Fictionology 101

Beth Portnoy

This podcast is on a temporary hiatus due to personal reasons. Thank you for your understanding. - Beth Portnoy, host A podcast where avid reader, writer, and poet Beth Portnoy covers all the fascinating things about fiction that nobody seems to really notice (not even that one English teacher). From suspension of morality to what actually defines an anti-villain, to an in depth analysis of writing techniques and their perception by their audiences, Fictionology 101 will cover all those topics and more in weekly bite-sized episodes.

  1. 09/12/2022

    The Subject of Sentience

    Although a complicated topic even more complicated by magic, in this episode Beth Portnoy discusses the science of thought when coupled with magic and other such fictional creations.. And on that ending note, my new poetry book, The Sunday of Summer and my first Short Story collection, The Seven Parodied Tropes, which both came out last week so check it out right here in my linktree ( linktr.ee/bethportnoy ) or on Barnes and Noble by searching for Beth Portnoy or either title! Don’t forget to click subscribe for episodes every Monday to start off your week.

  2. 08/29/2022

    Sibling dearest

    Sibling relationships in storytelling is so often misinterpreted and miswritten. Join host Beth Portnoy on this bite-sized Monday morning episode about sibling relationships where she pieces apart what, exactly, is so misrepresented as a whole. And on that ending note, my first book, Lorem Ipsum Dolor, came out recently so check it out right here in my linktree ( linktr.ee/bethportnoy ) or on Barnes and Noble by searching for Beth Portnoy or Lorem Ipsum Dolor ! Don’t forget to click subscribe for episodes every Monday morning to start off your week.

  3. 08/22/2022

    Who Knew?

    Summary: Fanfiction is a fascinating concept and reality that this show has hinted at way too often to ignore. Join host Beth Portnoy on this bite-sized Monday morning episode about fanfiction and it’s real-world ramifications. And on that ending note, my first book, Lorem Ipsum Dolor, came out recently so check it out right here in my linktree ( linktr.ee/bethportnoy ) or on Barnes and Noble by searching for Beth Portnoy or Lorem Ipsum Dolor ! Don’t forget to click subscribe for episodes every Monday morning to start off your week.

  4. 08/15/2022

    Mental Autocorrect

    Did you know each and every human brain, yours included, has an inbuilt autocorrect feature? This week, tune into your Monday morning start-of-the-week episode to find out how, exactly, that nifty little feature works. And on that ending note, my first book, Lorem Ipsum Dolor, came out last week so check it out right here in my linktree ( linktr.ee/bethportnoy ) or on Barnes and Noble by searching for Beth Portnoy or Lorem Ipsum Dolor ! Don’t forget to click subscribe for episodes every Monday morning to start off your week.

  5. 08/08/2022

    In The Face With A Fish

    How does one hit their audience in the face with a wet fish (metaphorically, of course)? By following the newly born Portnoy rule of poetry flow, of course. Tune in to this episode to find out how, exactly, humans fill-in-the-blank psychology works so well with all kinds of fiction pieces alike. On that joyous note: my first book, Lorem Ipsum Dolor, came out yesterday so check it out right here in my linktree ( linktr.ee/bethportnoy ) or on Barnes and Noble by searching for Beth Portnoy or Lorem Ipsum Dolor ! Don’t forget to click subscribe for episodes every Monday morning to start off your week.

  6. 06/19/2022

    The Single-Name Description

    In a truly bite-sized season finale, Beth covers the phenomenon of the single-name description mentioned in the last episode.

  7. 06/13/2022

    Chekov’s Gun

    Chekov’s gun is one of the core principles of foreshadowing and hints in fiction storytelling. In this episode, Beth Portnoy explains both Chekov’s gun as Chekov’s coffee cup.

  8. 06/05/2022

    The Translation Convention

    Language creates the very origin of storytelling, for how can there be stories without a way to communicate them? But how does this works when, for full immersion in the setting, the author needs to use more than one language? In this episode, Beth covers the translation convention and what that means for readers. (Hint: see if you can catch the Easter egg in the middle!)

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This podcast is on a temporary hiatus due to personal reasons. Thank you for your understanding. - Beth Portnoy, host A podcast where avid reader, writer, and poet Beth Portnoy covers all the fascinating things about fiction that nobody seems to really notice (not even that one English teacher). From suspension of morality to what actually defines an anti-villain, to an in depth analysis of writing techniques and their perception by their audiences, Fictionology 101 will cover all those topics and more in weekly bite-sized episodes.

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  • Creator
    Beth Portnoy
  • Years Active
    2022
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Beth Portnoy
  • Show Website
    Fictionology 101