Legacy: The Novel Writing Experience: Recent Episodes
Legacy Podcasts
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 completion, 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.
"Worldbuilding" describes the manufactured people, places, culture, and events that make up the story the author is trying to tell.
How does the "BIG SCENE" work? Let's explore climaxes in other genres and try to understand how Tony intended his story to end versus how Ty plans to end it. 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...
How to write suspense, action, and manage plot exposition in your story. Helene & Ty look at one of Tony's scene's a how to bring it to life!
How the antagonist can best be handled in various genres. Meanwhile, Tony introduces us to the villain in his novel. Who doesn't love a "good" bad guy?
Portraying your protagonist and his or her goals. Ty & Helene examine the hero of Tony's book, and how to make him fully fleshed out and human.
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 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.
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.
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.