Who wrote “Not Worth The Paper It’s Written On?” Was it film producer Samuel Goldwyn or an Irish Politician who coined this famous idiom? In this episode, Russ and Tim delve into the past to uncover the origins of this well-known phrase and how it went “viral” in the late 1800s, becoming what it is today.
How factual should fiction be? What level of real-world detail is necessary for a story, its plot, and characters to feel authentic? In this episode, Russ and Tim explore the role of facts in fiction, Read more
Foreshadowing is another tool in the writer’s toolkit that can enhance a reader’s story experience. Early hints that can pay off later to build suspense, tension, and make that climax that much better. This episode, Read more
It’s what the entire story has been building toward. The climax! The promise set at the beginning of your story comes to a breaking point, all is revealed, and your characters’ flaws are resolved (maybe). Read more