Bookjacking
In which I talk about bookjacking what it is and why it's bad. Check out my blog! https://bantamaudio.wordpress.com/
Jan 30, 2022•10 min
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Short stories, bits of books, and thoughts on how to write or read well.
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Elevator pitches and why you need one
Hey, I'd like to announce a new podcast that's being made by some friends of mine. It's about writing and they have guests on to talk about anything related to that subject. http://writeoncuepodcast.com/ What are elevator pitches, are they or why are they important? Check out my website! https://bantamaudio.wordpress.com/
May 05, 2021•12 min
Emotional Fatigue
In which I reflect on 2020 and discuss a aspect of life I think authors have missed.
Feb 01, 2021•8 min
Dividing Blades, Cole Riley Slaamot
In this episode I read out of Dividing Blades by Cole Riley Slaamot. It's available on Amazon, check it out! https://amzn.to/2JdUqLc
Dec 21, 2020•13 min
Worldbuilding What If We Did Not Have Rubber
How would a world with no rubber travel? How does this relate to story? Thoughts on worldbuilding.
Dec 01, 2020•11 min
Horror And Terror
In which I talk about horror, terror and fear, attempt to bring the diffrence to your attention, state my preference and some observations.
Oct 31, 2020•15 min
Is Good Vs Evil A Good Subject For Your Story
Good and evil is such a pervasive dichotomy in fiction. Should it be? Are there better conflict creators? Hey, I decided to add transcription. It's not the full thing and for sure missing the intro and outro but hey, if that's useful to you. https://bantamaudio.wordpress.com/blog-2/
Sep 12, 2020•7 min
Plot or character driven stories
In which I comment on the differences between plot driven and character driven stories.
Jul 02, 2020•11 min
How C.S Lewis Wrote For Children
In which I read a short bit about how I think C.S Lewis got so good at children's stories Letters: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1269079.Letters_to_Children Why The British Tell Better Children's stories: https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/01/why-the-british-tell-better-childrens-stories/422859/
May 01, 2020•7 min
Story Forms Animation
In which I fangirl some more over animation and tell you some plans for the future. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkfakapxwfyrzUYALempIGw/videos?view_as=subscriber My YouTube! https://www.instagram.com/bantamaudiobooks/ My instagram! https://www.pencil2d.org/ My animating software!
Feb 28, 2020•8 min
Legume Of The Lagoon part 2
In which I read a rewriting of Legume Of the Lagoon and talk a little about that process.
Jan 31, 2020•8 min
Legume Of The Lagoon--Story types/
In which I return after an accidental break with a very old story I wrote.
Dec 07, 2019•10 min
Trailers, excerpts and other advertising by storytelling
In which I take a glance at how having very very short story skills is good for a novelist selling things, just by the back of a book. this goes for movie makers too. https://www.deseret.com/platform/amp/entertainment/2019/9/2/20837129/star-wars-trailer-movies-culture-sdcc-d23-rise-of-skywalker-avengers-endgame https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com
Sep 21, 2019•3 min
Storytelling in videos: Fangirl edition
In which I try to talk about videos as storytelling tools. It does not work because I decide to gaze in wonder at the fact that they even exist. This does not even touch camera technology. Pixar in a box. https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar
Aug 15, 2019•5 min
What I learned from Engineering Podcasts (Yes it relates to Story)
In which I ramble about things related to my other interests while still looking at story. 5 seconds change everything, what do I think about this? Well, listen and find out. Do you think I'll figure out the clicking 5 seconds after I publish this?
Jul 18, 2019•5 min
Story Mediums Overview
This is a short (Blame illness) explanation of why I want to do a series on what differing types of story mediums bring to the table. Also, I figured out how to make the noise reducer work properly. We are all so glad for this. (trust me)
Jun 17, 2019•6 min
Shattered Sword, book 2 in the Darkened Destiny Saga!
This is the first chapter of Azaria M.J. Durant's new book. Check out her things. And hey, the ebook is free for a bit. https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07PVCTPQ8&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_gDh7CbGQ3CD2B https://www.facebook.com/azariamjdurant/?__tn__=kCH-R&eid=ARCWsLKP46mDb7J9IgOIbQycxScQkQCKfEehU7Ru_f4WevBKMbSuL1dvSWEVcXYJlQZnNwMa-dgNqyOW&hc_ref=ARS1RQHyX8NpMqoUYw4U7sOVeSRsyUW8VyM02C6MTOg2I2PPyF_QD_O3nRVKBFATx0s&fref=nf&__xts__[0]=68.ARCUjX...
May 27, 2019•19 min
What makes novels and Short stories great
Why do we need novels and short stories? Is one lazy and the other real work? I don't think so. They just have different goals. I think this may be the first in a series, we will see.
May 01, 2019•6 min
Smell of books
In which I explore alternate ways of exploring the content of books, first lines are great, and we all know not to judge a book by it's cover, but have you tried smell?
Apr 01, 2019•12 min
When do stories change?
In which I try some experiments, talk a lot about Little Red Riding Hood, and recommend that you research Selkies. Selkies are fantastic. Thanks to http://singingbonespodcast.com/ for inspiring me.
Mar 07, 2019•3 min
Shakespere Sonnet
Happy Half Priced Chocolate day! It is a bit early, but getting into the mood takes time, right? In which I read one of Shakespeare's sonnets.
Feb 07, 2019•5 min
First Lines
In which I realize that I say "um" a lot, a shoutout to a podcast I love, and I discuss the beginnings of books I like. Because it is January. Also I'm thankful for fair use.
Jan 01, 2019•19 min
Blank Mastermind Chapter 1
Chapter 1 of Rosey Mucklestone's Blank Mastermind. Look for it on Amazon! https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07KQNB889&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_k0SeCb14KVB2Y
Dec 13, 2018•11 min
Without Me
This week we are reading "Without me" By Julia. It can be found on her blog, at https://juliawitmerblog.wordpress.com/2017/10/06/short-story-without-me/ Go check her out!
Nov 08, 2018•5 min
Intro
This is episode zero of the Bantam Audiobooks podcast
Oct 10, 2018•9 min
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