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Comparing Macro and Micro Conflict #craftbook #writingbook #authorcommunity #writingadvice

Semi-Sages of the Pages - October 13, 2023 02:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
What is the writing secret to making better conflict, and what even is Micro conflict anyway? Thank you for watching Semi-Sages of the Pages. We believe that great writers support each other, which is why we have created a positive writing community where we can all build our dream books, one p...

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Time for a Halloween Writing Contest!

Semi-Sages of the Pages - October 06, 2023 03:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Monsters. Vampires. Ghouls. Spirits.  'Tis the season for the spooktacular. Celebrate by entering our 500 word flash fiction contest. For more information check out www.semisagesofthepages.com or join us on Discord.

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Keep your STORY from FALling ApaRt and why StRucTure Matters #writingadvice #author #creative #story

Semi-Sages of the Pages - September 29, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
In this episode, we explain the importance of structure in strengthening your story. Thank you for watching semi-sages of the pages. We believe that great writers support each other, which is why we have created a positive writing community where we can all build our dream books, one page at a ...

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Resistant by Koji A. Dae (audio)

Clarkesworld Magazine - September 26, 2023 22:47 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 827 ratings
This episode features "Resistant" written by Koji A. Dae. Published in the August 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/dae_08_23 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clark...

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What Keeps Good Authors from Publishing?

Semi-Sages of the Pages - September 23, 2023 03:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
In this episode, we work with No Bad Books editor and owner Theresa Halvorsen to learn what keeps good authors from being published Thank you for watching semi-sages of the pages. We believe that great writers support each other, which is why we have created a positive writing community where w...

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Does Size (of your story) Matter?

Semi-Sages of the Pages - September 23, 2023 03:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Watch the Sages discuss why it's important to decide how big your story is going to be, before you really get going on it. Thank you for watching Semi-Sages of the Pages. We believe that great writers support each other, which is why we have created a positive writing community where we can all...

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Does SIZE Matter?

Semi-Sages of the Pages - September 14, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
How Big is your...Story? Watch the Sages discuss why it's important to decide how big your story is going to be, before you really get going on it. Thank you for watching Semi-Sages of the Pages. We believe that great writers support each other, which is why we have created a positive writing ...

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Gel Pen Notes from Generation Ship Y by Marisca Pichette (audio)

Clarkesworld Magazine - September 05, 2023 16:57 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 827 ratings
This episode features "Gel Pen Notes from Generation Ship Y" written by Marisca Pichette. Published in the August 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/pichette_08_23 Support us on Patreon ...

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Empathetic Ear by M. J. Pettit (audio)

Clarkesworld Magazine - September 02, 2023 15:04 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 827 ratings
This episode features "Empathetic Ear" written by M. J. Pettit. Published in the August 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/pettit_08_23 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/j...

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Who Can Have the Moon by Congyun 'Muming' Gu (audio)

Clarkesworld Magazine - September 01, 2023 23:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 827 ratings
This episode features "Who Can Have the Moon" written by Congyun 'Muming' Gu. Published in the August 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/gu_08_23 Support us on Patreon at https://www.pat...

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Light Speed Is Not a Speed by Andy Dudak (audio)

Clarkesworld Magazine - September 01, 2023 23:32 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 827 ratings
This episode features "Light Speed Is Not a Speed" written by Andy Dudak. Published in the August 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/dudak_08_23 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patr...

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Window Boy by Thomas Ha (audio)

Clarkesworld Magazine - September 01, 2023 02:11 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 827 ratings
This episode features "Window Boy" written by Thomas Ha. Published in the August 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/ha_08_23 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkes...

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Every Seed Is a Prayer (And Your World Is a Seed) by Stephen Case (audio)

Clarkesworld Magazine - September 01, 2023 02:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 827 ratings
This episode features "Every Seed Is a Prayer (And Your World Is a Seed)" written by Stephen Case. Published in the August 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/case_08_23 Support us on Pat...

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Finding the Novelty in your Novel

Semi-Sages of the Pages - September 01, 2023 02:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Now is the perfect time in the writing process to dive into what makes your novel unique! Why do we keep retelling the same stories over and over again? What captivates us? And yet each version, while telling the same story, has its own twists and turns, its own novelty.  We discuss what makes...

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The Orchard of Tomorrow by Kelsea Yu (audio)

Clarkesworld Magazine - September 01, 2023 01:49 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 827 ratings
This episode features "The Orchard of Tomorrow" written by Kelsea Yu. Published in the July 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/yu_07_23 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/j...

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What Remains, the Echoes of a Flute Song by Alexandra Seidel (audio)

Clarkesworld Magazine - August 31, 2023 13:10 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 827 ratings
This episode features "What Remains, the Echoes of a Flute Song" written by Alexandra Seidel. Published in the July 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/seidel_07_23 Support us on Patreon ...

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Timelock by Davian Aw (audio)

Clarkesworld Magazine - August 31, 2023 13:05 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 827 ratings
This episode features "Timelock" written by Davian Aw. Published in the July 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/aw_07_23 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?

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Tigers for Sale by Risa Wolf (audio)

Clarkesworld Magazine - August 31, 2023 00:40 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 827 ratings
This episode features "Tigers for Sale" written by Risa Wolf. Published in the July 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/wolf_07_23 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/cl...

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Clio's Scroll by Brenda W. Clough (audio)

Clarkesworld Magazine - August 30, 2023 19:54 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 827 ratings
This episode features "Clio's Scroll" written by Brenda W. Clough. Published in the July 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/clough_07_23 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/...

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Estivation Troubles by Bo Balder (audio)

Clarkesworld Magazine - August 30, 2023 15:50 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 827 ratings
This episode features "Estivation Troubles" written by Bo Balder. Published in the July 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/balder_07_23 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/j...

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Death and Redemption, Somewhere Near Tuba City by Lou J Berger (audio)

Clarkesworld Magazine - August 30, 2023 15:44 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 827 ratings
This episode features "Death and Redemption, Somewhere Near Tuba City" written by Lou J Berger. Published in the July 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/berger_07_23 Support us on Patreo...

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Does your Writing SUCK?

Semi-Sages of the Pages - August 24, 2023 03:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Learn from the Sages on how to hide your writing weaknesses and lean into your strengths.  Thank you for watching Semi-Sages of the Pages. We believe that great writers support each other, which is why we have created a positive writing community where we can all build our dream books, one page...

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Leverage your STRENGTHS for Ultimate SUCCESS

Semi-Sages of the Pages - August 18, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Thank you for watching Semi-Sages of the Pages. We believe that great writers support each other, which is why we have created a positive writing community where we can all build our dream books, one page at a time. We're here to support each other at every phase of our journey -- where you have...

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Start Here: 3 Choices To Write a Story

Semi-Sages of the Pages - August 10, 2023 01:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
hank you for watching semi-sages of the pages. We believe that great writers support each other, which is why we have created a positive writing community where we can all build our dream books, one page at a time. We're here to support each other at every phase of our journey -- where you haven...

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Did BarBie Actually Fail?

Semi-Sages of the Pages - August 03, 2023 03:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Love it or hate it, the Barbie movie has people talking. In this episode of the Semi-sages of the Pages we discuss the goal of the writers behind Barbie the movie. Analyzing theme, conflict, setting, and moral we will explore the questions the writers asked and if they succeeded or failed. Than...

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Land Survey - Writer's Checklist

Semi-Sages of the Pages - July 21, 2023 14:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
You've made it to the first milestone! Congratulations! But what should you have accomplished to this point? Watch this video to make sure you're ready to move onto the next phase. As we move into Phase 2 - Architecture, let us know: If your dream book was a house, what kind of house would it b...

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Writing Goals that Lead to Success!

Semi-Sages of the Pages - July 06, 2023 03:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
You're ready to write your book! Then you look at that blank page and realize you have no idea where to start. The task of writing down 60k, 70k, 100k or more words just seems too daunting.  We're here too help you set smart, realistic goals that you can actually meet, increasing your likelihoo...

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Cheaper to Replace by Marie Vibbert (audio)

Clarkesworld Magazine - July 04, 2023 16:14 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 827 ratings
This episode features "Cheaper to Replace" written by Marie Vibbert. Published in the July 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/vibbert_07_23 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.c...

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Mirror View by Rajeev Prasad (audio)

Clarkesworld Magazine - June 30, 2023 18:13 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 827 ratings
This episode features "Mirror View" written by Rajeev Prasad. Published in the June 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/prasad_06_23 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/...

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To Helen by Bella Han (audio)

Clarkesworld Magazine - June 30, 2023 17:31 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 827 ratings
This episode features "To Helen" written by Bella Han. Published in the June 2023 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/han_06_23 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?