Episode 37: Today we’re talking about resistance to writing, and how it can so easily disguise itself as productivity. Sadly, it’s also our podcast farewell… SHOW NOTES Welcome back to the Inside Creative Writing Podcast! My name is Brad Reed and I want to thank you for choosing to spend part of your day with …
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Episode 36: How to Write Better Dialogue… by not Writing Dialogue!
Episode 36: Writing great dialogue can be one of the biggest challenges a writer faces. Today we explore a technique that most writers overlook, and it’s something you’ve probably never thought to try! SHOW NOTES: I think the element of writing that gives me the most trouble is dialogue, and I’m actually not sure why. …
Episode 35: How To Make Your Reader Feel What You Want Them to Feel Using the 5 Senses
Episode 35: How do you get your reader to really FEEL what you’re trying to get them to feel? It’s the opposite of what you might think. Today we explore the importance of writing from the senses. SHOW NOTES: As I mentioned in the intro, today’s show idea comes to us from writer Alan Heathcock …
Episode 34: How and Why to Get Every Scene Brimming with Conflict
Episode 34: Today we tackle the single most important element that a story must have: Conflict. What is it? Why is it so important? And how can we get our stories brimming with it? SHOW NOTES: I’ve noticed an odd thing in the stories of new writers. Often there are two characters that go through …
Episode 33: Insights from an Aspiring Writer… with Guest Host Jesse Hawley
Episode 33: Today we’ve got our first guest-hosted episode with writer Jesse Hawley! Get ready for some great insights into the challenges faced by aspiring writers and some practical and effective tools to overcome them! SHOW NOTES: Welcome back to the Inside Creative Writing Podcast! My name is Brad Reed and I’m thrilled that you’re …
Episode 32: Answering Listener Questions – Q & A
Episode 32: Today we’re taking a step back from our more formal explorations of a single, dedicated topic, and answering questions from listeners. It’s time for some Q&A! SHOW NOTES: Welcome back to the Inside Creative Writing Podcast! My name is Brad Reed and I’m so glad that you’re spending some time with me today to …
Episode 31: What is “Confirmation Bias” and How Can We Use It To Our Advantage as Writers?
Episode 31: Today we’re exploring a concept called “confirmation bias” and how we can use it to influence readers, agents, and publishers and how it can also help bring our characters to life! SHOW NOTES: So I had heard the term “confirmation bias” before, but it wasn’t until I saw a segment on a show …
Episode 30: Everything is an Argument (and How Knowing That Will Make You a Better Writer)
Episode 30: Today we’re exploring a technique of looking at the world from a new perspective that will result in more engaging writing. I’m going to try to prove to you that “Everything is an Argument.” SHOW NOTES: So back in Episode 18 – the one about rhetorical devices – we talked a little bit …
Episode 29: What is “Theme” and How Can We Use it to Engage Our Readers?
Today we’re tackling one of the most misunderstood, but vital, elements of writing fiction. Today is all about “theme.” What is it, and how do we get it working our stories? SHOW NOTES: Welcome back to the Inside Creative Writing Podcast! My name is Brad Reed and I’m really excited to be bringing today’s topic …
Episode 28: How to Deal With Writer’s Block… and Does it Really Exist?
In today’s show, we’re exploring the writer’s nemesis: writer’s block. What is it? Where does it come from? And how can we move past it? SHOW NOTES: So we’re exploring writer’s block today… what it is, what causes it, and how to get past it. I’ll warn you of a couple of things right …