AmericanWriters.com -- Creative Writing Podcast.

Tom Occhipinti (AmericanWriters@gmail.com)
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AmericanWriters.com -- Creative Writing Podcast.

The Creative Writing Podcast at AmericanWriters.com is designed to help writers of all levels. The focus is on characterization, narrative, plot development, dialogue, conflict, setting, literary archetypes, etc. Episodes are not centered around mindless, useless pep talks and recycled writing tips. Rather, the Podcast at AmericanWriters.com offers in-depth analysis of what works and what doesn't, with explanations and original writing samples. Contact Tom at AmericanWriters@gmail.com.

  1. 25/03/2007

    Writing Deus Ex Machina (Not!)

    Learn about Deus Ex Machina -- its pros and cons and how it can hurt fiction.

  2. 06/03/2007

    Motives Beneath Motives

    This episode doesn't just talk about what superficially motivates characters; it looks at the forces that need to stir at deeper levels.

  3. 04/02/2007

    Writing a Novel Prologue

    Many authors are disparaged for using prologues to start their novels -- but is it such a bad practice after all?

  4. 18/12/2006

    Story, Narrative and What to Include

    Trim down your writing; think about what you should include in your narrative and what should you leave out. Also, learn the difference between story and narrative.

  5. 18/11/2006

    Writing, Ideology and Activism

    Many writers use their fiction as a form of activism. However, does it hurt the art form?

  6. 04/11/2006

    How People Read

    Learn about the four ways to approach reading a book.

  7. 03/11/2006

    The Subtle Dimensions of External Conflict

    Learn how external conflict can be written to underscore the turmoil brewing within the character's psyche.

  8. 25/10/2006

    Quick Writing Tip 008 -- How Writing is like Painting

    Learn how writing is like painting a picture. However, this episode is not what you think; it has nothing to do with writing description. Give it a listen.

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The Creative Writing Podcast at AmericanWriters.com is designed to help writers of all levels. The focus is on characterization, narrative, plot development, dialogue, conflict, setting, literary archetypes, etc. Episodes are not centered around mindless, useless pep talks and recycled writing tips. Rather, the Podcast at AmericanWriters.com offers in-depth analysis of what works and what doesn't, with explanations and original writing samples. Contact Tom at AmericanWriters@gmail.com.

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