Lost the Plot: A Writing PodCast
What does it mean to ’show don’t tell’? We all know our characters are supposed to be interesting and unique, but how does one go about creating an interesting and unique character? Lost the Plot is a 200- and 300-level PodCast for writers in which your host, Quinn Thomas, will teach you how to apply the basics and take your writing to the next level. Lost the Plot is a Quinn Thomas project. For more information on Quinn Thomas, visit https://quinn-thomas.com/
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20 hours ago
20 hours ago
In this episode, we discuss how feedback of "show don't tell" can be addressed, as well as some important considerations when trying to evoke particular details of a scene.
7 days ago
7 days ago
In the first episode of Lost the Plot, we categorize existing media meant to help new writers to help you decide what's worth consuming and what can be skipped.
Definitely:Brandon Sanderson BYU YT playlist #1
Brandon Sanderson BYU YT playlist #2Writing Excuses PodcastWriting Fantasy and Science Fiction (Orson Scott Card)Save the Cat1000 WordsSteal Like an ArtistThe Art of Noticing
Maybe:On Writing WellWriting the Blockbuster NovelA Room of One's OwnHow I Write: Secrets of a Bestselling AuthorOn Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (Stephen King)Zen in the Art of Writing (Ray Bradbury)
Didn't get anything useful:This Year You Write Your NovelWriting Great FictionOn Writing (CS Lewis)
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