SW 113 DIS Dialogue 001 - Grammar and Style
We begin our journey into dialogue and start with the basics. Email: jbendoski@gmail.com Web: JosephBendoski.com/Start-Writing
Sep 29, 2020•20 min
START WRITING
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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SW 112 INT on Exposition: Micheal Abramson
We discuss some of the ways Micheal Abramson handled exposition is his novel Dominant Trait. www.Joseph-Bendoski.com/Start-Writing jbendoski@gmail.com
Aug 16, 2020•37 min
SW 111 INT Exposition Part 5 - Other Perspectives
We talk with Mark Everglade, T. K. Young, and Joseph Hurtgen about their views on exposition, and how they handled it in their own novels.Website: Joseph-Bendoski.com/Start-Writing Email: jbendoski@gmail.com
Jul 15, 2020•35 min
SW 110 DIS Exposition Part 4 - Essential Parts
We cover interiority and the essential parts of the exposition that are needed for the story to work. Email us at: jbendoski@gmail.com or visit our website Joseph-Bendoski.com/Start-Writing
Jun 19, 2020•39 min
SW109 DIS Exposition: Part 3
We are still talking about exposition, backstory, and flashbacks. email: jbendoski@gmail.com website: Joseph-Bendoski.com/Start-Writing
Apr 24, 2020•30 min
SW108 DIS Exposition: Part 2
We continue our discussion on EXPOSITION with examples from The Expanse and John Updike. Email: jbendoski@gmail.com Website: Joseph-Bendoski.com/Start-Writing
Mar 30, 2020•32 min
SW107 DIS Exposition: Part 1
If Start Wars cut all exposition we wouldn't get this line, "Luke, I am your father." We talk about techniques to make exposition work and bring more life into your work. Visit our site JosephBendoski.com/Start-Writing or send us an email: jbendoski@gmail.com. Pick up the material for the examples on our website and help support the show.
Jan 30, 2020•29 min
SW106 DIS Chapter Cliffhangers
We discuss how to end chapters with cliffhangers, and what are the essential components that make a cliffhanger work, and what needs to come after. Website: Joseph-Bendoski/Start-Writing Email:jbendoski@gmail.com
Nov 19, 2019•29 min
SW104 DIS The End with Cliffhangers
We discuss why you would end a book with a cliffhanger, the risks, and rewards of doing it, and look at some examples that have ended stories with cliffhangers successfully. Contact us: jbendoski@gmail.com or visit us for show notes at JosephBendoski.com/Start-Writing
Aug 28, 2019•27 min
SW103 DIS Elements of a Happy Ending
We continue our discussion of ending with a specific focus on happy ones. email us jbendoski@gmail.com or visit our site www.josephbendoski.com
Jul 06, 2019•25 min
SW 102 DIS Elements of THE END
We look at how to make an ending satisfying, different types of endings, and the reason they work. email: jbendoski@gmail.com Website: Joseph-Bendoski/Start-Writing.com
May 12, 2019•34 min
SW101 DIS Villains and Antagonists: Part 2
We discuss the differences and importance of political villains and physical villains among other things. Email us at jbendoski@gmail.com Website: joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing
Apr 05, 2019•36 min
SW100 DIS Emotional Genres
We discuss the chemistry and style behind writing for specific genres and what emotional experiences readers are looking for. Website: Joseph-Bendoski.com/Start-Writing Email: jbendoski@gmail.com
Feb 27, 2019•41 min
SW099 DIS Expand the Scene
We discuss how to slow down and expand scene, and which type to use for different kinds of scenes and stories. joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing email:jbendoski@gmail.com
Jan 31, 2019•24 min
SW098 DIS Villains and Antagonists Part 1
We discuss the making of great villains and antagonist and why it's such an important part of the story. joesph-bendoski.com/start-writing jbendoski@gmail.com
Dec 01, 2018•34 min
SW097 DIS Story Focus: Lisa Cron Part 2
www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing We discuss how the protagonist builds the structure of the story and why it's important.
Oct 13, 2018•24 min
SW096 DIS Essential Short Stories
We discuss the two short stories you have to write, why and what to do with them.
Sep 21, 2018•28 min
SW095 MAR Patreon
We cover everything we've learned about Patreon from various interviews, and our own research and put it all together for you. website Joseph-Bendoski.com/start-writing email: jbendoski@gmail.com
Aug 11, 2018•42 min
SW094 INT Jenna Moreci: Patreon 3
We interview Jenna Meoreci about her Patreon and Youtube author marketing. joseph-bendoski.com/star-writing. jbendoski@gmail.com
Jul 14, 2018•1 hr 13 min
SW093 DIS Character Differentiation
How to differentiate your characters so your readers don't get confused. jbendoski@gmail.com www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing
Jul 07, 2018•25 min
SW092 INT Lori Pum: Story Grid
We interview a certified Story Grid editor about how this story method works, and how different elements of the story connect to each other. www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing
Jun 22, 2018•52 min
SW091 DIS Tropes
We discuss what tropes are how to use them improve the pacing of your story and cut exposition. www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing
Jun 01, 2018•16 min
SW090 INT Thorn Coyle: Patreon
We talk to Thorn Coyle about her experience with Patreon and how she grows her audience there. www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing
May 19, 2018•35 min
SW089 GRA Whom Should Die
We discuss when to use "whom" and why there is so much confusion, and you should definitely and always say "funnest!" www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing
May 12, 2018•17 min
SW088 MAR Instafreebie
We discuss what Instafreebie is and how to use it to get more reviews, subscribers, and generate interest in your book. www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing
May 04, 2018•25 min
SW VOC 021 Weekly Vocabulary for Writers
Weekly vocabulary for writers. www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing
Apr 27, 2018•5 min
SW087 DIS Writing Group
We discuss the different types of writing groups and why writers attend them, along with how to join one. www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing
Apr 27, 2018•37 min
SW VOC 20 Weekly Vocabulary and Poetry for writers
SW VOC 20 Weekly Vocabulary and Poetry for writers. www.joseph-bendoski/start-writing
Apr 20, 2018•7 min
SW086 INT Alana Terry: Patreon
We interview author Alana Terry about her experience with Patreon. www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing
Apr 20, 2018•29 min
SW085 GRA Why we capitalize 'I'
We discuss were some of the weird rules of English capitalization come from, and if you should follow them all. www.joseph-bendoski.com/start-writing
Apr 14, 2018•21 min
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