Motives Beneath Motives

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  Writing Deus Ex Machina (Not!)

  3/25/2007

  Learn about Deus Ex Machina -- its pros and cons and how it can hurt fiction.
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  Motives Beneath Motives

  3/6/2007

  This episode doesn't just talk about what superficially motivates characters; it looks at the forces that need to stir at deeper levels.
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  Writing a Novel Prologue

  2/4/2007

  Many authors are disparaged for using prologues to start their novels -- but is it such a bad practice after all?
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  Story, Narrative and What to Include

  12/17/2006

  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.
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  Writing, Ideology and Activism

  11/18/2006

  Many writers use their fiction as a form of activism. However, does it hurt the art form?
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  How People Read

  11/4/2006

  Learn about the four ways to approach reading a book.
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  The Subtle Dimensions of External Conflict

  11/3/2006

  Learn how external conflict can be written to underscore the turmoil brewing within the character's psyche.
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  Quick Writing Tip 008 -- How Writing is like Painting

  10/25/2006

  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.
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  Quick Writing Tip 007 -- Be Consistent

  9/24/2006

  Make your characters consistent. Learn how things can easily go wrong.
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  Quick Writing Tip 006 -- Sacrifice for the Greatest Good

  9/17/2006

  Stop being so sentimental. If it serves your story, kill the characters you love.