Make certain you understand the differences between protagonist and main character - and how to leverage them against each other to create an amazing tale.
Sep 28
S18:E17: Character Misdirection: How to Write False Allies and False Enemies
Character misdirection does more than set up clever betrayals. By using False Allies and False Enemies, writers can deepen conflict, complicate character arcs, and create plot twists that feel both surprising and inevitable. In this video, I explore four variations of character m ... Show More
18m 26s
Aug 31
S18:E15: 5 Ways to Identify Your Writing Weaknesses (and Become a Better Writer)
How do you identify your writing weaknesses? And, even more importantly, how can you tell if something really is a weakness? In this episode, I share five ways writers can recognize recurring craft problems, strengthen weak areas, and distinguish poor execution from intentional w ... Show More
21m 44s
May 2021
16.21: Player Characters
Your Hosts: Mary Robinette Kowal, James L. Sutter, Dan Wells, Cassandra Khaw, and Howard Tayler So, you're the hero of your own story, and the hero gets choices, and in many ways directs the story. In our discussion of interactive fiction and writing for games, the subject of "pl ... Show More
18m 48s