http://thewritingcast.com/blog Exploring the craft of writing Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:13:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Your resource is createwithwriting.blogspot.com a site with articles on all aspects of the writing process. I sold my novel. I talk about the Getting Things Done method of organization and contrast it to the Franklin/Covey method. I discuss character foils. The full details on that call for submission is as follows. A Taste of Armageddon ... http://thewritingcast.com/blog/?p=227 In this long overdue episode I review write starts. Download Standard Podcast http://thewritingcast.com/blog/?p=223 Your resource is Amanda Grange's Tips for Writers. This week I talk about schools of philosophy and how they can drive your character's actions.Download Standard Podcast http://thewritingcast.com/blog/?p=221 On how a change to the situation can turn your story around.Download Standard Podcast http://thewritingcast.com/blog/?p=219 Some practices we have would kind of look crazy to someone unfamiliar with our culture.  There are solid, less than obvious, reasons we do the seemingly crazy things we do.  In this episode I discuss that and how the Chistmas Tree->Holiday Tree is an example of a tradition being repurposed, ... http://thewritingcast.com/blog/?p=216 Your resources is the short story checklist at the writing relief blog. I promised a link to the study linking water to moral purity. This time I talk about how to build holidays in your world in what Tolkien called "secondary creation"--that which is created by creations.Download Standard Podcast http://thewritingcast.com/blog/?p=213 Your resource this time is the online website for Merrian-Webster. This time I talk about building your platform with your own domain, Twitter, Facebook and a blog. Your prompt is to try one or more of the above, and if you would, send me a link.  Better, post it in the comments ... http://thewritingcast.com/blog/?p=208 Your resource this time is a contest where you can win entry to the Gotham Writers' Workshop in person or on line.  Check it out at http://www3.timeoutny.com/newyork/static_content/getthis/index.php (you have to scroll down a little). I've put the introductory episode of nanobites up. I have some bad limericks on my blog. Registration is now ... http://thewritingcast.com/blog/?p=205 In this episode I get to speak with the author of the Physick Book of Deliverance Dane, Katherine Howe.  You can find more about her at her website, friend her on Facebook, or follow her on Twitter.Download Standard Podcast http://thewritingcast.com/blog/?p=202 Your resource is Horror Faction, a market listing for horror writers. In this episode I talk about the difference in medium between film and print. I promised a link to the next Terminator novel. Your prompt is to convert a film scene to print and a print scene to film.Download Standard Podcast http://thewritingcast.com/blog/?p=199