Legacy - A Unique Novel Writing Experience: Recent Episodes
Ty Drago
This one-of-a-kind writer’s tutorial takes its listener on a novel-writing journey. A quarter century ago, Tony Drago passed away, leaving behind a series of cassette tapes outlining an original novel. Now, his son, critically-acclaimed author Ty Drago, is collaborating with those recordings to finally tell his father’s story.
Along with his wife and producer, Helene Drago, Ty addresses the steps involved in authoring this remarkable novel, from concept through publication, all while providing tips and tricks to help other writers advance their own projects.
Filled with insight, humor, and charm, Legacy is a wholly unique experience.
In the final episode of Legacy's first season, Helene and Ty look at the "big scene" of the book, try to understand how Tony intended his story to end, and discuss how climaxes work in other genres. This is followed by a sneak preview at the VERY different approach planned for Season Two. And, finally, we hear from Tony one last time...
Helene and Ty explore the complex concept of worldbuilding, in which an author manufactures the people, places, culture, and events that make up the story they're trying to tell.
With the writing of Tony's book well in hand, Helene and Ty discuss writing techniques for adding suspense and action to your story, as well as ways of smoothly handling plot exposition.
Tony introduces us to the antagonist in his novel and Ty and Helene examine how villains can be handled in various types of stories. Who doesn't love a "good" bad guy?
Ty & Helene discuss how to portray your protagonist and his or her goals through the lens of Tony's book.
What is a "story arc?" What's it for? How can it help you keep your story on track? Ty and Helene look at Tony's narrative arc and how such arcs change from genre to genre.
Helene & Ty introduce the characters in Tony's book and discuss the in's and out's of "manufacturing people" for your novel.
Characterization is the craft of creating layered, interesting characters. Helene and Ty introduce the characters in Tony's book and discuss the in's and out's of "manufacturing people" for your novel.
What does it mean to find the right "voice" for your novel? Helene and Ty explore this complex concept against the backdrop of a field trip to Philadelphia.
Helene & Ty explore the mystery of finding the right "voice" for your novel against the backdrop of a field trip to Philadelphia.
Understanding your genre. Write your first line. Helene & Ty take us on those first tentative steps as Ty begins to write his father's novel.
Author Ty Drago embarks on a remarkable and deeply personal project, to write the novel that his deceased father outlined 26 years ago.