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Writing Excuses

Mary Robinette Kowal, DongWon Song, Erin Roberts, Dan Wells, and Howard Tayler

Fifteen minutes long, because you're in a hurry, and we're not that smart.

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18:11

Writing Excuses 8.18: Blocking

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2013/05/06

Blocking! What is it, why is it important, and how can you do it well?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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17:48

Writing Excuses 8.17: Microcasting

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2013/04/28

The Writing Excuses Crew fields questions about crossed genres, literary fiction, magical realism, and more.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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18:00

Writing Excuses 8.16: Brainstorming with Brandon Again

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2013/04/22

Mary, Dan, and Howard help Brandon brainstorm a story, this time featuring psychic birds.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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19:57

Writing Excuses 8.15: Narrative Rhythm

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2013/04/15

We begin with an audio glitch and a jumbling of our usual intro. Why? Because it breaks rhythm, and sometimes you may actually want to do that. Narrative rhythm is the pattern of story elements and associated structures that help drive the reader's pace through a book. Consciously managed, narrative rhythm is a a critical pacing tool, but can also be used to point up important information, increase the impact of certain scenes, and even encourage the reader to take a breather. We talk about

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20:12

Writing Excuses 8.14: Brainstorming with Brandon

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2013/04/07

Brandon, Dan, Mary, and Howard brainstorm a science-fiction short story featuring artificial intelligenceSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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20:29

Writing Excuses 8.13: Fake It Till You Make it

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2013/04/01

Mary, Howard, Dan, and Brandon talk about the things we do to feel like professionals.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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17:39

Writing Excuses 8.12: Project in Depth — Deus ex Nauseum

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2013/03/24

The cast grills Howard about "Deus ex Nauseum," the bonus story from Emperor Pius DeiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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22:04

Writing Excuses 8.11: Abnormal Psychology

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2013/03/18

Robison Wells discusses writing mentally ill characters with Brandon, Mary, and Dan.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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20:08

Writing Excuses 8.10: Brainstorming With Howard Again

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2013/03/11

Howard brainstorms with Brandon, Mary, and Dan on a Schlock Mercenary bonus story.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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21:12

Writing Excuses 8.9: Brainstorming with Howard

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2013/03/04

The team helps Howard brainstorm a story about big Pharma and Death...Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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20:41

Writing Excuses 8.8: Writing and Personal Health

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2013/02/25

Robison Wells joins Brandon, Dan, Mary, and Howard to talk about health -- especially the mental kind.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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19:15

Writing Excuses 8.7: Cliffhangers and Icebergs with...

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2013/02/17

Robison Wells joins the 'cast to talk to us about cliffhangers.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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16:27

Writing Excuses 8.6: Retellings and Adaptations

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2013/02/11

Why would you retell a story that has already been told? Now, how would you go about doing it well?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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19:19

Writing Excuses 8.5: Breaking the Rules

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2013/02/04

They're not rules, they're guidelines. Right? Let's talk about breaking "rules" of writing.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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17:03

Writing Excuses 8.4: Side-Character Arcs

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2013/01/28

Do you need arcs and development for side-characters?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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17:43

Writing Excuses 8.3: Pets

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2013/01/21

How do you give a personality to the animal or animals in your story? How do you do it without being a crazy cat lady?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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17:06

Writing Excuses 8.2: Hero’s Journey

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2013/01/13

Brandon, Dan, Howard, and Mary talk about the Hero's Journey. Finally.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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17:43

Writing Excuses 8.1: Microcasting

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2013/01/06

We're back for the New Year, and we start by answering all your questions. Or at least eight of them.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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19:04

Writing Excuses 7.54: Four Ways the Industry is Changing

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2012/12/31

Brandon, Dan, Mary, and Howard each take a look at some changing aspect of the industry, and how they're reacting to that change.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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16:41

Writing Excuses 7.53: Secret History

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2012/12/26

How is "Men in Black" like "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter?" This week on Writing Excuses we talk about Secret History, and how to do it well.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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