Writing Roots

What can be better for the middle of Act II than a party? Holidays and events are a wonderful way to add some depth to the world while giving the characters something to work towards. Festivities can ...

11 Feb 202111min

One way to help the process of writing the second act is to have a casting change of some kind. This could be bringing back a character introduced early in the book, adding a new character, or even re...

8 Feb 202111min

Every character has a secret. Sometimes it’s something they know about another, and sometimes it’s about themselves. Using these secrets during the second act can help give the plot direction and conf...

4 Feb 202111min

The most challenging part of writing a novel is often the middle. It’s find the pieces to keep the plot moving forward without simply skipping to the end. Throughout February, we will be talking about...

1 Feb 202111min

It’s no secret to anyone that listens to this podcast that Brandon Sanderson is Leigh’s favorite author, but he also has a lot of advice to help new authors. While he’s creating worlds with depth and ...

30 Jan 202130min

Ernest Hemingway is considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th Century, his influence expanding beyond just his works alone. His writing is as straightforward as his advice for writers. We rev...

28 Jan 202111min

Two of the greatest fantasy writers came from the same writing group. Not only that, but they were known friends as they worked on their individual stories and books. J.R.R Tokein is best known for Th...

26 Jan 202111min

Agatha Christie is among the greatest mystery authors of all time. Her stories, though around 100 years old, are still loved and well-read today. Part of that was her ability to weave a mystery that k...

21 Jan 202111min