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Back to SearchWriting Excuses 10.9: Where is My Story Coming From?
Season 10 Episode 9
This month's syllabus topic is story structure, and we'll be starting with the part we start with. And that part usually isn't the beginning -- that'…
11 years ago
Writing Excuses 10.8: Q&A on Character
Season 10 Episode 8
It's time for a Q&A on characters! The questions for this episode were provided by the attendees at the 2014 Out of Excuses Workshop and Retreat: How…
11 years, 1 month ago
Writing Excuses 10.7: Who Are All These People?
Season 10 Episode 7
Our character-focused month continues with an exploration of the challenges involved in building a cast for your story. Whether you're building a lar…
11 years, 1 month ago
Writing Excuses 10.6: The Worldbuilding Revolves Around Me (“The Magical 1%”)
Season 10 Episode 6
In which Max Gladstone introduces us to the concept of the Magical 1%
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11 years, 1 month ago
Writing Excuses 10.5: What Do You Mean My Main Character is Boring?
Season 10 Episode 5
Does your draft have a boring main character? You're not alone! Also, the problem can be solved.
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11 years, 1 month ago
Writing Excuses 10.4: Q&A on Ideas
Season 10 Episode 4
At the Out of Excuses Workshop and Retreat we premiered the Season 10 concept, and we invited our attendees to give us the questions we need this mon…
11 years, 2 months ago
2015 Hugo Award Eligibility – SHADOWS BENEATH
Season 10
Don't forget to nominate for the 2015 Hugo Ballot, and if you like Writing Excuses, please consider nominating Shadows Beneath for Best Related Work.…
11 years, 2 months ago
Writing Excuses 10.3: Lovecraftian Horror
Season 10 Episode 3
Cherie Priest joins us for a discussion of Lovecraftian horror.
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11 years, 2 months ago
Writing Excuses 10.2: I Have an Idea; What Do I Do Now?
Season 10 Episode 2
Writing Excuses Season 10, the podcasted master-class, continues with this exploration of that critical second step: what do do once you've got an id…
11 years, 2 months ago
Writing Excuses 10.1: Seriously, Where Do You Get Your Ideas?
Season 10 Episode 1
Brandon, Howard, Mary, and Dan offer useful answers to that age-old question: "Where do you get your ideas?"
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11 years, 2 months ago