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Write On SC

By writers, for writers, a weekly discussion of writing craft lead by South Carolina Writers Association members and guests.

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00:48:19

The Ubiquitous 3 Act Structure (thanks, Aristotle)

Write On SC ·

2024/06/01

So last week we talked about basic outlines and discussed the turning point method versus the beats method for figuring out the structure of the story.We debated whether or not to write from a detailed outline in the initial draft – it provides direction, it stifles creativity – the age-old debate of planner vs. pantser. In any case, we agreed the outline is useful for knowing the trajectory of the characters and the plot.Which brings us to the common structures for a piece. This link gives us 11

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00:48:12

Plot Arcs Revisited

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2024/06/01

It’s been more than a year since we studied plot arcs and even then we didn’t grab the recordings and add them to our podcast service. So we’re reviving those conversations for a few weeks to get some good episodes for the podcast.Missed a week of Write On SC? Nostalgic for those oldy-but-goody topics? Check out our podcast library on Apple, Google, and Amazon.ProWritingAid’s take on this story arc conversation can be found here. But here are some notable highlights:Stasis. This is the current

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00:46:13

Plot Structures with Proper Names

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2024/06/01

So two weeks ago, we talked about basic outlines and discussed the turning point method versus the beats method for figuring out the structure of the story. Then last week we went into the 3 Act Structure and basically whined about Aristotle.In searching for 3 Act Structure resources, I found this link gives us 11 basic structures:The Fichtean CurveThe Three Act StructureThe Hero's JourneyFreytag's PyramidThe Five Act StructureSave the Cat BeatsThe Snowflake MethodDan Harmon's Story CircleThe Seven

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00:46:35

Revision. Again.

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2024/06/01

We did some revision work last week and didn't get to this part of the show notes. So here we go, a whole episode on what would have been one segment last week. ::wideeyedemoji::So how is it actually done? Well, here’s the link explaining what Six Pass Plan among others:The Framework PassThe Story PassThe Plot/Scene PassThe Feedback PassThe Writing PassThe Tweaking PassThese aren’t really after-the-fact at all. They’re in fact a process for drafting and revising. The Framework Pass is actually the

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00:46:28

Seeing Shadows & an Internet Grab Bag

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2024/05/25

Is there any more arbitrary experience than Groundhog Day? It’s a day when an entire town lets a rodent predict the future. Or the weather anyway. Several questions:Is there any other profession besides weatherman insulted by the insinuation that an animal could do it as well or better than them?Is there any other animal with psycho abilities equal to the groundhog (who, by the way, is wrong like 80% of the time)?Is there any other tradition that is so meaningless and yet has persisted this long?The

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00:46:27

On Someone's Shoulder

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2024/05/25

Couple of paired episodes last week and this one. Last week we took on first person narrators. Some good discussion (if I do say so myself) on collective first person (we, us) and the limitations of the first person narrator, including the establishment of unreliability.This week we take on the other point of view (POV) – third person. This is all those stories with the “he she they” characters. Increasingly we see a desire for “close” third so we’ll unpack that and help you identify third person

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00:45:51

Changing the Lens

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2024/05/25

So we’ve been working on perspectives of the narrator the last few weeks and at the end of each episode we talked about how to choose. But today I thought we’d do something fun by imagining some pretty famous (well known) stories from someone else’s perspective.Segment 1But first! We have two very special guests in the studio this morning. Let’s introduce them and talk about how they’ve supported us and the show.Segment 2/3What is perspective? It’s the lens through which we view the story. Most of

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00:46:03

Screenwriting for Dummies

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2024/05/25

Our first conversation about film adaptations of books happened way back in August 2019 with episodes 54 & 55 – we talked so much we had to continue it out the next week. But yesterday was National Screenwriters’ Day and so I delivered my five inimitable screenwriters on the morning show:Tina Fey — Mean Girls, 30 Rock, Saturday Night LiveThe Coen brothers — The Big Lebowski, Raising Arizona, o Brother Where Art Thou, and FargoJulius J. And Philip G. Epstein and Howard Koch — CasablancaGreta Gerwig —

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00:46:16

To Make or Not to Remake

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2024/05/25

So we’re in the middle of the “Must Read” challenge and Rex has completed 50% of the recommended texts and Kasie has completed 0%. How should we punish her for not doing her homework?But really, why we’re here this week is to celebrate the new version of Road House being advertised. Haven’t seen the trailer? Here it is.So, should old(er) movies be “rebooted” or remade into modern versions? Today we’ll take on the debate.Assigned talking points:Rex – the classics: what old movies have been re-made

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00:47:34

The 1st Person POV

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2024/05/18

Couple of paired episodes this week and next. The 1st POV and the 3rd POV to finish off the craft part of the year. Then we’ll have a listener appreciation episode, with a very special patron of the show live in the studio. If you’ve got thoughts to share with us, fill out THIS FORM and tune in on the 23rd to see if we read your responses on the air.Special thanks to the South Carolina Writers Association for supporting Write On SC all year long. We’re grateful to them and glad to promote the SCWA

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00:46:17

Primary and Secondary Conflicts

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2024/05/18

Segment 1So we have a couple of things to catch up on first. Two weeks ago was HorrorCON. How did that go?Our dear friend and writing group lead, Ginny Padgett passed away on September 11th. So we’d like to take a moment to honor Ginny and talk about her influence on us.Segment 2In August, we talked about antagonists and their impact on the protagonist’s pursuit of his own objectives. Check episodes 241 and 242 for details. In thinking about all the elements of a successful plot, I considered taking

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00:45:50

NaNoWriMo Boot Camp Part 2

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2024/05/18

It’s week 2 of our NaNoWriMo boot camp and we’re just four days away from the kickoff of the frenzy of writing that is NaNo. So today we’re going to talk about what you should be doing, what you can expect from the month and whether this whole kerfuffle is worth it.NaNoWriMo for anyone who missed last week is National Novel Writing Month and it’s facilitated by this website and the non-profit that supports it.When did you first hear of NaNo? Have you ever done it?The first step is to register, it’s

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00:46:09

Better Reading in 2024

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2024/05/18

We’ve had the last three weeks to do something other than this on Saturday mornings and I gotta say, this is a better use of my time (laughing emoji). November 4th was Storyfest and that was awesome.November 11th was the SC Libertarian Party state convention and that was interesting.November 18th Kasie went Clemsoning.So we’re back here, live on November 25th and we’ve decided to challenge one another to read better books. Really we just want to have read some of the same books. Longtime listeners

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00:45:29

NaNoWriMo Boot Camp Part 1

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2024/05/18

Apologies for last week’s aborted episode. We’ll be coming back together with Nick Roberts. He’s a cool dude and he took Kasie’s BIG mistake in stride. So thanks, Nick Roberts, let us know how we can support you and promote you. See you December 2nd!So it’s Spooky Season and we’d normally dive head first into the ghoulish stuff but it’s also the two weeks leading up to NaNoWriMo and so we’re going to run a back-to-back prep sesh for the frenzy that is NaNo.One plug for the ghoulish stuff: Halloween

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00:45:49

Besties and Kissyfaces - Side Characters Take Center...

Write On SC ·

2024/05/14

In August we attempted a series on characters: Episode 240 was about the protagonist. Episode 241 was about the antagonist and Episode 242 was, too. Last week we were off to assist SCWA with their one-day Indie Author Camp and that was too much fun. We’d promised we’d do best friends and love interests and longtime listeners might think, “haven’t ya’ll done that?” and the answer is yes, kind of.In Episode 100 (way back in June 2020 – COVID anyone?) we talked about Romantic Subplots and in Episode

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00:50:37

I'm the Bad Guy. Duh.

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2024/05/14

Does the antagonist always have to lose? (link)What about the mutual satisfaction ending?Plot-by-role discussion of the antagonist at this link.Early (the hook) - the antagonist has their own thing, not really engaged with or concerned about the protagonistInciting incident - the protagonist’s choice puts them in conflict with the antagonist’s goal; the antagonist may still be unaware of the protagonist’s goal, but their paths are converging rapidly nowPlot Point 1 - if the two haven’t met (and they

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00:45:56

Episode 241: You are the 'Bad Guy' but that doesn't...

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2024/05/14

Segment 1First, Kasie finally got around to that whole cache of recordings and put them all up on Simplecast through June 30th. July to come. It starts here with “The Write Stuff” from last fall. (I know. I told you it had been a while).In August, we’re doing a series. We haven’t done this for a few months. We’re focusing on Characters this month:Protagonist (8/5)Antagonist (8/12)Best friends & love interests (8/19)To recap the protagonist, s/he’s one of these four types:Hero / heroine – achieves

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00:45:07

Protagonist and Antagonist in the Horror Genre

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2024/05/14

Welcome to special guest, Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts is a native West Virginian and a graduate of Marshall University. He is an active member of the Horror Writers Association and the Horror Authors Guild. His short works have been published in various magazines and anthologies. His novel, Anathema, won Debut Novel of the Year at the 2020-2021 Horror Authors Guild Awards. His second novel, The Exorcist’s House, was released in 2022, and his It Haunts the Mindcollection in 2023–both by Crystal Lake

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00:46:19

Writing the Main Character

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2024/05/14

Segment 1Last month we jumped around a bit – special guests, time travel, the mentor character. It was all pretty self-serving. Rex went on vacay so I brought my friends on.In August, we’re going to try for a series. We haven’t done this for a few months. We’re focusing on Characters this month:Protagonist (8/5)Antagonist (8/12)Best friends & love interests (8/19)The protagonist in the story is (link) the character who drives the action and whose outcome matters most. Emotional heart of the

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00:46:28

Edit like a Pro

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2024/05/14

Today’s special guest is Heather Harris-Bergevin, an author whose business, Barrow Editing, is based in Columbia, South Carolina. She, her three children, two cats, and a happy pitbull spend most of their time fighting entropy. Her own poetry books are published with By Common Consent Press, and she has an upcoming children's picture book with Lucky Rabbit Press, based in Columbia, SC.It's been said that copy editors are the "first readers" as well as the “last line of defense” – they approach a

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