How does the "BIG SCENE" work? Let's explore climaxes in other genres and try to understand how Tony intended his story to end versus how Ty plans to end it. This is followed by a sneak preview at the VERY different approach planned for Season

E9-Worldbuilding

Dec 10th, 2018 21m 17s

"Worldbuilding" describes the manufactured people, places, culture, and events that make up the story the author is trying to tell.

E8-Writing Techniques

Nov 26th, 2018 19m 54s

How to write suspense, action, and manage plot exposition in your story. Helene & Ty look at one of Tony's scene's a how to bring it to life!

E7-The Villain's Path

Nov 12th, 2018 20m 13s

How the antagonist can best be handled in various genres. Meanwhile, Tony introduces us to the villain in his novel. Who doesn't love a "good" bad guy?

E6-Hero's Journey

Oct 29th, 2018 23m 48s

Portraying your protagonist and his or her goals. Ty & Helene examine the hero of Tony's book, and how to make him fully fleshed out and human.

E5-Narrative Arc

Oct 15th, 2018 21m 25s

What is a "story arc?" What's it for? How can it help you keep your story on track? Ty and Helene look at Tony's narrative arc and how such arcs change from genre to genre.

E4-Characterization

Oct 1st, 2018 20m 12s

Characterization is the craft of creating layered, interesting characters. Helene and Ty introduce the characters in Tony's book and discuss the in's and out's of "manufacturing people" for your novel.

E3-Finding Your Voice

Sep 17th, 2018 22m 7s

What does it mean to find the right "voice" for your novel? Helene and Ty explore this complex concept against the backdrop of a field trip to Philadelphia.