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. 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...
27:22
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...
14:38
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...
15:43
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...
14:38
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...
18:43
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...
17:35
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...
17:48
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...
19:28
Your antagonist's motivations can make or break your story. If they are weak, unconvincing, or...
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Mark Takes Your Phone Calls !
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Mark Talks About Trump and the Bible
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Mark's 11:00 am Monologue
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Mark Takes Your Phone Calls !
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Mike Luke Joins the Show!
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Guest Djs 2024-Prairie
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