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Apr 19
21.16: Tension and Release as Call and Response
Today, we’re talking about tension and release as a kind of call and response, and how that dynamic can guide your reader through a story. It explores how different types of tension—conflict, unanswered questions, anticipation, and microtension—can be balanced with moments of rel ... Show More
21m 19s
Apr 12
21.15: Using Contrast for Maximum Effect
Today, we’re talking about how to use contrast to make key moments in your story hit harder, especially in the middle. We explore how pairing light and dark beats, shifting expectations, or placing opposing elements side by side can deepen the emotional impact and keep your reade ... Show More
23m 28s
Apr 5
21.14: Because at First, They Don’t Succeed
Today, we’re talking about the “try-fail cycle” and why failure is essential to making the middle of your story actually interesting. It allows readers to follow characters as they try something, fail, adjust, and try again until they finally succeed. Our conversation gets into h ... Show More
25m 21s
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We’re continuing our episodes focusing on our hosts’ personal writing practices. Like Mary Robinette’s. DongWon’s involves a bit of… chaos.
DongWon’s day job as a literary agent is demanding and unpredictable, so they often have to fit in their writing process into their free time. They are also often collaborating with other authors and friends (often writ ... Show More
<p>Tune in to Episode 7 of Season 18 for community horror!</p>
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<p><strong>“In the Dead of Night”</strong> written by Anneliese Amelia Boyd (Story starts around 00:02:30)</p>
<p>Produced by: <a href="http://www.philmichalski.com/">Phil Michalski</a></p>
<p>Cast: Narra ... Show More
<div>It's Episode 11 of Season 22. The voices are calling with tales of collegiate carnage.<br>
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<strong>"Put on the Spot"</strong> written by Ryan Alleman (Story starts around 00:03:00)<br>
Produced by: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claudius1105/">Claudius Moore</a><br> ... Show More
<div>It's Episode 08 of Season 23. Tune in to WNSP for tales about pernicious presences.<br>
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"Nothing But Thirst"</strong> written by Don Tobin (Story starts around 00:05:30)<br>
<a href="https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/trigger-warnings/season23"><strong>T ... Show More
<div>It's Episode 08 of Season 22. The voices are calling with tales of horrifying homes.<br>
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"Rocky Road"</strong> written by Zoe Hathcoat (Story starts around 00:03:00)<br>
Produced by: <a href="http://auralstimulation.net/">Jeff Clement</a><br>
Cast: Narrator - Ni ... Show More
<div>It's Episode 14 of Season 22. The voices are calling with tales of evanescent existences.<br>
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"The Crow"</strong> written by Lucy Waskiewicz (Story starts around 00:03:45)<br>
Produced by: <a href="http://auralstimulation.net/">Jeff Clement</a><br>
Cast: Narrato ... Show More
<p>Tune in to Episode 11 of Season 18 for ferocious family frights!</p>
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<p><strong>“The Mourners”</strong> written by Adam Davies (Story starts around 00:02:50)</p>
<p>Produced by: <a href="http://www.philmichalski.com/">Phil Michalski</a></p>
<p>Cast: Narrator – Kyl ... Show More
<div>It's Episode 19 of Season 22. The voices are calling with tales of fraught fatalities.<br>
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"Quack"</strong> written by Trent Snyder (Story starts around 00:03:25)<br>
<a href="https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/trigger-warnings/season22"><strong>TRIGGER ... Show More
