This week, we’re digging into context—what it is, why it matters, and how it can totally transform your storytelling. Whether you're working in fantasy, sci-fi, or anything in between, the details you choose to include (or leave out) can make your world feel rich, real, and emotionally resonant.
We talk about using context to deepen conflict, sharpen stakes ... Show More
Nov 16
20.46: Now Go Write- Break All The Rules (Part 2)
<p><span>In this episode, Erin returns with the final two “rules” from her section of our forthcoming book </span><em>Now Go Write</em><span>—and why it might be worth breaking them. With DongWon and Mary Robinette, Erin explores the classic advice to “show, don’t tell,” and the ... Show More
17m 18s
Nov 9
20.45: Now Go Write- Break All The Rules (Part 1)
<p><span>In this episode, Erin shares a sneak peek from her section of our forthcoming book, </span><em>Now Go Write</em><span>. (To learn more about our book, sign up for our </span><a href="https://writingexcuses.com/#newsletter" rel="nofollow">newsletter</a><span>!) Erin explo ... Show More
15m 24s
Dec 2024
Episode 71: Season Five Prologue
Welcome to Season Five, family.
CW: Imagery of being trapped in a small town, imagery associated with the satanic panic, family strife.
Written by Steve Shell and Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro ... Show More
14m 14s
Sep 2024
Matthew Dicks: The Storytelling Expert
Master storyteller Matthew Dicks unveils the hidden blueprint behind stories that win million-dollar deals, transform resistant teams, and turn skeptical investors into champions. Learn why most leaders tell stories that fail, and discover the counterintuitive techniques that mak ... Show More
2h 1m