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START WRITING

J Washburn, Joseph Bendoskijwashburn.com
Start Writing is a craft-focused podcast dealing with the art of telling stories. We look at the structure of plots, characters, worlds, scenes, word choice, and every other detail that goes into writing great novels.
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Episodes

SW084 DIS PoV Update

We talk about the pros and cons of different points of view. Join the newsletter www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing

Apr 07, 201852 min

SW 083 DIS Start in the Middle: Cron Theory

We explore some of Lisa Cron's theory on storytelling, beginning at the beginning. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/

Mar 30, 201826 min

SW082 DIS Little Did They Know

We discuss little-did-they-know clauses and as-you-know-bob. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/

Mar 24, 201827 min

SW080 MAR Wattpad

We discuss how to use Wattpad for growing a fan base. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/

Mar 18, 201830 min

SW079 INT Tim Niderriter

We interview Tim Niederriter about using Patreon for writing serial stories. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/

Mar 10, 201851 min

SW078 DIS Lamping

We talk about the concept of lamping to remove reader stumbling blocks.

Mar 03, 201816 min

SW077 How to Catch a Unicorn in under an Hour

We explore how articles are used, dropped, and shifted in different regions and during different time periods. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/

Feb 23, 201813 min

SW076 MAR Blurb Theory Part 2

We discuss using curiosity gaps to write better blurbs and cover the importance of genre styling. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/

Feb 17, 201817 min

SW075 INT Amber Dalcourt

We interview brand consultant Amber Dalcourt about how she's using Wattpad to build a fan base. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/

Feb 13, 20181 hr 7 min

SW074 DIS The Turn & The Psychology of Curiosity

We discuss the screenwriting term "the turn" and examine how to use the psychology of curiosity to keep readers hooked. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/

Feb 04, 201821 min

SW VOC 009 Weekly Vocabulary and Poetry

This week's vocab and poem. Listen at double speed and it will be less than 5min. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/

Jan 27, 20187 min

SW073 UPDATE DIS Theme in Setting

We have an update for an older podcast: Theme in setting. I add in some details about how the hopeless side in presented to create balance. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/

Jan 27, 201814 min

SW VOC 008 Weekly Vocabulary for Writers

We cover week vocabulary for writers along with the history and etymology of the words for those writers of historical fiction. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/

Jan 20, 20187 min

SW072 DIS Cat & Dogs

We discuss the importance of first impression, relatability, and how to engineer those moments for your characters. Sign up for the newsletter @ http://joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing/

Jan 20, 201824 min

SW071 GRA Go On a Which Hunt

We cover what it means to "go on a which hunt" and "delete all your thats" and cover when you can't.

Jan 13, 201823 min

SW070 INT Taylor Stevens

We discuss Taylor Stevens' journey to becoming an author. Her in-depth approach to writing craft in her podcast, and a few choices in her own books.

Jan 10, 201859 min
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