Quotidian Writer

Apr 09 2024 2 ep. 16 mins 6

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Got writing questions? You’ve come to the right place! Diane Callahan—writer, editor, and YouTuber—answers listener-submitted questions related to the craft of fiction writing. Each episode is themed around a different topic, from characterization and plot structure to point of view and grammar. Submit your question for an upcoming episode on Spotify or the Quotidian Writer YouTube community page: www.youtube.com/@QuotidianWriter/community. Theme song: "Clockwork, part two" by Vindsvept

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Episode 2: Characterization

Apr 09 2024 17 mins

How do you prevent characters from being clones of yourself? How do you differentiate characters from each other? And how do you ensure your protagonist isn’t carrying the “idiot ball”? Diane Callahan draws on her experiences as a writer and editor to share advice on these questions and more!

Episode 1: Starting New Writing Projects

Feb 12 2024 15 mins

What’s the most engaging way to start a story? How do you approach returning to an old project? Diane Callahan draws on her experiences as a writer and editor to share advice on these questions and more!