S23E6 – Structuring a Paradigm Shift
A paradigm shift structure is more than a simple plot twist. As the definition states, it’s a fundamental change to the underlying assumptions. One of the most famous uses of this structure is The Six...
19 Aug 202111min
S23E5 – Using Amnesia in a Story Plot
Amnesia has been used in storytelling for a very long time. Soap operas and telenovelas use lost memory frequently to ramp up the drama in their stories. You can use it to, and for more than just a su...
16 Aug 202111min
S23E4 – Structure with Recursion
One way to play with structure and step outside the normal bounds of linear storytelling is to consider the recursion structure. You may know this best from the film Groundhog Day. Recursion is when a...
12 Aug 202111min
S23E3 – Rashomon Stories
If you’re looking for a unique way to tell a story – especially a crime story – consider the Rashomon structure. Originally a Japanese film, Rashomon told the storyh using the subjective views of thos...
9 Aug 202111min
S23E2 – Parallel Structure
It’s about time. Stories about time. Throughout August, we’ll be talking about the use of time within story structure, as well as less common structures available. Story structures are the framewor...
5 Aug 202111min
S23E1 – Stories About Time
It’s about time. Stories about time. Throughout August, we’ll be talking about the use of time within story structure, as well as less common structures available. Story structures are the framewor...
2 Aug 202111min
S22 Bonus – Favorite Moments
Every editing conversation should end with positives and those favorite moments your editor found while reading. An editor isn’t there just to tell you what you did wrong. They should also tell you wh...
31 Jul 202148min
S22E9 – Fog and Flame: Worldbuilding
Worldbuilding can apply to all types of writing, but it is essential for speculative fiction. Modern – and even historical – fiction is easy when it comes to worldbuilding. There is an expectation tha...
29 Jul 202111min
