Why is nostalgia such a huge draw for stories? Join Steven Faletti and Britt Mooney as they discuss the effective use of nostalgia in books and movies. Then Britt shares the exciting Chapter 2 of Singularity – Blue Boy. Listen and vote for the direction of the next chapter!
In this episode:
What is nostalgia?
What is good and bad nostalgia?
What movies and stories use nostalgia well?
Why is nostalgia such a powerful way to tell a story?
MB Mooney shares Singularity, Chapter 2, BLUE BOY.
With the recent push for diversity in literature and entertainment, which we celebrate, what about dignifying people with mental illness in our stories? People with mental illnesses have been stigmatized, portrayed as “crazy” or dangerous or criminals often times. This has been changing but how can it improve even more? We talk with Tina Yeager, Christian author and experienced counselor, on the topic for us as writers.
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In this episode:
How did Tina get involved in counseling?
What is Tina’s background in writing?
What are some ways that we can dignify people with mental illness in our stories?
How has this been changing? How can it improve?
What are some examples of stories that do it well?
Why is it important for us to have heroes with mental illness?
How can we research and learn about the reality of living with mental illness?
Writers love interesting and unique ideas. But how do you take a great idea and make it a great story? How can we ruin great ideas? Listen to the discussion and then check out the first episode of our new amazing Sci Fi story, Singularity. Chapter 1: Disconnected. Written by Steven Faletti. Then listen and vote to choose the next part of the story!
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In this episode:
How important is a great idea?
How can we take a great idea and make it a great story?
What makes a great story? Idea or execution?
What are some examples of great ideas and great stories?
What are some examples of great ideas and bad stories?
Fight scenes! We love them when they’re good. They bore, confuse, or annoy us when they’re not. What makes a great fight scene? Listen to this great conversation with Carla Cook Hoch, author of Fight Write, and the things we need to think about during a fight scene to make them authentic and engage the reader.
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In this episode:
How did Carla get involved with martial arts and self defense?
What is her background in writing?
What are some common ways writers get fight scenes wrong?
What are some examples of when a book or movie got fight scenes right?
What are some ways that writers can improve their fight scenes?
What makes fight scenes seem authentic?
What are some of the chapters in the book that deal with emotions and the mind?
Molly Jo Realy is an award-winning writer, editor, social media ninja and author coach. Nicknamed the Bohemian Hurricane, she encourages people to embrace their unique talents and gifts to come alive and celebrate life every day. Recently rooted in South Carolina, she celebrates with her family, her cats, a good cup of coffee, and an addiction to pens. Visit her blog and author website!
