Ep. 44 – Always deliver on your idea
David and Cargill discuss how to approach short stories, and share their favorites. Short stories mentioned: The Labyrinth by Jorge Luis Borges “Repent, Harlequin!” Said the Ticktockman by Harlan Elli...
13 Sep 20190s
Ep. 43 – Give them a dog
David and Cargill discuss how to make a character likable and touch upon the difference between tropes and cliches. Email us with your questions/thoughts at writealongpodcast@gmail.com. ind more episo...
7 Sep 20190s
Ep. 42 – The Pauper Principle
David and Cargill talk the Pauper Principle and how it can be used to create a connection between your audience and a character in your story. See Cargill’s tweet that spawned this episode. Email us w...
23 Aug 20190s
Ep. 41 – Old wisdom, shared perfectly
David and Cargill talk about why voiceover generally isn’t a good idea for horror films, and why your film or story doesn’t need to have revolutionary new ideas to share with the world to be great. Se...
16 Aug 20190s
Ep. 40 – They’re fine with it
David and Cargill talk about how to approach a screenplay when your villain is the protagonist. Email us with your questions/thoughts at writealongpodcast@gmail.com. ind more episodes of this show at ...
9 Aug 20190s
Ep. 39 – Bury it in conflict
David and Cargill talk about the best way to do “info-dumps.” Email us with your questions/thoughts at writealongpodcast@gmail.com. ind more episodes of this show at writealongpodcast.com. Follow us o...
3 Aug 20190s
Ep. 38 – When your PB&PL stand fails
David and Cargill discuss the importance of writing for an audience and why artistic narcissism is one of the biggest sins a writer can commit. Check out Cargill’s tweets spawning this conversation he...
26 Jul 20190s
Ep. 37 – The struggle, not the reward
David and Cargill discuss why many faith-based/Evangelical films aren’t any good, and what makes a good Christian film. Email us with your questions/thoughts at writealongpodcast@gmail.com. ind more e...
19 Jul 20190s
