Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas! Robin and Karrah are taking a hiatus while spending time with family, friends, and enjoying the holidays. However, we're excited to be back in early January 2022 with new content. We also wanted to leave

Episode 8 Theme

Nov 11th, 2021 11m

Theme is one tool authors use to bind a story together. It's the way we include something akin to a moral without outright stating it. Every part of the story will point back to it. But how?Join Robin and Karrah as they discuss that very thing!

Episode 7: Point of View

Oct 28th, 2021 31m 51s

Okay, Storytellers, this episode is all about point of view, or POV. Who's telling the story? Is it written in first person, second person, third person limited, third person omniscient or is it an omniscient narrator? Is it in present tense or

Episode 6: World Building and Magic Systems

Oct 14th, 2021 29m 21s

What makes your world unique? How does your work? Who's in charge? What do they wear? What do they eat? Join Karrah and Robin as they discuss worldbuilding, the process which helps authors answer these questions - and more - about their worlds.

Episode 5: Types of Conflict

Sep 30th, 2021 26m 31s

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Episode 4: Using Setting to Create Compelling Story

Sep 23rd, 2021 24m 16s

Join us as we chat all about setting and its importance in writing your novel (or short story). No empty white rooms here! Dynamic settings help bring stories to life because a reader feels they can really interact with them.We would love to he

Episode 3: Character Arcs

Sep 16th, 2021 29m 11s

What does every novel need? Characters! Nobody wants to read a book about an unpopulated world - and it wouldn't be much fun to write, either. Join us today while we discuss character arcs, and how they contribute to creating memorable characte

Episode 2: Elements of a Story

Sep 9th, 2021 22m 9s

Wondering what plot elements you actually need to include in your story or novel? Come join the discussion! We're chatting about the five things your novel needs, with examples. (Spoiler Alert: We chat about The Night Circus in great detail, so

Episode 1: Drafting A Novel

Sep 2nd, 2021 23m 51s

Are you a plotter or a pantser? Let's discuss famous authors, how they get their novels down on paper, and what you can do to tame the beast and write your novel from start to finish. We'd love your comments! Resources discussed in this episode