The Writing Theory Podcast: For Every Level of Writer

Carson Long

Welcome to The Writing Theory Podcast, the companion to the popular Writing Theory YouTube channel! This podcast is your go-to resource for becoming a stronger, more confident writer. Each episode is packed with actionable insights you can immediately apply to your stories. From thought-provoking guest interviews to in-depth book analyses and explorations of every facet of storytelling, The Writing Theory Podcast is your ultimate guide to writing improvement. Whether you’re a seasoned author or just starting your journey, there’s something here for you.

  1. 05/21/2025

    There's No Such Thing As Writing Advice

    Hot takes, I know. Leave your thoughts below!

    20 min

  2. 05/14/2025

    Genre And All That Jazz: Genre in Writing

    Adam Neely Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1QEV9euGAg Busta Rhymes Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWFGVglG1aY  Audiobook In Question: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13138635-these-broken-stars

    33 min

  3. 05/07/2025

    The Power of the Prologue

    Let me know your favorite prologues in the comments below!

    24 min

  4. 04/23/2025

    Three Act Story Structure and When To Break It

    Kishotenketsu: https://www.authorcarlara.com/post/kishotenketsu-a-plot-structure-without-conflict

    31 min

  5. 04/16/2025

    Reddit Response: Metrics Ruin Writing

    Links: https://www.reddit.com/r/writing/comments/1jurflb/you_people_are_way_too_obsessed_with_metrics/?sort=controversial

    29 min

  6. 04/02/2025

    Genre Breakdown: How To Write Epic Fantasy

    Ember Blade by Chris Wooding: https://amzn.to/41QUWnY The Broken Earth Trilogy by NK Jemisin: https://amzn.to/4hPdfi5 Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson: https://amzn.to/4iN73Zf Memory Sorrow and Thorn by Tad Williams: https://amzn.to/3FYaJIP

    31 min

  7. 03/26/2025

    The Architect vs The Gardener: How Do You Write?

    Great write up: https://www.csmfiction.com/p/architects-vs-gardeners What are you? An architect or a gardener?

    32 min

  8. 03/19/2025

    Writing Like Michael Crichton

    What is your favorite Michael Crichton story? And what are other authors that you find as addicting as him?

    33 min
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Welcome to The Writing Theory Podcast, the companion to the popular Writing Theory YouTube channel! This podcast is your go-to resource for becoming a stronger, more confident writer. Each episode is packed with actionable insights you can immediately apply to your stories. From thought-provoking guest interviews to in-depth book analyses and explorations of every facet of storytelling, The Writing Theory Podcast is your ultimate guide to writing improvement. Whether you’re a seasoned author or just starting your journey, there’s something here for you.

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