The Short Story Workshop Matt
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- Arts
Each week we read aloud a short story - sometimes we've written it ourselves, and sometimes it's from one of our favourite classic authors. Then we discuss our thoughts and give some critical analysis to help us (and you) become better writers. Music credits: s1 - www.purple-planet.com and s2 - The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Going Back to Our Roots - The Flowering of the Strange Orchid by H.G. Wells
You never know what kind of flower a podcast will become until it reaches full bloom. We descend gracefully into the night with a return to the author from our first episode.
One more episode of reminiscing is to come, and then we will be embarking on a new project with better everything. I'm so excited! -
The Bottle Imp - Robert Louis Stevenson
Keawe buys a bottle with an imp inside who grants as many wishes as you like. You can only sell the bottle for less than you bought it. If you possess it on your death, you will go to hell.
We discuss story stakes, consider if the imp checks the exchange rate and explain the Bottle Imp Paradox, named after this story. -
Love or Generosity? - The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde
It's The Happy Prince. Look how happy he is. Aren't you glad that he's happy?
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Rivals to Enemies - The Shadow & The Flash by Jack London
A tale of two scientists racing to find the key to invisibility. We discuss made-up science, rivalries and sandwich metaphors.
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Monsters - The Fog Horn by Ray Bradbury
This week we talk about monsters, especially the big kind. Ray Bradbury's story is a little sad and often poignant - what makes it so effective?
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The Haunted Dolls House by M.R James
We discuss breaking the fourth wall in fiction, horror vs ghost stories and more in our discussion of this ghostly tale by M.R James.