Latest Episodes
Episode 32 - Interview with Alastair Reynolds
This is a bonus episode, featuring an interview with the British Science Fiction writer Alastair Reynolds. In this interview we discuss Al's advice to...
Episode 31 - From Aristotle to Stephen King. Story theory tips for your writer's toolbelt
In this episode we condense about 2,300 years of story theory into ten minutes(!) and then look at four practical lessons we can apply...
Episode 30 - Hit the ground running: how to write a great opening line
How do you start a story? With a compelling opening line, of course. In this episode we will look at how you can write...
Episode 29 - Interview with Jeanne Cavelos
This episode is a "must listen" for all writers of horror, fantasy, and science fiction. My guest is Jeanne Cavelos the primary instructor and...
Episode 28 - Harness the power of foreshadowing
What is foreshadowing? How does it work, and how can you use it to enhance and enrich your writing? In this episode we will...
Episode 27 - What is the guiding principle behind your story?
What's the most important thing in creating a plot and story development? It's knowing your guiding principle, or 'Controlling Idea' as the master of...