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21 - Theme, story, and character, oh my! with Emma Dhesi
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about theme and how it relates to story and character, with guest Emma Dhesi!
What you’ll learn from this episode:
What is theme?
The difference between theme, story points, and...
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20 - Internal goals give characters dimension
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about internal goals.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
What are internal goals and why your characters need them
How to create relatable and understandable characters
How to use...
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19 - Intro to Scene Structure
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about scene structure!
What you’ll learn from this episode:
what a scene really is
how scenes break down into 4 major components
tying character arcs and plot to scenes
linking scenes...
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18 - When and why to table a story
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about when and why to table a story.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
how to know if/when you should table a story
why it might be the right time
why tabling a story is NOT a...
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17 - Descriptive characterization
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about descriptive characterization.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
how to intentionally characterize your characters
adding meaning and relevance to descriptions
how less is often...
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16 - Art when the world is burning with Corrie Legge
Today we have a recording of an Instagram live discussion between Emily and actor / creative coach Corrie Legge where they discussed when art is worth doing in a world that feels like it's on fire.
What you’ll learn...
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15 - Staying true to your humanity
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about staying true to your humanity.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
How we bring our whole selves to the writing process
No one can ask you to diminish your true self
You do not...
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14 - Our favorite plotting tool: pivot point plans
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about our favorite plotting tool: pivot point plans!
What you’ll learn from this episode:
Character plans
Linking story goals to pivot plans to scene goals
Using plans to establish...
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13 - Writing is work
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about how writing is work.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
How writing is takes energy, even if it feels fulfilling
We need to take breaks to recharge and refill the well
Not...
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12 - "How do I write faster?"
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about slow writing!
What you’ll learn from this episode:
why you feel the need to write fast
how slow writing can actually result in better stories
Addressing why you might be writing...
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11 - Creating in Sequence with Kristen Kieffer
Today, Emily & Rachel talk with guest Kristen Kieffer about creating in sequence.
What you’ll learn from this episode
What does it mean to create in sequence?
What happens when you create outside of sequence
The...
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10 - Do writers actually discover their stories?
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about whether writers discover or create their stories.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
discovering vs creating your story
are there right or wrong choices as you're...
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