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Ep. 536: Archetypal Character Arcs, Pt. 3: The Hero Arc

The Hero Arc is the story of the conquering champion--the ingenuous but perhaps immodest youth...

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Ep. 535: Archetypal Character Arcs, Pt. 2: The Maiden Arc

As the "youngest" of the archetypal character arcs, the Maiden Arc represents the quintessential...

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Ep. 534: Archetypal Character Arcs, Pt. 1: A New Series

For a writer, one of the most exciting explorations of archetype can be found within specific...

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Ep. 533: An Introduction to Archetypal Stories

Why are archetypal stories so important and what does this mean for you as a writer attempting to...

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Ep. 532: Story Theory and the Quest for Meaning

It is not too simplistic or idealistic a statement to say that storytelling--and therefore story...

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Ep. 531: 3 Character Arcs in the Karpman Drama Triangle

Pairing the Karpman Drama Triangle and the Empowerment Triangle offers a fantastic tool for...

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Ep. 530: 7 Writing Lessons Learned in 2020

Seven writing lessons to inspire, ground, and encourage you in moving forward into the wide new...

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Ep. 529: What Is Dreamzoning? (7 Steps to Finding New Story Ideas)

Every writer knows about daydreaming. But what about dreamzoning? How can it help you cultivate...

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Ep. 528: 7 Steps to Stop Overthinking Your Writing

The problem of overthinking your writing is really part of the larger challenge of learning how...

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Ep. 527: 5 Questions About Scene Sequences

Scene sequences bring together a series of individual scenes into a distinct narrative section,...

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Ep. 526: Are You Growing as a Writer? (Here's the Only Way to Tell)

Growing as a writer is not merely about mastering a skill, but also, and more pertinently, about...

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Ep. 525: The Power of Chiastic Story Structure (Especially in a Series)

An overview of chiastic story structure itself, along with four tips to employ this technique...

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Ep. 524: The Midpoint as the Swivel Point of Your Story's Linked Structure

How can you keep your pacing tight and the story interesting over the long haul of the Second...

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Ep. 523: The Link Between Your Story's Pinch Points

Learn to identify and leverage several important story structure similarities between your...

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Ep. 522: The Link Between Your Story's First Plot Point and Third Plot Point

Deepen your understanding of story structure by examining the parallel functions of the First...

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Ep. 521: The Link Between Your Story's Hook and Resolution

You can think of the link between your story’s Hook and Resolution in four different ways. Ask...

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Ep. 520: The Crucial Link Between Your Story's Inciting Event and Climactic Moment

Structurally speaking, the Inciting Event initiates the story's conflict, while the Climactic...

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Ep. 520: The Crucial Link Between Your Story's Inciting Event and Climactic Moment

Structurally speaking, the Inciting Event initiates the story's conflict, while the Climactic...

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Episode #519: 15 Steps to Self-Publish Your Book

Once you've decided in favor of the indie route, what are the actual steps to self-publish your...

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