Fiction Hack

Colin Munro and Ross Lawhead
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Welcome to "Fiction Hack," where hosts Colin Munro and Ross Lawhead geek out about all things storytelling! We dive into movies like "Die Hard" and "Ready Player One," TV shows like "Star Trek" and "Doctor Who," and legendary writers like Charles Dickens and Stan Lee. From iconic moments like Jumping the Shark to creative concepts like Chekhov's Gun, we break down what makes your favorite stories tick. Tune in for fun, lively discussions that make you laugh and learn. If you love stories, you'll love "Fiction Hack"!

  1. 08/09/2024

    NaNoWrimo Special 4: Character and Plot: Fiction Hack Episode 023

    As we come to the end of our series of NaNoWrimo special episodes, Ross admits, to Colin's horror, that he thinks this is a writing theory podcast! Then they go on to explore the difference between character and plot driven stories.

    51 min

  2. 08/02/2024

    NaNoWrimo interview with F. T. Kulpa and Wendell Mitchell Snow: Fiction Hack Episode 022

    F. T. Kulpa and Wendell Mitchell Snow are both writers and NaNoWriMo enthusiasts. They have taken part several times each. In this interview they share their experiences about the process, how it is helpful and how to get the most out of NaNoWriMo.

    49 min

  3. 07/26/2024

    Remebering Stan Lee. Fiction Hack: Episode 021

    Fiction Hack

    37 min
  4. Using Theme – NaNoWriMo Special 2. Fiction Hack: Episode 020

    07/19/2024

    Using Theme – NaNoWriMo Special 2. Fiction Hack: Episode 020

    Using theme and motif can be a great way to allow readers to enjoy your story on another level. It can also help focus your writing and add to that all-important NaNoWriMo word count! This week we discuss what we mean by using theme and motif.

    30 min
  5. Act Structure – NaNoWriMo Special. Fiction Hack: Episode 019

    07/12/2024

    Act Structure – NaNoWriMo Special. Fiction Hack: Episode 019

    Act structure is something that everyone talks and has an opinion about, but is it actually helpful when you are writing your story? No. No, it’s not. But maybe sometimes it is. Allow me to unlock the doors of the prison called “Act Structure” for you. It’s up to you if you leave…

    54 min
  6. Powers of Darkness: The Lost Version of Dracula – Episode 18

    07/05/2024

    Powers of Darkness: The Lost Version of Dracula – Episode 18

    Powers of Darkness is the recently rediscovered early draft of Dracula. Somehow, this early manuscript found its way into the hands of an Icelandic translator and was translated into Icelandic in 1900. For over a hundred years the Icelanders have been reading this book as Dracula, despite there being major, significant differences between the English version and the translated version. With a translation back into English, and a scholarly edition of Powers of Darkness now on the shelves, it is open to speculation as to the origin of these changes. Is this really an early draft, or just an embellishment of the original?

    45 min
  7. The First Shared Universe – Halloween Special II: Episode 17

    06/28/2024

    The First Shared Universe – Halloween Special II: Episode 17

    What was the first shared universe? The answer may be surprising (unless you listened to our last episode). Join us as we discuss the little-seen 1943 classic Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man, as well as the following Universal Monster movies, and Ross compares Halloween as a kid in the US and the UK.

    47 min
  8. Universal Horror Movies – Halloween Special I: Fiction Hack Episode 16

    06/22/2024

    Universal Horror Movies – Halloween Special I: Fiction Hack Episode 16

    Why are the Universal Horror Movies important and why should we still talk about them today? Because believe it or not, the Hollywood movie industry is still making billions upon billions using the storytelling models that this specific series of movies developed that were kicked off over 85 years ago. Come inside and listen… if you dare!

    58 min
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Welcome to "Fiction Hack," where hosts Colin Munro and Ross Lawhead geek out about all things storytelling! We dive into movies like "Die Hard" and "Ready Player One," TV shows like "Star Trek" and "Doctor Who," and legendary writers like Charles Dickens and Stan Lee. From iconic moments like Jumping the Shark to creative concepts like Chekhov's Gun, we break down what makes your favorite stories tick. Tune in for fun, lively discussions that make you laugh and learn. If you love stories, you'll love "Fiction Hack"!

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    Colin Munro and Ross Lawhead
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