AmericanWriters.com -- Creative Writing Podcast.

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The Creative Writing Podcast at AmericanWriters.com 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. Contact Tom at [email protected].

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Writing Deus Ex Machina (Not!)

Mar 25 2007
Learn about Deus Ex Machina -- its pros and cons and how it can hurt fiction.

Motives Beneath Motives

Mar 05 2007
This episode doesn't just talk about what superficially motivates characters; it looks at the forces that need to stir at deeper levels.

Writing a Novel Prologue

Feb 04 2007
Many authors are disparaged for using prologues to start their novels -- but is it such a bad practice after all?

Story, Narrative and What to Include

Dec 17 2006
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.

Writing, Ideology and Activism

Nov 18 2006
Many writers use their fiction as a form of activism. However, does it hurt the art form?

How People Read

Nov 04 2006
Learn about the four ways to approach reading a book.

The Subtle Dimensions of External Conflict

Nov 03 2006
Learn how external conflict can be written to underscore the turmoil brewing within the character's psyche.

Quick Writing Tip 008 -- How Writing is like Painting

Oct 25 2006
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.

Quick Writing Tip 007 -- Be Consistent

Sep 24 2006
Make your characters consistent. Learn how things can easily go wrong.

Quick Writing Tip 006 -- Sacrifice for the Greatest Good

Sep 17 2006
Stop being so sentimental. If it serves your story, kill the characters you love.