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AmericanWriters.com -- Creative Writing Podcast

Tom Occhipinti ([email protected])

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 archetypes, etc. Episodes are not centered around mindless, useless pep talks and recycled writing tips. Rather, the Podcast at AmericanWriters.com offers in-depth analysis of what works and what doesn't, with explanations and original writing samples. Contact Tom at [email protected].

  • Writing Deus Ex Machina (Not!)
    Learn about Deus Ex Machina -- its pros and cons and how it can hurt fiction.
    25 March 2007, 4:00 pm
  • Motives Beneath Motives
    This episode doesn't just talk about what superficially motivates characters; it looks at the forces that need to stir at deeper levels.
    6 March 2007, 6:00 am
  • 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 February 2007, 4:00 pm
  • 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 the difference between story and narrative.
    18 December 2006, 3:00 am
  • Writing, Ideology and Activism
    Many writers use their fiction as a form of activism. However, does it hurt the art form?
    18 November 2006, 4:00 pm
  • How People Read
    Learn about the four ways to approach reading a book.
    4 November 2006, 4:00 pm
  • The Subtle Dimensions of External Conflict
    Learn how external conflict can be written to underscore the turmoil brewing within the character's psyche.
    3 November 2006, 10:00 am
  • 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 writing description. Give it a listen.
    25 October 2006, 4:30 pm
  • Quick Writing Tip 007 -- Be Consistent
    Make your characters consistent. Learn how things can easily go wrong.
    24 September 2006, 4:30 pm
  • Quick Writing Tip 006 -- Sacrifice for the Greatest Good
    Stop being so sentimental. If it serves your story, kill the characters you love.
    17 September 2006, 1:00 pm
  • AmericanWriters.com Podcast Promo
    Subscribe to the Podcast at AmericanWriters.com.
    11 September 2006, 1:00 pm
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