16 episodes
AmericanWriters.com -- Creative Writing Podcast. Tom Occhipinti (AmericanWriters@gmail.com)
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4.4 • 61 Ratings
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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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Writing Deus Ex Machina (Not!)
Learn about Deus Ex Machina -- its pros and cons and how it can hurt fiction.
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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.
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Writing a Novel Prologue
Many authors are disparaged for using prologues to start their novels -- but is it such a bad practice after all?
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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.
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Writing, Ideology and Activism
Many writers use their fiction as a form of activism. However, does it hurt the art form?
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Customer Reviews
A relaxed, unpretentious, intelligent conversation about writing. Well worth it.
Tom Occhipinti isn't currently churning out any more podcast episodes, but what there is here is extremely useful. I've listened to them over the years, and come back to them from time to time.
Not too long ago, I contacted Tom and asked him what the deal was.... Why was he no longer producing episodes. It's been about 10 or 11 years. He told me he hopes to get back into it again.
Come back, Tom. You clearly have some fans out there.
Need more Tom!
Great podcast. Takes a straight forward “how to write” style in the art of writing for all levels. Great insights on writing dialogue, internal/external conflict, setting, characters and so much more. Leans more to writing fiction. Only wish there was more! Come on Tom, it’s been a decade, get back on the horse!
Found my mentor
Seriously. I’m fairly new to this podcast thing and didn’t know quite what to expect from a podcast specific to writing. I have only listened to a few episodes, but have already gathered so much useful knowledge and inspiration. Each episode is packed with lessons, but rather than feeling like I’m in a classroom, it’s more like chatting with a neighbor. I’m really loving Tom’s style! On another note in case Tom is reading... I’d buy the book about the cabin Tom, I really would! Thanks for sharing your craft.