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Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts

Brainstorm stories using the surrealist word game of Exquisite Corpse - a creative writing challenge you"ll never forget! Hosted by award-winning dreampunk & fantasy author Anna Tizard. The game produces strange, often hilarious sentences, but after a bit of head-scratching (and tea drinking!), they inspire weird & unexpected stories. This show has evolved: Shows 37 & later focus more on storytelling, and the story brainstorms are deeper & richer. Shows 28-33 are Alice in Wonderland

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#14. The Author Train Chugs On!

Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts ·

2022/09/17

Today’s show presents a mix of new story ideas based on Exquisite Corpses, suggested by listeners; storytelling from an evolutionary psychology perspective; a new book release announcement; more Exquisite Corpse game play; and a Halloween Challenge for you! Halloween Challenge: Can you write a 400-2K word story based on one of these, or on an adjective-noun combo in any one of them (e.g. “humungous vampire”)?: 1. The disgruntled ghost hunter eloped with the anthropomorphic mushroom. 2. The brutal

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00:51:58

#13. Balancing Description and Action in Storytelling...

Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts ·

2022/09/03

Episode 13 includes a journey into space! Sit back, relax and enjoy a short story by regular listener, M.L. White, who was inspired by the Exquisite Corpse: “The pious wizard drifted across the universe with the eloquent courier.” Next, a discussion about the tricky balance of description versus action, particularly in world-building fantasy; and how an experience in an oral storytelling workshop showed Anna Tizard how description can be used to deliberately alter the pace of a narrative where

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00:52:53

#12. FRUSTRATION! Dealing with Constraints on Your...

Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts ·

2022/08/20

As ever, Anna Tizard is your reliably zany inspiration mystic, here to talk about creative writing, brainstorming story ideas and how to take your imagination into new, unchartered territory – even when time, energy and space (or lack of it) seem to be set against us. Today, the show looks at frustration with time constraints and low energy, when even 20 mins seems too much. Plus: do we need a “sacred space” for our writing? If so, how can we create that space for ourselves? Includes comments and

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00:42:59

#11. Limitless Interpretations: Expand Your...

Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts ·

2022/08/06

Today’s show is all about you! Anna Tizard shares listeners’ comments, feedback and some brand new (and incredibly weird!) interpretations of an Exquisite Corpse plucked from the Socks of Destiny in episode 10. Is there no limit to the interpretations of these writing prompts? It’s all in your imagination – literally! Please send comments and ideas to www.annatizard.com/brainstoryum.

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00:50:24

#10. How Can the "20-Minute Magic" Work for Your...

Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts ·

2022/07/24

How can you stretch your imagination and boost your creative writing skills with just a 20 minute exercise? Episode 10 includes two exciting announcements - including the first short story written by a Brainstoryum listener! Plus the usual magic and weirdness of Exquisite Corpse. Inspire your writing and brainstorm a new story today! www.annatizard.com.

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01:02:34

#9. The Midnight Ship Has Arrived! (Includes Creative...

Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts ·

2022/07/09

The Midnight Ship is complete! Don't forget to download your FREE e-book copy at this link. The same link is also found at annatizard.com. Spread the word! This short story simply would not exist without the jumbled-up word suggestions of M.L. White, Frasier Armitage, Dušan Farrington and @WeirdMicro. I have never previously come across a perfumed elf, nor have I ever associated a ship with invisibility or magic boots. All of these elements came together in a round of Exquisite Corpse played during

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00:49:46

#8. What Happens Next (Part 2) - The Midnight Ship:...

Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts ·

2022/06/19

Following episode no. 7 where Anna Tizard read out the first part of The Midnight Ship, today she explores the wonderful ideas for "what happens next" in this new story, with contributions from indie authors Tammy Nieuwoudt, Alessandro Bozzo and Mariah Bell (M. L. White). Discussion includes: how beginnings and endings are intertwined; why character is so important even in a short story; and why it's worth pausing after your first venture into a new draft story to consider ALL your story development

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00:29:31

#7. What Happens Next? (Part 1) - The Midnight Ship

Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts ·

2022/05/15

Be part of a new story that came out of the 6 Story Challenge (1/5/22): The Midnight Ship. Send comments to www.annatizard.com/brainstoryum. Plus a new brainstorm based on the zany word game of Exquisite Corpse. Push your creative writing skills to the limit! Listen, join in and be inspired!

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00:47:26

#6. The 6-Story Challenge! Non-Stop Story...

Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts ·

2022/05/01

Okay, this episode is going to be a bit different... A non-stop brainstorming session using 6 Exquisite Corpse results! If you've sent words to www.annatizard.com/play, perhaps they are about to become part of a new story idea. Why not join in, and pause the show as you try to come up with story ideas of your own? Difficult, challenging, zany and sometimes hilarious... brace yourself for a 6-story challenge!

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00:28:38

#5. The Shape of a Story: Building and Varying...

Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts ·

2022/04/17

Another insightful and unexpected discussion about inspiration, followed by a ZANY round or two of Exquisite Corpse. This time, part 1 is all about how to vary the tension in your creative writing, drawing on some unusual tips and principles... drawn from the world of acting. Part 2 is as bizarre as ever: Anna Tizard brainstorms story ideas mixing up YOUR words and phrases. Tune in, be inspired - and laugh your head off! And don't forget to keep those words coming in. The Socks of Destiny need you

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00:30:38

#4. Writing Around the Secret: The Necessity of the...

Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts ·

2022/04/10

Are you interested in the psychology of creative writing and the enigma of inspiration? Would you like to hear some unique writing prompts that can really enrich your storytelling? Try this week’s episode of Brainstoryum: Writing Around the Secret. Stick around for the game of Exquisite Corpse at the end – this is story brainstorming in its rawest and purest form! As ever, this is profound, deep-thinking content, with a solid helping of humour too! Don't forget to subscribe my Deeply Weird

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00:30:18

#3. Making a Surreality Together - Through Creative...

Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts ·

2022/04/03

Last week's show was all about finding your unique creative purpose. But did the original Surrealists have a creative purpose, and what can that tell us about inspiration and creativity? Another deeply weird and philosophical exploration, followed by 3 rounds of Exquisite Corpse. Keep those words coming! - Please submit words at www.annatizard.com/play. You never know when they'll crop up in a Brainstoryum, to inspire a new story idea.

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00:24:07

#2. Psychology of Writing: Your Creative Purpose

Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts ·

2022/03/27

Have you ever considered why you write or create? Is there a deeper reason? Just thinking about this topic can inspire you and enrich your writer’s journey. Then, of course, it’s time for another brainstorm using Exquisite Corpse! Seriousness and silliness never held hands quite so tightly as they will today… Don't forget to send me some words and phrases at www.annatizard.com/play - you may inspire the next Brainstoryum!

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00:30:20

#1. The Path of Randomness: Inspire Your Creative...

Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts ·

2022/03/20

Introduction to the game of Exquisite Corpse. This first ever episode of Brainstoryum begins with a bit of background about Surrealism and its origins - and what the Surrealists can tell us about inspiration. Then: time to play Exquisite Corpse! Brainstorming story ideas doesn't get more wacky, or creative, than this. A note for writers: If you'd like to use the game section for your own writing prompt/ creative brainstorming exercise, just pause the podcast after the words are selected and see if

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00:04:29

NEW TRAILER (2023 update): Inspiration for Your...

Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts ·

2022/03/04

Welcome to Anna Tizard’s Brainstoryum! Be inspired - and have fun - using the surrealist word game of Exquisite Corpse to brainstorm unique new story ideas. Great for creative writers, odd bods and thinkers everywhere. Let the games and the story brainstorms begin!

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