Weaving External and Internal Conflict
Welcome back, loyal listeners. FiF crew returns for the second episode of season two. Upon review, the audio quality of this episode (and last episode, and likely next episode) is not as crisp as you’re used to. We apologize for this, and assure you that it will be remidied by our fourth episode and on….
Let’s Get Physical
Welcome back, loyal listeners! This week, we tackle how to write with physical precision when describing our characters bodies, even their biology! Listen or watch below to find out how to “embody” your characters.
Spirituality in Fiction
Welcome back, loyal listeners! This week, in honor of Easter, we talk about spirituality in fiction. It’s a dimension that’s often overlooked by writers. We need to think about the spirituality of our characters and how that can impact our plot.
Three’s a Crowd–Handling Ensemble Casts
Welcome back, loyal listeners! This week, Aaron and Al talk ensemble casts–what are they, and how do you make them work. Don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes, YouTube, and Stitcher!
Archetypes Without Stereotypes
This week Steve and I look at archetypes, how they can inform our story, and how to use them effectively without falling into stereotypical character and plot structures. To begin, we need to understand what an archetype is. Long story short, we can think of archetypes of as shapes that our characters and stories fill.
A Body of Information
On this week’s Firsts in Fiction, Steve and I discuss the physicality, the biology, of our characters, and how that adds to their depth and history. Imagining your character’s physicality means thinking about more than their physical appearance alone. Yes, the color of their eyes and hair is important, but not as important as what…
Characters from the Ground Up
In our third episode of Firsts in Fiction, Steve and I talk about how to construct characters from the ground up. Here’s a few ideas to help you pull your characters from the ether and rivet them together into unforgettable friends (or enemies). Special thanks to Nathan Sawaya for making such ridiculously awesome LEGO artwork….