Brandon and Mary school Howard on “Man vs. Nature.” They might school the rest of us, too.
Tools, not rules. For writers, by writers.
Brandon, Dan, Mary, and Howard brainstorm some fantasy setting elements for you. Need a magic system on the cheap? How about a political power structure?
Brandon, Dan, Howard, and Mary talk about making characters do dumb things for smart reasons.
Brandon, Dan, Howard, and Mary talk about pitching — a critical skill for new and established authors alike.
Brandon, Dan, and Howard brainstorm an urban fantasy set in a big-box store in Park City, Utah.
The now cancer-free John Brown joins us again, this time for a discussion of the creative process. John has presented a seminar on this subject in the past, the focus of which is to teach people to unlock their creativity. At the core of this is the problem-solving we all engage…
Melodrama. What is it? What do people mean when they say something is too melodramatic? Usually they do NOT mean “it’s too much like a classical melodrama,” but it helps if we start with that definition: a melodrama is a story in which each character only expresses one emotion, and/or…
Suspense! What is it? What isn’t it? What is the relationship between suspense and mystery, and for that matter horror, humor, and adventure? This ‘cast is chock full of pithy quotes, useful advice, and anecdotal examples.
Brandon, Dan, and Howard start at the ending and work their way backwards for your enjoyment.
L.E. Modesitt and Robison Wells join Brandon and Dan for a discussion of “practical” fantasy. Recorded live at CONduit in Salt Lake City.