AmericanWriters.com -- Creative Writing Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tom Occhipinti (AmericanWriters@gmail.com)
The show is designed to help writers of all levels. The focus is on characterization, narrative, plot development, dialogue, conflict, setting, literary archetypes, etc. Episodes are not centered around mindless, useless pep talks and recycled writing tips. Rather, the Podcast at AmericanWriters.com offers in-depth analysis of what works and what doesn't, with explanations and original writing samples.
This episode doesn't just talk about what superficially motivates characters; it looks at the forces that need to stir at deeper levels.
Many authors are disparaged for using prologues to start their novels -- but is it such a bad practice after all?
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.
Many writers use their fiction as a form of activism. However, does it hurt the art form?
Learn how external conflict can be written to underscore the turmoil brewing within the character's psyche.
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.
Yes, internal conflict is the heart of characterization; but it's also at the heart of drama. Listen and learn.