14 episodes

Dark Kingdom Arts is about how to write great science fiction and fantasy.

We'll do some reviews of the strengths and weaknesses of popular media, and feedback of your works-in-progress. We'll focus mostly on storytelling techniques, including what they are, how to employ them, and why they work.

This is all run by me, Deb, an optioned screenwriter and award-winning novelist, and I want to share my passion with you.

Dark Kingdom Arts D. Dalton

    • Fiction
    • 5.0 • 58 Ratings

Dark Kingdom Arts is about how to write great science fiction and fantasy.

We'll do some reviews of the strengths and weaknesses of popular media, and feedback of your works-in-progress. We'll focus mostly on storytelling techniques, including what they are, how to employ them, and why they work.

This is all run by me, Deb, an optioned screenwriter and award-winning novelist, and I want to share my passion with you.

    Podcast Pivot

    Podcast Pivot

    Just a quick little update about what's going on in my writing world and about this podcast.

    • 8 min
    Advantages of a Longer First Act

    Advantages of a Longer First Act

    So maybe you want to take your time in the first act, is that a good idea or should we just get right into the adventure? Let's talk about it!

    • 15 min
    How I Made A Short Film From Scratch

    How I Made A Short Film From Scratch

    I made a short film while knowing nothing about production at the start. I'm from the writing world. I work at home at a desk in my office. Making a movie was so far outside my comfort zone, but I did it. The key: finding people who do know about production. Here's how.

    • 17 min
    Why Endings Suck

    Why Endings Suck

    Some thoughts on why endings tend to be more Game of Thrones than beloved, and how you can advocate for change, as daunting of a task as that is.

    • 22 min
    How to Pace a Story

    How to Pace a Story

    Pacing is make or break for your story. In this episode, what pacing is, we'll discuss tips on how to do it right, and the ways it can go so very wrong. Let's dive in!

    • 26 min
    Pros & Cons of Outlining

    Pros & Cons of Outlining

    • 30 min

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