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Writers and Readers: The Timecrest Podcast Sneaky Crab
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They say a story is written twice: first when the words are put down on paper, and second when the reader reads those words. After eight years of writing Timecrest, we're excited to share our insights into crafting compelling and emotional narratives.
Grab a cup of coffee and join our casual chat with hosts Justin, Cai, and Bennett. We'll offer a behind-the-scenes look at our approach to writing Timecrest. If you're a writer who wants to get in touch with what readers think, or a reader who wants to know how writers think, tune in here!
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1: Beginnings
Five key mistakes that writers make when beginning their stories. Breaking down the openings of Timecrest, Dark, and Harry Potter. Timecrest Q&A on choices we made while rewriting of Timecrest 1.
Pre-show
Introducing our hosts, Cai, Bennett, and Justin!
Writers and Readers
The openings of Timecrest, Dark, and Harry Potter.
Mistake #1: Not hooking the reader
Mistake #2: Demanding emotion too early
Mistake #3: Not setting up character motivation
Mistake #4: Not setting up the stakes
Mistake #5: Not making a promise for the genre and world
Timecrest Q&A
Timecrest 1 was rewritten. What were you trying to establish or convey in the rewritten prologue?
Why was the default fate of Lyall reversed in the rewrite?
What happened to the original Ash in the prologue who was able to make it to Mount Asura without the pocket watch?
Why was chapter 6 rewritten?
What was your favorite scene in the rewritten Timecrest 1?
Who tells us the rules of time at the beginning of the story? Or is it a omniscient narrator fyi sort-of-deal?
Credits:
Timecrest is a young adult fantasy where you are the main character. It was featured in Apple's App Store Best Of and The New York Times, and has won Best Game & Developer of the Year, AppleVis Golden Apples.
Email us at podcast@sneakycrab.com, we love hearing from you.
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Writers and Readers: The Timecrest Podcast Trailer
After eight years of writing Timecrest, we’re ready to share what we’ve learned about writing a good story. They say a story is written twice. The first time is when you put the words down on paper, and the second, when the reader reads them.
So grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a casual chat between me and our co-hosts, Cai and Bennett, between writers and readers, as we take apart writing principles and talk about some of our favorite stories. We’ll also give you a behind the scenes look at how we approached writing Timecrest.
Download Timecrest for iOS and Apple watch here!