Writing Podcast

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Latest Episodes:

What if my writing sucks? Mar 24, 2016

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It was at 8000 words in that Tim realized his writing was terrible. So how does he keep going? Shawn offers his advice on overcoming this and other types of resistance.

What is the Theme of your Story? Mar 17, 2016

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What is your theme or controlling idea, and how does it help you tell a better story? Tim and Shawn also discuss how to avoid getting caught in analysis-paralysis and how to build your world the right way.

How to plot and outline your story Mar 09, 2016

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As Tim begins to plot and outline his story, he gets Shawn's input on exactly how to do it. This process is filled with potential time wasters and distractions, and Shawn helps Tim avoid them.

Discussed is how to name characters, when to worry about the length of the outline, and other common pitfalls.

Download Tim's initial Foolscap Global Story Grid worksheet.

Download the first draft of Tim's outline for the first 17 scenes.

Creating great writing habits Mar 03, 2016

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How do great writers actually get their writing done? Shawn and Tim delve into this along with combating fear and reaching your goals.

Click here to see Tim's Story Grid of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

How to Story Grid a Book Feb 24, 2016

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Talking about Story Grid is one thing, putting it into practice is quite another. Tim struggles with applying Story Grid to Harry Potter. In addition, specificity, ins and outs of publishing, and more.

Click here to view Tim's Story Grid of Harry Potter.

Can I just rip off Harry Potter? Feb 17, 2016

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The Hero's Journey and how it works with Story Grid. The characters and scenarios. Also, how to learn from one book to write your own.

Shawn rips apart Tim's scene (again) Feb 10, 2016

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Tim writes another scene for Shawn to critique.

Click here to download Tim's scene.

Where do great story ideas come from? Feb 03, 2016

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The question every author gets... "Where do you come up with story ideas?" Also, how to write characters that are truthful, even when you can't relate with them.

Better Non-fiction with Story Grid Jan 27, 2016

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Shawn explains how Story Grid can help you be a better non-fiction writer. Also, the editing process and how to know when your book is "done".

How to write a great beginning hook Jan 20, 2016

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How do you write an opener for your book that grabs people's attention and doesn't let go? Shawn shares great insights on this along with how to develop believable characters.

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