Writing Excuses
208 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 12 years ago - ★★★★★ - 115 ratingsFifteen minutes long, because you're in a hurry, and we're not that smart.
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Writing Excuses Bonus Episode 2: Rules of Writing Excuses
March 24, 2008 04:04 - 2.09 MBIf you’re new to Writing Excuses, or if you’re just curious about some of the terminology we use, let us break it down for you. These are the rules/tricks that we use to keep ourselves on task.
Writing Excuses Episode 7: Villains
March 24, 2008 02:19 - 9.88 MBAre flaws necessary for villains? What traits make for a really good (err… evil?) villain? What’s the difference between Sauron and Gollum? (“That’s the LAST time I send you out shopping for Gollums, son…”) Liner Notes: The Evil Overlord List, a handy reference for tropes to avoid (or, as the case may be, exploit…)
Writing Excuses Episode 6: Flaws vs Handicaps
March 17, 2008 02:36 - 11.2 MBIs there a difference between the two? How do you use each appropriately in your writing? And how lovable can a group of mercenaries be?
Writing Excuses Episode 5: Heroes and Protagonists
March 10, 2008 03:37 - 10.8 MBWhat makes a good hero? Why is Dirk Pitt so cool? Why do people like Superman? And why does Howard-with-a-chest-cold start to sound like Barry White? Some of these questions are answered in this episode while others are better left unexplained. LINER NOTES: Howard repeatedly invoked John August’s blog post about heroes, protagonists, and main … Continue reading Writing Excuses Episode 5: Heroes and Protagonists →
Writing Excuses Episode 4: Beginnings
March 03, 2008 05:52 - 10.6 MBThe first line of any story is the most important. People get drawn in to a book because of the first line. Brandon, Howard and Dan talk about how to start a book and what’s important about the first line.
Writing Excuses Episode 3: Killing your Darlings
February 25, 2008 06:16 - 11.5 MBHow do you make your novel better? Sometimes you have to cut out the part you like best. Don’t believe me? Before I posted this I had attached an image of a chimp wearing a tux. Brandon’s Deleted Scenes Howard’s Original Time-Travel Outline
Writing Excuses Episode 2: Blending the Familiar and the Original
February 18, 2008 04:40 - 10.1 MBHow do you know when your setting of high school kids solve supernatural mysteries becomes cliché? Brandon, Howard and Dan discuss how you create unique concepts by blending familiar topics with something new and original and how to avoid possible pitfalls.
Writing Excuses Episode 1: Brainstorming
February 11, 2008 05:16 - 11.8 MBBrandon, Howard and Dan discuss where their ideas come from and Howard tells us a little too much about his love of Pepsi. wikidPad Home Page