Every story will have at least one coincidence to kick off the plot. After that, as a writer, you’re asking your audience to continue to suspend disbelief to move the story along at the cost of losing them. In this episode, Russ and Tim talk about coincidences, how many are too many (spoilers: more than one), and get into Deus Ex Machina, and Tim voraciously defends Lord of the Rings.
No fear? Then your character may not have much depth. Fear drives characters to make choices, good or bad, as they confront the ghosts they’ve been avoiding. In this episode, Russ and Tim explore how Read more
What does it take to become a full-time writer? Russ and Tim chat with horror author Nick Roberts about the ins and outs of the profession. From maintaining a disciplined routine and working with traditional Read more
Want a good twist for your story? Earn it. This episode Russ & Tim explore the various types of twists found in fiction and why it’s important to earn them with setups and payoffs.